Paul Garland was born in Somerset, England. Studied at Somerset College of Arts & Technology, Epsom School of Art and Plymouth University and currently works from his studio in the North of England. As a visual story teller, he creates intensely colourful, conceptual illustrations using metaphors to convey often quite complex stories for clients worldwide.
His work has been recognised by the Society of Illustrators, American Illustration, 3x3, Luerzers Archive, Society of Illustrators of LA, the Association of Illustrators and the World Illustration Awards to name a few.
2019 Society of Illustrators of LA - Illustration West 57
2018 CQ Journal 53
2018 3x3 ProShow 15
2018 The World Illustration Awards
2018 American Illustration 37
2018 Society of Illustrators of LA - Illustration West 56
2017 Hiiibrand Illustration
2017 3x3 ProShow 14
2017 The Prize for Illustration
2017 The World Illustration Awards
2016 3x3 ProShow 13
2015 3x3 ProShow 12
2015 Society of Illustrators 57
2015 The Prize for Illustration
2014 3x3 ProShow 11 Illustration Awards - (2 Merits & 1 Honorable Mention)
2014 The Association of Illustrators Illustration Awards
2014 Serco Prize for Illustration
2014 Creative Quarterly – (Runner Up)
2013 Creative Quarterly – (Runner Up)
2012 Creative Quarterly – (Winner & Runner Up)
2011 3x3 ProShow 8 - (Gold Award) & (Distinguished Merit)
2011 American Illustration 30
2009 Association of Illustrators ‘Images’ 33
2009 Lüerzer's Archive “200 Best Illustrators Worldwide 09/10”
2008 Association of Illustrators ‘Images’ 32
2008 American Illustration 27
2007 Portfolios.com Pcom Creative Awards – (Gold Award)
2007 Lüerzer's Archive “200 Best Illustrators Worldwide 07/08”
2004 S.A.A./N.S.E. “Homage to van Gogh”
2004 Macworld/Hewlett Packard Awards
2004 S.A.A. Illustration Awards
2003 Association of Illustrators ‘Images’ 27
1997 Association of Illustrators ‘Images’ 21
1996 Association of Illustrators ‘Images’ 20
1992 R.S.A. Student Design Award
Association of Illustrators
Society of Illustrators Los Angeles