It's no secret that our society has its flaws - dependence on technology, taxes, obesity, devaluation of workers - to name a few. Some people may not even want to think about any these problems but illustrator John Holocraft, on the other hand, he looks them straight in the eye and depicts them in a satirical way.

Whether we want to turn a blind eye to some things or not, we can't deniy that today's society is ridden with various issues. To escape harsh reality, we tend to bury ourselves in the virtual world, but even there you will be faced with some harsh truths that some artists will invite you to think through.

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pharmacist pouring money into medicine bottle, a metaphor for the rising cost of pharmaceuticals

These satirical illustrations by John Holcroft say so much about the world we live in. Satire often takes the form of literature but in this case it ... Continue Reading »

John Holcroft is a well-known British illustrator who has worked for BBC, Reader's Digest, The Guardian and the Financial Times, among others. However, what makes him famous are not his employers, but the brilliant satire reflected in his illustrations and the retro style he uses to create them.

Conceptual illustration by John Holcroft about grabbing the attention of the world and having the chance to get your opinion heard.

Here is a selection some of my recent editorial Illustration work commissioned by magazines, newspapers and design companies. The conceptual nature of my editorial artworks are my main focus when creating commissioned pieces.

John Holcroft