Illustration: Patch Keyes shows us how real illustration is done

Date
18 September 2013

Refreshing to see a portfolio like that of the magically named Patch Keyes. His whole body of work tells us a story of a labourer whose work tells a story of his own self. Through meticulous print and enviable draughtsmanship, Patch depicts hallucinogens, bad dreams and exotic animals. A founding member of Puck Collective, Patch is no stranger to the modern illustration world, which is perhaps why his old-fashioned-with-a-twist method of working is so appealing. From portraits to logos, to just downright trippy imagery – Patch is your man.

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Patch Keyes: Trip Out or Die

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Patch Keyes: Dahlia Black

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Patch Keyes: Stay Stupid

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Patch Keyes: Portraits

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Patch Keyes: Portraits

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Patch Keyes: Sleeve design for Fantastic Mr Fox – The Trap / Jackal Youth. Black Acre Records

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Liv Siddall

Liv joined It’s Nice That as an intern in 2011 and worked across online, print and events, and was latterly Features Editor before leaving in May 2015.

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