Overview
Ben is a versatile illustrator with extensive experience in advertising and editorial sectors, including regular commissions for prominent US newspapers like The New Yorker, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. He has published two children's books since 2023, offering imaginative reinterpretations of classic tales, and is currently working on a third title. Ben is represented in the UK and internationally by The Heart Agency.
In 2024, Ben participated in a cultural exchange in Guizhou Province, documenting local customs and technological advancements through various media. As a Senior Lecturer on the MA Illustration course, he integrates his ongoing professional practice across multiple illustration sectors into his teaching.
Teaching
Courses
Awards and Prizes
| Award Name | Date Awarded | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles: Illustration West 63 - Accepted Artist | 2025 | Lily Gladstone as Mollie Burkhart from Killers of the Flower Moon |
| American Illustration 42 - Chosen | 2023 | LA Pool Party illustration |
| American Illustration 39 - Chosen | 2021 | Ronald Peet / Alan Cumming portrait for The New Yorker |
| American Illustration 39 - Chosen | 2021 | Javier Hernández portrait for Adidas / 8 By 8 Magazine |
| American Illustration 38 - Chosen | 2020 | J RR Tolkien portrait for The Chicago Tribune |
Memberships
Advance HE Membership
- Associate Fellow (AFHEA)
Professional Memberships
- Represented by The Heart Agency