Hedge Sprite
About the size of a prize-winning pig, this divide dweller drinks a pint of dew every morning. His flagon is filled each dawn by an army of obsessive aphid admirers.Drumlin Sprite
Round and Mossy this hill sprite has travelled from far away to take part in the ritual of the sacred acorn. He gives sheep pleasant dreams to pass the long nights.Bow Sprite
This gawky tree hugger spends his days sleeping and looking at interesting clouds from the highest branches. By night he dances.Cat-Eared Hawk Cult
Wearing masks to hide their faces these cultists make misguided offerings to the Cat-Eared Hawk. With ancient knowledge they seek to control men.Lizard Spirit
Silently pondering the ritual of the sacred acorn he sits alone, in a cool, cool puddle for days upon days. Friendly and wise, this spirit is very old.Shell Wisp
Taking many forms this ghostly glow collects the shells no longer needed by creatures in the forest. Tricking Snails into giving away their shells, this wisp invented slugs.Shrew Wraith
As big as two horses this furry spectre is a kind-hearted spirit. She spends time making light of things and hiding other things under things, until they are stacked ten things high.Seed Sprite
Living underground this sprite slumbers to the tiny songs of moles. Haunting ballads about burrowing, beetles and eating worms.Young Satyr
Collecting pine cones, running around and embracing many badgers, life is go-go-go for this goat-like forest tyke. Also...he has a special pine cone or two!Warren Sprite
A fertility sprite and inspirational raconteur this cotton tailed tale-teller has got a mucky mouth. Known to wander off.Roe Spirit
This spirit keeps the processional paths to the groves clear, tending monoliths and trading with gnomes for salt, precious salt. The Gnomes call her 'Slenderhorn'.River Sprite
A big, fat hippo sized sprite with fins and slippery skin. Moving through water pipes this spirit listens in on the conversations of fishermen before warning his river pals.Wolf Spirit
Guardian of the forest and the size of a shack, this spirit keeps away baddies from the ritual. Eating up the nasty ones.Lynx Spirit
Bearer of the sacred acorn, an important and dangerous mission trusted to only the most ferocious warriors with claws and stealthy walking skill.Lynx Spirit
Fighter class lynx spirit carrying a totally bogus, not-sacred acorn to fool any sneaky acorn related thievery. Toothy trickery like this bamboozles the baddies.Cave Sprite
A huge township of bats reveres this sprite as a lord. He is haunted by a feeling of emptiness and welcomes the flappy little ones as his tiny winged tenants.Buck Spirit
Powerful but only centuries old, this is the youngest of the spirits here for the ritual. Watching the elders he learns the ways of the acorn.Spore Spirit
This spirit dances between the rays of sunlight breaking through the trees. Nobody ever notices the touch of his tender tentacles.Bear Ghast
Whilst not entirely present at the gathering, this intangible terror is not a welcome guest. A hairy phantasm with colossal claws!Fungus Wraith
Peacefully this wraith meditates on the eventual demise of all living things. He cheerfully sings ancient rhymes about far away fairy rings and his favourite mushrooms.Tree Spirit
This is the oldest, wisest spirit at the ritual. He carries out the burial and ensures the sacred acorn is honoured in the olden ways. Taller than the bottom half of the forest.Wood Man
Travelling from a far off land, this Wood Man is the guest of honour. An ancient creature with excellent hiding skills, he plays tricks on hunters and loves leaves.Monolith
Meandering fey tracks provide secret routes from far off lands to an unseen grove where great stones of ancient origin stand.
contact
You can get in touch with me to commision artwork, customise toys, produce character and toy designs,talk about how I can help with manufacturing, ask difficult questions or just to say hello.
Email me at this address stu[at]stuartwitter[dot}com.
If you would like a pdf portfolio please send me a message.
about
Illustration
I like to blend influences from pop culture, childhood obsessions and toy design to create a world of bleary-eyed monsters. I can also produce more technical realistic work, and spent two years as a Graphic Illustrator for Games Workshop. I have a BA in Illustration and was nominated for the Hallmark Innovation in Illustration prize in my final year.
Art Department
I am experienced in the production of graphics, models, figures, dioramas and props. Have worked in the art department of film and television productions as both an illustrator and model maker.
Toys
I produce low run polyurethane castings of sculpture, toys and models. I also produce custom designer toys and action figures, with accessories, weapons and sometimes fabric costumes. I have exhibited and sold toys internationally and have my own range of sculpted characters in production.
Engineering
I am fully trained as a manufacturing engineer having worked for Rolls-Royce plc and as Senior Engineer at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Sheffield. Freelancing as a manufacturing engineer I specialise in Unigrahics CAD software, tool design, lean manufacturing and manufacturing planning. I have a HND in Manufacturing Production Engineering.
Music
I love music and collect records. I like to play these to people sometimes and go by the DJ name of Tin Soldier. You can listen to some here.
Clients
Previously I have worked with:
- Sony Music
- Hallmark
- Games-Workshop
- Trunki
- Jon Burgerman
- David Blandy
- Turizmo Studios
- Gallery 1998
- Singapore Design Festival
- Brian Marki Gallery
- Poon Tip Entertainment
- Paul Cross
- Xenomania Records
- Ouevre Records
- Sauce Music
- BitBots
- Paint Monster
Likes
- Records
- Toys
- Dancing
Dislikes
- Laundry
- Ants
- Heights
portfolio
Please email me for an up to date pdf portfolio, here you can have a look through some of my favourite projects.
I do not hold copyright for some of my freelance work. However, I can provide relevant examples on request.
You can buy some of my work online!
My store can be found here.
lowlife ['ləʊ,laɪf]
n pl -lifes
Slang
a. a member or members of the underworld
b. a custom toy produced by Stuart Witter
