Hi, I’m Lu Farthey, an illustrator from the North East of England who creates vibrant digital art with satisfying textures and a strong editorial feel. I love bringing ideas to life for poster and exhibition work, and I especially enjoy making music-themed pieces and tapping into that early-2010s internet vibe. I work primarily in Clip Studio Paint and Adobe InDesign to produce polished editorial illustrations, and I also enjoy exploring the creative side of layouts and presentation. When I’m not creating, I’m still thinking about what visuals could sound like—whether that’s a theme tune-style energy or artwork that invites people to linger and look a little closer.…

Lu Farthey

Hi, I’m Lu Farthey, an illustrator from the North East of England who creates vibrant digital art with satisfying textures and a strong editorial feel. I love bringing ideas to life for poster and exhibition work, and I especially enjoy making music-themed pieces and tapping into that early-2010s internet vibe. I work primarily in Clip Studio Paint and Adobe InDesign to produce polished editorial illustrations, and I also enjoy exploring the creative side of layouts and presentation. When I’m not creating, I’m still thinking about what visuals could sound like—whether that’s a theme tune-style energy or artwork that invites people to linger and look a little closer.…

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Hi, I’m Lu Farthey, an illustrator from the North East of England who creates vibrant digital art with satisfying textures and a strong editorial feel. I love bringing ideas to life for poster and exhibition work, and I especially enjoy making music-themed pieces and tapping into that early-2010s internet vibe.

I work primarily in Clip Studio Paint and Adobe InDesign to produce polished editorial illustrations, and I also enjoy exploring the creative side of layouts and presentation. When I’m not creating, I’m still thinking about what visuals could sound like—whether that’s a theme tune-style energy or artwork that invites people to linger and look a little closer.

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Work Experience

MYSPACE REVIVAL at Self-directed Project
April 12, 2026 - Present
A self-directed ongoing zine project that focuses on documentary photography and illustration work, producing illustrated photos with the theme of early 2000s grunge fashion
Illustration Commission (David Hall’s Archives - The Newcastle Project) at Hartlepool Council / David Hall’s archives (commission)
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Completed an illustration commission for David Hall’s archives as part of “The Newcastle Project,” supporting archival storytelling with editorial-style digital artwork.
Event Artwork / Illustration Support (Christmas Light Switch-on) at Hartlepool Council
November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Supported the Christmas Light Switch-on at Church Square by producing relevant illustration work tied to the event visuals.
Exhibition Participant (Flower Shop Art Exhibition) at Flower Shop Art Exhibition
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Contributed artwork to the “Flower Shop Art Exhibition,” showcasing vibrant, texture-led digital illustration in an exhibition setting.
Poster Competition Participant at Northern School of Art (Nightmare 24)
April 22, 2024 - May 24, 2024
Worked on the “Let’s Scare Jessica to Death” poster competition entry, developing a digital illustration approach with bold colour and textured visual storytelling.

Education

Bachelor Honours of Illustration for Commercial Application at Northern School of Art, Hartlepool
September 18, 2023 - May 22, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education