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Inspiring creativity. Founded by Olivia Triggs in 2007, Breed is a London-based illustration agency representing a select group of highly individual talents. We currently look after the work of 15 artists, illustrators and photographers, each with their own distinct style and perspective.

We pride ourselves on both the vision and variety of our artists and the lasting role we play in nurturing their talent, supporting their creative goals and finding opportunities where they can further explore their abilities.

With a hands-on approach, a culturally aware outlook and a spirited attitude, we’re the UK’s go-to agency for original art, photography and illustration.

We work with clients in spheres ranging from advertising and brands to fashion and retail and more. Below you can see a few of the names we’ve worked with in recent months.

Anomaly
Sony Music
Pentagram
Kiehls
Koto
FT Weekend Magazine
Rapha
Selfridges
The New York Times
The Design Museum
Browns
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  • James Joyce
  • Matt Blease
  • Natasha Law
  • Neal Murren
  • Paula Castro
  • Phillippa Mills
  • Quentin Jones
  • Steven Wilson
  • Yelena Yemchuk

Bio

Born in Santiago, Chile, Elisa Alcalde spent four years studying Cinema at Escuela de Cine Chile from 2006. Having her son halfway through the course saw her priorities shift for a while, and she didn’t jump straight into a career in the advertising or film world.

Her life changed again when an aunt gave her a watercolour painting set for her birthday in 2012. In time, she moved from tracing images she’d found on the internet, to composing her own still life pieces and taking a photo on which she could base the painting. During this time, Elisa had also worked on Pequeño Zine and had a book of short stories, No Corresponden, published. And worked in a variety of jobs, including community manager, in communications and audiovisual roles.

Since 2020, Elisa has been a full-time painter, using watercolours on 100% cotton paper, and painting her own compositions of objects she’s borrowed or bought.

Tuesday 5th September 2023
Elisa Alcalde — Portrait Folio
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Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Elisa Alcalde — Getting to know Elisa Alcalde
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