Sherbs

by Jamie Taylor

“ ‘Sherbs’, or Sherborne as it is formally known, is a picturesque town in Dorset, known for its historic abbey and possibly more historic people. In ‘Sherbs’ I wanted to show the side of Sherborne I see, from an almost disregarded adolescent perspective, not what is seen in The Sherborne Times or The Conduit Magazine. Using vibrant colours, I wanted to illustrate the more bustling side of life in Sherborne, a younger perspective, while also accommodating the architecture and landmarks that convey the town’s identity. I chose to draw the covers by hand but colour them digitally to give them a clean and lively aesthetic similar to magazines seen on shop shelves.”

Jamie grew up in the Somerset/ Dorset countryside before moving to London to study Media and Communication. From a young age, he always displayed an interest in design and university helped develop his ‘drawings’ into a more complete body of work. Despite loving life in London, the countryside has always been his home and proved to be the inspiration for his work. You can find more of his art here.