A few years ago I saw the portrait work of Julian Opie, and it was the first time I’d heard of this artist … I think that this type of work is probably what he is most famous for … portraits and people.

Recently I reminded of his art when I saw the design work of a local design agency Zulu Creative for Birmingham Midshires. The Birmingham Midshires project in their portfolio displays simple and colourful characters in lifestyle setting, which seem very Julien Opie-like to me. Which is why he popped to mind.

After visiting his website I realised that Julian Opie has a wider range of artworks outside of portraits and his art collection includes landscapes, architecture and even moving images.

In addition to his portfolio website, he has a fabulous shop also and most of the items in there would be suitable eye candy for any design agency reception area Lending that required air of “Yes, we are a cool and happening design agency” ….