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Will Clarke

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Will Clarke’s illustrated prints of architectural landmarks are immediately recognisable. Born and raised in South-West London, Will remains passionate about the changing nature of the urban landscape. With a love for iconic architecture, he has a particular interest in buildings with historical resonance and character. Some time ago Will undertook a six-month drawing of London, as seen from the dome of St Paul’s Cathedral. The illustration he created inspired him to undertake a series of architectural drawings, and he has been fascinated by architecture and the urban landscape ever since.

Screen-printing, more than any other technique, gives Will the precision and control he needs to reproduce his very detailed line drawings. To this detail he likes to add bright blocks of colour and an element of abstraction – none of his drawings are exact renderings of what he sees – in order to produce urban scenes that are unique to his style. All of his original works are hand-drawn, then each edition screen-printed by Will in his studio.

As well as regularly taking on private and commercial commissions, Will has also exhibited at a number of shows in London and across the UK. High profile commissions and clients include the Southbank Centre, Royal Academy of Arts and the NHS.

Sustainability

As part of my artistic process I am determined to reduce the amount of wastage and non-biodegrable materials used. I ensure that all the inks I use are non-toxic and water based. Unfortunately, there are many plastic based, solvent inks currently in use within the screen-printing industry but there are now excellent water based alternatives which do not pollute the environment. I also source all of my printmaking papers from a supplier that uses an FSC certified paper mill. This means that the wood used to create the paper is all sustainable. I use 100% recycled paper/card and I have moved to use paper and cellulose clear tapes, which makes nearly all my packaging compostable and biodegradable. I even make my business cards out of misprints to reduce my wastage.

I am really pleased to announce that I have been able to source 100% plant-based, biodegradable clear sleeves for all of my print sizes. There will be a transitional period while I run through some older stock, but where I can I will always aim to use recycled packaging and biodegradable materials. My ambition is to always use materials which don’t harm the environment.

Images copyright Will Clarke 2025