Shackleton's Journey

William Grill is a Bristol-based illustrator, who specialises in a traditional coloured pencil style, giving a distinct charming hand-crafted quality to his illustrations. As an avid printmaker, William also uses a variety of traditional techniques, such as relief printmaking and lithography. He draws his inspiration from all over the world, favoring nature scenes and cityscapes. His illustrations evoke a feeling of childlike wonder and freedom, which have made him a popular choice for children's publishing, environmental projects, and editorial features where simplicity and subtle messages are key. When he's not in the studio illustrating, he enjoys leading drawing workshops at primary schools.

Mr. Grill's manner of illustration lends itself beautifully to the juxtaposition of early-20th-century human ingenuity and the raw, indifferent power of nature.