Billy Mather is an illustrator who lives in Brighton. He is prolific, smart, and funny. Billy is also a stand up comedian (a good one).
Why are you an illustrator?
I just love to express myself visually, in a funny way if possible. Most of the work I do is really fun and I get to inject some of my personality into it.
Briefly, your biography please.
I studied Illustration at uni until 2009 when I moved to Brighton. It took me a while to get to the point where I could afford to live off my work, but I learned a lot along the way and met a lot of people who I now do lots of work for. In 2016 I was guest local illustrator at Brighton Illustration Fair.
Tell us about a website.
Three top tips for aspiring illustrators?
#1. Work.
#2. Work.
#3. Work.
Who are your biggest influences?
Luke Best. Pablo Picasso. Ben Shahn.
Favourite illustration in the whole World, please.
I don’t have a favourite, it’s impossible to choose, probably some of the animated stuff by Luke Best featured in Cowards. The Lilly Allen / Nicholas Witchell sketch is particularly brilliant.
What’s new in Brighton?
Definitely some more coffee shops and old jumper shops
