An abstract illustration of a paint palette with colorful blobs of paint on an orange background. In the upper left corner, there's a paintbrush and a horizontal line resembling a wall or a surface.

the library of hope

An on-going series of editorial illustrations for The Library of Hope accompanying articles by LIbrary of Hope Creative Director Fi O’Brien.

HOPE NEEDS A REBRAND

Colorful storefront with signs and posters promoting hope, including artwork, stickers, and messages like 'Please Use Other Door' and 'We Stock Hope Corps Inside.'
Storefront window display with the word HOPE in large green letters surrounded by various hope-themed posters and signs, including a pink Hope logo and a masked figure. The display has bright colors and a vibrant, colorful design.

Storefront window display with the word HOPE in large green letters surrounded by various hope-themed posters and signs, including a pink Hope logo and a masked figure. The display has bright colors and a vibrant, colorful design.

A laptop on a wooden desk displaying an article titled 'Hope Needs a Rebrand' with colorful artwork on the left side of the screen. The background consists of tiled wall and a potted plant on the left.

A laptop on a wooden desk displaying an article titled 'Hope Needs a Rebrand' with colorful artwork on the left side of the screen. The background consists of tiled wall and a potted plant on the left.

A colorful illustration with large 'HOPE' text, a cartoon face with a hopeful expression, and multiple pamphlets with the word 'HOPE' and hearts, symbolizing optimism and encouragement.

A colorful illustration with large 'HOPE' text, a cartoon face with a hopeful expression, and multiple pamphlets with the word 'HOPE' and hearts, symbolizing optimism and encouragement.

A colorful window display featuring various items related to hope, including a sign that says 'HOPEN', a yellow 'H' cutout, a white T-shirt with 'Hope' printed on it, and stickers that say 'Hope Here!' and 'HOPE™', with the text 'OFFICIAL HOPE STOCKI

A colorful window display featuring various items related to hope, including a sign that says 'HOPEN', a yellow 'H' cutout, a white T-shirt with 'Hope' printed on it, and stickers that say 'Hope Here!' and 'HOPE™', with the text 'OFFICIAL HOPE STOCKIST' at the bottom.

A drawing of a woman looking at her reflection in a mirror, with the word 'NEW!' in the upper left corner and 'HOPEFULLY' at the bottom.

A drawing of a woman looking at her reflection in a mirror, with the word 'NEW!' in the upper left corner and 'HOPEFULLY' at the bottom.

A sign with the message, "We stock HOPE, CORP, CORE inside," in bold blue text on a light green background with a blue and teal abstract background.

A sign with the message, "We stock HOPE, CORP, CORE inside," in bold blue text on a light green background with a blue and teal abstract background.

HOPE IS…           

A diverse group of people, wearing masks, waiting in line to enter a building that is opening its door, with the sun setting behind them.
Illustration of diverse people standing in line, waiting to enter a door with light shining through, symbolizing hope.

Illustration of diverse people standing in line, waiting to enter a door with light shining through, symbolizing hope.

A surprised woman holding a laptop displaying a colorful cartoon illustration of people walking towards a door with the text 'Hope is...'

A surprised woman holding a laptop displaying a colorful cartoon illustration of people walking towards a door with the text 'Hope is...'

Illustration of diverse children holding protest signs, with a repetition of the word 'HELP' on a sign.

Illustration of diverse children holding protest signs, with a repetition of the word 'HELP' on a sign.

Illustration of a diverse group of people, including children and adults, standing in line or walking together outdoors at night, with a dark blue background and a subtle dotted pattern.

Illustration of a diverse group of people, including children and adults, standing in line or walking together outdoors at night, with a dark blue background and a subtle dotted pattern.

A group of diverse people, including children and adults, standing in line at an entrance door, with a woman in the front reaching out to open the door during sunset.

A group of diverse people, including children and adults, standing in line at an entrance door, with a woman in the front reaching out to open the door during sunset.

Line drawing of a group of people in a line, with some holding suitcases and a stroller, waiting to enter a door.

Line drawing of a group of people in a line, with some holding suitcases and a stroller, waiting to enter a door.

A little note :

“What can’t AI do?”

I have been pondering the threats of AI, as we all have, and thinking how to beat it, asking myself... what can't AI do??

Firstly, it can't hand-craft anything, but for me as a digital artist that's perhaps not my advantage against the robots. And secondly, from what I've seen, AI is short on great ideas, real sparky visual concepts with originality, integrity and authenticity. So this year I'm dedicating a little extra to concepts and great, original, human ideas.

If you’d like to work together then please do get in touch!