We are completely and utterly thrilled to announce that Clanger contributor and illustrator extraordinaire, David Litchfield has been working with Center Parcs to create his interpretation of what the Subtropical Swimming Paradise at the new village, Woburn Forest, will look like once finished. Not only will his work feature on loads of Center Parcs stuff, but receiving the commission also gave David the impetus to give up his teaching job at Bedford College and concentrate on illustration as his full-time career. We have collaborated with David for the last three years and are indebted to him for supporting The Bedford Clanger over that time. Who could forget his awesome Challenge David drawings, his Great Bedfordian illustrations, and of course, the pop up Drawing A Day exhibition with We Are Bedford. David, we salute you!
The illustration, which was created last year, will be used on gifts during the launch of Woburn Forest and on guest welcome communications during the spring. The illustration and opening of Woburn Forest will mark an important milestone in the Center Parcs’ story.
Lee Jakubik Senior Designer at Center Parcs said “We were keen to get the talent and inspiration from a local artist to help us create an image for Woburn Forest. David’s work is amazing and really fits with our brand; lively, creative, fun and family-friendly. We had considered a number of artists from across the UK but the style and quality of David’s work really stood out!”
David said, “I couldn’t believe it when Center Parcs contacted me; it was completely out of the blue! Art is my passion and when I received this commission, I took the plunge and decided to finish at my full-time job and dedicate my time to my art. This work has given me the confidence to start up my own business and do what I love every day as well as providing for my wife and son”.
David has been an artist for many years. He first began drawing when he was very young, creating ‘mash up’ comics for his older brother and sister. Since then David’s work has appeared in magazines, national newspapers, books and on T-shirts. In the last few years he has illustrated for The Beano, The Telegraph Newspaper, Anorak Magazine and Flamingo Magazine. He is also a regular contributor to Creaturemag and the Bedford Clanger newspaper and a member of the Circus of Illustration. David has recently exhibited his illustrations in both solo and group shows in the UK, Europe and America.
Center Parcs Woburn Forest is on track for opening and will be welcoming its first families for short breaks in spring 2014.
