Tails of two friends by Carl Knapper in Leeds

With over 20 years as an Art Director in London's advertising industry, I built a career creating ideas that connect with people through powerful visual storytelling. Today, I bring that experience to life as an illustrator and mural artist, creating bespoke wall murals, canvas artwork and commercial illustrations that transform spaces and tell memorable stories. From creative agencies and commercial interiors to private homes, every piece is hand-crafted with a focus on escapism, exploration and originality. I've also created illustration-led campaigns for brands including The Royal British Legion, Samsung, Asda, Ocado, Canon and Prudential. Working across two distinctive styles—a highly detailed crosshatch technique and a bold, graphic line-work approach—I combine traditional craftsmanship with creative thinking to produce artwork that's both visually striking and strategically driven. Let's start inking.