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Lily
The Boat Race 2025 by Lily Muirhead Illustrations in Richmond
The Boat Race 2025
The Cambridge Oxford Boat Race is a British sporting tradition where the two universities compete against each other in a race down the River Thames.
This is a digital illustration of the event which was made into a ‘Thank You’ card sent to the corporation’s partners and sponsors.
Inspired by vintage sporting event posters from the 1960s, I created this illustration using block colours, geometric shapes and bold text to capture the excitement and significance of this historic traditional event.
Meet the Artist
Meet the Artist
Richmond, AustraliaLondon-born and now based in Melbourne, I’m an illustrator who finds joy in blending digital and hand-drawn techniques — layering colour, texture, and line to tell stories both big and small.
My work spans children’s books, music event posters, album covers, pet portraits, cider bottle labels, greetings cards and prints, character design, GIFs, house portraits, editorial design, graphic tees, and event invitations and menus. I’ve collaborated with a diverse range of clients — from law firms and financial advisory companies to cafés and music artists — creating illustrations that bring warmth, personality, and narrative depth to their projects.
With a Master’s in Illustration and a love of storytelling through image, I also explore personal work through zines, comics, and collage, continually finding new ways to connect stories, people, and places through drawing.
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