Richey Beckett is a pen-and-ink illustrator based in rural Wales, known for his intricately detailed linework and richly atmospheric style. Drawing on influences such as Doré, Dürer, Virgil Finlay, Art Nouveau, psychedelia, and the natural world, he has developed a distinctive and evocative visual language. We spoke to Richey about his creative process, his influences and he shares insights into his fascinating professional career. Lets go! 

Vorja Sánchez is known for creating intricate, dreamlike artworks inspired by nature from his studio in Barcelona. His creative practice blends fantasy with scientific observation, drawing on organic forms and natural history. Vault Editions sat down with Vorja to learn more about his creative process, where he finds inspiration, and the intention behind his work - let’s go!

Today’s interview is with Danish artist Laust Højgaard. We talk about curiosity, authenticity, and letting work unfold over time. Laust shares how his work reflects a mix of influences, contrasts, and emotions, and explains what returning to art on his own terms gave him. Let’s go!

Today we’re talking to illustrator Emma Cheng. Emma originally trained as a medical doctor before making the leap into art. In this interview, Emma shares her journey from medicine to illustration, how she landed her first magazine commissions, how she found her niche in medical art, and her advice for illustrators still discovering theirs. Lets go!

Stu Pagdin is a tattoo artist working from his studio, Meiji Tattoo, in Adelaide, Australia. With over 19 years of experience, he’s built a reputation for his Japanese tattooing. Alongside his tattoo practice, Stu explores a range of creative projects while travelling throughout Australia and internationally for guest spots and tattoo expos. Vault Editions caught up with Stu to learn more about his creative practice, which spans tattooing, skateboard graphics, art toys, and much more.

Kozik has been tattooing for over twenty years, and in that time, he has developed an impressive reputation and portfolio. His work merges botanical and animal imagery with dramatic macabre themes, creating unique and compelling tattoos that are intricate, dark, and beautifully considered. Today, he runs his private studio, Sanctum Studio, in Melbourne, Australia. Vault Editions caught up with Kozik to find out more about his career in tattooing and his creative process.

Eduardo Recife is a Brazilian artist, illustrator, and typographer whose work blurs the boundaries between analog and digital, memory and imagination. Known for his layered collages filled with vintage imagery, handwritten text, and fragments of type, Recife creates visual worlds that feel at once nostalgic and deeply personal. His multidisciplinary practice extends to typography and digital tools, with over 25 typefaces and a series of Photoshop resources that have influenced artists and designers worldwide. In this conversation, we discuss his creative process, his relationship with texture and typography, and the rich visual language he has created.

Tattoo artist, illustrator, and printmaker Billy Bernert is known for his blackwork and engraving-inspired tattoos. His practice channels the aesthetics of old woodcuts and copper engravings, drawing on the legacy of Albrecht Dürer and his contemporaries from the 15th century. Working from his studio, Sulphur Tattoo, in the German countryside, Billy captures and reimagines the visual power of the Old Masters while weaving in modern influences. His practice spans disciplines, from bold, one-off tattoo designs to illustrations and woodcuts he carves and prints himself, all rooted in the tradition and texture of historical printmaking.

Sydney-based tattoo artist and painter Celia Dunne specialises in black and grey realism, dark metal lettering, and abstract ornamental design. With 12 years of experience in the tattooing industry, she has established a reputation not only in her native Australia but also internationally, traveling for guest spots and conventions. Known for her relentless work ethic and dedication to the craft, Celia’s creative practice seamlessly transitions between tattooing, painting, and merchandise design, often collaborating with brands and fellow creatives to continually push her creative boundaries.