Bjørn Rune Lie is a Norwegian illustrator based in Fife, Scotland. Since graduating from Falmouth College of Arts in 2001, he has developed a distinctive visual language shaped by experimentation, humour, and texture. His work combines the boldness of folk and outsider art with influences from film noir, creating art that feels playful, strange, and full of warmth and beauty. Vault Editions sat down with Bjorn to learn more about his creative process, lets go!

Emily Carter is an award-winning British designer specialising in hand-illustrated silk accessories and interiors. The collections are inspired by a lifelong interest in the natural world, where each design tells its own unique and individual story. Vault Editions sat down with Emily to talk about why the natural world inspires her work, the importance of manufacturing locally, her design process and more. Let’s go!

Chilean artist Joanne E. Hawthorn has created a tender, dreamlike universe filled with tiny guardians, medieval references, and beautifully crafted stories. Her multidisciplinary practice spans illustration, sculpture, pixel art, and worldbuilding, each piece adding another thread to the rich, atmospheric realm she’s developing. We spoke with Joanne to learn more about her creative process, the characters she brings to life, and the inspirations behind her enchanting world.

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.