Colin Kersley
@alt-aesthetics.bsky.social
Alternative Aesthetics - Illustrator / Artist.
Clients: IKEA, Sony Music, Bethesda Games, Chilly’s Bottles, ESPN, The Big Issue, and more.
AlternativeAesthetics.co.uk
Clients: IKEA, Sony Music, Bethesda Games, Chilly’s Bottles, ESPN, The Big Issue, and more.
AlternativeAesthetics.co.uk
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Colin Kersley
@alt-aesthetics.bsky.social
· Nov 19
Lots of new people on here lately!
This calls for a little intro…
Hey, hi, hello! I’m an illustrator creating work as Alternative Aesthetics.
I make playful pictures with a mix of darkly adorable characters, expressive lettering & iconography from my drawing dungeon.
Alternativeaesthetics.co.uk
This calls for a little intro…
Hey, hi, hello! I’m an illustrator creating work as Alternative Aesthetics.
I make playful pictures with a mix of darkly adorable characters, expressive lettering & iconography from my drawing dungeon.
Alternativeaesthetics.co.uk
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This week's fab featured artists are On On Lao, @alt-aesthetics.bsky.social and Sarah Lane ❤️
Portfolios:
On On - hireillo.com/cZW
Alternative Aesthetics - hireillo.com/cb3
Sarah - hireillo.com/daQ
#Illustration #Art #ArtistsOnBsky
Portfolios:
On On - hireillo.com/cZW
Alternative Aesthetics - hireillo.com/cb3
Sarah - hireillo.com/daQ
#Illustration #Art #ArtistsOnBsky
September 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM
This week's fab featured artists are On On Lao, @alt-aesthetics.bsky.social and Sarah Lane ❤️
Portfolios:
On On - hireillo.com/cZW
Alternative Aesthetics - hireillo.com/cb3
Sarah - hireillo.com/daQ
#Illustration #Art #ArtistsOnBsky
Portfolios:
On On - hireillo.com/cZW
Alternative Aesthetics - hireillo.com/cb3
Sarah - hireillo.com/daQ
#Illustration #Art #ArtistsOnBsky
My new website has been nominated on Awwwards! It would mean the world to me if any of my lovely followers could check it out and give it a vote 🤘
Vote right here — www.awwwards.com/sites/altern...
Vote right here — www.awwwards.com/sites/altern...
Alternative Aesthetics - Awwwards Nominee
Alternative Aesthetics is an illustrator – creating playful pictures with a mix of darkly adorable characters, expressive lettering and iconography. This...
www.awwwards.com
April 29, 2025 at 11:44 AM
My new website has been nominated on Awwwards! It would mean the world to me if any of my lovely followers could check it out and give it a vote 🤘
Vote right here — www.awwwards.com/sites/altern...
Vote right here — www.awwwards.com/sites/altern...
Add some illustrative zazz to your inbox with semi-regular updates on new projects, fresh products, industry insights, and maybe some hot gossip (or incoherent ramblings) from the best illustrator in the studio!
You can join The Cool Kids Club right here — www.alternativeaesthetics.co.uk/newsletter
You can join The Cool Kids Club right here — www.alternativeaesthetics.co.uk/newsletter
April 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Add some illustrative zazz to your inbox with semi-regular updates on new projects, fresh products, industry insights, and maybe some hot gossip (or incoherent ramblings) from the best illustrator in the studio!
You can join The Cool Kids Club right here — www.alternativeaesthetics.co.uk/newsletter
You can join The Cool Kids Club right here — www.alternativeaesthetics.co.uk/newsletter
In case you missed it last week, I launched my new website! AlternativeAesthetics.co.uk
I’ll be doing a bit of a deep dive over the next week or so — highlighting various sections of the site and giving a little behind the scenes on how it all came to life.
Until then, enjoy the promo video 🤘
I’ll be doing a bit of a deep dive over the next week or so — highlighting various sections of the site and giving a little behind the scenes on how it all came to life.
Until then, enjoy the promo video 🤘
April 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
In case you missed it last week, I launched my new website! AlternativeAesthetics.co.uk
I’ll be doing a bit of a deep dive over the next week or so — highlighting various sections of the site and giving a little behind the scenes on how it all came to life.
Until then, enjoy the promo video 🤘
I’ll be doing a bit of a deep dive over the next week or so — highlighting various sections of the site and giving a little behind the scenes on how it all came to life.
Until then, enjoy the promo video 🤘
IT’S ALIVE!!! [Insert maniacal laughter]
My new website has launched —now with more fun, illustrative details, snazzy animations, extra interactivity, and a very cheeky 404 page 👀
They’ll be lots more to come over the next few months, but for now…get stuck in!
AlternativeAesthetics.co.uk
My new website has launched —now with more fun, illustrative details, snazzy animations, extra interactivity, and a very cheeky 404 page 👀
They’ll be lots more to come over the next few months, but for now…get stuck in!
AlternativeAesthetics.co.uk
April 15, 2025 at 9:11 AM
IT’S ALIVE!!! [Insert maniacal laughter]
My new website has launched —now with more fun, illustrative details, snazzy animations, extra interactivity, and a very cheeky 404 page 👀
They’ll be lots more to come over the next few months, but for now…get stuck in!
AlternativeAesthetics.co.uk
My new website has launched —now with more fun, illustrative details, snazzy animations, extra interactivity, and a very cheeky 404 page 👀
They’ll be lots more to come over the next few months, but for now…get stuck in!
AlternativeAesthetics.co.uk
I’ve got something new launching at 10am tomorrow (15/04/2025). Keep a lookout for the announcement!
April 14, 2025 at 9:41 AM
I’ve got something new launching at 10am tomorrow (15/04/2025). Keep a lookout for the announcement!
Filming a little studio tour video this week and it’s just confirmed why I couldn’t be one of those illustrators that endlessly posts clips of their day for social media…it all just takes so damn long!
February 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Filming a little studio tour video this week and it’s just confirmed why I couldn’t be one of those illustrators that endlessly posts clips of their day for social media…it all just takes so damn long!
The best thing about working on your new website is making the most ridiculous 404 page and nobody can stop you!
a cartoon dog is standing on a set of stairs holding a pen .
ALT: a cartoon dog is standing on a set of stairs holding a pen .
media.tenor.com
February 7, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The best thing about working on your new website is making the most ridiculous 404 page and nobody can stop you!
A new hero has emerged for the creative industries!
This week, Baroness Kidron convinced the House of Lords to amend the Data (Use and Access) Bill, aiming to protect copyright in the creative industries against AI.
I posted the full video over on LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/posts/colin-...
This week, Baroness Kidron convinced the House of Lords to amend the Data (Use and Access) Bill, aiming to protect copyright in the creative industries against AI.
I posted the full video over on LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/posts/colin-...
January 30, 2025 at 12:26 PM
A new hero has emerged for the creative industries!
This week, Baroness Kidron convinced the House of Lords to amend the Data (Use and Access) Bill, aiming to protect copyright in the creative industries against AI.
I posted the full video over on LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/posts/colin-...
This week, Baroness Kidron convinced the House of Lords to amend the Data (Use and Access) Bill, aiming to protect copyright in the creative industries against AI.
I posted the full video over on LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/posts/colin-...
Pantheon is such a great series and pretty pertinent to what’s going on with AI at the moment. I really hope they add the second season to Netflix soon!
January 29, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Pantheon is such a great series and pretty pertinent to what’s going on with AI at the moment. I really hope they add the second season to Netflix soon!
These AI bros are so sensitive about their tech! Their AI was on the internet so is fair game. DeepSeek democratises AI. IP and copyright law don’t apply because there’s money to be made by the people that don’t own it so stop whining.
Yeah, sounds ridiculous now doesn’t it! 🥴
Yeah, sounds ridiculous now doesn’t it! 🥴
OpenAI says it has evidence China’s DeepSeek used its model to train competitor
https://www.ft.com/content/a0dfedd1-5255-4fa9-8ccc-1fe01de87ea6
https://www.ft.com/content/a0dfedd1-5255-4fa9-8ccc-1fe01de87ea6
OpenAI says it has evidence China’s DeepSeek used its model to train competitor
White House AI tsar David Sacks raises possibility of alleged intellectual property theft
www.ft.com
January 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
These AI bros are so sensitive about their tech! Their AI was on the internet so is fair game. DeepSeek democratises AI. IP and copyright law don’t apply because there’s money to be made by the people that don’t own it so stop whining.
Yeah, sounds ridiculous now doesn’t it! 🥴
Yeah, sounds ridiculous now doesn’t it! 🥴
For all the advancements in tech, we’re still stuck with such a boring set of fonts that work in emails in 2025! I want my newsletter typography to feel less soulless damn it!
Oh, yeah, I’m making a newsletter btw.
Oh, yeah, I’m making a newsletter btw.
January 28, 2025 at 11:40 AM
For all the advancements in tech, we’re still stuck with such a boring set of fonts that work in emails in 2025! I want my newsletter typography to feel less soulless damn it!
Oh, yeah, I’m making a newsletter btw.
Oh, yeah, I’m making a newsletter btw.
RIP David Lynch 💔 Wherever you’ve gone, I have a definite feeling it will be a place both wonderful and strange.
January 17, 2025 at 1:13 PM
RIP David Lynch 💔 Wherever you’ve gone, I have a definite feeling it will be a place both wonderful and strange.
New year, new me! Just kidding…same me, just an undetermined amount of time where I’ll inevitably write the wrong year on a bunch of stuff.
January 1, 2025 at 11:29 AM
New year, new me! Just kidding…same me, just an undetermined amount of time where I’ll inevitably write the wrong year on a bunch of stuff.
Can anyone recommend a good tshirt screen printer in the UK that does small print runs and preferably on good quality/ethical blanks?
December 4, 2024 at 11:22 AM
Can anyone recommend a good tshirt screen printer in the UK that does small print runs and preferably on good quality/ethical blanks?
If you’re like me, music plays a huge part in keeping your mental health in a good place.
The Discography Lessons asked me to create a t-shirt to help raise money for various mental health charities…
Get yours here — www.thediscographylessons.com/product-page/music-vs-mental-health-aw24-t-shirt
The Discography Lessons asked me to create a t-shirt to help raise money for various mental health charities…
Get yours here — www.thediscographylessons.com/product-page/music-vs-mental-health-aw24-t-shirt
November 22, 2024 at 2:42 PM
If you’re like me, music plays a huge part in keeping your mental health in a good place.
The Discography Lessons asked me to create a t-shirt to help raise money for various mental health charities…
Get yours here — www.thediscographylessons.com/product-page/music-vs-mental-health-aw24-t-shirt
The Discography Lessons asked me to create a t-shirt to help raise money for various mental health charities…
Get yours here — www.thediscographylessons.com/product-page/music-vs-mental-health-aw24-t-shirt
Lots of new people on here lately!
This calls for a little intro…
Hey, hi, hello! I’m an illustrator creating work as Alternative Aesthetics.
I make playful pictures with a mix of darkly adorable characters, expressive lettering & iconography from my drawing dungeon.
Alternativeaesthetics.co.uk
This calls for a little intro…
Hey, hi, hello! I’m an illustrator creating work as Alternative Aesthetics.
I make playful pictures with a mix of darkly adorable characters, expressive lettering & iconography from my drawing dungeon.
Alternativeaesthetics.co.uk
November 19, 2024 at 11:24 AM
Lots of new people on here lately!
This calls for a little intro…
Hey, hi, hello! I’m an illustrator creating work as Alternative Aesthetics.
I make playful pictures with a mix of darkly adorable characters, expressive lettering & iconography from my drawing dungeon.
Alternativeaesthetics.co.uk
This calls for a little intro…
Hey, hi, hello! I’m an illustrator creating work as Alternative Aesthetics.
I make playful pictures with a mix of darkly adorable characters, expressive lettering & iconography from my drawing dungeon.
Alternativeaesthetics.co.uk
I forgot about this app as it was too quiet. Is everyone actually going to use it now?
November 14, 2024 at 2:21 PM
I forgot about this app as it was too quiet. Is everyone actually going to use it now?
Swapped our car for an electric one this weekend, so now I can drive to the shop for a mars bar and not feel as guilty*.
*This is obviously a joke…I’d get more than one mars bar.
*This is obviously a joke…I’d get more than one mars bar.
September 17, 2023 at 9:31 PM
Swapped our car for an electric one this weekend, so now I can drive to the shop for a mars bar and not feel as guilty*.
*This is obviously a joke…I’d get more than one mars bar.
*This is obviously a joke…I’d get more than one mars bar.
Massive amount of client work done this week! Sending off a load of sketches for review on a Friday feels like throwing a grenade behind you and walking away into the weekend in slow motion as it explodes 💥😎
September 15, 2023 at 12:37 PM
Massive amount of client work done this week! Sending off a load of sketches for review on a Friday feels like throwing a grenade behind you and walking away into the weekend in slow motion as it explodes 💥😎
Birdking has landed in the studio today! An incredible sculpture by @crom-ink.bsky.social & Might Jaxx!
August 25, 2023 at 2:24 PM
Birdking has landed in the studio today! An incredible sculpture by @crom-ink.bsky.social & Might Jaxx!
I’ve spent today designing a mascot based on a clients logo. I love my job!
August 16, 2023 at 2:14 PM
I’ve spent today designing a mascot based on a clients logo. I love my job!
Probably my best ebay find to date! Three Visionaries figures in great condition for an absolute bargain 🤘
August 16, 2023 at 12:11 PM
Probably my best ebay find to date! Three Visionaries figures in great condition for an absolute bargain 🤘
Had a fun week off for family adventures and get to start a new project this week. I’m going to try and be more active on here…and should probably share some art soon too!
August 14, 2023 at 11:28 AM
Had a fun week off for family adventures and get to start a new project this week. I’m going to try and be more active on here…and should probably share some art soon too!
They Cloned Tyrone is such a great movie! If you don’t enjoy it, I’ll give you your money back*.
*No money will be returned to you. I’m poor. Deal with it. But there’s something wrong with you if you don’t enjoy this movie.
*No money will be returned to you. I’m poor. Deal with it. But there’s something wrong with you if you don’t enjoy this movie.
August 7, 2023 at 9:10 PM
They Cloned Tyrone is such a great movie! If you don’t enjoy it, I’ll give you your money back*.
*No money will be returned to you. I’m poor. Deal with it. But there’s something wrong with you if you don’t enjoy this movie.
*No money will be returned to you. I’m poor. Deal with it. But there’s something wrong with you if you don’t enjoy this movie.