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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

BREAKING NEWS! I'm putting my print store on hiatus for a while so I can focus on client work (always available by the way!), so you have until 20th March to pick up your 12" prints, A3 art prints and original drawings. 💛 Cover-versions.com 💛

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

I recently got this photo from 'Germany's biggest Charlatans fan' who's doing pretty well building a gallery wall, and it's a pleasure to be part of it! Prints available from Cover-Versions.com @tim-burgess.bsky.social @thecharlatans.bsky.social

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Really pleased to share this, I had a chat with Garrick Webster from @creativeboom.com about where I am in my career nd why I'm enthusiastic as ever about illustration! www.creativeboom.com/inspiration/... Shares, reads or reposts always appreciated! 🙏

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Why Ben O'Brien is as enthusiastic as ever about illustration

The leading British illustrator on how he's adapting to the new realities of the creative scene while keeping it fresh at every turn. It was the mid-noughties when Ben O'Brien – AKA Ben the Illust...

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Happy 35th birthday to Sproston Green! An absolute classic @thecharlatans.bsky.social @tim-burgess.bsky.social ! Print available from cover-versions.myshopify.com/products/the... 💚💚💚

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Happy 35th birthday to Sproston Green! An absolute classic @thecharlatans.bsky.social @tim-burgess.bsky.social ! Print available from cover-versions.myshopify.com/products/the... 💚💚💚

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

HEY NEW SITE! BEN-OBRIEN.COM ✌️ Two illustrators in one. Two portfolios, one aim... to connect with people in a human level. Want to collaborate? Talk about a project? Get an ice cream? Say hello!

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Cartwheelcaff, disco hoofer @cartwheelcaff.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

It’s a recent purchase from @bentheillustrator.bsky.social I bought a couple, it’s a great selection. cover-versions.myshopify.com/collections/...

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All Cover Versions

Online store for Ben the Illustrator's 12" Cover Versions art prints.

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Cartwheelcaff, disco hoofer @cartwheelcaff.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

It’s such a joy, it even brightens up the hallway.

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

ONE LAST CHANCE! Orders close tonight for my Back to the Future print, order before it's gone. Cover-Versions.com

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

3 days left to pick up my classic Back to the Future print from Cover-Versions.com! Orders close 31st January!

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

3 days left to pick up my classic Back to the Future print from Cover-Versions.com! Orders close 31st January!

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

An end of the week reminder that my classic Back to the Future art print is back, but orders close 31st January! Order now from Cover-Versions.com!

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

An end of the week reminder that my classic Back to the Future art print is back, but orders close 31st January! Order now from Cover-Versions.com!

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

THE TRAITORS FINAL TONIGHT! A quick Claudia Winkleman to pass the time before we can watch tonight's show. @claudiawinkleman.bsky.social @thetraitors.bsky.social

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Kurt Cobain Unplugged It’s an A3 original drawing — the only one. £55 / Cover-Versions.com

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Derry Sketcher @derrysketcher.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

We happen to own this print and it’s absolutely gorgeous irl. Looks awesome framed and the colours are sublime. Go on, treat yo’ self!

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Well here we are, today is my 50th birthday! 🎂 🫠😲 So getting nostalgic I'm bringing back my most popular art print for a very limited run! "What's That Thing He's On?" my Back to the Future tribute is available until the end of January! cover-versions.myshopify.com/products/wha... 🙏🛹⏳️

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

What a day! The Merch Market was an absolute music lover's dream. If you didn't make it I have a treat for you, a little handful of my Charlatans 'We Are Love' prints signed by @tim-burgess.bsky.social ! Grab one before they're gone... cover-versions.myshopify.com/products/the...

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Helen O’Hara @oharaviolin.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

A few more photos from yesterday’s Merch Market. Great to meet @bentheillustrator.bsky.social & Chris from KGM Marionettes. Many thanks again to @tim-burgess.bsky.social & all who made this event happen ❤️

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Justine Frischmann. One of a series of original A3 pencil drawings coming with me to The Merch Market this Sunday Jan 11th at @TroxyLondon! If you can't make it to the market but want to buy an original drawing send a DM!

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Blur. One of a series of original A3 pencil drawings coming with me to The Merch Market this Sunday Jan 11th at Troxy London! If you can't make it to the market but want to buy an original drawing send a DM!

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Noel Gallagher. One of a series of original A3 pencil drawings coming with me to The Merch Market this Sunday Jan 11th at @TroxyLondon! If you can't make it to the market but want to buy an original drawing send a DM!

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Kurt Cobain. One of a series of original A3 pencil drawings coming with me to The Merch Market this Sunday Jan 11th at Troxy, London! If you can't make it to the market but want to buy an original drawing send a DM!

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Tim Burgess @tim-burgess.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

For the first time in their near one hundred year history, Troxy will be hosting guided tours at The Merch Market on Sunday January 11th Two tours / 15 people on each Only £10 Includes free Charlatans merch Book here dice.fm/event/92xbmo...

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Tim Burgess @tim-burgess.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

‪Loads of ace live bands on at The George Tavern - a short walk from Troxy. I’ll be DJing and the party goes on until late with Star Shaped DJs - free entry I’ll day. Come and join us‬

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

New prints are in! Paying my dues to The Charlatans 'We Are Love' with a new A3 print and 12" Cover Version! Both launching at @tim-burgess.bsky.social Merch Market London this Sunday or pre-order from Cover-Versions.com 🙏

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

The secret to being happy in 2026? New illustration work in @theguardian.com Saturday Magazine today. Oliver Burkeman gives all the best thoughts on getting offline and living a good life! Illustration portfolio on BenDraws.com, fancy working together? Get in touch!

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Work-in-progress. Draft sketches for some original A3 pencil drawings coming to a @tim-burgess.bsky.social Merch Market near you soon* * near you soon, if you live around Troxy London on Jan 11th

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Hello BlueSky. I'm looking at which socials to put effort into in 2026 for my illustration portfolios. Is this the one?! Give this a like if you see it. Ben-OBrien.com

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Helen O’Hara @oharaviolin.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Delighted to be interviewed by @davehaslam.bsky.social at the Merch Market Sunday 11th January. I’ll also be at @routebooks.bsky.social stall. Signed copies of my memoir ‘What’s She Like’ available. Hope to see you there! 🧡🎶📚 Illustrations by @bentheillustrator.bsky.social

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Hello BlueSky. I'm looking at which socials to put effort into in 2026 for my illustration portfolios. Is this the one?! Give this a like if you see it. Ben-OBrien.com

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

LAST DAY FOR FREE SHIPPING PLUS! I'm having to put the store on hiatus at some point in January so act fast if you want 12" Cover Versions or A3 art prints. We will also be at @tim-burgess.bsky.social London Merch Market on 11th Jan at Troxy and other super venues! COVER-VERSIONS.COM

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

The Charlatans 'We Are Love' print available for pre-order now from Cover-Versions.com at a reduced price! Launching at Tim Burgess' London Merch Market, January 11th 2026! @tim-burgess.bsky.social @thecharlatans.bsky.social

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

One for the cool kids. A little suggestion for a Christmas gift, Miles Davis, now available as an A3 print on cover-versions.com

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

One for the grown ups. A little suggestion for a Christmas gift, Kate Bush 'Wuthering Heights', now available as an A3 print on cover-versions.com

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

One for the rock kids. A little suggestion for a Christmas gift, The White Stripes 'Hotel Yorba', now available as an A3 print on cover-versions.com

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

One for the indie kids. A little suggestion for a Christmas gift, The Charlatans 'Sproston Green', now available as an A3 print on cover-versions.com @tim-burgess.bsky.social @thecharlatans.bsky.social

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

One for the ravers. A little suggestion for a Christmas gift, Daft Punk 'Around the World', now available as an A3 print on Cover-Versions.com

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

One for the punks. A little suggestion for a Christmas gift, Iggy Pop 'The Passenger', now available as an A3 print on Cover-Versions.com

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

One for the jazz aficionados. A little suggestion for a Christmas gift, Thelonius Monk, now available as an A3 print on Cover-Versions.com

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

💛THE CHARLATANS 'WE ARE LOVE' ART PRINT After hearing @thecharlatans.bsky.social album, ideas bubbled up and I had to celebrate an album of the year! @tim-burgess.bsky.social loved it so the print launches at Tim’s London Merch Market 11 Jan! For a reduced price pre-order now Cover-Versions.com

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Freelancing in 2025. I know things get busy but we're all just kids out here trying our best. If a project falls through send a quick note, we're all human, all good. Of course if you'd like to work together, no ghosts, get in touch! My alt portfolio bendraws.com

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Ben the Illustrator @bentheillustrator.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

A shorter-than-usual weekly post on my Substack this week... Mani. bentheillustrator.substack.com/p/mani

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