About Advocate Art.

Advocate Art was founded in 1992, with a group of illustrators who liked the idea of having an agent but not the other things that often came with that. We call our ethos four “F.A.C.T.s”: Fairness, Ability, Creativity and Trust. It’s about doing the right thing and being with the right people. We think our principles set us apart from conventional agencies, sticking to them has meant we have attracted the most creative illustrators and artists who in turn attract (with a little help) the best clients.

The people we represent are perfectly able to conduct their own affairs but like working with Advocate Art because we offer value to them in the services we provide. Clients are assured that we represent artists that are like-minded professionals, pre-vetted and able not only to get the job done without fuss, but also to surpass expectations.

It’s their choice to be with us, we have a high retention rate - with the most popular artists in our group being with us from the start!

We were one of the first Agencies to give direct client contact with our illustrators, allowing creativity to flow without being diluted in translation. We were one of the first to offer re-sales as an important secondary income to artists. Now we have gone beyond that too, with the development of an on-line portal - ARTicle which enables artists to have transparency into the back office functions of the business, such as royalty management and credit control, amongst other things.

Business is all about relationships, which is why we have a very high artist to agent ratio, clients often use us as artistic advisors, project managers as well a trend forward resource for pre- qualified talent.

It is for these reasons that Advocate Art has become the largest illustration agency around and we would like to think one of the most respected but- we understand we didn’t get that way by acting like the biggest. Come and find out for yourself...


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Meet the Agents

Amanda Hendon

Amanda Hendon

Global Manager Advocate

Advocate Art Incorporated

I'm Amanda! I have been with the amazing Advocate team since 2016, I joined Advocate as a part time intern, and now 4 years later I'm proud to say I manage the team globally from NYC.
I received my BFA in Illustration from Parsons in 2015 which helped hone my keen eye when briefing artists; a self-professed visual person, art and aesthetics are something I take pride in being knowledgeable in, and I'm always on the lookout for the latest trends and styles. I love being able to help nurture and grow artists' talent, as well as being able to link up the right client, artist and project - especially when I get to see the final result on store shelves.
In my free time I like traveling, reading (mostly fairytales and myths), window shopping at NYC's premier boutiques, baking and spending time with my Chihuahua.
I'm here to help you, please get in contact.
Harry Bloom

Harry Bloom

Advocate Art Ltd Manager

Advocate Art Limited

I grew up in Warwickshire, a stone's throw from the 'Heart of England' before moving down South to study Illustration at the University of Brighton. Studying there amongst so many talented creatives cemented my ambition to work within the Arts and after graduating I moved to London to pursue a career in Illustration. I worked as a freelance creative alongside a position in Fashion Management until my Illustration practice took over. Since then i have worked as an Illustrator full time, collaborating with clients from around the Globe on projects from Apps to Advertising and releasing my own series of Children's Books. I'm now keen to use the skills and experiences i have gained through my own practice to help guide, support and empower other Artists. I'm looking forward to collaborating with creatives and clients alike and am excited by the opportunity to help bring their projects to life. This industry is hugely rewarding and I'm both thrilled to be part of the talented team here at Advocate Art and proud to represent their Artists.
Atlanta Japp

Atlanta Japp

West Coast Manager

Advocate Art Incorporated

Having graduated from Kenyon College with a degree in both Art History and Studio Art, I have not only acquired a deep passion for art, but I have come to learn about its place in the current world. As an artist myself, I have coined a keen eye for successful design. In fact, one of my favorite things is to watch live art auctions as that is where I am able to foresee current and upcoming market trends. I was raised in a family of art lovers. In fact, I feel as though I am a natural Agent as it runs in my blood. Both my mother and father worked as art advisors, appraisers, and sellers. Due to their involvement in the arts I feel as though I was raised to work in this field alongside creatives. Working at Advocate Art has been such an exciting experience. It is the perfect blend of both my love for art and my interest in art sales. I am so lucky to get the chance to look at beautiful artwork for a living
Marion Von Elling

Marion Von Elling

German Artist Agent

Advocate Art Sociedad Limitada

Marion has joined Advocate Sl and is now sunning it up in our Spanish office. She is focusing on helping our German clients create their beautifully illustrated books and products.With a background in Marketing, a love of Children's publishing and being fluent in German, English, and Spanish, Marion is the perfect recipe for a great Illustration agent.

"To start work at advocate art is a dream comes true, because here I can combine the things I love to do, with those I can do best and I look forward to working with artists and customers to help create wonderful children’s books and other products."

Marion is originally from North Germany but has moved to Spain with her husband, daughter, and 2 dogs to enjoy a nice life by the beach.

"In my spare time I love to read and with my daughter I spent hours with beautifully illustrated children's books, nurturing her enthusiasm for reading. Our family of three is complemented by our two dogs, with whom we spend a lot of time outdoors.

I know that the German market is artistically sophisticated and perfect for the international range of advocate art. I look forward to combining the creative diversity of our artists from all over the world with the specific requirements of our customers and helping to shape and develop a great, trusting collaboration
Bhavisha Patel

Bhavisha Patel

Senior Art Director & Artist Agent

Advocate Art Limited

Hi, I'm Bhavi! I've been part of this fabulous team at Advocate-Art since 2018. I started out as an Artist Agent, and now, I'm proud to be the company's Senior Art Director.

I have a 1st Class Honors Degree in Illustration from the University of Portsmouth. My creative education and career has broadened my knowledge of the industry, and given me the skills to be able to help develop artist's portfolios. I'm always on the lookout for the latest trends and popular styles, and love working so closely with our artists, watching them grow. It's even better when I link the right artist with the right client, as there's no better feeling than seeing a beautifully illustrated book or greeting card in stores, which our artists have worked on.

During my spare time, I love to travel and read. I'm also a very active person and love to exercise outdoors and practice Yoga. I'm a big foodie too, so when I'm at home, you're most likely find me in the kitchen
Alice Morentorn

Alice Morentorn

Artist Agent

Advocate Art Sociedad Limitada

Alice is the lead agent for France for Advocate SL. She graduated from Emile Cohl’s school of Arts in France with a degree in academic drawing, multimedia and illustration. Alice first worked in the video game industry as a 2D and 3D artist before embracing the book industry as an author and illustrator. Since then, she has worked on dozens of children's books giving her some inside knowledge on every step of creating a book, from knowing how to deal with all the stakeholders in the publishing chain to processing with layouts, designs, narratives or deadlines.

She has been collaborating with major publishers all around the world for decades, including some of the most famous French historical organizations such as Le château de Versailles and the Gadagne Museum.

Additionally, Alice has spent the last 10 years teaching illustration and academic drawing in her former arts school in France. This has given her the keys to efficiently assist artists and help them match the requirements to make every project a successful one.

With a passion for new technologies, 3D, video games, concept art, board games and books in general, Alice is keen on keeping an eye open for new forms of arts, new trends and new talents!

Being French and an epicurean, she loves meeting with people over a nice lunch or enjoyable drink.

Her experience in industries such as video games, teaching and managing projects makes her a real asset to help you find the perfect match for your needs, keeping the process smooth and enjoyable
Vickie Savanella

Vickie Savanella

Licensed Brand Manager

Advocate Art Incorporated

I have a degree in illustration, but the majority of my career has been spent in design and project management for children's products, apparel and toys, working with both licensed and private label clients. I have a deep-seated love of illustration and I am excited to help bring beautiful art to the world!
I currently reside in the Hudson Valley, just outside NYC, with my two cats. I enjoy a good cup of coffee, long hikes, needle felting and spotting funky fashion around the city.
Will Drayson

Will Drayson

Senior Agent

Advocate Art Limited

After completing my degree in Illustration at Kingston University I’ve had a varied career as an illustrator working in: Editorial, Architectural illustration for Foster and Partners, Children’s book illustration, and even creating a small design studio with some friends. Through working as a creative I'd realised how much i enjoy engaging and building relationships with my clients, which has naturally led me wanting to become an illustration agent.

I love meeting new illustrators and artists and hearing about their passion for their work and learning about their experiences. Having worked in the industry myself i can completely empathise with the ups and downs an illustrator / artist will have along the way.

I really hope to make the artists and clients i deal with have a rewarding as possible relationship with Advocate Art
Jessie Fitzgerald

Jessie Fitzgerald

Artist Agent

Advocate Art Incorporated

Hi! I’m Jessie, Artist Agent here at Advocate Art. After completing my degrees in multimedia arts and animation, I began work as a freelance artist in graphic design, animation, and illustration. I have worked with several companies including the Walt Disney Company, Sherwin-Williams, and Bello Books. I am also an author-illustrator for children's picture books, which gives me great insight into the publishing process. My extensive experience working with clients, managing creative projects, and negotiating contracts has led me to my current role as Artist Agent here at Advocate. My background of traditional sales training paired with freelancing expertise allows me to empathize and effectively guide both illustrators and clients alike. When I am not working, you’ll find me exploring my beautiful home state of Oregon and spending time with my family and cat, Mochi. I also love to draw and read whenever I have extra “me” time!
Steven Dai

Steven Dai

Artist Agent

Advocate Art Sociedad Limitada

     Hi! I'm Steven, Agent at Advocate Art SL. I was born in Spain and I speak three languages: Spanish, Chinese, and English. I graduated in Fine Arts from the Complutense University of Madrid, and a year later, I completed a postgraduate degree in comics and graphic narrative in Barcelona. I also earned my master's degree in concept art for video games, which deepened my knowledge and technique in design and illustration.

     Professionally, I have developed my career in parallel as a salesperson in the luxury fashion industry (Grand Seiko, Karl Lagerfeld, Tod’s, Longchamp) and as a freelance 2D artist. I have worked with clients across the world on comic, storyboarding, illustration, and graphic design projects. Some of my past clients include: Do It Creative Ltd., Zylyty, Marc Benjamin, and Barcelona City Council. During my university years, I worked as a volunteer in various organisations related to the arts. I was a volunteer staff member of ArtMadrid for 2 editions, and I worked as an intern for the Spanish Painters and Sculptors Association. I took my first steps in the world of comics by participating in many contests. I won the XX edition of the Nou Barris comic contest and the XI edition of Europe Direct Caceres comic contest.  As an art consumer, I enjoy reading various comics and graphic novels. Some of my favourites are: “Polina” (Bastien Vives), “Peplum” (Blutch), “Indian Summer” (Pratt and Manara), and “Berserk” (Kentaro Miura).

     I bring my passion for artistic production and my commitment to developing long-lasting relationships with clients to my role as an agent, connecting them with the best artists and providing empathetic support.


Vanessa Hahn

Vanessa Hahn

Designer and Marketing Assistant

Advocate Art Sociedad Limitada

Hi! I am Vanessa, Agent Assistant here at Advocate Art. After earning my degree in communication design, I ventured into the fields of UI/UX, corporate design, and social media, gaining valuable experience in the digital realm.  Despite that, my love for art never waned. This led me to combine my work with my passion by focusing on digital art as an illustrator. As a freelance designer and illustrator, I have worked with diverse start-ups and authors over the last 10 years.With my keen eye for art, my passion for books, and design knowledge, I approach my work with meticulous attention to detail and research - which helps me to assist Advocate´s agents in their daily work.

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