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Fat Squirrel Studios is where all of Illustrator Christopher Whittle’s work can be found. Fat Squirrel Studios is all about having a fun approach to creating original content. Fat Squirrel Studios is owned and operated by Atlantic Images Ltd

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Mars Place that is! This commission was a fun play on the family’s street in Vancouver, Canada where the couple live. It was to commemorate their first baby boy born in the Great White North.

Life On Mars

Hand-painted, Illustration

Alturas Films

Branding

The second Christmas card in the series for Fat Squirrel Studios. With the office based on the Strade Bianche near Siena, Italy this card reflects the surroundings of work life and shows off the creative originality of the company. Here, Santa is driving the iconic Fiat Panda with Rudolph sat in the front, antlers stuck through the roof, and the sleigh being towed along. Three dogs who like to frequent the Fat Squirrel office are also present...the Pandarama title originates from a fun game they play. More on that to be revealed in the future.

Pandarama Santa

Illustration

Meet Barry...The Fat Squirrel!

Barry #TheFatSquirrel

Characters, Hand-painted

This commission was part of a thank you campaign from Atlantic Images. After a 40th birthday Zoom party, due to strict lockdowns in 2020, the client wanted to say thanks to all of the participants in a fun way. The original party had guests leaving with a gift bag, so here Fat Squirrel thought posting a personalised hand-drawn card to each "Zoomer" would be a fun way to mark the occasion. #91 cards were created with each guest now having a physical memento from this digital get-together. #Scones

Zoomer Thanks #4

Branding, Illustration

This hand-painted creation was an addition to an Atlantic Images Christmas card. Placed on the back of the card it acknowledges the Coronavirus pandemic mask-wearing of 2020 with Rudolph's iconic red nose still lit up.

Rudolph in Lockdown

Characters, Hand-painted, Illustration

There was a rumour in Cadgwith, Cornwall that several camels escaped a sanctuary and were on the loose. This pencil drawing was for a gift to the cottage owner who has now proudly framed the illustration sticking with the rumour.

Camels Of Cornwall

Illustration

Good Boy! This commission was a 30th surprise birthday poster for Mr. T himself and his beloved companion, Aski. With his trademark “I Keel You” saying and the T+A cave in the background, this duo would scare anyone with those outfits.

T+A To The Rescue

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This custom-made birthday card was commissioned for a 70th birthday and needed to include all the things precious to the birthday boy, including his beloved Old Trafford.

A 70th Celebration

Illustration

Based on a real-life dog, this adorable guy became a real-life cartoon character, and yes, he really does have his tongue sticking out 90% of the day! Part of the Monty’s Furry Friends team.

Furry Friend Gizmo

Characters, Illustration

Watch out for your valuables. This light-handed worker heads up the ‘Buzz’ section on the Monty’s furry Friends website.

Burglar Bee

Characters, Illustration

Fat Squirrel Studios is dedicated to producing original custom made one-of-a-kind cards to celebrate any occasion. Here’s one celebrating a Mum with her family...wait is that Rubalicious?

Birthday Card For Mum

Hand-painted, Illustration

This is exactly what it says it is. A Beaver who likes Pizza. A Pizza Beaver. A hand-painted personal bookmarker for a fun gift.

Pizza Beaver

Hand-painted, Illustration

Meet Ruby AKA Ruboid, Roo-Roo, Little Roo, Golden Delicious, Rubalicious, Princess Ruby, The Duchess, Porcelain Dog, Rubaluba, Golden Nugget, The Ginger Bullet, Rubini, Rubix Cube, Rubemeister General, Rubitron, Poochy McPooch Face or Doggy Do Daa. There’s more you know! Part of the Monty’s Furry Friends crew and head of the ‘Woof’ section.

Ruby AKA…

Characters, Illustration

This commission was part of a thank you campaign from Atlantic Images. After a 40th birthday Zoom party, due to strict lockdowns in 2020, the client wanted to say thanks to all of the participants in a fun way. The original party had guests leaving with a gift bag, so here Fat Squirrel thought posting a personalised hand-drawn card to each "Zoomer" would be a fun way to mark the occasion. #91 cards were created with each guest now having a physical memento from this digital get-together. #Bananaman

Zoomer Thanks #3

Branding, Illustration

This simple sketch was for the owner of a much loved horse called Paparino who had sadly passed away. Sometimes simplicity is all that’s needed.

Paparino

Illustration

You have never met a bunny rabbit so mischievous...although apparently misunderstood. Part of the Monty’s Furry Friends crew and heading up the ‘Sniff’ section for all the small animals eating their way through your sofa.

Squiggles

Characters, Illustration

This commission was part of a thank you campaign from Atlantic Images. After a 40th birthday Zoom party, due to strict lockdowns in 2020, the client wanted to say thanks to all of the participants in a fun way. The original party had guests leaving with a gift bag, so here Fat Squirrel thought posting a personalised hand-drawn card to each "Zoomer" would be a fun way to mark the occasion. #91 cards were created with each guest now having a physical memento from this digital get-together. Wait...is that Bonnie & Clive?

Zoomer Thanks #2

Branding, Illustration

Cor Blimey and Benvenuto! This was a fun surprise card for the couple who just welcomed their first born..Ronnie! As world travelers themselves Fat Squirrel thought it appropriate that little Disco Jnr. had a worldwide welcome.

Ronnie’s Arrival

Hand-painted, Illustration

This flapping Flamingo is always legless! Created for the feathery section of the Monty’s Furry Friends website she heads up the ‘Flap’ section obviously!

Dotty Doris

Characters, Illustration

This happy chappy was created for the ‘Splash’ section of the Monty’s Furry Friends website to showcase all the water-based amphibious content of the fun website. More to be seen of this scaly scoundrel.

Mr Chips

Characters

This is Cyril. He lives in Space. Based on a short story given to Fat Squirrel this character was brought to life for a fun birthday card. He brought a birthday cake...and a dinosaur balloon.

Cyril: Hamster In Space

Characters, Illustration

It Wasn’t Us…

Hand-painted, Illustration

This packed birthday card was a tailored commission with all the farm animals and pets included as well as “POGG” Podere. It was fantastically received and a lot of fun to create.

Farm Life

Illustration

Get your whistles, glow sticks and air horns out...DJ Sexy Toast is being served all day and night. This commission was for a DJ client who, like us, likes his logos toasted..!

DJ Sexy Toast

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This was the sequel to the previous Atlantic Images commissioned Christmas card which saw Santa being chased down the 101 in Los Angeles. Now Santa has hit the Sunset Strip in Hollywood with the LAPD still in tow. With Atlantic Images taking over the Hollywood Sign all the billboards were used to showcase the company's brands. Who said it has never snowed in Tinseltown?

Santa On Sunset

Branding

Cauliflour™ World

Branding, Hand-painted

This northern fella is as cool as they come. Part of the Monty’s Furry Friends team he was born and bread in Manchester and has a swagger like Liam!

Manchester Monkeh

Characters, Illustration

This commission was for an Italian couple pictured in their farmhouse or “Podere” as it’s known. All their pet cats, dogs, birds, and some fun personal items, are dotted around the illustration, but most importantly, their four prized horses make an appearance peeking around the house...Bravo!

Podere Belcaro

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Monty’s Furry Friends

Characters, Illustration

This was the fifth Christmas card produced for Fat Squirrel’s partner company Atlantic Images. The fun project includes the work Airstream in a snow globe with all the brands, articles, and some iconic Christmas staples in the background. Can you spot Clark Griswold, a British mince pie, a Terry’s Chocolate Orange, or even BARRY The Fat Squirrel himself?

Have A Cool Yule

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The third in the series of the annual Christmas card for Fat Squirrel Studios. With the main office set up in Italy, here the two main protagonists are at the Strade Bianche crossroads and the ‘Belcaro’ office can be seen in the background. With the Coronavirus effecting everyone’s plans this card reflects the trips and events cancelled throughout 2020. Hand-painted in watercolours.

Buon Natale

Hand-painted, Illustration

This was a commission for a 50th birthday gift. The client was so impressed with one of the previous family-themed drawings titled ‘Happy Families’ that they wanted a similar illustration. With the couple’s oldest son on his tablet and headphones in, the other two younger kids are seen dangling from the window, as they are constantly getting into mischief. Their two pet cats are present as is one of their former favourite furry friends sitting on a cloud in cat heaven. With the Dad as a film producer, his producer's chair can also be seen with his Disney character ‘Patrick’ the pug sitting on it, as can Mum’s old Renault Deux Chevaux sneaking in.

Family (Portrait) Fun

Illustration

AI Brand Book

Branding

The annual Christmas card from Fat Squirrel Studios is a lot of fun. This illustration sees two of the Fat Squirrel team turning up to look after the Elves as Santa leaves with the Reindeer to deliver presents. What the two housesitters find is all the Elves and Rudolph enjoying themselves a bit too much at the ‘Bar Humbug’. Looks like they had one too many ‘Santaquilas’!

Housesitting For Santa

Branding, Illustration

The Pigglestons

Characters, Illustration

This commission was part of a thank you campaign from Atlantic Images. After a 40th birthday Zoom party, due to strict lockdowns in 2020, the client wanted to say thanks to all of the participants in a fun way. The original party had guests leaving with a gift bag, so here Fat Squirrel thought posting a personalised hand-drawn card to each "Zoomer" would be a fun way to mark the occasion. #91 cards were created with each guest now having a physical memento from this digital get-together. #Wannah

Zoomer Thanks #1

Branding, Illustration

With Atlantic Images as a partner company Fat Squirrel happily take charge of their Christmas Card every year. At the time of this card most clients were based in Los Angeles so using one of AI’s cool images of the downtown Los Angeles night time skyline they then added some fun elements. With Santa getting chased by the LAPD in his sleigh down the iconic 101 freeway this certainly did the trick, as well as some Christmas lights on the skyscrapers.

Chasing Santa On The 101

Branding

This was one of Fat Squirrels most fun creations. It was a surprise card for the director of The Land That Time Forgot (1974), Kevin Connor. Based on the iconic poster, the dinosaurs and cavemen were replaced with the director's pet cat Monty, rabbit Squiggles and even the first appearance of Barry, the Fat Squirrel himself! The two main actors were also replaced by Kevin Connor and wife, Jo, as themselves, with their home at the bottom of the exploding volcano.

The Birthday That Time Forgot

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This map was a commission for a cottage rental in Cadgwith, Cornwall for their welcome book. The small 16th century fishing village is full of character and Fat Squirrel captured this with nearly every house, fishing hut, and boat finely illustrated. Public footpaths were also requested to be included as well as the most important part of the village..the Cadgwith Cove Inn...Pour us a pint!

Map of Cadgwith, Cornwall

Illustration

This was one of Fat Squirrel Studio’s first commissions. A family portrait was requested for a surprise 50th wedding anniversary gift. With the main couple in the front garden of their Edwardian home, their three (now grown up) children can also be spotted with their kids and partners. Fat Squirrel put the fun into the drawings with a personalised touch. So, one of the children's families are all sitting in the Renault Deux Chevaux which was left on the drive for years, while one of the cheeky children runs across the fence getting into mischief. Their two cats are also illustrated with a former, and favourite, furry friend sitting on a cloud in cat heaven.

Happy Families

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