Adam Blakemore
@strelkadesign.bsky.social
Freelance key art designer and art director
Enquiries to [email protected] | IG: strelkadesign
Clients include: Sky Studios, BBC, Amazon Prime, Paramount+, Netflix
https://strelka.co.uk/
Enquiries to [email protected] | IG: strelkadesign
Clients include: Sky Studios, BBC, Amazon Prime, Paramount+, Netflix
https://strelka.co.uk/
Concept > final
Here's how my original concept sketches for Conflicting Reports turned into the final product.
Most of my projects start out as a few scrappy sketches on paper - nothing beats it for getting an idea down quickly to see if it has any potential.
Here's how my original concept sketches for Conflicting Reports turned into the final product.
Most of my projects start out as a few scrappy sketches on paper - nothing beats it for getting an idea down quickly to see if it has any potential.
July 8, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Concept > final
Here's how my original concept sketches for Conflicting Reports turned into the final product.
Most of my projects start out as a few scrappy sketches on paper - nothing beats it for getting an idea down quickly to see if it has any potential.
Here's how my original concept sketches for Conflicting Reports turned into the final product.
Most of my projects start out as a few scrappy sketches on paper - nothing beats it for getting an idea down quickly to see if it has any potential.
New work!
was asked by @storyfilms to produce the key art for the BBC documentary Hostage, which investigates the disappearance and ultimate fates of journalists James Foley and John Cantlie after they were captured by Islamic State.
was asked by @storyfilms to produce the key art for the BBC documentary Hostage, which investigates the disappearance and ultimate fates of journalists James Foley and John Cantlie after they were captured by Islamic State.
April 21, 2026 at 10:17 AM
New work!
was asked by @storyfilms to produce the key art for the BBC documentary Hostage, which investigates the disappearance and ultimate fates of journalists James Foley and John Cantlie after they were captured by Islamic State.
was asked by @storyfilms to produce the key art for the BBC documentary Hostage, which investigates the disappearance and ultimate fates of journalists James Foley and John Cantlie after they were captured by Islamic State.
AI design is getting better and better. Its outputs have a put-together glossy polish that looks – at least to the untrained eye – professional.
This isn’t an article about that. Instead, it’s an article about what AI design doesn’t offer.
This isn’t an article about that. Instead, it’s an article about what AI design doesn’t offer.
Beyond AI: Why your humanity is your greatest design asset - Strelka / Movie Poster Design & Key Art
I wanted to take a deep dive into one of my favourite genres – sci-fi – to examine how you can use this knowledge of colour to approach different looks for your film poster. As you hone in and decide…
strelka.co.uk
April 16, 2026 at 10:31 AM
AI design is getting better and better. Its outputs have a put-together glossy polish that looks – at least to the untrained eye – professional.
This isn’t an article about that. Instead, it’s an article about what AI design doesn’t offer.
This isn’t an article about that. Instead, it’s an article about what AI design doesn’t offer.
Shadows are an amazing creative tool when used right. In this article, I’ll examine how shadows and shade can be used effectively in poster design and take a look at some striking examples.
What We Do in the Shadows: Finding the light and shade in fantastic film posters - Strelka / Movie Poster Design & Key Art
I wanted to take a deep dive into one of my favourite genres – sci-fi – to examine how you can use this knowledge of colour to approach different looks for your film poster. As you hone in and decide…
strelka.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Shadows are an amazing creative tool when used right. In this article, I’ll examine how shadows and shade can be used effectively in poster design and take a look at some striking examples.
Ever wondered how I go about a typical key art project? strelka.co.uk/creating-cos...
Creating Cosy Crime: Recipes for Love & Murder season 2 key art development - Strelka / Movie Poster Design & Key Art
I wanted to take a deep dive into one of my favourite genres – sci-fi – to examine how you can use this knowledge of colour to approach different looks for your film poster. As you hone in and decide ...
strelka.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Ever wondered how I go about a typical key art project? strelka.co.uk/creating-cos...
Here's the final part of the set of true crime documentaries I worked on with Story Films for Amazon Prime.
This one dealt with a case where the police realised there were actually two culprits - so I've aimed to capture that in the visuals.
This one dealt with a case where the police realised there were actually two culprits - so I've aimed to capture that in the visuals.
February 2, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Here's the final part of the set of true crime documentaries I worked on with Story Films for Amazon Prime.
This one dealt with a case where the police realised there were actually two culprits - so I've aimed to capture that in the visuals.
This one dealt with a case where the police realised there were actually two culprits - so I've aimed to capture that in the visuals.
Here's a recent project I worked on as part of a slate of true crime documentaries with Story Films for Amazon.
All of these series dealt with sensitive subjects, and it was important to find a balance between a compelling, clickable image without descending into sensationalism and shock value.
All of these series dealt with sensitive subjects, and it was important to find a balance between a compelling, clickable image without descending into sensationalism and shock value.
January 26, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Here's a recent project I worked on as part of a slate of true crime documentaries with Story Films for Amazon.
All of these series dealt with sensitive subjects, and it was important to find a balance between a compelling, clickable image without descending into sensationalism and shock value.
All of these series dealt with sensitive subjects, and it was important to find a balance between a compelling, clickable image without descending into sensationalism and shock value.
Watching the final season of Stranger Things (I’ve not finished it yet so no spoilers!) has made me think about this article I wrote a while back, looking at the original pitch deck that sold the idea and got it made.
strelka.co.uk/montauk-what...
strelka.co.uk/montauk-what...
‘Montauk’: What made the ‘Stranger Things’ pitch deck so powerful? - Strelka / Movie Poster Design & Key Art
I wanted to take a deep dive into one of my favourite genres – sci-fi – to examine how you can use this knowledge of colour to approach different looks for your film poster. As you hone in and decide ...
strelka.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Watching the final season of Stranger Things (I’ve not finished it yet so no spoilers!) has made me think about this article I wrote a while back, looking at the original pitch deck that sold the idea and got it made.
strelka.co.uk/montauk-what...
strelka.co.uk/montauk-what...
I finally got a chance to watch Oppenheimer recently - and wow, what a film! Watching it in three sittings probably isn't the ideal cinematic experience Nolan had in mind, but that's parent life for you.
Here's the tribute poster I put together during it's Oscars run - sharing is appreciated!
Here's the tribute poster I put together during it's Oscars run - sharing is appreciated!
January 19, 2026 at 2:23 PM
I finally got a chance to watch Oppenheimer recently - and wow, what a film! Watching it in three sittings probably isn't the ideal cinematic experience Nolan had in mind, but that's parent life for you.
Here's the tribute poster I put together during it's Oscars run - sharing is appreciated!
Here's the tribute poster I put together during it's Oscars run - sharing is appreciated!
It’s been a while since I shared some work on here, so here’s the poster I created for Hitch 60, a documentary charting the real-life experiences of two women, who hitchhiked as teens to the Middle East during its golden age in the 1960s.
May 20, 2025 at 10:33 AM
It’s been a while since I shared some work on here, so here’s the poster I created for Hitch 60, a documentary charting the real-life experiences of two women, who hitchhiked as teens to the Middle East during its golden age in the 1960s.
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Some of my most recent poster design work. Sharing is appreciated. If you are looking for a versatile, professional and easy going poster designer for your production, look no further. Let's chat!
No generative A.I. was used at any point.
#posterdesign #keyart
No generative A.I. was used at any point.
#posterdesign #keyart
May 9, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Some of my most recent poster design work. Sharing is appreciated. If you are looking for a versatile, professional and easy going poster designer for your production, look no further. Let's chat!
No generative A.I. was used at any point.
#posterdesign #keyart
No generative A.I. was used at any point.
#posterdesign #keyart
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Happy to reveal my entry to the Home Video Revival challenge from @posterspy.com. I felt inspired to create a VHS cover for a special edition of "The Dark knight", steelbook style.
#Homevideorevival #PosterSpyArtChallenge #vhs #physicalmedia
#Homevideorevival #PosterSpyArtChallenge #vhs #physicalmedia
April 30, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Happy to reveal my entry to the Home Video Revival challenge from @posterspy.com. I felt inspired to create a VHS cover for a special edition of "The Dark knight", steelbook style.
#Homevideorevival #PosterSpyArtChallenge #vhs #physicalmedia
#Homevideorevival #PosterSpyArtChallenge #vhs #physicalmedia
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Reposted by Adam Blakemore
I repurposed my (now years-old!) alt poster for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan for PosterSpy’s Home Video Revival art challenge. When I was in school, I came up with my own boutique label, Heliotrope Films, and I used that same branding here. #posterspy #posterspyartchallenge
April 30, 2025 at 9:23 AM
I repurposed my (now years-old!) alt poster for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan for PosterSpy’s Home Video Revival art challenge. When I was in school, I came up with my own boutique label, Heliotrope Films, and I used that same branding here. #posterspy #posterspyartchallenge
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April 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Reposted by Adam Blakemore
Reposted by Adam Blakemore
Book your Star Wars Revenge Of The Sith over at Fandango.
They have a limited edition variant of my art…
They have a limited edition variant of my art…
April 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Book your Star Wars Revenge Of The Sith over at Fandango.
They have a limited edition variant of my art…
They have a limited edition variant of my art…
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April 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Reposted by Adam Blakemore
I've updated my starter pack of cool #artists with less than 1k followers! I removed everyone who had passed the 1k limit to make room for dozens of new artists to (re-)discover. Some real gems in here, dark #art, #comics artists, traditional #painters, and more! Check it out:
go.bsky.app/M45DcxP
go.bsky.app/M45DcxP
April 14, 2025 at 10:41 AM
I've updated my starter pack of cool #artists with less than 1k followers! I removed everyone who had passed the 1k limit to make room for dozens of new artists to (re-)discover. Some real gems in here, dark #art, #comics artists, traditional #painters, and more! Check it out:
go.bsky.app/M45DcxP
go.bsky.app/M45DcxP
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April 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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April 15, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Castle of Illusion 🐭🪄
April 14, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Castle of Illusion 🐭🪄
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My tribute poster to my favorite M. Night Shyamalan movie, "Unbreakable". It is incredible and way ahead of its time when it was released. #filmsky #moviesky #unbreakable
April 15, 2025 at 11:47 AM
My tribute poster to my favorite M. Night Shyamalan movie, "Unbreakable". It is incredible and way ahead of its time when it was released. #filmsky #moviesky #unbreakable