Dave Merrell | England v France Programme Cover : Art and Illustration : Soccer Bible

No stranger to providing art work well worthy of the top flight, Dave Merrell was commissioned by the FA to produce a cover for the friendly between England and France in December.

His technique and style unique to himself, the opportunity to produce art work for an international fixture of this magnitude is a commission that wouldn't have been short of pressure. With vivid colour and plenty of geometric dynamism, the finished article is a work of art. Getting an insight into the project from start to finish however adds a whole new dimension of purity.

From sketch work to stylised graphic, seeing the images materialise helps showcase what goes into creating the finished article while adding a right good dollop of appreciation. We've got serious time for Dave's work.