NEW: Had a blast working on this project. First time I've added music to an animation. What do you think? .Huge thanks to @jeremygphoto and @biglifeafrica. Read @AndresSchipani's fascinating piece on how human-wildlife conflict threatens Kenya’s elephants.

NEW: Ski resort in the Saudi mountains? This animation shows how the huge Trojena project which is set to host the Asian winter games in 2029 is falling behind schedule. Great reporting from @alisonkilling @cornishft @leahyjoseph and @ahmed.#dataviz

Introducing Grok Imagine.

Animation showing fires detected across Europe since July 15. Read @AttractaMooney and Carmen Muela's report, with great graphics from @janatausch and our talented summer intern Maya de Souza.

I've just picked up a full size print of the lion portrait from @Point101. It's absolutely stunning, so pleased with it. The details are nice and sharp and the blacks are beautifully rich. If you're interested in ordering a giclée print please DM me. International orders welcome

It's been almost a year since my father passed away. I thought a fitting tribute would be to do a portrait of him capturing his happy go lucky character. I was a bit worried about tackling this as I haven't done a portrait for 33 years! Have to say I think I did the old man proud

RT @CraigTaylorViz: ❄️🚢 Using 6 years of AIS data & NOAA sea-ice records, I tracked vessels completing the Northern Sea Route during season….

Hey @finance_camel, curious about your take on this article heading the FT website today. Crypto lenders dial up risk with ‘microfinance on steroids’ via @financialtimes.

After 93 hours spread over 16 months, it’s finally finished. It measures 27 inches by 18 on white mount board. I’m getting it professionally scanned and giclée prints are available in any size. If you are interested in a print, or know anyone that might be, please DM me. #lion

Muzzle complete, just the chin and rest of the mane to go now! Can't wait to finish this one. Going to be doing a portrait of my dad next. #lion #illustration #pencildrawing

Want to know how I made this map and the other graphics in this week’s climate graphic. Read our How We Made It article which is an excerpt from our weekly Climate Graphic: Explained newsletter. #dataviz

Is it a little nerdy that I got super-excited about finding a 1/100 degree resolution sea surface temperature dataset on Copernicus Marine Dat Store @CMEMS_EU_UNS today?. Just look at the detail!. Read this week's climate graphic on the Europe heatwave.

NEW: This week's climate graphic is on the European heatwave which has affected millions across the continent and sparked wildfires in Greece and Turkey causing 1,500 people to evacuate their homes in Crete. Read @AttractaMooney's report.#dataviz #gistribe

Can't wait to get to the office and see how this map for today's @FT Big Read printed. A comprehensive look at whether Europe is prepared for war. A lighter version for print to avoid it printing too dark and issues with white text. #dataviz #gistribe

Always a pleasure working with this super-talented team. This time we look at whether Europe is prepared for war. @rmilneNordic @samjoiner @Dan_Clark5 @inari_ta.@janatausch @ian_bott_artist @BobHaslett . #dataviz #gistribe

Keeping cool this weekend working on the lion, 71 hours and counting. Aiming to finish it early August. Once again I'm looking to get prints done. DM if you're interested.#illustration

NEW: Will Iran start a new tanker war? Data from Global Maritime Traffic highlights how much of a chokepoint the Strait of Hormuz is for tankers. Read @ChloeNCornish and @JP_Rathbone's latest @FT Military Briefing.#dataviz

Another few hours progress today

Had an incredible weekend last week in Spa at the @FIAWEC. Amazing action and stunning weather. Here are a few photos from the event and a link to the rest of the photos if you're interested.

NEW: Animation showing the locations of deep sea mining exploration areas. Read @FT Kenza Bryan's excellent piece with beautiful illustration from @ian_bott_artist .

Want to know how I made the Arctic sea ice animation? You can now the read the ‘How we made it’ section of our Climate Graphic: Explained newsletter on #dataviz

The Arctic region is warming up to four times faster than the rest of the planet and sea ice hit a record low for its maximum annual extent in March. Will the dwindling Arctic sea ice make northern sea routes economically viable in the future?. #dataviz