2011 Hotshop Illustrator of the Year

The judges were looking for illustrators who are pioneering fresh styles, techniques and approaches and who add genuinely creative solutions to marketing objectives!
That's what the entry form said, so it's great to see Daron's unique talent being recognized under these parameters.
Thanks to the Australian Creative Magazine for their continued support of the illustration industry.

"Where some illustrators have become a jack-of-all-illustrative-trades, Parton has developed a distinctive style- that is very, very good" Australian Creative, Judge's comments.

It's also worth noting that both Beck Wheeler and Blair Sayer received a Highly Commended award.