Blake has lately developed artist's editions for the Pallant House Gallery, which displays some of his most renowned paintings. His prior work on the Stanley Road record cover and Babe Rainbow prints is referenced throughout the works. He created a line of deck chairs. His wife, Sue, died in 2016. He was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1999 for services to art. In 2001, he received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Brunel University. In 2003, he received the Praemium Imperiale award from the Japan Art Association. In 2004, he was awarded an Honorary Degree by the University of Surrey. In 2005, he received the Prince Philip Designers' Award. In 2006, he received the Hockney Award from the Royal Academy. In 2007, he received the Gold Medal for Painting at the City of London Festival. In 2008, he received the Sir John Cass School Award. In 2009, he received the Praemium Imperiale award again. In 2010, he received the Praemium Imperiale-Grand Prix award. In 2011, he received the Praemium Imperiale-Grand Prize award. In 2012, he received the Praemium Imperiale-Grand Prize award for a second time. In 2013, he received the Praemium Imperiale-Grand Prize award for a third time. Blake died on January 17, 2018 at the age of 88.