Archive for the ‘illustration’ Category
matthias seifarth
Matthias Seifarth does strange off-beat illustrations of strange off-beat characters in the most loving and tender pencil strokes.
grisly gadget anatomy
Madspeitersen looks through the plastic and metal encasing our everyday electronics and peers into their insides. Objectification taken to an extreme is always a perfect starting point for amazing art.
20 things i’ve learnt about the web
Once in a while, something comes along that is infinitely useful, perfectly executed, and makes me smile. This project is one of them. A MUST read for anyone or everyone who is using the internet.
guimarães jazz 2010
Graphic fun and colour explosion perfectly capturing the spirit of a Jazz festival, by Atelier Martino&Jaña
patrick nagal
The Pop Art of Patrick Nagel needs little introduction. His minimalist style defined an era with cool, seductive women that became the most iconic of any single generation. His elegant graphic work and his portrayal of the contemporary woman made figurative design before him look instantly old. Today his unique sensibility and style continue to resonate with generations of young designers, illustrators and artists who have found inspiration from his trend-setting style.
Nagel was in the forefront of a new wave of illustration in Los Angeles in the late 1970’s
and early 80’s, re-imagining the graphic arts and in the process defining Los Angeles as the epicenter of award-winning visual arts. It was a reciprocal relationship; Los Angeles influenced his evolving style and in return he left his indelible mark on the city and far beyond. Through cultural cross-pollination, his work absorbed the moment – from the fashion photography of Guy Bourdin and Helmut Newton to influencing the look of music videos by David Bowie, Robert Palmer and George Michael, to creating the album cover art of Duran Duran.Patrick Nagel was born in Dayton, Ohio in 1945 and was raised in Orange County, California. After returning from his tour in Viet Nam, he studied fine art at Chouinard Art Institute and California State University, Fullerton where he received his BA in 1969 in painting and graphic design. He then taught at Art Center College of Design while simultaneously establishing himself as a free-lance designer and illustrator with memorable ads for Ballantine Scotch, IBM and covers for Harper’s magazine.
In the mid-70’s he began illustrating stories for Playboy magazine, bringing instant exposure and a large appreciative audience to his work. His years working with Playboy established him as the heir apparent to 50’s pin-up artist Alberto Vargas and gave Nagel the subject matter that he would continue to use to illustrate the newly liberated woman.
I am waiting to see this style of illustrations make a comeback. Fashion and Art, like all things, is cyclical after all.
mindflyer’s nonya kuehs
Mindflyer has some amazing new work up at his site. Drawing upon his childhood memories of Nonya desserts, he paints the sweets in such loving hues and delicate details I can smell the coconut milk and hear the chatter in the background! Catch his work, and much more at the upcoming “Shiok! A Gastronomy of Singapore Design” in Japan, curated by Black Design.
wendy ding
Delicious looking girls and food, in simple-styled illustrations by Toronto-based illustrator Wendy Ding.
charis tsevis
Fractal images in beautiful colours that captures the energy and speed of a basketball game, by Charis Tsevis
mike mitchell
Get drawn into Mike Mitchell’s extraordinary worlds of superheros and retro 8-bit characters and flying dinosaurs without ever having to blink. And immediately after buy the prints on Etsy.
gérard dubois
Seductive and old-fashioned, Gérard DuBoi’s illustrations combine old world charm with modern subjects for the right blend of awesomeness.
james graham
James Graham’s simple colourful illustrations caught my eye. If everyone can aspire to such simple and authentic beauty!
foods that go well with each other
Yummy looking food done in yummy looking illustration is just good for everyone.. all round! by Ampersand Food Groups
sam pierpoint
Sam Pierpoint is only 22 year old, but her range of work is insanely detailed and wide-ranging. I am especially drawn to her crafty, pen drawn, collage style.
runnin’ rhino
This is both cute and sad at the same time! Buy it on a threadless now now!
playground plates
Emily Forgot is a UK based illustrator, and she has a range of cute illustrated plates!
urban taster 