Alessandra De Cristofaro’s beautiful drawings make me want to pick up a pencil. They’re rich in tone and subject matter, often depicting interior scenes and the idiosyncrasies of rooms. I love her style, and she places an emphasis on tiny,…
On both Monday and Tuesday of this week, I’ve featured illustrations that are strange. So, how about I make Wednesday just as weird? I recently posted the work of Eero Lampinen on my Instagram to great response. And, why not? The beautiful…
Madison Shackell-York’s multifacted images are the kind best enjoyed when you’ve looked at them for longer than a second’s glance. They’re rich in compositional depth and use layer upon layer of symbolism and visual metaphors. At first, the overall illustration might look…
Korean illustrator Eunsil Chun’s delightful works capture the quiet beauty of the outside world. A colorful casts of characters, both people and animals, traverse the blooming landscapes. Eunsil’s illustrations include elements of fantasy, and every composition features many fairy tale-esque things. In one,…
For the past several months (probably more), I have lusted after illustrated silk scarves. I love how they tell stories that are contained on a single panel. Plus, they have an obvious practical use as a beautiful fashion accessory. Touchka designed these dreamy pieces…
I always enjoy a good GIF, and so of course I’m loving Allison Kerek’s work! She’s a Kansas City-based illustrator (my hometown!) who studied interactive design in Philadelphia. Her fun animations feature skulls morphing into Ben Franklin, flashing NIKE dunks, and…
Late last year, I discovered the magic of illustrated products on wood. I find them so delightful! In particular, I’m interested in original paintings on thin pieces of cut wood. Australian illustrator Sandra Eterovic has a whole series of work (for…
Spanish illustrator Blanca Helga takes seemingly disparate materials — cardboard, painted papers, string, and packaging — and assembles it all into adorable collages. Hansel and Gretel, smiling horses, colorful dragons, and googly-eyed flying creatures all make an appearance in her work. I’m a…
When I was reading about illustrator Noa Snir on her website, she mentioned that she enjoys all things illustrated. “Just about anything that can serve as an excuse to sit down and draw long into the night,” is how she put…
Tin Can Forest a moniker for the collaborative work of Canadian artists Pat Shewchuk and Marek Colek. Together, they create sequential art, film, and books that are inspired by the forests of Canada, Slavic art, and occult folklore. When I first…