Alice Pattullo is an illustrator and printmaker based in East London. Her monochromatic images of things like fruits, veggies, and cheese are beautifully drawn with gorgeous lines. They have similar look and feel to linoleum and woodcut techniques, and Pattullo mentions…
Halloween is right around the corner! So, if you haven’t figured out a costume, now is the time. Maybe you prefer to go a minimalist route and don only a mask; don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. These illustrated paper pop-up…
I’ve been a fan of Allyson Mellberg Taylor’s drawings for several years now, but only recently realized that she creates illustrative ceramics, too! Her slightly grotesque portraits have made their way onto vintage dinner plates where the subjects have pimples, two heads, and…
I recently discovered the work of Ukranian illustrator Nastia Sleptsova and I’m loving these stylized scenes. There’s a tranquility to them that I find comforting; they are the type of images that I’d want around me as I curl up with a hot cup…
In some works of art, you can tell that the illustrator has really attacked the image. Not in a bad or destructive way, of course, but there’s a palpable energy left on the page. That’s how I feel when I look at the…
Ah, paper sculpture, you never cease to amaze me, and make me wish that I was better at thinking in more than two dimensions. These handmade, illustrative creations by María Laura Benavente Sovieri are of plants and foods that are arranged into still…
Ya’ll. Ever since Lisa sent me the link to Mirdinara Kitchen, I’ve been admiring the entire line of tea towels. They are designed by illustrator Dinara Mirtalipova and are inspired by her ethnic background and folklore (she’s originally from Tashkent, Uzbekistan).…
I like the above illustration so much that I made it the wallpaper image for my iPhone, iPad, and desktop computer. (I found it at Poolga!) This pattern is by Australian illustrator Eirian Chapman. She creates these stylized illustrations featuring bright colors,…
Welcome to the strange, colorful world of Brooklyn-based illustrator Hyunyoung Kim. I love the oversized flowers, people, and… horses wearing a bow-tie? And playing a saxophone? Great! Take a close look to see all of the wonderful details that Hyunyong has…
Another month, another new header image for Brown Paper Bag! I’m delighted to share with you Katy Horan’s gorgeous, haunting illustration that she calls Lucy. It’s based on the character Lucy Westenra from the classic story Dracula by author Bram Stoker. Perfect for the spooky…