For some reason, I’m really particular about the spoons that I like to use. They can’t be too large or small (I don’t want to feel like I’m holding a utensil made for a baby), and it’s best if they…
For some reason, I’m really particular about the spoons that I like to use. They can’t be too large or small (I don’t want to feel like I’m holding a utensil made for a baby), and it’s best if they…
Gosia Herba is a Polish illustrator whose editorial images feature larger-than-life women, reflections that have a mind of their own, and other surreal situations. It’s this, coupled with her vintage-inspired style (even some elements of Cubism thrown in there!), that initially drew me…
…How could I not imagine bubble gum after seeing that pink? Don’t get me wrong — that’s not an insult. Gum is delicious. I had a hard time selecting what illustrations by Barbara Dziadosz to display here. They’re all great!…
This past Sunday, I made my way to the Small Press Expo in Bethesda, Maryland. It’s my third year of attending and I enjoyed it, as always. One of the things I bought was a print (above) by Brooklyn-based illustrator,…
A week or so ago, I saw Buzzfeed’s list of 29 Awesome Illustrators You Should Follow on Instagram. I enjoyed reading it and ended up following some of the people that were on their list. The whole time though, I was thinking, “What about…
Proving that you don’t have to design silk scarves using only repeating patterns, Milleneufcentquatrevingtquatre (AKA MNCQVQ) has crafted these beautiful pieces that feature a conventional subject matter — still lifes. The company is comprised of two French women named Amélie Charroin and Marie Colin-Madan. They…
Real talk: I’ve never been a fan of inspirational quotes, and if you have a Pinterest board dedicated to them, I’ve probably unfollowed it. So, imagine my delight when I saw illustrator Linzie Hunter’s Uninspiring Posters. They feature nicely hand-lettered illustrations…
Katrin Rodegast is a German illustrator who creates cut-paper sculptures that are later photographed to create a 2D image. Using bright, solid colors she builds intimate scenes, delectable edibles, and revealing portraits. When done well, I’m a big fan of…
I was first introduced to Kris Chau’s work when I was in undergrad. She was a guest professor for a “lifestyle” illustration class I was taking, and I fell in love with her way of drawing. Chau uses beautiful lines throughout each…
Hye Jin Chung creates collage illustrations (my favorite!), mixing and matching papers to build exciting images. After arranging cut-out shapes, she’ll draw on top of them for even more delightful details. Just check out those smiley, happy horses above. It looks…