I was silent yesterday — my apologies. It’s because I was busy putting the finishing touches on eyra illustration gallery’s newest show, Don’t Call Me Honney. The exhibition centers around my home, Baltimore. All of the participating illustrators are living and making…
I’ve been doing a ton of work on my computer lately, and while I diligently worked my way through Netflix’s House of Cards, I’ve also been listening to podcasts! Previously I listened to just NPR and a couple of comedy…
Illustrator Rebecca Green has perfected pink cheeks and red noses. Using delicate brush strokes and subtle coloring, she constructs a world that is full of dreaming, wistfulness, and a lot of celebration. I think I most enjoy her painting. The strokes and…
Illustration is a form of problem solving. You take an article, a creative brief, etc., and apply your unique lens to the problem. Some illustrators have a style that is very distinctive and generally looks the same. Not everyone chooses…
You are most likely no stranger to the illustrations of Matte Stephens. He has worked for many large clients, including Herman Miller, NPR, and Chronicle Books. A fan of vintage-esque illustrations, I am captivated by his muted palette, lively scenes,…
Vikki Chu is an illustrator based out of Virginia. While her rather extensive client list requires her to tackle a myriad of subjects, my initial excitement of her work came from the sprawling landscapes she has drawn. Here, Vikki made…
I found the work of Lauren Humphrey on Art Cake, a fairly newish art blog out of Portland. Lauren is a student of illustration, and her hand-drawn and hand-colored works playing into a folk-art aesthetic. The combination of accented saturated…
Jenni Sparks is a designer that loves hand-drawn type, and it is clearly something that she excels in. Her type is bold and its own way illustrative, focusing a lot on popular culture and pop music. If you visit her…
I first saw the work of Lisette Berndt, aka Thoka Maer, through her Tumblr, It’s No Biggie. I think I’ve mentioned how much I love animated GIFs, and was especially delighted to see the element of the hand in Lisette’s…
Laura Gee introduced herself to me, and upon visiting her website I found an illustrator who not only illustrates, but creates installations and curates as well. Laura’s own work utilizes simple, bold images and supporting text that’s often short and sweet.…