I’ve always enjoyed illustrations that were slightly odd, a little off-beat, and well, surreal. Such is the work of Taiwan-based illustrator Whooli Chen. Her watercolor works depict palm-sized ponies, floating objects, and drawers that take the places of eyes. Strange,…
Almas Pieters is an illustrator based in the Netherlands who creates her illustrations with things like textiles and embroidery thread. She uses a variety of stitches to create full color and highly textured works of three-eyed beasts, masks, and severed heads.…
It’s JULY! Can you believe it? So, you know what that means — swim suits, cookouts, baseball games, and all the fun stuff that happens when it’s warm out. The start of a new month also means another header for…
Happy Monday! Here are some delightfully colorful illustrations by Sarah Green. They feature a lot of outdoor scenes that are full of foxes, bunnies, and even dinosaurs. Occasionally, her images are strange and we see fantastical two-headed dogs, a woman’s long hair…
Julianna Bright is an artist living in Portland, Oregon. Her surreal images feature a cast of characters within natural settings, including larger-than-life flowers, leaves, and vines, as well as large animals. They are reminiscent of fairy tales and mythological stories…
Cut paper fans, this one’s for you. The illustrative work of Owen Gildersleeve is a series of bright and colorful images composed via multiple layers of paper. Bold, graphic scenes of fantastical places and hand-crafted typography make up his impressive portfolio.…
Aren’t these beautiful? I am loving the vintage stylings of Sanna Mander’s illustrations. The lack of depth of field gives these images a cubist feel. Spend some time with the Finnish illustrator’s work to fully appreciate all of the fine details…
These lively illustrations are the work of South African artist Kirsten Sims. Her colorful scenes depict dinners, the circus, sunbathing, and more. That all sounds pretty good to me! Sims’ style is loose and gestural, and these stylized works have…
Thanks to Lisa, I became acquainted with the work of Italian illustrator Veronica Cerri. I love the bold, stylized nature of these images, and the dry brush texture that she peppers throughout these compositions. While I really enjoy all of…
The vintage-inspired illustrations by Yvan Duque tell fantastical tales of strange, larger-than-life creatures. We see giant squids, ghost-like figures, and even a foxy lady occupy these richly-colored compositions. They travel through dark forests, fiery lands, and houses off secluded coasts. The…