of November, 2009

There are some really nice things coming from UK illustrator Tom Hovey who has made bright and colourful art for companies that include M&C Saatchi, London Design Week, Don’t Panic and Red Bull.

I’m very much liking the work of Cologne-based illustrator Antje Herzog. Her inked work has a detailed, granular feel to it, showing the time and dedication put into her art. It makes me think of extremely organized television static. Her busy style is captivating.

With such a long radio-silence with the sketchbook sneak features, I’m happy to re-ignite the series with a bang. Today we’re peering into the sketchbook of Oregon-based illustrator, animator and director Ward Jenkins. Ward has a unique style, and one that is easily recognizable, with its strong lines and frequent use of fun, stylized characters. [...]

I’m pleased to feature fellow Londoner: product designer and illustrator Peter Crawley on Ape on the Moon. I’ve been very impressed by his unique approach to documenting intriguing geometric shapes and architectural design using a roll of cotton, needle, and a healthy dose of raw talent. He’s achieved some special effects with these materials, including, [...]

I’ve just become Harry Nesbitt’s newest fan. His crisp and wholesome digital illustrations demonstrate a high level of drawing skill, as well as an accurate ability to create third dimensional shape with imaginative characters. For someone new to the scene, this Liverpool-based artist bodes well for the future. And a very pleasant short video documenting [...]

Madrid-based artist Irma Gruenholz makes clever illustrations with clay. I like the depth of the works and how light diffuses realistically on all the elements of each scene. Irma shared with me her secret of floating objects in these pieces. That is to use wires to hold objects up before photographing the sets and digitally [...]