Monthly Archives: January 2010

Balanced and Geometric Illustrations of Jonny Wan

Posted at 10 pm on January 25, 2010 by Alex Mathers

Posted in: Character Illustration, Digital Illustration, Linear Illustration, Photoshop, Vector Illustration

Sheffield, UK based illustrator Jonny Wan describes his work as ‘combining shape experimentation, facial expressions and symmetry in producing unique and organic visuals‘.

In my view reminiscent of Eastern European design, but also even American Indian artwork, these skillfully crafted images have a strong appeal in their balance and the striking shapes within them.

Jonathan Bartlett's Paintings on a Computer

Posted at 12 pm on January 19, 2010 by Alex Mathers

Posted in: Digital Illustration, Mixed Media, Pencil Illustration, Photoshop

Jonathan Bartlett, an illustrator based in Manhattan, creates some spectacular work that combines pencil drawings, Photoshop, and an adventurous use of colour and subject.

I asked him a couple of questions surrounding these special pictures.

Pietari Posti Illustrations

Posted at 8 pm on January 16, 2010 by Alex Mathers

Posted in: Digital Illustration, Ink Illustration, Mixed Media, Painting, Spray Paint

I’ve been following Finnish illustrator Pietari Posti’s work for some time, and it’s been fascinating to peer into his extremely accomplished and refined portfolio.

Using a range of traditional and digital mediums, Pietari’s work exhibits a profound understanding of the value of well balanced composition; using colour, varying line thickness, shape and tone to create congruent artwork.

Extinct Toys of Josh Finkle

Posted at 12 pm on January 14, 2010 by Alex Mathers

Posted in: Character Illustration, Hand Craft, Sculpture, Toys

I stumbled on the striking and fun wooden toy sculptures of Pennsylvania-based Josh Finkle and wanted to learn more about them.

I asked him a couple of questions to accompany these excellent photographs covering some of the work process and the finished products.

How did you get into creating wooden toys?

Katie Kirk's Illustration Shapes

Posted at 6 pm on January 12, 2010 by Alex Mathers

Posted in: Digital Illustration, Linear Illustration, Vector Illustration

Minnesota-based illustrator Katie Kirk and one half of design boutique EightHourDay gets it just right when it comes to creating defined and enticing shapes in digital illustration. It is the effective way in which her illustrations are composed of these shapes that makes her work special.

All the Art That's Fit to Print: An Ape's Review

Posted at 11 pm on January 8, 2010 by Alex Mathers

Posted in: Ink Illustration, Painting, Pens and Markers, Reviews

Writing a review of a book on a site normally reserved for illustration features and interviews with artists is deviating somewhat from the usual route. This is made especially unusual by the fact that the book focuses for the most part on the last few decades of the twentieth Century, although it does provide a commentary leading up to Obama’s election.

Bold Illustrations of Tuomas Ikonen

Posted at 9 pm on January 4, 2010 by Alex Mathers

Posted in: Character Illustration, Digital Illustration, Photoshop

Finnish illustrator Tuomas Ikonen creates lively and fun illustrations featuring retro textures, cool colours and contemporary characters.

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