Monthly Archives: July 2011

Incandescent Photography by Callum Walker

Posted at 6 pm on July 31, 2011 by Philip Dennis

Here’s an interesting project by Brighton-based designer, Callum Walker. I was drawn in by the peculiar expressions of the people in the photos and wanted to know more about the concept behind the project. Callum was kind enough to take some time to tell us more about himself and the mystery behind their faces.

Editorial Illustration by Adam Quest

Posted at 4 pm on July 30, 2011 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: Mixed Media, Spray Paint

Here are some examples of Poland-based Adam Quest’s tactile illustrations. He uses scanned-in, mix media surfaces and harsh edges in his work. We caught up with him and asked him to tell us a little about himself and what he does.

Ape on the Moon Interviews Designer Mike Lythgoe

Posted at 11 am on July 29, 2011 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: 3D Illustration, Digital Illustration, Photographic Illustration

Mike Lythgoe, aka Like Mike, took some time to talk to us about his background as a designer and his process. He goes into some detail about how his own visual identity came about, so a good read if you’re interested in how designers evolve and develop their work. He talks about his clean, geometric style, which uses a mixture of photography and digitally rendered forms.

Kyle Tezak's Four Icon Challenge

Posted at 10 am on July 28, 2011 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: Information Graphics, Vector Illustration

The ability to clearly communicate ideas is an essential tool in a designer’s belt. Being able to distil visual language down into a simple, easily understandable form takes time but is essential. The well-practised designer, Kyle Tezak knows this well, demonstrating it perfectly in his project, ‘The Four Icon Challenge’. He sat down with AOTM to tell us more.

Softly Textured Illustration by Eoin Ryan

Posted at 12 pm on July 25, 2011 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: Mixed Media, Photoshop

Irish illustrator, Eoin Ryan uses a mixture of interesting, grainy textures to create the unique feel to his work. I like the subtlety in the shades he uses, contrasted with the clean, sweeping shapes. I think it’s the coupling of these two methods, putting across the strong layouts with a delicate palette, that works so well.

Dan Stafford's Atmospheric Fashion Illustrations

Posted at 5 pm on July 23, 2011 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: Digital Illustration, Photoshop

Dan Stafford‘s work is full of ghostly figures in contemplative atmospheres. I like the stoney greys he uses, then highlights with little bursts of colour. Here, he tells us more about his process, while we look at these great fashion illustrations.

Annelie Carlström's Pencil Portraits

Posted at 10 am on July 20, 2011 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: Pencil Illustration

Here are some charming pencil portraits from Annelie Carlström. I love her realistic yet slightly warped depiction of the people in her work. Characterised by larger heads and attention-grabbing, big eyes, they seem to have an intensity to them while still being soft and gentle.