Category Archives: Ink Illustration

Fantasy and Reality Drawn in Minute Detail by Katie Scott

Posted at 12 pm on April 9, 2013 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: Ink Illustration, Photoshop, Watercolour Illustration

There’s a certain quality of the old, linear drawings that where a staple in reference books, which might be missed among the more polished of digital art these days. Katie Scott’s work reminds us of the enchantment of these scientific illustrations and diagrams while simultaneously adding her own fresh perspective.

Collections of Characters to Discover in Harriet Seed's Patterns

Posted at 2 pm on March 31, 2013 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: Fabric Design, Ink Illustration, Sketchbooks

Bundles of warm characters jump and dance around in the patterns created by Harriet Seed. Rather than just the one or two repeated drawings, there are collections of people animals and objects jostling around the cities and forests. This gives her work many little things to look for and discover.

A Tutorial with Ruth Munro Talking about Building Layers with Transparencies

Posted at 3 pm on March 23, 2013 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: Ink Illustration, Photoshop, Tutorials

The devision between paper and screen varies among artists and designers today. While some do prefer to work exclusively with one or the other, many employ a mixture of techniques that make the best of both in ways that feel right for them.

Patrick Gildersleeves Drawing Characters with Soft, Leaning Lines and Curious Expressions

Posted at 10 pm on March 17, 2013 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: Character Illustration, Ink Illustration, Pencil Illustration

There’s a real ease in Patrick Gildersleeves‘ characters that draws us to their soft, leaning lines and curious expressions. The proportions and free-roaming, sketchy marks sets him out with an immediately identifiable style. Patrick works in pencil, felt tip pen and paint, and is inspired by the people of the world, patterns, paper, animals and plants.

Highly Detailed Drawings and Interesting Process Images from Jessica Fortner

Posted at 9 am on March 15, 2013 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: Ink Illustration, Linear Illustration, Pencil Illustration

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We enjoy the process images that accompany many of Jessica Fortner’s portfolio pieces. They show the depth of the detail and scale of the pencil drafts. We featured Jessica’s work a couple of years ago, which she then followed up with a very insightful tutorial on stereoscopic sculptures.

Seductive Lines and a Confident use of Colour by Ada Buchholc

Posted at 9 pm on March 10, 2013 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: Character Illustration, Ink Illustration

There’s a welcome sense of glamour and seduction in Ada Buccholc’s work. Strong lines and a confident use of colour outline the rosy cheeks and full lips of her characters.

Ada also manages to choose hues just that little bit different than you would expect, although that small decision makes for hugely unique palettes that power through.

Insane Characters and Masses of Detail in Takayo Akiyama's Comics

Posted at 11 pm on February 28, 2013 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: Character Illustration, Comic Art, Ink Illustration

Bundles of insane characters are stacked to the edges of every frame in Takayo Akiyama’s wonderfully chaotic comics. Even without the equally surreal stories, you could spend hours pouring over the uniquely weird characters, wondering what’s going on. But, there are stories, with reoccurring themes of drinking and mayhem.