Category Archives: Linear Illustration

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.

Amelie Fontaine's Illustrations with Soft Shades and Detailing

Posted at 10 am on March 6, 2013 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: Character Illustration, Linear Illustration, Pencil Illustration

Amélie Fontaine’s work is full of attractive drawings penned with a light touch. The way in which each segment is softly hatched-in with care gives the images an ease and stillness. The simple colour ways add to the feeling of space and lets the use of pencil shine through.

Achieving Graphic and Naive Line Work with Matthew the Horse

Posted at 7 pm on January 16, 2013 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: Character Illustration, Ink Illustration, Linear Illustration

There are some times when you can look at a drawing and know that it was penned with a cheeky smile. The work of Matthew the Horse is full of just these kinds of images. Full of charm and fun. They are unafraid to flash the odd nipple, though only ever in the most lighthearted, playful way. All the wit is presented in fluid, inky strokes that are contrasted by punches of loud, monochrome or limited colour.

A Look at G. Eddie Guidry's Architectural Pencil Sketchbooks

Posted at 11 pm on July 18, 2012 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: Linear Illustration, Pencil Illustration, Sketchbooks

G. Eddie Guidry’s series of architectural drawings a diligently filled with endless streams of pillars, archways, and other structural details. We like the time and energy put into these and the amount of focus they must have taken.

A Fluid Hand-drawn Brush and Ink Style from Andrew Thompson, AKA Sector 4

Posted at 1 pm on May 26, 2012 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: Ink Illustration, Linear Illustration, Pencil Illustration, Uncategorized

Andrew Thompson’s love for working in his sketchbook with his trusted pens and pencils translates into an easy, fluid style, based in good drawing. Andrew, who works under the moniker of Sector 4, takes his drawings from the page and works colour into them digitally. But, the work on the computer doesn’t erase the pen-to-paper feel that we like. He tells us more about how he does it.

Isometric Line Work Worlds from Stephen Chan

Posted at 8 am on April 15, 2012 by Alex Mathers

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

UK-based Stephen Chan makes intricate vector illustrations with a strong attention to carefully planned line work with engineering-like precision. His work has been featured in several exhibitions, including a major project for Tiger across Asia this year.

Cosimo Galluzzi's Detailed Watercolour, Bustling, Alien Scenes

Posted at 6 am on April 13, 2012 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: Character Illustration, Linear Illustration, Watercolour Illustration

It is almost impossible to look at one of Cosimo Galluzzi’s illustrations without wondering more about the world his characters live in, how they got there, and where they’re going.

His work depicts scenes that would not be out of place amongst stills from science fiction and fantasy films. We like his backgrounds, which are perfectly painted in detailed watercolour. But, it is the multitude of exotic characters that fill these places that really spark the imagination, each with their own crazy little lives going on, and alien business to be getting on with.