of the 'Pens and Markers' Category

I chanced upon UK-based German illustrator Sandra Dieckmann’s busy illustrations via an interesting money-raising idea on her blog. Sandra is trying to raise £200 to buy a new printer, and to do so, is creating original drawings for those who donate. I got involved, and was very pleased to have a drawing done by her [...]

Josh Evans is a Los Angeles-based illustrator who loves old books and the plays the accordion. I particularly like the thought-provoking work he does, and I’ve asked him a few questions about how he does it and what inspires him. What are the main tools you use in creating your illustrations? I mainly use a [...]

I’m loving the colours and slightly twisted content of the work of Dutch artist and illustrator Maarten Donders. I’ve asked him a few questions to dig a little deeper into the work he does. A picture of his workspace is also included. What is your work process (and materials) for your coloured drawings? Usually I [...]

As I am away in Japan for three weeks beginning March 18th, I have handed over a few posts to my guest poster and friend, graphic designer and proprietor of Aqua-Velvet, Amy Henderson. Greetings, Ape on the Moon fans! I am very honored to be with you and help out my talented and hard-working friend [...]

John Lee is a freelance illustrator based in Memphis, Tennessee who caught my eye recently with his striking yet delicate artwork with really excellent choices in colour. He’s also a writer, so I look forward to a self-illustrated book of his! © John Lee, 2010 MoonApe on Twitter!

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 [...]

Georgia-based comic book artist and illustrator Eleanor Davis makes some very nice work which feature a lot of particularly cool monsters. Her strong use of deep black add a defined depth to her work too. ⓒ Eleanor Davis, 2009 MoonApe