Category Archives: Typography

Duncan Sham's Hand-made and Digital Typography with an Inventive Approach

Posted at 2 pm on June 14, 2012 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: 3D Illustration, Digital Illustration, Paper Illustration, Typography

Duncan Sham’s experimental approach to materials in his typographical work brings a real physicality to them, which is original from one project to the next. Whether they are slick, digital designs or meticulously hand-made, the scale and level of details often makes them mini sets.

Fine Hand Lettering Skills of Britt Wilson

Posted at 4 pm on May 24, 2012 by Alex Mathers

Posted in: Comic Art, Digital Illustration, Ink Illustration, Tutorials, Typography

We’re big fans of Canadian Britt Wilson’s whimsical, funny and accomplished illustration style. She primarily works on comics and cartoons with her unique expressive touch. Every piece we’ve seen of hers demonstrates a lot of hard work and attention to detail, which we like at Ape on the Moon.

James Burlinson's Narrative Zelda Typography

Posted at 4 am on April 10, 2012 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: Character Illustration, Comic Art, Typography

We like the humour that James Burlinson, aka Burlisaurus injects into his illustrations. The loudness of the fun in his characters is matched by the strong colours he uses, which makes his work full of energy and always enjoyable. In some examples here, he takes inspiration from a couple of his favourite games, including an open-minded and slightly trippy Mario.

Keetra Dean Dixon Bringing Positivity and Typography

Posted at 12 pm on August 5, 2011 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: Typography, Vector Illustration

Here’s some great typography from Keetra Dean Dixon in the form of an ongoing series of invitation cards. Her imaginatively decorative type illustrates life-affirming messages, spelling out a bit of positivity into the world. I especially like the reversable, “Do, then think, then do again”/”Think, then do, then think again” message.

Typographical Designer Danny Pelavin Interview

Posted at 10 pm on July 4, 2011 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: 3D Illustration, Digital Illustration, Typography

With him having over 30 years of experience in the industry, it was great to have a chat with Danny Pelavin about his work. Along with an in-depth portfolio as a typographical designer, he has a range of experience working in publishing and advertising as both an illustrator and designer. I was interested to see how his approached differed or remained constant when working to briefs within these different areas.

Leather-Bound Book Cover Design by Jessica Hische

Posted at 2 pm on June 14, 2011 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: Typography, Vector Illustration

It doesn’t get better than a beautifully designed, leather-bound, foil-stamped book! Jessica Hische created this set of books covers for what must have been any designer/book-lover’s dream commission.

The project was for Barnes and Noble and, working with art director Jo Obarowski, produced a range of new covers for a set of classic literature. Each book was complete with marbled end papers and matching details, such as ribbons, headbands, and coloured page edges.

Côme de Bouchony's Typography

Posted at 6 pm on January 15, 2011 by Philip Dennis

Posted in: Typography

This typography by Côme de Bouchony is punchy and eye-catching but it’s the process behind the letters that I really like. Wobbly words and warped forms are created in repetitive patterns, some looking almost like a kind of computer generated scan.