A few months ago I featured a selection of Ben the Illustrator’s special vector pattern illustrations. In an interview-style tutorial, Ben is back to teach us how he makes them, showcasing one of his brand new patterns in detail. For those that don’t know about him, Ben the Illustrator (Ben O’Brien) is based in Cornwall, […]
Repetitive Line Syndrome of Lee Misenheimer
I was recently left dumb struck by the quality of Lee Misenheimer’s drawing work and the effect created through his intense, well-trained lines. Graduating from East Carolina University School of Art in 1994, Lee has a large collection of his drawings in his cache. His recent set of drawings are the focus of this interview, […]
Contemporary Illustration at Concrete Hermit
Situated in East London, founded in 2004 and with its gallery opening in 2007, Concrete Hermit is a shop and gallery that showcases the work of various contemporary illustrators and graphic designers. It has been commissioning artists that include Eboy, Richard Hogg, Kate Moross and John Slade for graphics used on t-shirts and more sold […]
Sketchbook Sneak: Jordan Kay
It’s been a while since I put up a sketchbook sneak feature, but I’m happy to put recent illustration graduate Jordan Kay in the spotlight. She’s one of few illustrators I’ve seen to put such time and dedication to a series of great sketchbooks. Packed full of photos, various day to day observations and drawings, […]
Beauty, Energy and Chaos of Micah Lidberg
Based in Kansas City, Missouri, Micah Lidberg has interests that span America, friends, natural things and pondering. His work demonstrates a use of these things, but more so a real passion and careful craftsmanship in creating work that has energy and natural, organic beauty. ‘Tom Garrett was my first illustration professor. I hold him largely […]
Illustrated Song Lyrics of James Clapham
James Clapham, who is shortly to complete an illustration degree at the Cambridge School of Arts, has a nice collection of illustrated song lyrics. I was interested in these because of the visual satisfaction that arises through integrating text and visual images and often surreal content that can emerge from song lyrics. I asked James […]
Toy Designs of Gumliens
I spoke to ‘Gumtaro’ of toy design group Gumliens from Tokyo, Japan, who have an intriguing collection of hand-made toys, that I thought I would share, owing to the huge popularity and influence of collectible toys in Japan. 3D toy designs at Gumliens sprung out of various ideas and paintings made a few years ago […]