We have barely touched on the edge of spring and yet 2016 has already dealt many hard-felt blows to the creative talent pool. With the passing of Prince last week, we lost another boundary-blurring icon of popular culture who will continue to inspire artistry in others and what it is to be a creative human being.
Here are some of the many tributes from illustrators around the world who having been sharing what an inspiration Prince has been for them.
Above illustration © Craig&Karl
Above illustration © Bob Staake
Above illustration © Samuel ‘Sho’ Ho
Above illustration © Lauren Tamaki
Above illustration © Hey Studio
Above illustration © A Large Evil Corporation
Above illustration © Victoria Fernandez
Above illustration © Christi du Toit
Above illustration © Nick Alston
Above illustration © Jake Gavino