Illustration

October 2, 2020

These Encouraging Hand-Lettered Illustrations Will Brighten Your Day

Hand-lettering artists utilize the beauty of the alphabet to transform simple words and phrases into striking works of art. Argentina-based graphic designer and illustrator Macarena Chomik takes this art form one step further by embellishing her typographical paintings with beautiful botanical motifs. Chomik takes simple motivational phrases such as “Things will work out” and “This is going to be a great day” and frames them with a variety of colorful flora, animals, and geometric shapes.

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September 19, 2020

Exquisite Instructional Book From 1896 Illustrates How Flowers Become Art Nouveau Designs

The Art Nouveau movement was known for the beautiful way in which it depicted natural forms. Now, you can gain more insight into the aesthetic that swept Europe from 1890 through 1910 with the book La Plante et Ses Applications Ornementales (The Plant and Its Ornamental Applications). Published in 1896 by Swiss graphic designer and art instructor Eugène Grasset, the elaborately illustrated book was influential in defining the movement's style.

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September 2, 2020

Random Piece of Duct Tape Inspires Artist to Create Imaginative Illustrations

A piece of duct tape might seem like an unlikely source of inspiration for a series of drawings; but, for Bas Goverde (aka Mr. Babbel), it’s the perfect jumping-off point for his work. The graphic designer sees a strip of tape or a crumpled piece of paper and then transforms it into a colorful cast of characters. If you're privy to the initial inspiration, you can see the essence of the object in Goverde’s work.

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