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July 8, 2019

Interview: How a Job as a Letter Carrier Helped This Artist Create His Retro-Inspired Illustrations

Artist Nat Reed creates retro-inspired illustrations with a surreal twist. Inspired by the mid-century modern aesthetic, he has taken this iconic post-war design period—particularly its architecture and industrial design—and interpreted it through what he calls “Familiar Modern.” But Reed is not interested in simply regurgitating the past.

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June 25, 2019

Illustrator Creates Adorable Animal Comics That Inspire Self-Love

When you’re feeling low, sometimes all you need is a friend to tell you that everything will be okay. Mental health issues are more common than you might think, so it’s important to surround yourself with the people and things that make you happy. In a bid to inspire kindness and self-love, illustrator Jang (of Jangandfox Studio) creates heartwarming animal comics that are sure to make you smile.

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May 13, 2019

Illustrator Reimagines Avengers Endgame Characters as Ukiyo-e Japanese Warriors

Japanese illustrator Takumi blends popular culture with the ancient Ukiyo-e art form in his latest series of superhero illustrations. To celebrate the recent Avengers: Endgame film release, the talented fantasy fan rendered each famous character in the style of authentic Japanese woodblock illustrations. Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, and the rest of the cast have been thoughtfully reimagined as if they’re fierce Japanese warriors.

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May 2, 2019

Artist Transforms Coffee Stains into Mischievous Little Monster Illustrations

To most people, a coffee stain might not seem like much, but to German illustrator Stefan Kuhnigk, there’s hidden creatures inside every obscure, brown smudge. The self-confessed caffeine lover turns random coffee spillages into all sorts of weird and wonderful monster characters. It all started in 2011, while at a meeting at the ad agency he works at, Kuhnigk accidentally spilled a cup of coffee on some paper.

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