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Category: Illustration

Sabrina Smelko: VOA, an Illustrated Science-Fiction Novel

Courtney • May 02, 2013
For her graduate thesis, Sabrina Smelko wrote and illustrated VOA, a science fiction novel focused on the concepts of death, power and justice. If yo...
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Eric Comstock Illustration

Courtney • Apr 30, 2013
I’m loving the playful retro style of Eric Comstock‘s illustrations....
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Radio: Sea World Orlando Maps

Courtney • Apr 29, 2013
Radio recently worked with London-based agency Cubo to create all new maps for Sea World in Orlando. Get a closer look right here....
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Chris Dina: Fruit Prints

Chris Dina: Fruit Prints

Courtney • Dec 01, 2013
Designer Chris Dina has created a vibrant new print series that celebrates “wondrous varieties of fruit” through colorful, graphic illustr...
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Steven Bonner: Computer Arts Collection Illustrations

Courtney • Apr 01, 2013
Steven Bonner created this series of graphic illustrations for Computer Arts Collection Volume 2, the Typography edition. The illustrations accompanie...
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All The Buildings in New York, The Book

Courtney • Mar 21, 2013
All The Buildings in New York, James Gulliver Hancock‘s personal illustration project (originally posted here) is now a book! It wil be released...
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Ariel Wilson: Oak Grove Center Gym Artwork

Courtney • Mar 15, 2013
Ariel Wilson recently completed an ongoing project at Oak Grove Center, a therapeutic treatment facility for at-risk kids. Over the past few months A...
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Owen Davey: Laika

Courtney • Mar 12, 2013
This year, Owen Davey will release his third picture book, entitled Laika. According to Owen, “Laika is based on a true story of a stray, living...
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Reagan Ray: Signs of Austin

Courtney • Mar 12, 2013
Since many fron the design community are currently living it up in Austin at South by Southwest (jealous!), I thought it apropos to post this personal...
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Status Serigraph Posters

Courtney • Mar 08, 2013
I’ve been admiring the poster work of Status Serigraph for quite awhile, so I thought it was high time they got their own post. Full disclosure:...
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Ben Geier: Record Label Rebrands

Courtney • Mar 03, 2013
Ben Geier recently began a personal project that entails redesigning the logos of his favorite record labels in a retro style, which is also heavily i...
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Alexander Purdy Promo Cards

Courtney • Feb 28, 2013
I recently discovered the work of Alexander Purdy on Steady Print Shop‘s blog. I’m especially loving this series of promotional cards tha...
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Michele Rosenthal: Criterion Affection

Courtney • Feb 28, 2013
I just came across this really fun personal illustration project by Michele Rosenthal, Criterion Affection. Through the project, Michele is visually d...
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Russell Cobb: Paintings on Books

Courtney • Feb 21, 2013
I’ve recently discovered the gorgeous work of Russell Cobb, a UK-based illustrator. I’m especially fascinated with his massive series of p...
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Kickstarter: The Great Lakes States Project

Courtney • Feb 19, 2013
Designer Meng Yang just launched a new Kickstarter project that I think you all will love. Inspired by a road trip with his girlfriend, Meng was decid...
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Meenal Patel

Courtney • Feb 18, 2013
Designer Meenal Patel is doing some excellent work at KNOCK. In particular, I’m loving the play title illustrations she’s developed for ...
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Zara Picken: The Power of Introverts Illustrations

Courtney • Feb 14, 2013
As a textbook introvert, I was very much drawn to Zara Picken‘s recent illustration series, which was inspired by Susan Cain’s TED Talk,...
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Jon Lau Illustration

Courtney • Feb 14, 2013
I’m loving LA-based illustrator Jon Lau‘s painterly style, especially when he applies it to animals and wildlife. There’s much more ...
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Lab Partners: Love Rocks Campaign

Courtney • Feb 14, 2013
It’s too bad I didn’t get this in yesterday’s love-themed posts, because it would have been perfect; but nevertheless I’m exci...
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Hélène Georget: 2014 Patterns Collection

Courtney • Feb 11, 2013
I can’t get enough of these gorgeous pattern designs by Hélène Georget—check out a whole lot more right here....
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Jen Montgomery Weekly Drawings

Courtney • Feb 11, 2013
Each week in 2013, Jen Montgomery will create a unique illustration (some of which are available as prints on Society6). Here’s some of what she...
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Harvest Creative Website

Harvest Creative Website

Courtney • Dec 12, 2013
Harvest Creative recently launched a super fun new website. I’m going to hand over the reins to talented designer Michael J. Hildebrand to gi...
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Chris Rushing: Floor Pass Digital Design and Illustration

Courtney • Feb 11, 2013
Chris Rushing has one of those rare portfolios that includes excellent work across disciplines, from illustration to digital design. In particular, hi...
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Squat Design: Embark Animation

Courtney • Nov 20, 2013
Embark, a recruiting and staffing company, recently commissioned NYC studio Squat Design to develop this fun little animated video, for the purpose...
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Amy Borrell Illustration

Courtney • Feb 06, 2013
I’m not sure how it took me so long to discover the work of Amy Borrell, but I fell in love with her gorgeous illustrations at first sight. Ther...
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Roberto Blefari Illustration

Courtney • Feb 04, 2013
I’m loving the quirky characters that Italian illustrator Roberto Blefari has developed in his work....
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Sarah Andreacchio Illustration

Courtney • Feb 01, 2013
I can’t get enough of Sarah Andreacchio’s colorful patterns and illustrations. Be sure to check out her shop as well. via Ape on the Moon...
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Tyler Gross Illustration

Courtney • Feb 01, 2013
I’m loving the bold and energetic illustration work of Tyler Gross....
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Wax: Victoria Symphony 2012/13 Brochure

Courtney • Jan 28, 2013
Designer Hans Thiessen recently worked with Canadian studio Wax to design the Victoria Symphony’s 2012/2013 Brochure. I’m especially lovi...
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J Fletcher: Family Circle Cup Imagery

Courtney • Jan 24, 2013
Love this new project that Jay Fletcher recently posted to his site. He partnered with agency Obviouslee Marketing and writer Jenny Badman to crea...
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Mary Kate McDevitt Site Updates

Courtney • Jan 23, 2013
Mary Kate McDevitt recently updated her site with some new work. Check it out here....
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Introducing Brave the Woods

Courtney • Feb 21, 2013
This morning, designer and illustrator Brad Woodard has officially launched his new studio, Brave the Woods. He’s got lots of new work to share,...
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Mikey Burton: Food Pyramid Illustrations

Courtney • Jan 21, 2013
Love these playful food pyramid illustrations that Mikey Burton created for a recent issue of Real Simple....
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Mariana Rodrigues Illustration

Courtney • Jan 17, 2013
I’m loving the layered, collage-like illustration of Zurich, Switzerland-based Mariana Rodrigues....
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Hazuki Miyahara Illustration

Courtney • Jan 10, 2013
Feast your eyes on the vibrant illustration work of Hazuki Miyahara—I especially love the layered blocks of color found in each piece.  ...
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Mottis: Mottisimals Interactive Story

Courtney • Jan 03, 2013
This year, North Carolina-based ad agency Mottis developed a really fun interactive story for their holiday promotion. The story revolves around Jelly...
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Hanna Konola: Christmas Calendar

Courtney • Dec 21, 2012
Finnish illustrator/designer/artist Hanna Konola is currently in the process of adding to her Christmas calendar, a daily illustration project. Despit...
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Jorge Fuentes: Cosmos MMXIII Calendar

Courtney • Dec 21, 2012
Cosmos MMXII is a 2013 calendar that consists of 12 original illustrations inspired by the universe and beyond. Beautiful! It’s available as a h...
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Peskimo: Special Brews Prints

Courtney • Dec 20, 2012
The illustration team Peskimo created this fun series of prints inspired by the seemingly endless varieties of tea. Special Brews has launched with an...
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Bureau of Betterment: Holiday Chutes & Ladders Game Board

Courtney • Dec 19, 2012
Bureau of Betterment created this playful Holiday Chutes and Ladders Game Board for Xplane, a company that specializes in Business Design Thinking....
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Nate Williams: Mar del Sur Collection

Courtney • Dec 18, 2012
It hasn’t been that cold on the East Coast yet this winter, but I’m still craving a tropical vacation right about now. So Nate Williams&#8...
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WBYK: Band Posters

Courtney • Dec 18, 2012
I just discovered the work of Sydney, Australia-based two-person team WBYK. I’m loving their illustration style, especially when it comes to the...
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Jenny Bowers: Bloomingdales Holiday

Courtney • Dec 18, 2012
I’m loving the colorful holiday decorations that Jenny Bowers developed for Bloomingdales this season. via Peepshow Collective...
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Dominic Flask and Rory Harms: 12 Days of Christmas

Courtney • Dec 18, 2012
I’ve been enjoying following Dominic Flask and Rory Harms’s illustration project, 12 Days of Christmas. They have been publishing their o...
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Gap Cares Update

Courtney • Dec 10, 2012
Thanks to commenter Tracy (on this post), I’ve learned the other artists who participated in the Gap Cares gift card designs. In addition to And...
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Santtu Mustonen: Patterns and Illustrations

Courtney • Dec 07, 2012
These interesting, painterly illustrations and patterns by Santtu Mustonen caught my eye today. More here. via Hugo & Marie Behance...
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Daniel Renda: Riff Raff Illustrations

Courtney • Dec 05, 2012
There’s a good change you’re not familiar with the rapper Riff Raff. I’m wouldn’t call myself a fan of his music, but I will...
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New Prints by Patrick Hruby

Courtney • Nov 26, 2012
Nobrow just released three fun new limited edition prints by Patrick Hruby. Pick them up for yourself right here: Bear, Penguin, Seal....
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The Best Part: Day and Night at Christmas Print

Courtney • Dec 18, 2012
Just in time for the holidays, Jason Dean of The Best Part has released a new Christmas edition of his glow-in-the-dark Day and Night print. Pick one...
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Sanna Mander Illustration

Courtney • Nov 19, 2012
I’m loving the vintage-inspired illustration work of Sanna Mander. via Laura Belle Wright Pinterest...
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Johnny Kotze Illustration

Courtney • Nov 09, 2012
I’m loving the all of layered, narrative details and selective use of color shown in the illustration work of South Africa-based Johnny Kotze....
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#GoVote Campaign

Courtney • Nov 05, 2012
If you frequent Dribbble at all you may have come across quite a few pieces of art created for the #GoVote campaign, an artistic initiative that aimed...
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Sol Linero: Descorches Magazine Illustrations

Courtney • Nov 02, 2012
I love this series of illustrations by Sol Linero for Descorches Magazine....
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Philip Dennis Illustration

Courtney • Oct 30, 2012
According to London-based illustrator Philip Dennis, his inspirations include: “80s films and cartoons, natural forms and patterns, playing arou...
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Siobhán Gallagher: Twelve Days of Halloween

Courtney • Oct 30, 2012
I’m not much of a Halloween person (I know, I know), but I couldn’t resist posting Siobhán Gallagher’s latest illustration project...
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Matt Chase: Herb Lester Copenhagen Map

Courtney • Oct 29, 2012
Herb Lester‘s map selection represents an amazing group of designers and illustrators, including many that are DWL favorites. So needless to say...
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Sanna Annukka Screen Prints

Courtney • Oct 28, 2012
I don’t think these are new, but I love these limited edition screen prints by Sanna Annukka....
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Jonathan Burton: Centre François Mauriac Poster Illustrations

Courtney • Oct 25, 2012
I’m loving the whimsical vintage feeling illustrations of Jonathan Burton. This series was designed for a poster campaign to promote the 2012...
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Scott Balmer Illustration

Courtney • Oct 24, 2012
I’m loving the colorful digital illustrations of UK-based Scott Balmer....
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Modern8: Bookjigs Bookmarks

Courtney • Oct 24, 2012
After designing print materials for Bookjigs bookmarks, Modern8 pitched the brand on a redesign of the product itself. The result was a series of 30 b...
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