Mogu Takahashi's illustrations are a joy to behold. Born and based in Tokyo, Takahashi's sketches have a child-like feel to them, full of innocence and wonder. Her work is printed on anything and everything, from textiles and ceramics to wallpapers and mobile phone covers.
“For me drawing and painting is kind of like writing a letter to someone,” Takahashi...
Blanca Gómez's illustrations are endearing in their naivety, having a child-like feel to them that is well intended. Based in Madrid, Spain Gómez started drawing when she was just a kid.
"When I was little I would draw all day long like many kids do and my parents enrolled me in a painting academy," she shared with Grain...
There's something uniquely fresh about Stephanie Davidson's illustrations. From her witty cartoon to her standout color pallets, Davidson's work is contemporary to the max (but don't call her a hipster).
Born in Hong Kong, grown in Tokyo/Honolulu and now living in Brooklyn, NYC, she draws her inspiration from her multicultural background.
"It’s hard to say where I’m from," she explained...
Italian artist and designer, Erika Rossi, is known for her minimal and colorful style that consists of bold and flat shapes that carry within them a hidden message.
Born in Italy in 1986, she's currently based in Barcelona. An interaction and UX designer with 7 years of experience in the digital realm, her interests span from tangible interfaces and...
Hollie Fuller's illustrations are simple as they are captivating. Based in Leeds, UK, her playful approach to image making is inspired by people and things, often influenced by the mundanities of real life.
Though she hadn't graduated yet, she already has a signature style, and her whimsical characters are drawn with unique characteristics that make them pop out...
Illustrator Sarah Walsh knew from a very young age that she would be an artist someday (or at least hoped so). After receiving her BFA in graphic design from St. Rose in Albany, NY where she grew up, she landed a coveted job at Hallmark Cards as in house designer and illustrator, and has worked there for 12 years.
"It...
28-year-old illustrator Daria Solak lives and works in London. She has studied graphic design at Art Academy in Warsaw and Bologna before starting a career as a full-time illustrator. This young artist writes that she’s “addicted to crayons, coffee and children books (and following dogs on social media)” on her website and we can’t help but smile to that.
She...
Picture book illustrator Angie Rozelaar currently lives and works in France. As she says, she’s “slightly obsessed with cats” — and you can clearly see that if you check out her Instagram page. Her work is a real treat for all cat persons out there, so make sure to share with friends you know will love this.
Angie has illustrated...
Toronto-based illustrator Carolyn Gavin has had a crazy life. She’s a ‘60s flower child who grew up in South Africa, who then had a chance to travel around Europe. She met her Montreal-born husband and decided to follow him to Canada, where they still live.
She’a a painter, illustrator, and surface pattern designer who’s worked on numerous projects that include...
Many of us have a passion we would like to follow but we’re too afraid to risk losing our day job that pays the bills. Illustrator Lisa Congdon found a perfect way to transition from a career in an education nonprofit organization to being a full-time artist. It took her 10 years, but she got there. The slow and...
