Sonny Ross' illustrations are a hidden gem on Instagram. Sticking to the three primary colors (with some added greens and pinks), his work emits comfort, coziness, and warmth—qualities which are far and few in these uncertain days of quarantine.
Based in the UK, Ross graduated from Birmingham City University in 2014 with a degree in Illustration and has since worked...
Illustrator and author Marc Martin captures the simple joys of everyday life, through his colorful and layered illustrations. A combination of hand-drawing, water coloring, and digital rendering, his work is a celebration of human spirit and nature, often featuring a hybrid between city life and natural settings.
“Most of my work starts with a quick sketch in Procreate,” Martin shared...
Award-winning illustrator Lee John Phillips isn't one to shy away from a challenge. Having graduated with a BA in General Illustration, an MA in Visual Communication, and a PGCE in Secondary Art & Design, Phillips has been teaching illustration throughout this entire past decade.
“I was frustrated by the demise in work ethic I’ve noticed in recent years,” he shared...
With the internet an over-crowded and ever expanding space, it's easy to get distracted by the endless noise. But underneath the noise, truth and beauty await for those of us willing to do some digging.
Known online as Matthew The Horse, illustrator and poet Matthew Hodson, is one of those rare treats Instagram has to offer. His words and illustrations,...
Billie Francis’ illustrations have a sense of warmth to them. The way her subjects are treated, as well as the way they relate to each other, has an undeniable playful quality to it, that's also reflected in Francis' bright color choices. The end result speaks of a more positive world, and one you'd want to introduce to your feed.
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Here at MobiSpirit, we're always looking for ways to lift up your spirit, be it memes, comics, or silly videos. Our recent find is illustrator and designer Poppy Almond. An optimist at heart, her work includes quirky illustrations and uplifting mantras. "Better days are coming", promises one post, while another states that "You are enough". The kind of kind...
Describing her style as playful, colorful and imaginative, Taiwan-based illustrator and animator Hsinping Pan is all about those good vibes. Her illustrations, based on geometric shapes, simplified features, and solid color blocks, speak to our inner child, which makes sense, judging by the fact most of her work is aimed at children.
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Here at MobiSpirit, we're committed to celebrating creativity, big or small. Our latest Instagram find is illustrator and animator Angelica Lena. A freelance worker based between London and Barcelona, Lena's illustration style is informed by her animation skills, with emphasis on composition and movement.
Each piece begins with a sketch by hand and then cleaned up digitally with the...
Stefano Marra translates complex ideas into simple, but clever, compositions revolving around shapes and colors. “I think that the idea is the center of my work,” he explained in an interview with Illustrators’ Lounge. “If the original idea is good, if it can transmit something, then you can work on it in many ways. In this sense, communication is key...
Looking for a pop of sunshine in your feed? We've got your back. Dutch illustrator Marijke Buurlage is known for her colorful take on animals and botanicals, with her designs both playful and vibrant. Call it spring, if you will.
A freelance illustrator, Buurlage's work is varied and includes editorial illustrations for magazines, children’s books, and book covers, as well...
