Jeremy Leung is an illustrator through and through. Though his style is varied, the results are equally striking, catching the attention of esteemed publications like The New York Times, The Globe & Mail, Buzzfeed News and MAEKAN.
Through the use of flowing lines and textures, his work represents an array of human emotions and stories. “I would describe my style as incredibly intricate and representative of my obsession with detail,” said Leung in an interview with Art Directors Club. “I’ve fostered it through my keen interest in telling a story through a piece while having enough detail to keep the viewer’s eyeballs on the drawing as long as possible.”
“I swear by the brush pen—the ability to control the stroke width of ink with my own hand allows me to feel closer to my work than any other digital tools,” he added. “Also, I really enjoy the softness of graphite—it helps me show value and tone depending on how much pressure I use.”
“My specialty is typography and editorial work—I love distilling an idea into a single image to reveal a new perspective on the writing,” he said.
The Chinese-Canadian illustrator now lives in Brooklyn, NY, after earning a Bachelor of Design from OCAD University. After working in user interface design for two and a half years, Leung is currently the assistant art director and staff illustrator at Institutional Investor.
Take a look at some of his striking creations in the gallery below.
