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]]>What’s even more impressive is that they look very realistic, even matching the real-life size ones. Big or small, all kinds of insects are a part of his growing portfolio. The artist starts by creating the skeleton and adds the details with translucent craft paper. The result is incredible, looking like real wings that reflect light.
Saitoh doesn’t exactly try to get every detail perfect: “Since we are not making specimens or replicas, we prioritize the impression, characteristics, and sensation of appearance rather than rigorously measuring the dimensions and creating proportions accurately,” his website reads.
He enjoys leaving some room for imagination, so that the people seeing his art can fill the gaps themselves. He also believes that “it does not make much sense to create details that cannot be discerned by the human eye,” since his goal is for people to see his work in person.
Scroll down to see some insects from Saitoh’s impressive collection.
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]]>The post Hoi Chan’s Dreamy Illustrations are Inspired By Nature and Emotions appeared first on MobiSpirit.
]]>Chan, who is originally from Hong Kong but has been living in the United States for the past eight years, explains on his website that he draws inspiration from his “observations of nature and personal emotions”. According to the artist, his work “intricately weaves elements from the natural world, serving as a means to unravel and dissect the complex emotions that reside within the human mind.”
Thanks to their unique nature, Chan’s illustrations have received significant recognition in the art world. He was honored twice at the American Illustration competition while also receiving a Merit Award at ADC 101st Annual Awards.
Additionally, Chan has been working with a number of high-profile media outlets to provide illustrations for their stories and magazine covers. His clients include The New Yorker, The New York Times, Bloomberg, Wired, and The Atlantic, among others.
Chan also frequently shares his newest illustrations on social media. You can check out more of them below.
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]]>The post Austin Howlett Paints Giants Living Among Us appeared first on MobiSpirit.
]]>Austin Howlett, a man with nearly 77,000 followers on Instagram, is the perfect example of a true artist. Beyond his obvious technical skillset, the young man has a vision for what he wants his art to say. A surrealist painter by trade, his art sends messages that are warming to the soul. It’s not hard to see why so many people are falling in love with his works!
What can one gather from a work of art that depicts a giant lying down gracefully amongst mountains? Is it perhaps to say that we are all, in fact, giants in disguise? Giants in heart, giants in soul, giants in spirit? This is but one interpretation and the beauty is that it’s open for anyone to interpret it as they see fit.
If you scroll through Howlett’s page and find yourself getting inspired by his work, why not give him a follow? A little extra inspiration each day never hurts a soul!
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]]>The post Marianna Gefen Paints Gorgeous Abstract Watercolors appeared first on MobiSpirit.
]]>Gefen was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, and has lived in Madrid and several German cities before relocating to Berlin. Her work has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and in many other publications.
“If you pay attention to things around you, you can actually find inspiration in almost anything,” the artist told Classiq in a recent interview.
Gefen mostly uses watercolor but often adds ink, various types of paper, or anything else she thinks of. Her unique style is a result of combining realistic and abstract elements. She finds inspiration in vintage fashion illustrations and analog documentary photography.
Scroll down to check out her work and follow her on Instagram for more or check out her website.
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]]>The post Gary Taxali’s Art is a Homage to Vintage Pop Culture appeared first on MobiSpirit.
]]>Taxali’s fascination with the past is also apparent through his choice of materials. A mixed-media artist, his mediums are varied and include paintings, illustrations, and sculptures. “I have a couple of different rules when I work,” he further explained in an interview with Cool Hunting. “One of them is that I don’t really like to work on anything white—like a blank canvas or a fresh piece of paper. I think it’s very scary and intimidating.”
Working with the material rather than against it, Taxali is informed by the paper’s texture and color when beginning his piece. “I might do a drawing on a little piece of paper—a scrap paper from my studio—then I’ll think of where it’s going to end up,” he explains. Other times, he might use wood as his canvas. “I might pick up a wood panel or an aged piece of paper and I think of that as most of the picture being already done, and then I think of the character or drawing as finishing it. After that I might then add a word.”
Showcased at both public and private galleries and museums, over the years Taxali’s artwork has also been featured in top-tier magazines, publications, books, and public installations in the art. He also doesn’t dismiss commercial work and has collaborated with brands like MTV, Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, and Coca-Cola. His work also includes wooden toys, comics-inspired pieces, and merchandise.
A master of invention, being inspired by the past doesn’t mean his work isn’t original or unique. “The ideas are an extension of my work; I don’t do other people’s ideas,” stresses Taxali.
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]]>The post Meet the Artist Behind Doolittle Illustrations appeared first on MobiSpirit.
]]>Williams works with clients like Spotify, and one look at her work is enough to see why they are choosing her. She first took up illustration when she was a kid. In 2017, she started sharing her work with the world as she was attending a communications design course at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. “Creating my own illustrative worlds has always been exciting to me, they’re like little worlds to escape to,” she tells It’s Nice That.
Once she decided to put herself out a bit more, her art gained a lot of attention from relevant sources, bringing her more work. “It’s all resulted in me now doing what I love as a career, and I’m so thankful for all the support I’ve received from people and other creatives along the way,” she notes.
Check out some of her works below and find more on Instagram.
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]]>The post Artist Makes Stained Glass Inspired By Video Games appeared first on MobiSpirit.
]]>Houtkamp took up stained glass art recently despite it being common in his family. Growing up in Rockford, Illinois, he watched his father Frank work with stained glass for years. “I grew up watching him work and hanging out at his studio,” he tells Creative Boom. “I’ve always been an artist but I didn’t really consider working with glass until 2019. My dad taught me thoroughly even though I lack his masterful patience.”
He explains that the process is simple but perfecting the technical details can get difficult. The details make all the difference when it comes to the final result, and his father taught him to be patient and thoughtful with every piece.
The artist is mostly inspired by childhood nostalgia that comes as memories of coloring books, video games, candy, Pokemon cards, Happy Meal toys, and more. Find more of his work on his Instagram account with almost 13k followers. Scroll down to see our favorites.
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]]>The post Ichijo Hikaru’s Illustrations Celebrate Universal Beauty appeared first on MobiSpirit.
]]>“I originally wanted to be a graphic designer, so I did some design work at first,” Hikaru tells It’s Nice That. “But during the course of my work, I realized that I was more interested in the illustrations used on posters and packages than in the designs themselves, so I started illustrating.”
The influence of her graphic design background can be seen in her work, but her ability to replicate printing techniques in digital tools absolutely steals the show.
The artist has recently started exploring ceramics too, just as a way to relax. It’s her way to get away from the screens and create something three-dimensional in the real world.
Her plans for the future include creating more creative and overall better advertisement illustrations and continuing to grow her social media following. Scroll down to see some of her recent work.
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]]>The post Sara Hagale’s Illustrations are Refreshingly Sharp appeared first on MobiSpirit.
]]>Hagale uses simple tools—a piece of off-white paper and a pencil to create fascinating illustrations. She uses a lot of white (or in her case, off-white) space for better effect. It feels like her illustrations can breathe which makes them very refreshing.
There are three reasons why she chose this style. Her graphic design education background is one of them. In graphic design, according to her, “the message is everything and anything that gets in the way of that may as well not be there,” she tells It’s Nice That. The second reason is personal, and it’s that she finds this kind of style calming to draw. The third reason is what she hopes to achieve with the viewer. She wants the people seeing her art to be able to focus on one thing completely.
Her Instagram page currently has almost 500,000 followers and we recommend you check it out if you want to see more of her work. In the meantime, see some of our favorites below.
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]]>The post Carlo Amen’s Minimalist Tattoos Resemble Picasso’s Art appeared first on MobiSpirit.
]]>Amen comes from a small French village, from an artistic family that encouraged his creativity from when he was a kid. Before he decided on living in Paris, he traveled for years and explored his artistic style. Today, he’s a co-owner of the tattoo studio called Les Maux Bleus. “Located in the heart of Paris, the studio is hidden at the back of a courtyard, under a glass roof which is a source of light and inspiration for the artists,” we read on the official website.
Make sure to check out his Instagram account where he currently has almost 60,000 followers. He posts photos of tattoos he did and it’s hard not to want one for yourself! You can see some of our favorite picks below.
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]]>The post Noriyuki Saitoh Creates Incredible Bamboo Insects appeared first on MobiSpirit.
]]>What’s even more impressive is that they look very realistic, even matching the real-life size ones. Big or small, all kinds of insects are a part of his growing portfolio. The artist starts by creating the skeleton and adds the details with translucent craft paper. The result is incredible, looking like real wings that reflect light.
Saitoh doesn’t exactly try to get every detail perfect: “Since we are not making specimens or replicas, we prioritize the impression, characteristics, and sensation of appearance rather than rigorously measuring the dimensions and creating proportions accurately,” his website reads.
He enjoys leaving some room for imagination, so that the people seeing his art can fill the gaps themselves. He also believes that “it does not make much sense to create details that cannot be discerned by the human eye,” since his goal is for people to see his work in person.
Scroll down to see some insects from Saitoh’s impressive collection.
The post Noriyuki Saitoh Creates Incredible Bamboo Insects appeared first on MobiSpirit.
]]>The post Hoi Chan’s Dreamy Illustrations are Inspired By Nature and Emotions appeared first on MobiSpirit.
]]>Chan, who is originally from Hong Kong but has been living in the United States for the past eight years, explains on his website that he draws inspiration from his “observations of nature and personal emotions”. According to the artist, his work “intricately weaves elements from the natural world, serving as a means to unravel and dissect the complex emotions that reside within the human mind.”
Thanks to their unique nature, Chan’s illustrations have received significant recognition in the art world. He was honored twice at the American Illustration competition while also receiving a Merit Award at ADC 101st Annual Awards.
Additionally, Chan has been working with a number of high-profile media outlets to provide illustrations for their stories and magazine covers. His clients include The New Yorker, The New York Times, Bloomberg, Wired, and The Atlantic, among others.
Chan also frequently shares his newest illustrations on social media. You can check out more of them below.
The post Hoi Chan’s Dreamy Illustrations are Inspired By Nature and Emotions appeared first on MobiSpirit.
]]>The post Austin Howlett Paints Giants Living Among Us appeared first on MobiSpirit.
]]>Austin Howlett, a man with nearly 77,000 followers on Instagram, is the perfect example of a true artist. Beyond his obvious technical skillset, the young man has a vision for what he wants his art to say. A surrealist painter by trade, his art sends messages that are warming to the soul. It’s not hard to see why so many people are falling in love with his works!
What can one gather from a work of art that depicts a giant lying down gracefully amongst mountains? Is it perhaps to say that we are all, in fact, giants in disguise? Giants in heart, giants in soul, giants in spirit? This is but one interpretation and the beauty is that it’s open for anyone to interpret it as they see fit.
If you scroll through Howlett’s page and find yourself getting inspired by his work, why not give him a follow? A little extra inspiration each day never hurts a soul!
The post Austin Howlett Paints Giants Living Among Us appeared first on MobiSpirit.
]]>The post Marianna Gefen Paints Gorgeous Abstract Watercolors appeared first on MobiSpirit.
]]>Gefen was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, and has lived in Madrid and several German cities before relocating to Berlin. Her work has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and in many other publications.
“If you pay attention to things around you, you can actually find inspiration in almost anything,” the artist told Classiq in a recent interview.
Gefen mostly uses watercolor but often adds ink, various types of paper, or anything else she thinks of. Her unique style is a result of combining realistic and abstract elements. She finds inspiration in vintage fashion illustrations and analog documentary photography.
Scroll down to check out her work and follow her on Instagram for more or check out her website.
The post Marianna Gefen Paints Gorgeous Abstract Watercolors appeared first on MobiSpirit.
]]>The post Gary Taxali’s Art is a Homage to Vintage Pop Culture appeared first on MobiSpirit.
]]>Taxali’s fascination with the past is also apparent through his choice of materials. A mixed-media artist, his mediums are varied and include paintings, illustrations, and sculptures. “I have a couple of different rules when I work,” he further explained in an interview with Cool Hunting. “One of them is that I don’t really like to work on anything white—like a blank canvas or a fresh piece of paper. I think it’s very scary and intimidating.”
Working with the material rather than against it, Taxali is informed by the paper’s texture and color when beginning his piece. “I might do a drawing on a little piece of paper—a scrap paper from my studio—then I’ll think of where it’s going to end up,” he explains. Other times, he might use wood as his canvas. “I might pick up a wood panel or an aged piece of paper and I think of that as most of the picture being already done, and then I think of the character or drawing as finishing it. After that I might then add a word.”
Showcased at both public and private galleries and museums, over the years Taxali’s artwork has also been featured in top-tier magazines, publications, books, and public installations in the art. He also doesn’t dismiss commercial work and has collaborated with brands like MTV, Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, and Coca-Cola. His work also includes wooden toys, comics-inspired pieces, and merchandise.
A master of invention, being inspired by the past doesn’t mean his work isn’t original or unique. “The ideas are an extension of my work; I don’t do other people’s ideas,” stresses Taxali.
The post Gary Taxali’s Art is a Homage to Vintage Pop Culture appeared first on MobiSpirit.
]]>The post Meet the Artist Behind Doolittle Illustrations appeared first on MobiSpirit.
]]>Williams works with clients like Spotify, and one look at her work is enough to see why they are choosing her. She first took up illustration when she was a kid. In 2017, she started sharing her work with the world as she was attending a communications design course at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. “Creating my own illustrative worlds has always been exciting to me, they’re like little worlds to escape to,” she tells It’s Nice That.
Once she decided to put herself out a bit more, her art gained a lot of attention from relevant sources, bringing her more work. “It’s all resulted in me now doing what I love as a career, and I’m so thankful for all the support I’ve received from people and other creatives along the way,” she notes.
Check out some of her works below and find more on Instagram.
The post Meet the Artist Behind Doolittle Illustrations appeared first on MobiSpirit.
]]>The post Artist Makes Stained Glass Inspired By Video Games appeared first on MobiSpirit.
]]>Houtkamp took up stained glass art recently despite it being common in his family. Growing up in Rockford, Illinois, he watched his father Frank work with stained glass for years. “I grew up watching him work and hanging out at his studio,” he tells Creative Boom. “I’ve always been an artist but I didn’t really consider working with glass until 2019. My dad taught me thoroughly even though I lack his masterful patience.”
He explains that the process is simple but perfecting the technical details can get difficult. The details make all the difference when it comes to the final result, and his father taught him to be patient and thoughtful with every piece.
The artist is mostly inspired by childhood nostalgia that comes as memories of coloring books, video games, candy, Pokemon cards, Happy Meal toys, and more. Find more of his work on his Instagram account with almost 13k followers. Scroll down to see our favorites.
The post Artist Makes Stained Glass Inspired By Video Games appeared first on MobiSpirit.
]]>The post Ichijo Hikaru’s Illustrations Celebrate Universal Beauty appeared first on MobiSpirit.
]]>“I originally wanted to be a graphic designer, so I did some design work at first,” Hikaru tells It’s Nice That. “But during the course of my work, I realized that I was more interested in the illustrations used on posters and packages than in the designs themselves, so I started illustrating.”
The influence of her graphic design background can be seen in her work, but her ability to replicate printing techniques in digital tools absolutely steals the show.
The artist has recently started exploring ceramics too, just as a way to relax. It’s her way to get away from the screens and create something three-dimensional in the real world.
Her plans for the future include creating more creative and overall better advertisement illustrations and continuing to grow her social media following. Scroll down to see some of her recent work.
The post Ichijo Hikaru’s Illustrations Celebrate Universal Beauty appeared first on MobiSpirit.
]]>The post Sara Hagale’s Illustrations are Refreshingly Sharp appeared first on MobiSpirit.
]]>Hagale uses simple tools—a piece of off-white paper and a pencil to create fascinating illustrations. She uses a lot of white (or in her case, off-white) space for better effect. It feels like her illustrations can breathe which makes them very refreshing.
There are three reasons why she chose this style. Her graphic design education background is one of them. In graphic design, according to her, “the message is everything and anything that gets in the way of that may as well not be there,” she tells It’s Nice That. The second reason is personal, and it’s that she finds this kind of style calming to draw. The third reason is what she hopes to achieve with the viewer. She wants the people seeing her art to be able to focus on one thing completely.
Her Instagram page currently has almost 500,000 followers and we recommend you check it out if you want to see more of her work. In the meantime, see some of our favorites below.
The post Sara Hagale’s Illustrations are Refreshingly Sharp appeared first on MobiSpirit.
]]>The post Carlo Amen’s Minimalist Tattoos Resemble Picasso’s Art appeared first on MobiSpirit.
]]>Amen comes from a small French village, from an artistic family that encouraged his creativity from when he was a kid. Before he decided on living in Paris, he traveled for years and explored his artistic style. Today, he’s a co-owner of the tattoo studio called Les Maux Bleus. “Located in the heart of Paris, the studio is hidden at the back of a courtyard, under a glass roof which is a source of light and inspiration for the artists,” we read on the official website.
Make sure to check out his Instagram account where he currently has almost 60,000 followers. He posts photos of tattoos he did and it’s hard not to want one for yourself! You can see some of our favorite picks below.
The post Carlo Amen’s Minimalist Tattoos Resemble Picasso’s Art appeared first on MobiSpirit.
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