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]]>Our recent design inspiration comes from California-based illustrator Leah Goren. Zooming in on domestic life, Goren’s illustrations feature a healthy dose of houseplants and natural patterns. Collaborations include brands and publications like Anthropologie, The New York Times, Penguin Random House, Vanity Fair, and Urban Outfitters.
On top of her work as an illustrator, Goren also works as a surface pattern designer, which means her floral patterns can be spotted on an array of products including fabrics, ceramics, and even storage bins.
“I like making patterns because they repeat endlessly and I don’t feel restricted to containing my drawing within a box,” Goren remarked once in an interview with Spoonflower. “I’m always interested in home interiors, and I’d love to see my patterns on wallpaper or an upholstered chair or couch.”
Indeed, scrolling through her feed you can’t help but be inspired to freshen up your living space by introducing more natural elements to it. One might argue that plants make any space look beautiful. But it’s good to note that they also have a positive impact on your health and mood—a true win-win when it comes to rethinking our home life in the days after COVID-19.
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]]>For example, in his world, Winnie the Pooh isn’t some kind of bear that just wants to get his hands on some honey. Instead, he is an immoral figure that enjoys drinking.
Speaking about his inspiration for this unusual series, Harrington admitted that he actually has no “real” idea for it. Instead, he is just drawing things that he finds funny and somehow it all works out for the best. But he does have a basic approach to each work.
Harrington explains that he picks out a character and then tries to imagine what it would be like if they had different or more difficult lives.
“Or I like to think about parts of a famous character that we never get to see and what might have been hidden from us all this time,” he adds.
You can check out more of Harrington’s work by visiting his website or Instagram. Also, you can see our favorites below.
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]]>Case in point: Emily Isabella’s illustrations. Made primarily using gouache, they present a simple, minimalist reality sprinkled with flowers and delicacies.
Based in the Hudson Valley, north of NYC, Isabella grew up in a family of artists and quickly realized her passion lies in the same field: “I remember being in the hallway of my first grade classroom and having an epiphany that I wanted to write and illustrate books!,” she shared in an interview with Red Cap Cards.
“I remember my mom advising me and saying, ‘Even when you don’t have work, work,’” she recalls. “The only way to improve is to practice.”
These days, Isabella’s practice is mainly focused on illustrations and textile design. You might have seen her work printed on bedding, clothing, and fabric, but also an array of products like dishes, rugs, toys, furniture, and wallpaper. Recent collaborations include Anthropologie and Kate Spade, with her products quickly snatched from the shelves.
With a background in textile design, Isabella’s illustrations make for wonderful patterns that often highlight the simple beauty of craftsmanship.
“As I grew older, I felt the need to have my own identity and being an artist seemed too expected,” says the illustrator. “I finally gave in to the fact that I wouldn’t want to do anything else and went to art school but I majored in Fibers which seemed different enough.”
Scroll down to see some of her recent designs and follow her on Instagram for more.
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]]>“My work is about bringing a friendly face to the unknown, and to help people explore the depths within themselves and the universe,” said Filice in an interview with Ballpitmag. “I just want people to realize that life is more than running errands and going to work, that there’s magic in the space between everything.”
Filice’s positive attitude shows throughout her work, exploring the magical space that lies between everyday moments. Based in San Francisco, Filice originally studied graphic and user experience design but these days works mainly in illustration.
Her illustrations, while graphic and vibrant, also have an element of surprise to them, that might call to mind more psychedelic/surrealist artists. Indeed, Filice admits to being inspired by artists like Moebius, Milton Glaser, and Salvador Dali.
Other inspiration sources of hers are music, architecture, and nature: “I try to go for daily walks in the park while listening to music and just let my intuition go,” she notes. “I’ll usually come back home feeling refreshed and inspired.”
Following her Instagram page might just have the same positive effect!
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]]>A recent favorite of ours is a series of illustrations that captures perfectly the silver lining that might be had in times of pandemic.
“During a time of crisis, my mind doesn’t need to invent any,” reads one caption which sees an illustrated version of Abeln meditating in the midst of a raging fire.
“A year of lowered expectations, practice accepting uncertainty, and not leaving my comfort zone has reduced my anxiety,” notes the candid illustrator. “But what happens when this ends?!”
Such forthcoming reflections are what make Abeln’s work a delightful treat that has amassed some 15,000 plus followers on Instagram.
“I love that what I want to do aligns with how I support myself,” Abeln shared with MCAD Alumni. “I also love seeing people’s reactions to my work and that I get to see things I create out in the world.”
A freelance illustrator with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and Illustration from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Abeln agrees with the old saying that variety is the spice of life. “The variety of working from home, working on a contract assignment, and personal projects keeps things interesting,” she notes.
And as for inspiration—she might as well turn to her work desk. “Inspiration comes from working,” says Abeln. “Just keep making stuff and ideas will come.”
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]]>Adam J. Kurtz might just be the cure to our problems. A semi Instagram therapist, he’s known for his dark but honest humor, sharing tidbits of advice for his huge following (on Instagram alone Kurtz has amassed some 310k fans). Outside of Instagram, he’s also the author of a book dedicated to life advice for creatives (though non-artists like us can also benefit from his sound advice). His planners are also quite a hit.
“Creativity is a huge, giant word,” admitted Kurtz in an interview with the Creative Independent. “I don’t think creativity is inherently good. I don’t think it’s inherently anything. Actually, I’m not even sure if creativity is the drive to make things, or if it’s the mechanism that allows us to make things. It’s so big, and the word means so many different things to different people.”
According to Kurtz, creativity is not a magical skill that you have or don’t have. In fact, everyone is creative: “I think creativity is one of the big, vague things that we all have that manifests itself in very different ways.”
It’s his positive (but realistic) outlook on life and creation that makes his social media pages a mecca for people who need a little break from an over-inspired hyper-ventilating feed.
“Sorry I forgot to post an inspirational quote,” reads a recent post of his. “I was busy feeling very depressed.”
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]]>Indeed, much like fashion, his art is living and breathing; his signature ink-based style—loose and playful. It’s his non-elitist approach that has caught the attention of huge brands—anything from Louis Vuitton and Audi to Net-A-Porter and Moët Hennessy.
A graduate of Central Saint Martins, Evernden studied BA Fashion Design Womenswear prior to working solely as an artist. Nowadays his work encompasses illustration as well as animation and campaign direction, with his work published on a variety of platforms including television commercials and onsite installations.
“What has always excited me about it, like clothing, is that it can play a part of everyday life,” he explained his love of art and fashion. “I love that it can be a sketch jotted on a post-it note, or a painting hanging in the National Gallery. I’m also excited by how it’s constantly evolving, aided by changes in how we consume, social media, etc.”
Take a look at some of his exciting work in the gallery below:
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]]>Based in the UK, Ross graduated from Birmingham City University in 2014 with a degree in Illustration and has since worked as a freelance illustrator. “I’m a freelance illustrator, which affords me the opportunity to work for whomever I like,” he explained in an interview with Lecture in Progress.
His work includes anything from editorial work to children’s books. “One day, I could be working on a really serious news piece and the next could be some light-hearted design work, I like that part of my work,” he notes.
His clients include publications like The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, and The Telegraph, to name a few. Working with these publications often means tackling loaded topics, but Ross’ playful style often makes such subjects more approachable.
His advice for other aspiring illustrators? “Prepare to work very hard for a while—it will cool off, but early on just keeping gaining experience and getting your voice heard. But my best advice would be to turn off at 5 pm. Working yourself to death isn’t cool and nobody will thank you for it.”
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]]>“I think being an artist really makes you look at the world differently,” reflected van Loon in an interview with Ballpitmag. And judging by her body of work, she views the world through kind, unclouded eyes.
Born and raised in Amsterdam, van Loon studied Graphic Design in Amsterdam and Illustration at the HKU University of the Arts in Utrecht. Since graduating, she has worked as a freelance illustrator and hand-lettering artist with clients that include Flow Magazine, Country Living, and ELLE Eten.
Alongside her commercial work, van Loon has attracted a substantial following online, with some 40,000 fans on Instagram alone. Working mostly by hand, her toolbox includes gouache, watercolor, and ink. “Sometimes edit my illustrations digitally but I always try to give them a handmade feel,” she explains.
Most of her compositions are fairly simple, with her images shown against blank, white backgrounds and using cohesive color stories. She’s also a fan of patterns, with plants and fruit as a common theme throughout her work.
According to van Loon, she draws inspiration from the world around her, noting vintage books, packaging, nature, museums, and flea markets amongst other sources of inspiration. Recent work includes some festive illustrations that will hopefully cheer you up.
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]]>And while there’s not much most of us can do about the pandemic, making our home environment more comfortable and peaceful is well within our means. Yelena Bryksenkova’s illustrations might turn out to be just the inspiration you were looking for.
Acryla gouache and colored pencils on paper, 2020.“There is a recurring theme to my work,” she remarked once, in an interview with Frankie, “usually scenes of domesticity and comfort. I love the variety of subjects that my professional clients bring to me, but for personal work I always go back to the same quiet scenes.”
Indeed, her illustrations seem to focus on interior designs, and how we interact with them. There’s a lot of clashing textures and patterns, but also a lot of house plants, making her scenes a rather accurate representation of modern-day living.
#caturdayAccording to Bryksenkova, she’s inspired by books, art, and nature. She also does what Virginia Woolf called “street haunting.” And by the time she’s back at her desk, she’s excited to get to work. Follow her Instagram page for some peace of mind.
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