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Wow I am really digging the retro-styling of Florida based illustrator or shall I say graphic illustrator Justin Mezzell. He’s got his thing dialed and it’s ringing my number.

written by Christopher | tags: 50s, Illustration, Justin Mezzell, Retro, Sci-fi

Ukrainian artist and illustrator Alexander Fedosov has a penchant for the sexy dark mixed with just a little bit of tech. It makes for an alluring comic book glossy pop aesthetic.

written by Christopher | tags: Alexander Fedosov, Dark, Illustration, Ukraine

Brazilian graphic artist and illustrator Diego Morales has a fun portfolio and he shows it well in his simple but well played Cargo-folio layout.

written by Christopher | tags: Brasil, Brazil, Diego Morales, Illustration, Mediainvia

“Rami would actually be a real happy go lucky guy, if he wasn’t so damn strenuous. He’s been perfecting his computer based art for a good 10 years now. Doesn’t it normally take around 10 years to master a craft? Rami isn’t quite there yet, he reckons, but he has learned a thing or two along the way. For example, that less is actually more. And color is good — very good. So come all ye faithful, give him a job or visit him at his modest studio. He will certainly brew you a cup and treat you to a danish — if he doesn’t happen to be in the nearby record shop hunting for some hopelessly knackered Proto-grunge LP.”

He may claim he doesn’t have it dialed yet but his style is pretty slick.

written by Christopher | tags: Comic, Illustration, Rami Niemi, Vector Art

Julien Pacaud generates some strange but interesting image collages. They are highly staged and have a bit of a ‘Monty Python’ twinge to them.

written by Christopher | tags: collage, Illustration, Julien Pacaud, Photoshop

“The idea
To create a deck of 54 unique playing cards. Artists and illustrators pick a card each and design it in their own style. When all designs are submitted, the deck is printed in a strictly limited number of copies, which are distributed between the members of the project.

Project aims
Create something useful, collectable, pretty and unique. For artists and designers to collaborate on an interesting project and show off their unique style and techniques.”

There is already a recognizable roster of talent already represented for the Creative Cards project but there is still more to come.

written by Christopher | tags: Creative Cards, Illustration, Playing Cards, Products

There is something Gonzo about the gestural, colorful and psychedelic drawings of Jared Africa. And I am a big fan of Gonzo.

written by Christopher | tags: Drawing, Gonzo, Illustration, Jared Africa

All I can tell you about Smithe is that it appears he is Mexican and he loves psychedelia. Aside from that his work should speak for itself.

written by Christopher | tags: Art, Illustration, Mexico, Smithe

Illustrator Sam Wolfe Connelly has recently updated his website with more of his soft, contemporary pop-inspired illustration work that looks like it makes it to paper before it’s taken into the computer. He’s honing his craft and it shows in his recent work. Inspiring stuff.

written by Christopher | tags: Art, Drawing, Illustration, Sam Wolfe Connelly

Alright, this latest update to the Flickrfolio of illustrator Douglas Bcicleta has totally solidified my fandom. His work just kicks ass plain and simple. I’m inspired and ready to put some boobs back into my illustration work.

written by Christopher | tags: Art, Brazil, Douglas Bcicleta, Illustration, Pop

There is some nice illustration work in the portfolio of  Sergio Membrillas who resides in Valencia, Spain where he works as a freelance illustrator.

written by Christopher

Oliver Munden is an illustrator with impressive range. He can shift from Mike Giant style inky black & white, to graphite, to neon pop and do it all really well. It’s no surprise that he’s currently a Senior Designer at ILoveDust, a favorite here at Changethethought™. I definitely look forward to seeing more work from Oliver. Check out his online portfolio MEGAMUNDEN.

written by Burke Miles | tags: Illustration, ILoveDust, Megamunden, Oliver Munden

John Kenn draws unearthly creatures and characters that I would welcome into my nightmares. He recently published Post-It Monstre, a collection of his eerie drawings on post-it notes.

written by Burke Miles | tags: John Kenn

Jose Mertz is an artist and illustrator based out of Miami Florida. It’s a fitting setting for Mertz as his work is a total mashup of cultural influences that somehow all settles on some startlingly memorable imagery.

written by Christopher | tags: Art, Illustration, Jose Mertz, Miami, Painting

I am digging the nature/spiritually-infused work of Korean illustrator Egeen Koo. It’s even better to see her work utilized commercially in a public space. It’s a rare thing that genuine art squeezes it’s way through advertising.

written by Christopher | tags: Art, Drawing, Egene Koo, Illustration, Korea

Fab Ciraolo has some excellent pop-infused illustrations that mishmash iconic personas from film and art with contemporary culture.

written by Christopher | tags: Art, Fab Ciraolo, Illustration, pop art

Illustrator Edward Kinsella has updated since I last dropped in on his work. There is something eery and awkward about his imagery but it generates a specific kind of character that makes for a wholly unique image. I really dig his stuff.

written by Christopher | tags: Art, Beck, Drawing, Illustration, Kinsella

6EMEIA’s bio is in Portuguese so I have no idea what he’s telling me, but the artwork is dope and I look forward to the day in which my sewer waste flows languidly down the throats of the Mario Bros. Someday.