Changethethought

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

Estela A. Cuadro is an Argentinian artist and illustrator mixing an interpretive subjective style with just enough hint of abstract expressionism to keep things interesting.

written by Christopher | tags: Argentina, Art, Estela Cuadro, Illustration

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

Pulled directly from the source:
“Sasha, a young Russian artistocratic girl at the end of the 19th century, dreams of the Great North and languishes over Oloukine, her grandfather, a renowned scientist and Arctic explorer, who has not returned from his last expedition to conquer the North Pole. He transmitted his vocation to Sasha which is far from satisfying her parents as they have already arranged for their daughter to marry.

She revolts against this destiny, flees and is resolved to going to join Oloukine a longway north.”

Produced by Sacrebleu Productions.

written by Christopher | tags: 3d, Animation, Illustration, motion design

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

They say you need to know how to do ‘everything’ these days to fit into the current creative job market, especially on a global scale. Whether or not you actually believe or buy into that bullshit is probably left to your own personal experience. Talent finds a way to shine regardless of the medium. Taking all of that into account, Sebastian Onufszak is a creative of the times. He practically can do everything and is pretty damn good at all of it too. The even crazier thing is that he keeps getting better at just about everything he is doing and you can see that in his updated portfolio.

written by Christopher | tags: Art, Design, Illustration, Motion Graphics, Sebastian Onufszak

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

Adam Batchelor and Christopher Joyner have created an online gallery currently based in the east of England called W.E.L.C.O.M.E. There is some interesting work being represented so far and the venture looks promising considering the cache of talent. The ‘sole purpose’ of the gallery is in providing a new and innovative space for young upcoming artists to showcase and sell print editions of their work.

written by Christopher | tags: Art, England, Gallery, Illustration, Prints

105 Parris is the name taken by designer Enis Maksutovski. He is a modern day creative crossing the media streams vis-a-vis art direction, design, illustration and photography. He is based near Dusseldorf, Germany where he provides creative solutions for TV, animation, print and interactive primarily targeting fashion, lifestyle, music and entertainment.

written by Christopher | tags: 105 Pariis, Graphic Design, Illustration, Print

There are some pretty kick ass 3D illustrations in the portfolio of Rizon Parein not the least of which includes a seriously awesome set of poster concepts for last year’s thriller Drive.

written by Christopher | tags: drive, Illustration, Movies, Rizon Parein, Typography

Thumbtack Press has updated with a new format and increased the number of artists in their cache. You can now purchase affordable prints from a huge group of artists inluding Heiko Mueller, Matthew Woodson and Michael Sieben.

written by Christopher | tags: Art, Cheap Art, Illustration, Prints, Thumbtack Press

Andrei Ograda is a freelance graphic artist/designer from Bucharest, Romania who is currently “trapped” in Spain where he claims it has become near impossible to find work. He’s ready to travel and open to work anywhere in Europe or maybe even the U.S. He’s got some very unique work in his portfolio which is why I am mentioning it here. So hook the guy up already.

written by Christopher | tags: Graphic Design, Illustration, Print, Romania, Spain