Benjamin Plouffe

Posted in: Artists & Illustrators, Digital, Fantasy, Graphic, Hip / Edgy, Humorous, Modern, Realistic, Sci-Fi, Technical by Anna on March 17, 2010 | No Comments

As a visual development artist, Benjamin has worked on feature films, commercials and tv. Cinematography is his passion, and having an eye for storytelling gives Ben a unique style and very modern approach. Short list of clients: Blue Sky Studios, Core Digital Pictures, Elliot Animation / Fresh TV, House of Cool, Nexus Productions, Portfolio Entertainment, Red Rover

Kim Schwede

Posted in: Animals, Artists & Illustrators, Graphic, Hip / Edgy, Modern, People by Anna on September 16, 2009 | No Comments

Kim is an established illustrator and graphic designer.  From best-selling children’s books to designing Swatch watches, she embraces the whimsical side of life and uses that to create her lively, light-hearted, delightful  illustrations.  Travel, fashion, children and animals feed her imagination.  Short List of Clients:  Klutz, American Girl, Swatch, Ballet Des Enfants, Janie & Jack

Jennifer L. Meyer

Posted in: Dark / Gothic, Fantasy, Hip / Edgy, Whimsical by Anna on September 15, 2009 | No Comments

Jennifer’s art appears in more than a dozen books, and illustrations for the Bella Sara brand are admired world-wide.  Described as whimsical/ soft, or fantastic with an edge,  an ethereal vibe is present in  her work.  Cake-baking mice and supernatural creatures are equally compelling.  Short List of Clients:  Harper Festival, Firefly Games, Margaret Weiss Productions

Aaron McKinney

Posted in: Artists & Illustrators, Black & White, Dark / Gothic, Hip / Edgy, Pen & Ink, People by Anna on | No Comments

Aaron’s artwork combines a childlike fixation on funny creatures and odd hybrids with a peculiar, nightmarish monumentalism. Bold colors and watercolored, colorblock backgrounds frame the pieces, while fairytale-ish spotlights illuminate key players.  The key: Absolute believability of his completely fantastical fabricated reality. Short list of clients:  Rolling Stone Magazine, In New York Magazine, Scholastic

Jose Americo Gobbo

Posted in: Artists & Illustrators, Graphic, Hip / Edgy, Modern by Anna on September 14, 2009 | No Comments

Americo’s style isn’t obvious or immediate, but submerged, modern, and thoughtful.  He is a celebrated fine artist whose work is influenced by other artists, but also by the variety of techniques he employs when illustrating.  A graduate of the Bologna Fine Arts Academy, he now lives in Brazil.

Waleska Tada Nomura

Posted in: Animals, Artists & Illustrators, Hip / Edgy, Mixed Media, Modern, Nature, People, Pop, Whimsical by Anna on September 2, 2009 | No Comments

Waleska first started painting graffiti in San Paulo, Brazil and, after several years of experimenting, she developed her own individual style using acrylic on canvas and mixed media. Her work, which is “about sharing beautry,” has been exhibited at prestigious London art galleries and used to adorn shoes, bags, and more.