#illustration inspiration
Day 439: James Firnhaber
“James Firnhaber is a freelance illustrator based in Philadelphia. He graduated from the illustration program at the University of the Arts in 2016. A storyteller at heart, his illustrations capture the moments that define, inspire, and change individuals and places. In his work, he uses watercolor washes and detailed line work to tell these stories.
Apart from illustration, his passions include playing and designing board games, listening to music, and exploring nature.“
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Day 438: Corinne Reid
Corinne Reid is an illustrator and designer working out of the Boston area.
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Day 437: Cleonique Hilsaca
“Cleonique Hilsaca is a Honduran Illustrator, living in Savannah, GA. She graduated from the Savannah College of Art & Design with a B.F.A. in Illustration and a minor in Graphic Design. Cleonique is represented by Illozoo.”
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Day 470: Julia Lundman
About: “While for many years I have enjoyed a career in animation and games, over time I began to feel a strong desire to develop my own independent, traditional art. In the beginning I wasn’t sure what that might look like. So, I spent a lot of time exploring ideas in my sketchbook and started creating paintings to find what ever felt right. There have been many experiments, do overs, and frustrations, but the journey has always been revealing.Working for myself has changed my point of view drastically. I have learned to trust my instincts more often, stop listening to doubt, and follow through on my ideas. I’ve been surprised at how often particular interests rise to the surface that connect back to things I loved as a child, especially movies, novels, and music.“
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Day 469: Kristin Kwan
From Kristin’s about page:
“HELLO!
I am an artist who makes illustrative paintings and drawings. In my work I use elements of fantasy and allegory to explore themes of life, death, and rebirth. I live with my husband, daughter, and crowd of pets in Lincoln, NE.
When I was growing up my family moved many times, and every new home held mysteries and secrets. I dreamed of hidden stairways that led to unknown attics, or cellars underneath that held forgotten treasures. I knew I could get there if I just kept looking. That low door is still elusive, but when I pick up my pencil or paint brush I can find it for a little while. When I paint I try to bring some of that magic country back with me.”
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Day 467: Betty Jiang
Betty Jiang is a concept artist based in Orange County, United States of America.
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Day 466: Qistina Khalidah
About:
“Qistina Khalida is a freelance artist from Malaysia with a unique style. Taking her inspiration with manga or comic books. But her art is not without remember us the Art Nouveau from the end of 19th century. Indeed, we can find the same technique as famous painters like Alfons Mucha or Gustav Klimt, mostly by her way of using the golden in her creations.” (Courtesy of Geek-Art.Net)
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Day 464: Angela Wang | Awanqi
“Awanqi | Angela Wang
I am an illustrator living and working in America. I love good stories and art, especially those of history and fantasy, which I explore throughout my artwork. I strive to create illustrations that are monumental and dramatic.
I’m currently attending the Maryland Institute College of Art for a BFA in Illustration.“
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Day 463: Jessica Gibson
About:
“My name is Jessica, a freelance illustrator born from the riverfront area of Detroit, Michigan. I been drawing whimsical , expressive characters and concept art since the moment I first picked up a pencil. A love of animals, nature, and picture books have always inspired me and led to a career in illustration.
I start doing art professionally after graduating from Wayne County Community College with an Associate of Arts and start getting inquiries for picture books work. Personally loving how children’s books could transport us into a magical, inviting, and fantastic world, I try to reflect this into my work too.
I had produced illustrations for a number of publishers and brands, including picture books, editorial spot pieces, packaging design, and surface patterns. Whatever project I work on, I make sure the final outcome have a real sense of fun!”
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Day 462: Maria Dimova
About:
“Hello! I’m a digital artist from Chisinau, Moldova.
As you can see, one of the main motives of my art is feminine beauty, which I like to shade in splendid clothes with complicated ornaments and rich refinement.
Also I’m very interested in the fantasy genre – in graphic arts as well as in literature. That’s why I try to add at least a bit of magic in my works.
In my art I try to use everything I’m interested in and I don’t beware of trying something new.”
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Day 461: Francesca Baerald
“Freelance Artist and Cartographer with years of experience happily working in the game and publishing industry for companies such as Square Enix, Games Workshop, Paizo, Fantasy Flight Games, Penguin Random House and Dark Horse.
My favourite media are traditional. Watercolour, ink, acrylic and oil are my daily work tools. But I also work with Photoshop on daily basis.
I love to bring worlds to life through my detailed maps and lively paintings and I’m always looking for new challenging projects!“
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Day 460: Rosalie Lettau
About:
“I am an illustrator living in northern Germany. My work is inspired by old books, myths, fantasy and walks on foggy days. Typically I work with graphite and color the drawings digitally.”
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Day 459: Erin Vest
Erin Vest is a digital freelance illustrator currently based in Richmond, VA. Her work revolves around quiet fairytales, saturated storybook colors, and soft things that move very, very slowly. Other passions include a love for grimdark fantasy novels and drinking truly absurd amounts of coffee.
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Day 456: Barbara Remington
Barbara Remington (23 June 1929 – 23 January 2020) was an American artist and illustrator. Born in Minnesota, she was probably best known for her cover-art for Ballantine Books’ first paperback editions of J. R. R. Tolkien’s novels The HobbitandThe Lord of the Rings and for her Tolkien-related poster A Map of Middle-earth.
In an interview about her association with Tolkien’s works, Remington mentions that she had not been able to get hold of the books before making the illustration, and had only a sketchy idea from friends what they were about. Tolkien, the author, could not understand why her illustration included what he thought were pumpkins in a tree, or why a lion appeared at all (the lions were removed from the cover of later editions). Remington became a huge Tolkien fan, and would have “definitely drawn different pictures” had she read the books first.
The popularity of the artwork led to a large edition of the poster as well as work for similar genre fiction such as The Worm OuroborosbyEric Rücker Eddison. She also illustrated a number of children’s books.
Remington illustrated “Scuttle The Stowaway Mouse”, written by Jean and Nancy Soule in 1969. This is a great example of Remington’s ability to understand and transform the characters into her own. Her imagination and eye for every small detail is impeccable. Remington illustrated the book “Boat” in 1975. It’s a story told in art (no words). Beautifully drawn with incredible attention to details. All done in pencil and ink.
Remington died at her home in Thompson, Pennsylvania, on January 23, 2020.
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Day 455: Cocorrina Design Studio
“Cocorrina is a design and print studio created by Corina Nika.
Cocorrina is a design studio founded in 2012. Based on a small Mediterranean island, we’re enjoying our slow living with our little family.
Throughout the years, we’ve had the honor to work with wonderful brands and people such as Elie Saab, Virgin, Zara, Nicole Scherzinger, Anthropologie, Bando, Pimkie and many more. Our work has also been included in print on Elle Decoration, Harper’s Bazaar & Grazia. We have always dreamt of designing and creating our own prints and products and so in 2018, we expanded our design studio, adding a workshop in our company.
Created from magic and stardust, our shop aims to create magical objects that you will treasure forever. Every detail is crafted to feel like a piece of jewellery that you can touch, use, wear, smell and look at every day.
We are inspired by the mystery of the unknown, the warmth of the dark cosmos and the beauty behind the moonlight. Every concept is born and inspired by the universe, enhanced with a touch of magic and our pure love”
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