Artist: Randy Glass, illustration

Artist: Randy Glass, illustration

Randy Glass became the youngest illustrator Hallmark Cards had ever hired – while still a junior in high school. He attended Ringling School of Art and Art Center College of Design, supplementing his tuition by drawing five-minute portraits of people at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World … a surprisingly valuable education in discipline and patience.

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The inner demons of Jim Pavelec

The inner demons of Jim Pavelec

Jim Pavelec has been a professional freelance illustrator and artist for the past 15 years. Aside from his freelance work, Jim has been in several gallery shows and has published three books: Hell Beasts, Wreaking Havoc and Ink Bloom. His recent work include a kickstarter art project detailing some amazing demonic creatures.

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Artist: Teagan White, illustration

Artist: Teagan White, illustration

Teagan White is a freelance designer and illustrator from Chicago, currently a student at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Intricate lines, naturalistic rendering, and subdued color are integral to her visual identity, while a fascination with natural history, antiquities, and mortality drives the content of her work.

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Artist: Alexis Marcou, illustration

Artist: Alexis Marcou, illustration

Alexis Marcou is an illustrator who graduated from Plymouth University and is currently based in Cyprus (Nicosia). He has worked for companies in Greece and Cyprus and has been doing freelance work along with working for clients including DACS  and NIKE.

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Artist: Alex Noriega, illustration

Artist: Alex Noriega, illustration

There are several things in life that you already know and have learned but you seem to forget it because no one tells and reminds you of them. Illustrator Alex Noriega from Barcelona has introduced these type of statements by making cute and funny illustrations.

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Artist: Simone Massoni, illustration

Artist: Simone Massoni, illustration

Simone Massoni is a freelance visual artist, from Italy. After starting his career as a children’s book illustrator, Simone later moved his interests towards visual design and arts, mixing short animated films with motion design, graphic posters, pattern design, and illustration for fashion brands. Simone has participated in several live painting exhibitions as well as group gallery shows. Here is a collection of illustrations from his favorite sketchbook.

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Challis’ Friday favorites for 07/01/11

Challis’ Friday favorites for 07/01/11

Here is a weekly feature called ‘Friday favorites’ where we highlight some of our favorite inspirations from this last week, enjoy.

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A work in progress – ‘Solitude’

A work in progress – ‘Solitude’

Joe Fenton started work on this art piece named ‘Solitude’ back in 2010. It is 8ft across & 5ft high. In these photos Joe is only working in graphite. Later he will go in with ink and acrylic. Amazing.

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Artist: Ben Templesmith, mulitmedia

Artist: Ben Templesmith, mulitmedia

Ben Templesmith is a New York Times best selling artist and writer. His most notable works have been 30 Days of Night (which spawned a major motion picture) and Fell. His other projects include the critically acclaimed serial Wormwood: Gentleman Corpse, as well as Welcome to Hoxford, and Singularity 7, all of which he also wrote. Ben uses a mixture of illustration, watercolors and photoshopping to make his imagery come alive.

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Artist: Murray Kimber, illustration

Artist: Murray Kimber, illustration

Murray Kimber specializes in conceptual problem solving, but he is a storyteller at heart and avid traveler. He has worked on a diverse range of projects, from postage stamps to a shrink-wrapped transit bus, from advertising to children’s books. His designs are bold and his colour palette striking and harmonious.

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Here comes the Easter Bunny

Here comes the Easter Bunny

In legend, the Easter Bunny brings baskets filled with colored eggs, candy and sometimes also toys to the homes of children. Did the Easter Bunny visit your house this year? Hop Hop Hop… Happy Easter everyone!

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Artist: Guy Shield, illustration

Artist: Guy Shield, illustration

Guy Shield is a practicing designer and illustrator in temperamental Melbourne, Australia. Self taught on a diet of pen and ink, Guy explores both comical and serious subjects through his work, taking a cinematic approach to composition and storytelling through single-panel frames. With a background in design, Guy’s passion for print and publication has seen him working in publishing for the last 7 years, for a variety of magazines and clients.

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