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.
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.
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.
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.
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.