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Anna & Elena Balbusso

May 20, 2016 12:02 AM \

Anna&ElenaBalbussoAdmiring these graphic illustrations of women’s head with high hairstyles inspired by women’s hairstyles of the 18th Century. Twins Anna and Elena Balbusso are the award winning illustrators that created these images. Their style merges drawing, painting and graphic design combined with an expansive knowledge of art history.

On an interview with Folio Society they have these suggestions for budding artists:

“It is important to study the history of art and to know the past as well as the present. Always strive to improve. Try to be very critical of yourself but never give up – although it is a very difficult job. Follow and respect one’s personality, don’t follow the trend of the moment. If you do, the risk is to be used and thrown away in a short space of time. At the same time it is important to know about new trends and tastes. Don’t forget it is a commercial world, but be careful in your choice of projects. It is important that the quality of your work keeps growing. Interpretation is more important than technique and special effects. Young artists must not work for free, only if it is for charity. And last but not least, enforce the law on copyright!”

Website, Facebook and Behance.

Images: Courtesy of Anna and Elena Balbusso.

Posted in: Graphic Design, Illustration

Jose Romussi

May 19, 2016 12:02 AM \

JoseRomussiChilean artist Jose Romussi creates intricate collages merging embroidery with photographs. The Berlin-based artist explains his work here on Mauger Modern:

“My work is a constant search to be able to express and represent my ideas. I know there is more that what is tangible and visible and I do not think everything has been done. Therefore, I am constantly exploring and discovering new techniques and materials. I want to give a new perspective to things that already exist and give a moment in time in the present to whatever has already been forgotten. I am interested on stitching the past and the present: all surfaces are penetrable.”

And also here in Fine Print Magazine:

“I was using painting in the beginning to represent my ideas like edible aniline. But I wasn’t happy with the result. I didn’t study art, so I started experimenting with different materials and surfaces until I found my own style through the embroidery technique. I did an interpretation with embroidery by chance in one of my paintings, and it felt more like my own style than the painting by itself.”

Images: Courtesy of Jose Romussi.

Posted in: Collage, Embroidery, Photography

Gooseberry Moon

May 17, 2016 12:02 AM \

GooseberryMoonNicola Jones is the owner and designer behind the UK shop and studio, Gooseberry Moon. We love her style and brand which she duly describes in her profile page:

“With a ‘less is more’ aesthetic, I combine some of my favourite design elements including print, pattern, colour, calligraphy and typography to create beautifully simple paper goods for weddings and everyday. All designs are created from my original hand-drawn illustrations which are scanned and tweaked in photoshop to create patterns and motifs for greetings cards, notebooks, art prints and wedding stationery.”

“I’m inspired by the simple things in life, like shapes and silhouettes found in nature, and colour combinations and patterns in everyday surroundings. Berries, leaves and seedheads are some of my favourite things to draw.”

Website, Tumblr, Instagram and Not on the High Street.

Images: Courtesy of Gooseberry Moon.

Posted in: Calligraphy, Illustration, Small Business, Stationery
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