Category Archives: Illustration

Lynnie Zulu

January 13, 2015 12:02 AM \

LynnieZuluAdmiring the vibrant artwork of UK-based illustrator, Lynne Zulu. Her illustrations indicate a strong African influence:  colorful, energetic, exotic with a bold tribal appeal.
She says this of her work in an interview with creative website, It’s Nice That:

“My work used to be quite stripped back, pen to paper; no crazy embellishments or juxtaposing of materials. Now I feel I’ve grown into my work and by experimenting with photoshop I’ve found it to be hugely influential as to how I now approach a piece, taking layers and effects into greater consideration. Sketchbooks have always been a huge part of my work because my work is so spontaneous as it’s always a surprise to see how my illustrations evolve.”

Images: Courtesy of Lynnie Zulu.

Posted in: Graphic Design, Illustration

Gunna Ydri

January 8, 2015 12:02 AM \

GunnaYdriDiscovered these great screen print designs on Etsy. They are the creations of Danish textile designer, Gunna Ydri. The London-based designer is a graduate of Chelsea College of Art & Design as well as the Royal College of Art where she specialized in printed textiles and illustrations. You can purchase the printed products here on her Etsy shop.

Images: Courtesy of Gunna Ydri.

Posted in: Etsy Find, Handcrafted, Illustration, Printmaking, Sewing, Surface Design

Dinara Mirtalipova

January 6, 2015 12:02 AM \

DinaraMirtalipovaAdmiring the folk inspired illustrations of Ohio-based artist, Dinara Mirtalipova. The Uzbekistan native is a self-taught illustrator and pattern designer. She writes this about sources that inspire her:

“I find my inspiration in folklore, old songs my mom used to sing to me, fairy tales from when I was little, a wall rug hung above my grandma’s bed, cultures, story telling, textiles and fabrics.”

Images: Courtesy of Dinara Mirtalipova.

Posted in: Folk Art, Illustration, Textile
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