Artist::Mel Kadel
Posted by Jeanine
I recently came across Mel Kadel’s work, and it’s so unique and special I can’t stop looking at it! Mel’s originally from Pennsylvania and graduated from Moore College of Art in Philadelphia. She now resides in Los Angeles and uses coffee-stained paper, micron .005 pens, hand mixed ink wash, Q-tips, pencil and blades to create carefully detailed and layered drawings.
Mel’s work has shown in numerous galleries throughout the United States and abroad in London, Sydney, and Denmark. Her work has appeared in publications including The New Yorker, Juxtapoz and LA Times Magazine.
Take a look at more of Mel’s work: Portfolio | Blog
Posted by Jeanine Henderson on 05/08/13 under artists,collage,conceptual,Jeanine,pattern
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Editorial Submission :: Amelie Barnathan
Post by James
Amelie Barnathan was born in Paris and has been studying at LCC London since 2010. Her intricate visuals are inspired by horror movies, far-away countries and grotesque imagery.
If you’d like to see more, visit Amelie’s blog.
Posted by James on 05/07/13 under artists
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Brian Wildsmith :: lives for colour
Post by Alice Palace
Brian Wildsmith believes that beautiful picture books are vitally important in subconsciously forming a child’s visual appreciation, which will bear fruit in later life – and that children really do appreciate details as well as colour… I am in LOVE with this sun illustration and would like to look at it every morning!
He wants to help young people wonder at the world and to become close observers of the beauty and harmony in nature. With so much colour, his illustrations really sparkle with life, and I think they are just amazing!
This one’s called ‘a nye of pheasants’ (a fact unknown to me!)
Have a good look at his website
Posted by Alice Palace on 05/07/13 under Alice,artists
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Up and Coming :: Samantha
by Wendy
Samantha from other-side-of-the-multiverse has a real eye for the human figure. I only know this artist’s first name, but her tumblr was so full of wonderful pieces that I just couldn’t resist! She works with watercolor on Arches paper.
To see more, check out her tumblr
Artist :: Gemma Correll
Post by Clio.
These hilarious drawings by Gemma Correll are sure to put a smile on your face this Friday. Famed for drawing pugs and cats Gemma is a true comic genius. Her witty one liners are coupled perfectly with the little characters of her sketchbooks. And she definitely makes me want a pug (she has two real ones and tons and tons of doodled ones), especially after the release of her newest gem, a book entitled “A Pug’s Guide to Etiquette”.
Catch more of Gemma’s work on her website & blog.
Posted by Clio Meldon on 05/03/13 under artists,books,cartoon,Clío,comic,creativity,digital,illustrationfriday
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Weekly Topic :: “Tribute” in Honor of IF’s Founder, Penelope Dullaghan
This week’s topic is:
Tribute
Suggested by Thomas James
In honor of Illustration Friday’s founder, Penelope Dullaghan
“It’s been my honor and such a pleasure to have brought IF to life and to watch it grow into what it is today. But most of all, I have been incredibly inspired by all of you, and all the artwork that you guys have contributed. You all are amazing. I wish you all so very well, and I hope that you continue to make beautiful art every week.” – Penny
10 years ago, illustrator Penelope Dullaghan started a weekly personal experiment as a way to explore and play with images and concepts outside the confines of commissioned projects.
She quickly discovered that other fellow artists wanted to participate too, and so she created Illustration Friday.
Although it started small, with about 10 or 15 people taking part in the weekly challenge, Illustration Friday grew quickly and organically into the thriving illustration community that many of us know and love today. With the addition of blog posts, artist interviews and resources for artists, it became one of the most popular online destinations for amateurs and professionals alike.
After 10 years, Penelope realized that the time had come to focus on other things, and handed the reigns over to Thomas James, illustrator and Creative Director of Illustration Age (that’s me).
Illustration Friday is here to stay, and rest assured that much more will stay the same than will change. I’ll be talking more about minor improvements and additions in the weeks to come, but for now I felt compelled to take a pause to honor everything that Penelope has done for so many artists by nurturing a sense of community and participation here at Illustration Friday, and invite you to do the same.
What has Illustration Friday meant to you?
Please leave Penelope a message in the comments below to let her know about your experience with Illustration Friday, and what effect it has had on your art, and your life. Then, be sure to participate in this week’s topic, TRIBUTE, in honor of Penny.
Posted by Thomas James on 05/03/13 under celebrate,IF news update,illustrationfriday,news,weekly topics
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Artist :: Alessandra Cimatoribus
Posted by Angie
Alessandra Cimatoribus was born in Spilimbergo (Friuli, Italy), where she continues to live and work. She has illustrated children’s books, games, packaging, advertising, and provided designs for theatre costumes.
Check out more of her work on her website.
Posted by Angie Brown on 05/02/13 under Angie,artists,children's art,painterly
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IF Kids: What Artists Do with Tape
Tape, that sticky stuff we use to seal packages and mend pipes, is a flexible medium for creating art, whether paintings, sculptures or installations. With the range of colors and patterns now available, the possibilities are endless. Brooklyn-based artist Aakash Nihalani uses it to draw attention to the mundane, filling the space with wonder and surprise, while Rebecca Ward uses it to make her intricate, large and colorful installations.
Want to try making art with tape? Here are a few blog filled with ideas to get you started!
Use it as a stencil or masking device when painting.
IF Kids Project – April 17, 2013
Laurie Freeman’s Blog
Make a collage.
Mother of All Trips
Cakies
Art Projects for Kids
Create a sculpture.
Creative Jewish Mom
Posted by Lindsay on 05/01/13 under IF Kids,Projects
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Sweet & Whimsical Work from Artist Jen Skelley
Posted by Jeanine
Illustrator and designer Jen Skelley is from New Jersey and currently lives in Western Massachusetts. She earned a BFA in design from Syracuse University and began her career working as an in-house artist creating wrapping paper, cards and many other kinds of social stationery. A few years later she branched out and opened her own studio, specializing in cute whimsical illustrations of animals, flowers and birds.
Her impressive list of clients includes Galison/Mudpuppy, American Girl, Mattel, Land of Nod, and Graphique de France. She recently illustrated a nationwide campaign for Sweet’N Low and also sells screenprints of her work in her successful Etsy shop.
Check out more of Jen’s work: Portfolio | Blog
Posted by Jeanine Henderson on 04/30/13 under artists,design,Jeanine,pattern,typography
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Artist :: Lee Price
by Wendy
Lee Price graduated from the Moore College of Art, in Philadelphia. She specializes in photorealistic paintings, most of which involve an aerial view of a woman eating food, often in the bathroom. Her work is striking because of its subject and perspective, but also because it asks a lot more questions than it answers.
To see her full body of work click Portfolio
Posted by Wendy Schiller on 04/30/13 under artists,Wendy
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