Mixed Media Magnificence

This morning I was tipped off to the work of Colin Johnson. He has been illustrating and creating things for years, and his styles and techniques are many. Here are a couple of his mixed media projects. I love the detail, organization and chaotic tidiness of these pieces. To see more of Colin’s work, head [...]
The Wonderful World of Twimericks

One of the sweet, simple joys of my childhood was reading the Sunday comics. Page after page of brightly colored, bite-size entertainment tidily placed in uniform little frames evoked pure delight. Several times I attempted to create a cast of characters for my own comic-strip but lost interest when I realized how much time, imagination [...]
The Charming Art of Helen Dardik

by Cat Johnson In the mood for some illustration inspiration? Head over to One Lucky Helen, the online home of Helen Dardik, a wildly prolific creator of patterns, illustrations, paintings and toys that will charm and delight you. Once you’ve exhausted your tolerance for cute on her website, check out Helen’s blog Orange You Lucky [...]
The Magnificent Illustrations of Andrew Bannecker

I’m so excited to present to you the work of Andrew Bannecker. His illustrations captured my heart from the moment I saw them. They are vintage, modern and oh-so-cool. Be sure to check out his website as his portfolio is huge and every single piece in it deserves to be seen. I love the characters [...]

