Often on this blog, through the illustrations I create, I’m sharing my inspiration by the subjects–fashionable bloggers, musicians or models.
Today, however, I thought I’d share the work of some illustrators I’m inspired by, all completely different but all amazingly talented. Please scroll down down to see a few samples of their work.
First there’s Lindalovisa Fernquist, whose illustrations have appeared in magazines and newspapers in her native Sweden. I love her work, because her drawings have the appearance of old-fashioned lithographs. Trust me when I tell you it is incredibly time consuming to draw linework like this, and yet she makes it look so effortless and graceful. If you want to see more you can check out her blog.
Che Guevara
Frida Kahlo
Some Cute Girl (Kimber from Jem?)
Rio Pacheco (from Jem)
The Jeez
Then there’s Fabian Ciraolo, whose work is like a cartoon adventure, but always with the most stylish characters. I just discovered his artwork an hour ago and already I’m hooked on his illustrations. Many of them are modern takes on well-known works of art or portraits of famous people–both real and fictional–but with a twist. Think lots of tattoos, 3-D effects and other modern references, like band tee shirts on Salvador Dali, Frida Kahlo, Captain Planet and even Jesus.
Much of his work can be found on his blog.
Model Daphne Groeneveld
Daphne Groeneveld in dress inspired by architecture
Model Agyness Deyn
Work in Progress
Model Sacha Pivovarova
I’m also an admirer of Russian illustrator Zhenya Zhuravlova. Zhenya’s linework is exquisite, which is no surprise since she is also an architect. Due to language barriers, I can’t always understand what’s written in her blog posts, but of course I always follow anyway to see what she’s drawn next. I’m especially always impressed by close-up portraits since she has a gift for capturing the essential details that make her work, despite being done in pencil, have qualities that are photographic.
You can see more for yourself at her blog, New Blood Style.
Thank you for sharing these! Amazing illustrations, will check their webpages for sure 🙂 I also really liked your jeans-illustration, those ones on right looked really good.
http://saraleberiblog.blogspot.com/
so beautiful illustrations
http://www.look-closer.com/
Amazing artistry! That second set totally reminds me of old 80's animations like Jem and the Holograms…ahhhh brings me back 😀
Thanks for visiting my little bloggy and leaving such awesome comments, hope to see you back soon!
xo-Julie
Peace. Love. LOL!
Haute Khuuture.com
wow these illustrations are spectacular! i can see why you are so inspired by these artists.
love kelly
http://www.paperdolltheory.com
wowwww!!!! all them are really awesome!!! but i fell in love with 'agyness deyn' ilustration!!!
xx, Rachel♥
These are fantastic illustrations.. Just wow. This gives me so many inspiration to start drawing again.
Sam
omg these are beyond talented people. that can make such exquisite sketches!!
thanks so much or your lovely comment sabina, yes its a creep who's been giving me a tough time and i dont know how to get rid of him!!
following your fab blog via gfc!!:)
xx
What amazing artists…great talent here!!
you are so amazing! these are sooooooo good i love them!!
…look closer
These are such great pieces. Thanks for the post, as I've learned of a few new illustrators to look at!
Oh my, that's fantastic! You are such a talent!
oh wow these drawings are amazing!! the first set is my favorite, I love all the fine lines and details
Oh wow! Those are some inspiring artists and I obviously love your original work too 🙂
XX
http://fortheloveoffashionandotherthings.blogspot.com
I do love the first artist I can't imagine the time that goes into those drawings. It's cool to see where some of your inspiration comes from.
Your illustrations are simply beautiful as is your blog!
thank you for sharing these artists whom inspire you! awesomeness indeed!
Hi , thaks for leaving a comment I havent seen your blog before so I will check it out xx
These artists are all extremely talented. I especially love Fabian's creations!
Oooh woow wonderfull ilustrations 🙂
What an incredible array of work, it's impossible to pick a favourite as everything you've shown is so detailed and unique. I'd love to see Linda Lovisa's work printed on fabric. x
Wow, beautiful works! ♥
What a great collection of artists to look at here. I am in awe of people who can do things like that since I have no talent whatsoever in that department! I especially love the first set.
wonderful illustrations!
I've visited your blog before, but I just spent like half an hour looking through your old blog posts! I really love your art and your written personality!
xo
http://www.fluentbeauty.com
wow, we are absolutely in love with these artists! thanks for sharing their work!
xx, Sabinna and David