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FYI Monday: Breathtaking Illustrations by Matthew Lyons

FYI Monday Vintage Illustration Inspiration by Matthew Lyons

This post is part of the For Your Inspiration Monday series showcasing the most inspiring designs out there. Each week a new artist or design style will be presented in order to get your creative juices flowing for the upcoming week. I hope you enjoy the series.

Matthew Lyons is an illustrator from Britain and that’s the only bit of info I was able to find out about him. One thing is certain though and that is that Matthew is one talented dude when it comes to gorgeous vintage-inspired illustrations. From the muted colour palette to the subtle textures, everything is spot on in these designs. For more inspiration check out matthew-lyons.com + Continue Reading

FYI Monday: Gorgeous Minimal Illustrations by Petros Afshar

FYI Inspiration Monday Illustration by Petros Afshar

This post is part of the For Your Inspiration Monday series showcasing the most inspiring designs out there. Each week a new artist or design style will be presented in order to get your creative juices flowing for the upcoming week. I hope you enjoy the series.

Petros Afshar is a graphic designer & illustrator based in London, UK. Most of Petros’ design rely heavily on geometric shapes and minimal colour palettes. These are exactly the kind of illustrations that I would love to frame and hang on my walls. Visit behance.net/reanimagic for plenty more inspiration. + Continue Reading

FYI Monday: Playful Illustrations by Glenn Thomas

Playful Illustration Inspiration by Glenn Thomas

This post is part of the For Your Inspiration Monday series showcasing the most inspiring designs out there. Each week a new artist or design style will be presented in order to get your creative juices flowing for the upcoming week. I hope you enjoy the series.

Glenn Thomas aka The Fox And King is an illustrator, animator and designer working from Melbourne, Australia. What I love most about Glenn’s illustrations is the playfulness and subtle textures used. And the colours are super fresh as well! For more inspiration make sure to visit thefoxandking.com. + Continue Reading

Breathtaking Photography of Kim Høltermand

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I usually feature a new artist each Monday, but when I came across the breathtaking photography of Kim Høltermand I knew I had to share it with you immediately. Most often I showcase digital designers or illustrators, but every once in a while I stumble across a brilliant photographer’s portfolio worthy of a feature. Kim is one of those guys. Here’s an interesting fact about him: Kim’s day job has him working as a fingerprints expert in the Crime Scene Unit of The Danish National Police. I believe that is a first for the blog. For plenty more gorgeous photos make sure to visit holtermand.dk. + Continue Reading

FYI Monday: Gorgeous Illustrations by Colin Hesterly

FYI Monday Vintage Illustration Inspiration by Colin Hesterly

This post is part of the For Your Inspiration Monday series showcasing the most inspiring designs out there. Each week a new artist or design style will be presented in order to get your creative juices flowing for the upcoming week. I hope you enjoy the series.

Colin Hesterly is an animator, illustrator & designer currently residing in Los Angeles, CA. His detailed illustrations all have a very playful nostalgia to them, whether it’s used for print design or as animation. Colin is a true master when it comes to subtle textures and colour palettes. Don’t take my word for it though. Check out some if his work,, including the 2010 showreel, below. For more inspiration visit colinhesterly.com. + Continue Reading

FYI Monday: Breathtaking Vintage Illustrations by Justin Mezzell

FYI Monday Vintage Illustration Inspiration by Justin Mezzell

This post is part of the For Your Inspiration Monday series showcasing the most inspiring designs out there. Each week a new artist or design style will be presented in order to get your creative juices flowing for the upcoming week. I hope you enjoy the series.

Justin Mezzell is an illustrator and designer currently based in Orlando, Florida. When I first came across Justin’s gorgeous vintage illustrations on Dribbble I knew I had to feature him sooner rather than later. His style is right up my street and I’m sure many of you will connect with the retro-inspired illustrations. The movie posters are particularly amazing! For more inspiration visit justinmezzell.com. + Continue Reading

FYI Monday: Gore-Inspired Illustrations by Philipp Lemm

FYI Monday Gore Inspired Illustration by Philipp Lemm

This post is part of the For Your Inspiration Monday series showcasing the most inspiring designs out there. Each week a new artist or design style will be presented in order to get your creative juices flowing for the upcoming week. I hope you enjoy the series.

Philipp Lemm is an illustrator based in Hamburg, Germany. Most of his designs feature gore and horror movie elements which makes them perfect for t-shirts and skateboard decks. While this style certainly isn’t new Philipp manages to make it his own and it never feels copied. For more inspiration including case studies visit www.blacklinez.net. + Continue Reading

FYI Monday: Stunning Animal Illustrations by Andreas Preis

FYI Monday Inspiration Animal Illustration by Andreas Preis

This post is part of the For Your Inspiration Monday series showcasing the most inspiring designs out there. Each week a new artist or design style will be presented in order to get your creative juices flowing for the upcoming week. I hope you enjoy the series.

Andreas Preis is a freelance designer and illustrator based in Berlin, Germany. As soon as I discovered his funky animal illustrations I was blown away. Andreas uses a great mix between digital design and hand-drawn illustrations. While he does character illustrations as well I wanted to focus on the animal series. The colour combinations are fantastic and I’m in awe of the geometric shapes. For plenty more inspiration make sure to visit www.designerpreis.com. + Continue Reading