On days when things don’t seem to go as you’d like them to and inspiration is at its lowest, it’s good to take a short break and go outside to try and empty your mind.
Now the time has come to enjoy these moments even more as the spring season finally starts to show up in nature. We’re starting to see green leaves on the trees again, and every morning I wake up to the sounds of the birds chirping. I really enjoy these small joys of spring — who doesn’t? Hopefully this new batch of illustrations will feed your creativity tank with extra vitamins to make sure those inspiration levels are up and running at its best.
- Finding Inspiration In Uncommon Sources: 12 Places To Look1
- Add Music To Your Workflow To Improve Results2
- Inspiring Everyday Graphic Design3
- Art Inspiration From Individual Artist Portfolios4
Reflect Magazine Link
Great color combination. Impressive how all elements have been refined to their best simplicity.
5Quentin Monge Link
The fantasy of French illustrator Quentin Monge. Such a lovely style!
7“Lire” Cover Link
Admiring how the illustrator played with light sources and shadows. The faces immediately catch your attention, don’t they?
9If I Was Small Link
This one made me laugh. What if I was small? Those characters are just sublime! So very well done.
11Endo-Kiss Link
Riding your bike together is exactly like you see here.
13Almanac Beer Co’s Mural Link
Part of a bigger illustration of a mural. You can view a process video of how this was applied on the wall here15.
16Cinerama Link
Part of a bumper animation that plays before each film at Cinerama. Here you see it animated18. It’s really cool — I’m sure you’ll agree.
19Lone Tree Of Lake Wanaka Link
Sometimes you don’t need much to get a great picture.
21Tweed Run London 2017 Link
This vintage bicycle event has always a nice poster.
23Beverly Hills Hotel: Gucci Link
Nice style! The eyes with glasses are such stunners.
25Mystery Project 82.1 Link
A sneak peek of a new print the crew at DKNG is working on. Looks like Austin to me. Love the effect of the letters used as masks. How the few colors are applied is just sublime!
27Kingfisher Link
One entry of ten finalists that capture the theme of “through young eyes” in this young photographers’ competition that aims to engage youth around the world in wildlife conservation. Check out the other nine submissions29, too.
30For “Le Monde” Link
Divine color palette! Superb highlights and shadows.
32Café Insoluble Link
My kind of color palette and great textures.
34Lápiz Grafito Link
The colors are so harmonious and pleasing, and the drawing is just magnificent.
36Tycho: UK Tour Link
Another addition to the European Tour Tycho is currently working on. This is quite lovely and makes me think back to the cassette era.
38Hansen’s Bicycle Race Link
Always a fan of something with a bike in it. When it’s created by the talented Madsberg it gets even better. I love the elegance in his work.
40Hôtel Americano Link
Part of a series that was created as an irreverent ad campaign inspired by the hotel’s close relationship with the contemporary art world.
42Bauhaus Music Link
Project on the theme of music, while playing with a Bauhaus-inspired style.
44Fazer Marianne Link
Interesting play with lines. Not an easy one to pull off.
46Feel The Night Link
With the atmosphere in this illustration you just feel the night. Come in and enjoy the ride.
48The Path Link
Brilliant light. Excellently executed. A perfect example of what you can get when you are in the right spot at the right time.
50Afternoon And Downhill Link
Marvellous winter picture! Ain’t that light spectacular?
52Educating Your Dreams Link
Special style. Inspiring patterns.
54Milk & Honey Link
Lovely custom type and ornaments.
56Reflections Of Kinderdijk II Link
Beautiful perspective, great reflection and amazing warm colors!
58Paris: Nathalie Link
Gorgeous photos of Paris from Nathalie Geffroy. Be sure to go see the rest.
60Bending Over Backwards Link
I’ve been following Oksana Grivina for many years and her style is just as lovely as I remember.
62Matchbox Cycling Packaging Link
The legendary car that still is to be seen in Oudenaarde, Belgium. Neil Stevens created this one for Matchbox.
64Stella McCartney Link
The portraits of Elodie are always a pleasure to look at. So many details to take in and think (wish I could do that).
66Jane & Brigitte Link
A second one from Elodie that I couldn’t resist. Look at those eyes and lips.
68Up Characters Link
Admiring the faces of these holiday characters for Westjet‘s inflight magazine “UP”. The expressions created with just a few lines.
70Tuscany Link
Love the use of color and patterns. Beautiful curvy lines of the landscape too!
72White Aurora Link
What an amazing display of white Northern Lights or white aurora curtain. Seen somewhere over Finland.
74Fabric Magazine: London’s Green Spaces Link
Beautiful cover for Fabric‘s spring issue. Sam’s work usually has a futuristic element to it, but this one is great too, especially the plants and colors. Those lines and details in each leaf are just fantastically well executed. Perfect light and shadow effects too.
76Yankee Link
The typefaces, textures and colors. They are all spot on in this illustration. Inspired by country vintage.
78Robinhood Gold Link
Beautiful harmony and consistency without leaning over towards kitsch. Not easy when there is gold involved.
80Digital Arts Expo Link
Nice identity for The Digital Arts Expo, an annual showcase of student and faculty projects integrating engineering, computer science, and the visual and performing arts.
82ANWB: Kampioen Link
Great nostalgic vibe in this one. Reminds of the early adverts from the 60’s. Love the bright colors, as well as the shadow and highlights effects.
84Pixar Times Link
Illustration created for The Pixar Times86. Everybody loves a hero. Love how the shadows are done, and the pattern effects.
87What To See And Do In Brussels Link
Illustrations for Eurostar‘s Metropolitan magazine to accompany an article about what to see and do in Brussels. The butcher chasing the cow is such a nice detail.
89Moment In New York Link
The faces are very original and recognizable as the style of Dutch illustrator Jackie Besteman.
91Exercise On Skis Link
Love the figures and how they are portrayed.
93I Draws What I Likes… Link
“When I’m stressed about work, I just think about this. Drawring!” Beautiful custom typography and great colors.
95Hotdogs! Link
A nice pattern of hotdogs to get you hungry. It’s available at the pattern library97.
98Bleacher Report Link
This image goes along an article on how Tim Tebow is making a drastic switch from being a football player to a baseball player. Love this vertical stripe collage blend effect. So well done!
100Modus Magazine Link
The lanes in the grass are like guides to draw you into the building. It also creates a beautiful symmetrical vibe.
102Life Is Beautiful Link
With a view like this I would totally think so. Taken in Belvedere, Tuscany.
104Amex Gold Link
Great usage of minimal colors and shapes.
106Bokeh Tribute Link
Lovely tribute to the bokeh effect.
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