Sunday, March 31, 2013

Étienne Delessert (born in Switzerland, based in USA)


"Translating my own and the world's ideas, passions, fantasies, and nightmares into the visual language of books, magazine illustrations, posters, animated films, paintings, and sculptures." - Etienne Delessert

Source: Illustration Now! 3, 2009, First Ed. Julius Wiedemann, Germany: TASCHEN. (pp. 110-111)







Guillaumit Castagne (France)

"My work combines geometric forms, rigid colour schemes, and funny cartoon characters." - Guillaumit Castagne

Source: Illustration Now! 3, 2009, First Ed. Julius Wiedemann, Germany: TASCHEN. (pp. 94-95)









Esther Casas Roura (New York)

"I own my observations of the world through my characters, in their own environment, and I allow no limitations on subject matter." - Esther Casas Roura

Source: Illustration Now! 3, 2009, First Ed. Julius Wiedemann, Germany: TASCHEN. (pp. 92-93)










Saturday, March 30, 2013

Cecilia Carlstedt (New York)


"I love to experiment with contrasts and textures and strive for the unexpected when I work." - Cecilia Carlstedt








Dave Calver (USA)




"I hope people see elegance and humour in all of my work. In the gallery work I've been able to push the humour in less expected directions." - Dave Calver




Brosmind: Alejandro Mingarro and Juan Mingarro (Spain)




"Our work is optimistic and always combines fantasy and humour." - Alejandro and Juan Mingarro

Source: Illustration Now! 3, 2009, First Ed. Julius Wiedemann, Germany: TASCHEN. (pp. 74-77)











Steve Brodner (New York)



"Illustration is about storytelling. If done well it is compelling, beautiful, and unforgettable." - Steve Brodner

Source: Illustration Now! 3, 2009, First Ed. Julius Wiedemann, Germany: TASCHEN. (pp. 70-71)