Julia Rothman's illustrations can be found on almost any surface: from wallpapers, bedding, and fabric to billboards, subway posters, towels, and even the occasional umbrella. Working from her studio in the back of her apartment in Park Slope, Brooklyn her days are very much packed. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw2tVltFK_K/ Having authored and illustrated over...

It's hard not to be in awe of Peter Tarka's 3D art. Using forms, shapes, and bold colors, he produces immersive illustrations for some of the most recognizable brands on the planet. As an established artist and art director, Tarka's clients include Apple, Nike, LG, Samsung, Audi, and Google. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq7g-SLgwI8/?utm_source=ig_embed His...

For Leah Goren, being creative was part of growing up. Born and raised in California, the illustrator and surface pattern designer remembers painting with her mother in the backyard, an experience which she says was formative for her. "My mom is an artist," she shared with The Great Discontent....

Adam J. Kurtz's Instagram page is giving us the feels. The designer, author, illustrator, creative director, writer, and smallpress-brand (or you can just call him an artist) has a backhanded optimism and a dark sense of humor, which he sprinkles across his varied creations. https://www.instagram.com/p/B16khsjB2qb/ With his books having been translated...

Chinese-born, California-raised, Brooklyn-based illustrator Jing Wei is known for her bright and playful illustrations. Formerly the illustration director for Etsy, her background in printmaking very much influences her commercial work. But it took her some time (and struggles) to find her artistic voice. https://www.instagram.com/p/B2mWK3QArhw/ "It’s interesting to hear from other...

Timothy Goodman is many things. A designer, illustrator, muralist, and author, he admits that when people ask him to describe what he does he says that his grandma calls him an artist. His art and words have populated anything and everything, from walls, buildings and packaging to cars, people, shoes,...

Some people are born to be artists. Illustrator and designer Dan Christofferson is one of them. Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah and currently based in Brooklyn, his art is unapologetically cool. Par of a two-dan team named Young Jerks, he also runs an online shop filled with oddly vibe-y...

Russian-born, New York City-based illustrator, Toma Vagner, is influenced by both Japanese and Soviet visual cultures, making for unique combinations. Her illustrations often look like technical manuals, but it's hard to tell what exactly it is they aim to teach you. https://www.instagram.com/p/BxA5NAJhorz/?utm_source=ig_embed Each illustration begins with a hand-drawn sketch that is...

Chloe Joyce illustrates the modern woman, going about doing her thing. Situated mostly in their homes, and in true millennial fashion, her women are engulfed by plants. The overall vibe is bright, green, and unapologetic. , so needless to say, we're all for it. https://www.instagram.com/p/BvUXTD1nbFb/ And naturally, we're not alone. With...

Olga Griesinger's illustrations and typography art say it like it is. A graphic designer and illustrator, she works at the letterpress greeting card company Elum Designs, creating cards that are very much wholesome. https://www.instagram.com/p/BxaPNHxB6TQ/ Born in the USSR to a family of artists and designers, she grew up in Minsk, Belarus,...