His style — bold, graphic, and naive – incorporates geometric shapes and distinct color palettes. “I was always attracted to the geometric interpretation of things,” he relayed in an interview with Sense of Creativity. “I even remember as a child that I liked Mondrian a lot, for example as an artist, I was struck by the synthesis and how the proper use of colors can generate new universes, even if the elements are minimal.”

“When it comes to graphically represent certain situations, objects or ideas, I try to think about the composition and in a ‘geometric’ way, seeing if I can find a new way of showing it,” he went on to explain. “I think it is more a style of thinking than of working since I do not always adopt the same techniques and sometimes I am changing.”

When it comes to design inspiration, Azambuja says he’s a fan of Swiss design, consisting of few elements that are well aligned. He also takes note of the work of other graphic designers who used illustration as a tool, amongst them, he mentions Alexander Girard. “I also like designers who combined their more ‘formal and corporate’ work with more playful and artistic explorations such as Ivan Chermayeff for example,” he adds, saying that “his collage work was fantastic.”

“I do not feel I have a style as marked as other illustrators, in fact probably because I feel more graphic designer than illustrator,” admits Azambuja. You can follow his work through Instagram.

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“I’ve been drawing for a long time, and I’m still trying to pin-point my aesthetic and accurately portray what’s in my head. Sometimes it feels like I’m missing the mark, so it’s nice to hear that other people get that feeling from my work. It’s fair to say though, that I lean toward bright colors and retro imagery,” Hayek said in an interview with Ballpit Magazine.

The inspiration for her artwork comes from dark humor, knick-knacks, the banality of everyday life, and music. Hayek also follows the work of her fellow artists through social media and she often goes to a book store and browses graphic novels in search of inspiration.

Take a look at Hayek’s unorthodox illustrations in the photos below.

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Based in the Philippines, Magnaye has worked as a freelance illustrator since 2012, when he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Communication from the University of the Philippines.

“I guess I’ve always loved drawing and being creative,” he reflected in an interview with Inky Goodness. “Since being a small boy I knew that I wanted to do something creative when I grew up. Initially, I wanted to be a comic artist; a dream that was influenced by the animes and cartoons of the 1990s. Though that changed when I entered art school. I was suddenly exposed to other art forms that I wasn’t all that familiar with before. Suddenly I was torn, because I loved everything!”

“It was during my junior year that I discovered illustration, or rather saw it in a new light,” he adds. “I used to hang out and kill time in the libraries in between classes. Sometimes I’d have three-hour breaks and spend all of it looking at picture books. That’s when my love story with illustration began, and I  decided I’d like to pursue it as a career.”

According to Magnaye, as he grew older so did his appreciation for simplicity. “When I was younger I used to do these really busy compositions, something I’d call a fiesta. But now I’m more refined using basic shapes and bold colors,” he says.

His artistic goal? To infiltrate major international publications and big global brands, and to fill the world with his illustrations. Help him out by following his delightful work on Instagram.

The post Mark Magnaye’s Graphic Illustrations are a Colorful Delight appeared first on PlayJunkie.

His style — bold, graphic, and naive – incorporates geometric shapes and distinct color palettes. “I was always attracted to the geometric interpretation of things,” he relayed in an interview with Sense of Creativity. “I even remember as a child that I liked Mondrian a lot, for example as an artist, I was struck by the synthesis and how the proper use of colors can generate new universes, even if the elements are minimal.”

“When it comes to graphically represent certain situations, objects or ideas, I try to think about the composition and in a ‘geometric’ way, seeing if I can find a new way of showing it,” he went on to explain. “I think it is more a style of thinking than of working since I do not always adopt the same techniques and sometimes I am changing.”

When it comes to design inspiration, Azambuja says he’s a fan of Swiss design, consisting of few elements that are well aligned. He also takes note of the work of other graphic designers who used illustration as a tool, amongst them, he mentions Alexander Girard. “I also like designers who combined their more ‘formal and corporate’ work with more playful and artistic explorations such as Ivan Chermayeff for example,” he adds, saying that “his collage work was fantastic.”

“I do not feel I have a style as marked as other illustrators, in fact probably because I feel more graphic designer than illustrator,” admits Azambuja. You can follow his work through Instagram.

The post Martín Azambuja’s Illustrations Are Geometric In Nature appeared first on PlayJunkie.

“I’ve been drawing for a long time, and I’m still trying to pin-point my aesthetic and accurately portray what’s in my head. Sometimes it feels like I’m missing the mark, so it’s nice to hear that other people get that feeling from my work. It’s fair to say though, that I lean toward bright colors and retro imagery,” Hayek said in an interview with Ballpit Magazine.

The inspiration for her artwork comes from dark humor, knick-knacks, the banality of everyday life, and music. Hayek also follows the work of her fellow artists through social media and she often goes to a book store and browses graphic novels in search of inspiration.

Take a look at Hayek’s unorthodox illustrations in the photos below.

The post Creepy, Unusual Illustrations by Nada Hayek appeared first on PlayJunkie.

Based in the Philippines, Magnaye has worked as a freelance illustrator since 2012, when he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Communication from the University of the Philippines.

“I guess I’ve always loved drawing and being creative,” he reflected in an interview with Inky Goodness. “Since being a small boy I knew that I wanted to do something creative when I grew up. Initially, I wanted to be a comic artist; a dream that was influenced by the animes and cartoons of the 1990s. Though that changed when I entered art school. I was suddenly exposed to other art forms that I wasn’t all that familiar with before. Suddenly I was torn, because I loved everything!”

“It was during my junior year that I discovered illustration, or rather saw it in a new light,” he adds. “I used to hang out and kill time in the libraries in between classes. Sometimes I’d have three-hour breaks and spend all of it looking at picture books. That’s when my love story with illustration began, and I  decided I’d like to pursue it as a career.”

According to Magnaye, as he grew older so did his appreciation for simplicity. “When I was younger I used to do these really busy compositions, something I’d call a fiesta. But now I’m more refined using basic shapes and bold colors,” he says.

His artistic goal? To infiltrate major international publications and big global brands, and to fill the world with his illustrations. Help him out by following his delightful work on Instagram.

The post Mark Magnaye’s Graphic Illustrations are a Colorful Delight appeared first on PlayJunkie.