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Marc Johns

Ever imagine what inanimate objects would say if they could speak? Marc Johns does. His simple, whimsical drawings explore the fabricated personalities of pens, blobs, fish, and even a pipe that’s trying to quit smoking. These charming and humorous illustrations … Continue reading

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Jesse Tise

“When in doubt, go to nature” is the best advice illustrator Jesse Tise ever received. Looking at his psychedelic illustrations, featuring images of mythical robotic creatures running through the jungle, it’s clear he took this wisdom to heart. All of … Continue reading

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Amanda Hesser

Super-foodie Amanda Hesser humbly began her culinary career delivering bread at dawn from a bakery. It would be an understatement (and probably a bad pun) to say that her career has risen incredibly since then. Her first book, The Cook … Continue reading

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Oliver Jeffers

Exquisitely trained art critics and recently potty-trained children equally love Oliver Jeffers’s work. The Brooklyn-based artist, originally from Belfast, Ireland, leaves viewers of all ages and backgrounds in awe with his whimsical paintings, installations, illustrations and picture books. He is … Continue reading

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John Boardley

“Type, type, type.” John Boardley’s description of his work says it all. And so does the name of his popular blog, “I Love Typography.” As a British-born graphic designer and writer living in Japan, John has dedicated his life’s work … Continue reading

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Nate Berkus

Despite being known for his immaculate interiors, superstar designer Nate Berkus feels that his rooms are not complete until they are “filled with laughter and the first piece of furniture has a stain, a scratch, or a nick.” His signature … Continue reading

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Ed Fella

At the age of 73, iconic artist and educator Ed Fella can break his work down into two groupings. One is 50 years of graphic design, which represents his journey towards becoming a typography trailblazer. Though he’s abandoned traditional client … Continue reading

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Matt Armendariz

As a former graphic designer and art director in the food industry, Matt Armendariz has always had great taste.  His passion for all things food and drink expanded as he branched into culinary photography and writing. His wildly popular blog … Continue reading

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Gail Anderson

Gail Anderson’s promotional poster designs have stolen the spotlight from some of Broadway’s most famous shows. As the Creative Director of Design at SpotCo from 2002 through 2010, Gail developed stunning identities for iconic plays like Avenue Q, La Cage … Continue reading

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John Hendrix

“Generally, I think of myself as a drawer… so pen and ink is really what I love,” explains the dexterous John Hendrix. And he has drawn far more than just that conclusion. Steel bridges, robots, vines, squids, under-appreciated civil rights heroes … Continue reading

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Paula Scher

“Illustrate with type.” That’s the best advice that superstar graphic designer Paula Scher has ever received. And over her legendary career, Paula has followed that sage wisdom with unprecedented success. From her early album cover designs to her famous Public … Continue reading

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Doogie Horner

Graphic design, writing, and comedy are three powerful genres in the publishing world. The trio is made even stronger when woven together, which is exactly what Doogie Horner does in his work. As an Art Director at Quirk Books, he has … Continue reading

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Steven Heller

I Heart Design. What better way to explain famed art director, journalist, critic and author, Steven Heller’s attitude toward design than by the title of his latest book? Steven’s infinite love for design is evident in whatever creative hat he … Continue reading

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Caleb Neelon

Hospitals, schoolyards, railroad tracks, and deserted streets are just a sampling of the places Caleb Neelon has beautified. When the prolific graffiti artist isn’t making the world more attractive with his brightly colored murals, he’s writing about street art and … Continue reading

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Karen Kang

A little bit of this, a little bit of that, and mixed media artist Karen Kang’s process has begun. Karen’s mixing and matching of interesting scrap materials such as paper, paint, textiles, and magazine clippings result in modern collages with … Continue reading

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