Spotlight - Illustrator Monica Lind

Classical styling, with vintage influences, Monica Lind caught my eye recently when searching for an illustrator for a particular style. I love the old world charm of her work, with it's chic references.

Above - Personal work

Above - Vogue USA - Michael Kors, Lincoln, Testoni and  Lincoln
                "The job ran for one year over four issues, up to 25 pages to illustrate in each issue! Fast turn around, but a great job, lot of freedom. And much fun!" enthuses Lind.

Above: Cover for Accent Magazine - USA  "great job with a wonderful, talented AD: Hans
Gschliesser"
 

Cover and inside illustrations for inflight magazine for Pacific Coastal Airlines- Canada

Opener for 2009 astrology article for Esprit Femme in France

Client: L' oreal for haircolor manual - USA

 Invitation for a New York city fashion event. This illustration was originally a personal piece of art.

Portrait of Diana Vreeland and inside illustration for an article in "The New Yorker"

Personal work

Client: Mattel

Campaign: Posters and packaging, etc) for the new Barbie dolls "Modern Circle" 2003

Inspiration: René Gruau, Antonio Lopez and other great illustrators  from the 20th century, art, fashion, people, animals, natur, fairy tales and happy endings .

 "Life is pretty tough, so why not lighten it up a bit!

Swedish born Monica Lind graduated from Beckman's School of Design. Her work has appeared in many many international publications and used frequently in advertising campaigns. For her participation in the Beacon Hill campaign she was awarded the silver prize from the American Society of Illustrators.

Monica is represented by George Watson at wsw creative
Watson + Spierman Productions, Inc. (who incidentally is extremely nice to deal with as is Monica Lind - thanks guys for your help compiling this collection of art).

Illustration Inspiration

Oh my... I am literally shaking with inspiration this morning. I have been looking all over the place for illustration design trends and have come across the most talent and innovative artists.

I love the look of fashion illustration - when done well, along with street art. Vector art can get so mundane and dreary compared to the gestural quality of watercolour and ink although there are some brilliant vector artists around.

This morning though I have been captivated by the life, soul and passion of the images below. I am head over heels in love with the doodling and playful quality of Marguerite Sauvage and plan to create a post specifically for her later in the month when I get time. An all time favourite illustrator is Australia's Neryl Walker, who's work graces the pages of magazines, books and cosmetics packaging, most recently for ID Bare Minerals.

Let me know your thoughts, comments and any one that you think should be featured on the Blossom Blog.

Marguerite Sauvage

 Marguerite Sauvage

 

Marguerite Sauvage

 

illustration by Erin Petson via Art-Dept.com

Irina Ivanova

Tamara de Lempicka

Parisienne Marguerite Sauvage

Marguerite Sauvage

Fashion illustration by Kylee

 www.donaldely.com

Tati Ferrigno

 

Jo Mitchell, found on Behance.

www.lovisaoliv.com

David Downton (again... I looove his work)

Neryl Walker’s delightfully distinctive illustrations feature on the packaging for Bare Escentuals, Buxom Lips. Available at Sephora. She also did Miss Blossom for Bloom cosmetics.

 

 

 Neryl Walker - I LOVE YOUR WORK!

Toko Ohmori -recognized as one of the world's top illustrators, this Japanese artist provides a unique feel to fashion illustration.

Toko Ohmori

Sophie Griotto  

Sophie Griotto

Charmaine D'Silva  "To me, art is a synthesis of my personal feelings".

Charmaine D'Silva

Monsieur Qui - Illustrations + Street Art

Mr Qui (again)

 Mr Qui (again)

 Mr Qui (again)

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