European Panda is an exciting new submissions project. The project only just started, so it hasn’t yet got a site, but all you have to do is look at the official Flickr and Twitter to see how the project is gaining momentum. Above is one of the submissions by www.ILikeSleeping.com.
Filed under: Art, Comic Strip, Magazine | Tags: Bruno and Quincy, Frequency Magazine, Steve Rack
Here is a sneak peek at a very special full page Bruno and Quincy strip for March’s Frequency magazine. A snippet of some previous mini Bruno and Quincy strips for Frequency can be found here. I write and illustrate Bruno and Quincy on a monthly basis for Swindon’s Frequency Magazine.
Steve
www.steverack.com
Filed under: Art, Magazine | Tags: Ammo Magazine, Dave Bain, Inkygoodness, Squink!
I am a keen collector of art magazines, and Ammo Magazine is right up there in my top five published art magazines, along with Giant Robot, Juxtapoz, Dangerous Ink and Hi-Fructose.
Ammo Magazine is fresh, and it offers a glimpse into today’s world of contemporary illustration, art and design. It really is a feast for the eyes.
The much anticipated issue 2 of Ammo Magazine is now out and available to buy, and it is jam packed with 64 pages of pure eye candy.
Nick Deakin’s cover illustration did make me smile (very bottom pic), and it is his brightly coloured, vibrant and fun art that sets the bold colour theme for this issue.
Interviews with Julian Callos, Chelsie Sixsmith, Gemma Correll and Inkygoodness feature, along with a sweet collection of art by a variety of artists, including Squink!, Dave Bain (picture below), Uberkraaft, Mr Kone, Linzie Hunter and Dean Zappy, to name but a few. There is also an illustration in there by me, based on my (Steve Rack) Toe Fluff characters. It’s great to be in such good company.
I was particularly pleased to see that that the super-talented artists, and founders of art collective Inkygoodness, Lisa Hassell and Michelle Turton, have a prominent feature within these pages.
All of the art featured here is so distinct, imaginative and inspiring, but if I could pick out one piece of art from the pages of Ammo Issue 2 to stick on my wall, it would have to be Squink!’s boldly tragic, yet strangely enchanting masterpiece on page 39. (picture at the top of this post)
If you love art, especially character art (and I am guessing that you do, as you are reading this blog) then I highly recommend that you purchase yourself a copy of Ammo Magazine. That way you can own little bit of art history in the making.
Buy! Press here: AmmoMagazine.co.uk
Filed under: Art, Magazine | Tags: character art, Julian James, New Sugar Magazine, WhyIsBox
Creepy vector work by Julian James: founder of the fantastic New Sugar Magazine. More work by Julian James can be found at his personal portfolio blog, www.whyisbox.com.
Filed under: Art, Magazine | Tags: Julian James, Magazine, New Sugar, Troll, WhyIsBox
More fantastic artwork by Julian James: founder of the fantastic New Sugar Magazine. More work by Julian James can be found at his personal portfolio blog, www.whyisbox.com.
Filed under: Art, Magazine | Tags: character art, Julian James, New Sugar, WhyIsBox
Brilliant artwork by Julian James: founder of the awesome New Sugar Magazine. More work by Julian James can be found at his personal portfolio blog, www.whyisbox.com.
Filed under: Art, Magazine | Tags: Aaron Miller, Al Murphy, Ammo Magazine, Andy Council, Anke Weckmann, Christine Mann, Colin Hood, Dave Hughes, Gemma Correll, Ill.Design, Jeffrey Bowman, Karo Knitter, Katari, Matt Pattinson, Messy Msxi, Mr Millerchip, Mr Penfold, New Sugar Magazine, Rathinan Thaijareorn, Rod Hunt, Scott Pollard, Stephan Chan, Taylor White, WhyIsBox, Yuta Onoda
Meet the Nurblers (above) by creative doodler, Dave Hughes. These curious creatures (that go “Meep” in the night) make their debut on the front cover of Ammo Magazine number one. Ammo Magazine is a fresh new publication, and by the looks of things it is set to be one of the coolest art magazines in publication!
Issue number one features art by some of the hottest illustrators, including my fellow Boys Who Draw members, Andy Council and Mr Millerchip, alongside Girls Who Draw member, Gemma Correll. Founder of online sensation New Sugar Magazine, Julian James (AKA Whyisbox), also features, as well as other greats such as Mr Penfold, Colin Hood, Rod Hunt and Jeffrey Bowman (AKA Mr Bowlegs). Master of the cute vector, Aaron Miller also features, along with other artists that have previously featured here at ILikeCharacters.com including Camelia Dobrin. Amazing artists Stephan Chan and Katari feature too! Ammo Magazine also features awesome works by Yuta Onoda, Taylor White, Scott Pollard, Rathinan Thaijareorn, Messy Msxi, Matt Pattinson, Karo Knitter, Ill.Design, Christine Mann, Anke Weckmann and Al Murphy. Phew!
Ammo Magazine launched today!!! You can buy a copy here!
Filed under: Art, Magazine | Tags: character art, Meomi, Aaron Miller, 64 Colors, Jeremyville, Computer Arts Projects, Bubi Au Yueng, Peskimo, Mark Verhaagen, Tado, JamFactory, Niark 1, Mijn Schatje, Jon Burgerman, 123 Klan, Triclops studio, Lunartik, Alexis West, Loworks, Sourbones, Skaffs, Eboy, Superdeux, Misu2020, Motomochi, Supakitch, Kozyndan
I’ve been sat here thinking of a smart of savvy way to sum up the latest issue of Computer Arts Projects Character Design Issue, but instead I find myself babbling like a character art addict that has just overdosed, died and gone to character design heaven.
Cute Sun by Jam Factory
My eyes literally popped out and my brain went all mushy with excitement when I first laid eyes on this super colourful, super cute cover. And I was over the moon to see that artists that I’ve previously interviewed for ILikeCharacters.com are featured in this jam-packed edition (Bubi Au Yueng, 64 Colors).
I am in complete awe at the collection of vectorlicious eye candy! Just check out the line-up!!
Peskimo, Mark Verhaagen, Tado, Jam Factory, Niark 1, Mijn Schatje, Jon Burgerman, 123 Klan, Triclops studio, Jeremyville, Lunartik, Alexis West, Loworks, Sourbones, Skaffs, Aaron Miller, Eboy, Superdeux, Misu2020, Motomochi, Meomi, 64 Colors, Supakitch & Kozyndan
This magazine is an absolute must have for all character design fanatics! You won’t regret buying it.
Filed under: Art, Magazine | Tags: character art, Julian James, New Sugar Magazine
Not only is Julian James the mastermind behind the über trendy New Sugar Magazine, but he is also a mega talented artist in his own right. Here are three very recent character drawings that Jules sent this way. Out of these, my favorite is the dog face.
Check out more of Julian’s work HERE.
Filed under: Art, Magazine | Tags: Art, character art, Chris Brett, New Sugar Magazine, Skull
This spooky masterpiece is by one of New Sugar’s latest contributing artists, Chris Brett!
New Sugar number 6 is out and it is jam packed with colourful eye candy, including some pretty cool character designs! You can view it online HERE. Just check out the artist line up, as seen on the front cover (below)!
Filed under: Magazine
OKIDO Issue 8 is out and it is all about our senses! Visit OKIDO.co.uk.
