Miranda is a British illustrator living and working in Melbourne. In November 2017 she decided to move across the world, looking for a change from the ordinary, and to be surrounded by inspiration, nature and sunshine. This sense of adventure, love of travel, and experiencing new places and cultures plays a central role in her illustrations; working from her sketchbook and on the spot drawings Miranda strives to evoke a sense of exploration and wonder throughout her work. Miranda’s illustrations are all created by hand, experimenting with traditional techniques of drawing and painting, to create impressionistic, whimsical and playful designs, which celebrate colour and pattern.
In December I am going to take my travelling studio on the road and spend over a month travelling the East coast of Australia in a Campervan with my boyfriend and his parents!
I’ve always loved drawing and painting, my dad is an Artist so it has something that I’ve grown up with.
I’m inspired by lots of things! From taking a walk, to the way the light hits the windows in the flat opposite me, and being surrounded by nature and new experiences.
Every morning starts with an espresso and a Pan di Stella (My favourite biscuit!) and then I try to get the emails and boring bits out the way so I can spend the rest of the day painting.
Go for a walk, or work on something different.
Flow Magazine, Soho House, Thames & Hudson.
Guache and watercolour paint, and coloured pencils.
Getting out and about and doing some drawings from real life, it is so tricky but so rewarding.
Believe in yourself, and love what you do!
A collaboration with Gorman, or creating my own picture book.
Born in Thailand and based in Chicago, Illinois, Jane Wongjirad is a full-time senior graphic designer/art director. At night, she’s a lettering artist who goes by Cottonwood312. She loves flourishes, flowers and fun. She wants to spread out positive messages and hopes that her arts cheer up others.
Recently, I became a mom to a handsome 11-months old Border Collie mix. He’s such a good boy.
I love drawing and art at a very young age. I didn’t go to art school but I always pick up a pencil to sketch on something. I work in graphic design and art direction so that skill comes in handy. I started to explore hand-lettering couple years ago. Now it becomes part of my day.
Nature. Traveling. Putting myself in other cultures.
With a coffee cup in hand, I’m usually at my desk by 9 am. I work from home so I can sit here all day long. Though I try to break up my day by walking the dog or getting up to grab snacks/water.
I try to get some inspirations from other artists on IG or by flipping through design magazines. Other times, I just walk away from it.
A software company, a drug management company and a company that makes chewing gums.
Paper and pencil, and my lovely iPad Pro.
Instagram, Pinterest, Communication Arts magazines, museums.
Currently I’m a full-time employee but I freelanced for years. Freelance doesn’t mean ‘free’ or low-cost service so know your worth and manage your time. Also, you only want to work with someone who wants to work with you. It’s ok to say no.
Seeing my work on print ads, packagings or billboards somewhere.
Danii Pollehn is a print designer and illustrator living in Hamburg, Germany. After graduating with an honors in Fashion Design from the Academy of Fashion & Design in Berlin and Hamburg, Danii has worked as a freelance stylist for magazines and print-commercials for several years. With a special interest in nature, traveling and paying attention to the details in everyday surroundings Danii finds an endless source of inspiration to create unique and innovative artwork and designs.
I´m addicted to asian food, chocolate, trench-coats, Frank Ccean, Sampha and James Blake, my sneakers, books, art, breakfast, grocery shopping and I‘m leaving a crumb trail!
I was always painting and drawing so it seemed like a logic career path to me.
Plants and flowers of course but traveling and my every day surroundings are always a great way to get inspired!
Starting with a great breakfast afterwards checking and answering emails, and working and preparing orders. Painting in the afternoon and working on Instagram in the evening.
Just stop forcing it and try to use the time to meet friends and have long walks!
Recently I did flowers for a big company which I really enjoyed creating. Winning a design contest to have a textile design with Urban Outfitters was amazing when I started out, or I also enjoyed creating an entire print collection for a local surfwear company!
Procreate and Photoshop.
Pinterest or I also love to check out old books on fleamarkets!
Get yourself out there and start networking!
Designing for big fashion houses like Gucci or Chloe or just have my stuff on big billboards in NYC would be awesome! Having my own home decor collection with ikea would also be perfect!
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