Design and Wonder in the Everyday

The artist behind “Batman: Arkham City”?

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

I don’t know who’s behind the art of the Batman: Arkham City video game, but I wish I did. The use of white as the dominant color is refreshing for the Bat. If you know who did it, please send me an e-mail.

Comic book artist Adam Hughes

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

Comic book artist Adam Hughes is well known for his realism, attention to detail, and depiction of anatomy. I’ve chosen to highlight Catwoman as just one of the many characters he’s captured through his tenure working for geektastic corporations, but he’s also worked a on the Tomb Raider and Wonder Woman properties. Be sure to check out his DeviantArt page.

Jam-Wah

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010



Jam-Wah doesn’t do anything remarkably original or novel, but he does it and does it well. Give props where props are due I say!

Zain7′s illustrations

Thursday, April 29th, 2010





Thanks, Boing Boing, for pointing out Zain7′s illustrations.

Nanami Cowdroy’s pen and ink

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Illustrator Nanami Cowdroy’s artwork is rich in Japanese influence and contemporary culture, mesmerizing you with her bold lines and intricate details. Apparently she’s been getting more and more attention lately, but if you find a piece you like, email her assistant for a quote on prices and shipping rates.

Soundproof windows ads

Monday, April 19th, 2010

Great Russian ads via I Believe in Advertising. I have my doubts whether permission was granted from DC and Marvel however. You never know.



Out of the mouths of babes come Axe Cop

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

Axe Cop is, without a doubt, the funniest online comic there is. Written by 5-year-old Malachai Nicolle and illustrated by his 29-year-old brother Ethan Nicolle, Axe Cop holds all the charm of a little boy’s comically absurdist and gruesome imagination. We’ve never laughed so much reading a comic.

And if there’s any doubt whether Malachai is the true genius behind the writing, they’ve posted a video of their process.

The illustrations of Guy-Pascal Vallez

Sunday, March 21st, 2010

Illustrator Guy-Pascal Vallez uses high contrast and vibrant old-world colors to evoke a sense of the sacred. Indeed his illustrations almost look as though they are stained glass set in some twisted — yet impeccably cool — church. (Thanks to Gorilla Artfare for featuring his work.)

Bad ass mutha-posters

Friday, March 19th, 2010



Notice a trend in designers creating movie poster remakes? It may be a sign of jobless designers creating money-making side projects or an emergent theme of inspiration wafting through the ethers. Whatever the case, here’s Ibraheem Youssef’s take on some Quentin Tarantino films. We’ve been following this guy on Flickr, but have failed to feature him yet. Well, it’s about time!

Kids these days

Thursday, March 11th, 2010




Vectortuts interviewed illustrator Christian San Jose and featured some of his vibrant artwork. He may be only 20 years old, but this young artist already has a lot of work under his belt.  He’s worked for Nike Philippines, Coca-Cola Company Philippines, Fall Out Boy, Panic! At the Disco, and Paramore. (Yes, that’s right, those last three are names of bands you’re too uncool to know.) Check San Jose out.

Thanks to @valdezign for the story.