Experimenting with new techniques can be a key part of elevating artworks. Patternbank recently stumbled across Kris Trappeniers a Belgium – based artist. Describing himself as a “paper sculptor” we were in awe at his incredibly delicate portraits. Using just a ballpoint pen and a sharp scalpel Trappeniers painstakingly cuts out his artworks to create these linear halftone effects – simply stunning stuff.
Strong, bold graphic work from LA based multi-media designer Justin Harder. Most of his work is for music videos and commercials but his still graphics work, with stylised vector illustrations and vivid colour use is a strong graphic trend for 2013. He also writes Yoems (yes, it’s meant to be a ‘Y’, Justin’s own word) – here’s a short, modest one from 2011:
I am a sexy Beast
On a long leash
Fighting for peace.
Nice one Justin – we think your Graphics are pretty sexy too – go check out more of his creative output at justinharder.la
With tattoo graphics still continuing to trend in the t-shirt market, these colourful artworks grabbed the Patternbank teams attention recently. Spanish Illustrator Ricardo Cavolo’s playful tattoo artworks mix religious art, Russian criminal tattoos, South American flora and nautical themes in a unique style.
Not satisfied with capturing his thoughts on pieces of paper, Ricardo is always on the look out for new surfaces and textures with which to explore; whether it’s textiles, wood, or even skin, his illustrations instantly bring these surfaces to life. Ricardocavolo.com
Motorbike visuals and heritage vibes are still continuing to be a relevant graphic trend for A/W 2012. The Patternbank team spotted these beautifully crafted branding graphics by Caleb Owen Everitt. Caleb recently teamed up with Ryan Rodes and are now working together as Land design studio. Caleb’s authentic looking layouts and hand crafted font work that give these branded graphics such strong visual impact. The team already have an impressive list of clients which include Vans, Falcon Motorcycles, Levi, Nike and Stag Austin.
New York City, letters, graffiti and text all serve as sources of inspiration for Greg Lamarche. His collages incorporate found materials and a variety of commercially printed papers. Each unique work is created by hand cut paper collected over the years and blends the elements of graphic design and fine arts. Born and raised in New York, Greg Lamarche created his first collages in the sixth grade when he used reworks wrappers found in his schoolyard.
Glitch art is a major evolving trend within live visuals, web graphics, festivals and apparel graphics. Patternbank spotted this creative illustrator whose work grabbed our attention recently. Sebastian Onufszak has etched into the industry with a fresh perspective, evident in his captivating graphic statements.
Polish born illustrator, designer and director Sebastian Onufszak has been working for an international range of high-end clients in the fields of print, interactive and motion media as a self-employed designer. His commercial and personal works were featured in numerous design publications and exhibitions worldwide.
Illustrator, typographer and graphic designer More Tong created these designs for voicer.me. More is based in Shanghai, China and used to work at Wieden + Kennedy and now works at Frogdesign, Shanghai. The East continues to influence the West in these beautifully dense and textured illustrations. via TSA
Bold geometrics, nature, neon, tribal, 80′s sweaters – Kris Tate has the lot, we love her whimsical style mixed with dramatic pattern layouts. These photographic, digital and hand painted collage experimentations fit in perfectly with our S/S 2013 ‘Patch Up’ theme. She’s based in Manchester, UK – check out her Society 6 Shop.
