7 Oct 2011

Artist 114: Yaron Steinberg







Israeli artist Yaron Steinberg is our next feature and he really is a great catch, adept in a range of media, this multifaceted and talented artist brings us tight illustration, clever uses of backgrounds, oils street art object art and his wonderful sculptures like epic accumulations the physical froth of Yaron's imagination is burnt into our consciousness and he has a real knack at getting that leverage to make us think or feel. One of the most suprising things about Yaron's multiple working practices and methodologies is how successful they are all and so integrated do they seem it is hard to work out if this is cumulative or if each piece is outstanding in it's own right. It feels like each work and each artistic aspect of Yaron is simply there to give context to the others. This gives him a serene unity of purpose and taking his work together is like Yaron can exploit different parts of the brain simultaneously, which like his sculpture is an amazing exercise in form and composition, which is the main reason he can work so well in different media, his skill with the assessment an placing of an image in space and giving context from location is as key in sculpture as it is in street art and I think this will form the backbone of his most exciting works using light, space and form is hard to master and this is where Yaron stands out the most. Wishing him the best of luck in all he does and remember,it's just a ride and we can change it anytime we want.

Who are you:
My name is Yaron Steinberg and i am an artist from Israel

What do you do:
I am a freelance illustrator and graphic designer. I specialize in object illustrations.

How did you start:
I've been doing art since i can remember myself, I have always known that it was my calling and I have tried to perfect my craft ever since.

A Personal statement about you or your work:
I believe that good art comes form within, most of my inspiration comes from my experiences in life, and me trying to figure out my world and the world around me. I think that all creative people have this uncontrollable "factory" in this minds , a factory that feeds from experiences and translate them to inspiration.

Life is all the inspiration we need, and as Bill Hicks said :"The world is like a ride in an amusement park, and when you choose to go on it you think it's real because that's how powerful our minds are. The ride goes up and down, around and around, it has thrills and chills, and it's very brightly colored, and it's very loud, and it's fun for a while. Many people have been on the ride a long time, and they begin to wonder, "Hey, is this real, or is this just a ride?" And other people have remembered, and they come back to us and say, "Hey, don't worry; don't be afraid, ever, because this is just a ride".

Children's book Rally: 46. Matty Long



The Sea Giant




A Busy Day in Big Top Town



Spooked!

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Children's book Rally: 45. Judith Cuthbert


Written by Mark McDowell 
Illustration and design by Judith Cuthbert

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5 Oct 2011

Children's book Rally: 42. Pear Nalatporn Kaewket




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Children's book Rally: 41. Jamie Jonathan Ball



Let's Explore Thailand

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Children's book Rally: 40. Karla Pérez Manrique



Tommy: The Deaf, dumb and blind boy.

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Children's book Rally: 39. Emily Honey




Something Strange
By Emily Honey


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Children's book Rally: 38. Grace Helmer



Left Hand Right Hand

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Children's book Rally: 37. Tracy Bishop




The Gingerbread Boy

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4 Oct 2011

Artist 113: Piktorama






It's with great pleasure we can bring you a slice of the wonderful Piktorama, her joyful work really gets us going with her bold colourful style and ultra sweet characters. Setting out on her own as an illustrator after working for Nickelodeon as an art director Piktorama created her brand and filled it full of lively and fun work. She has a great loose working style that effortlessly captures a cheeky grin or sweet character and using a few well placed lines she distils fun and joy, pumping it through a great palette of strong complimentary colours that give her work a real buzz and class. she can work anything from fresh mints to deep rich reds and with her style it all works, still looks slick and keeps her touch. Many illustrators can be constrained by an ever tightening style and working practice, Piktorama however is one of those who can constantly explore and whether she is using pattern work character or hand made typography you get the feeling she is still at play, able to get results and crystallise her style but with an eclectic freedom that really benefits her work. A great illustrator with a sweet style Piktorama will remain eminently bookable in the future and I'm sure will have a lot of fun as she works it! So with the best wishes for the upcoming season and beyond, we give you Piktorama!

Who are you:
My name is Amaranta and I'm an illustrator from Venezuela. I work from home and I live with the 3 loves of my life… Juan and my baby twins Joaquín and Noah. I love shoes, music and cupcakes and now I'm training for my first half marathon which is next month. Let's see how that goes!

What do you do:
On a day to day basis I work in illustration and Motion Graphics. When I have free time I love to do exhibitions in any kind of techniques… acrylic, watercolors, prints, silkscreens. Doing group exhibitions is a lot of fun, you meet amazing people, exchange ideas and your work gets to be around the world. My work has been in Argentina, Brasil, Costa Rica, Spain, Germany, Australia, Russia, Lithuania & USA. 

I also like to blog. I have my own is like a daily journal and another one with some amazing and talented friends.

You can check them out if you like : )

Oh I forgot this one… my passion for shoes!

How did you start:
I always knew that I wanted to be drawing and creating all my life and I'm grateful that I still do it. As a teenager I had trouble with my parents because they wanted me to go to college and where I come from there wasn't a University for this "career".

My parents are happy now that I was stubborn and I kept going my way, but they still don't really understand what I do.

A Personal statement about you or your work: 
I consider myself a colorful and happy person, an artist, a mom and a good big sister, all of those things make me happy and that's what inspires to make my magic, detailed and playful world come to life.

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Children's book Rally: 36. Maiyer Thao



The Frog who became an Emperor 

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