Design and illustration work by Maxime Francout. Maxime is a french artist and designer who creates powerful, minimalist images through patterns, hand drawn typography, and abstract drawings. (Images via maximefrancout.com)
Found via: www.tenpacesanddraw.com
The other day I happened upon these brilliant, kitschy illustrations by Laura Manfre and I’m really happy that I did. Laura is a French illustrator/artist now based in the UK who works primarily in watercolors. Be sure to check out her website, which is a treasure trove of quirky/80s-inspired fun. (Images via cargocollective.com/lauramanfre)
I love these paper works by Chloé Fleury aka Hopscotch Design. Chloé, who hails from France originally, incorporates paper art into graphic design, stop motion animation and window display work and in these pieces in particular, she has recreated her favorite San Francisco neighborhoods and landmarks, from the Mission District to Hayes Valley, [...]
These quirky, humorous illustrations are by self-taught artist, illustrator, graphic designer, art director and musician Ohara Hale. Ohara enjoys traveling, bookstores, languages, , listening to and making music, the beginning and end of summer and the first snow and NYC style pizza to name a few.
These strange and feminine-inspired paintings by French artist Alexandra Duprez really caught my eye. Duprez began painting at the age of 17, after discovering and becoming inspired by aboriginal painting during a year long stay in Australia. Her work often features the human figure as a center point, while exploring its interaction with various [...]
I can’t get enough of these simple, delightfully odd illustrations by French artist and illustrator Isabelle Boinot.
I’m in love with these whimsical ceramic sculptures by the amazingly creative French artist Lili Scratchy. She specializes in creating adorably droll creatures with big googly eyes and playful expressions. I want to live in a Lili Scratchy world. Here is her site.
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