ILLUSTRATION INSPIRATION: Tara J. Hannon

This week's Illustration Inspiration features... Me. I have been so inspired by all of the 

amazing artists I have been discovering in my quest for the illustration inspiration post, 

that I got LOST in illustration yesterday. I sat down to create a 'master piece' with all 

of the inspiration that was swirling around in my head and hand.  And I allowed 

myself to try something new, 'Digital Painting. Its not a new concept to me but it is 

new to my work. And honestly, I loved it. It was so much fun, I didn't want to stop. 

Usually, I select the area I want color and fill it. Than dodge and burn that selection 

until it looks properly lit. Occasionally adding color with the paintbrush tool. But the

 new technique was so much more engaging. I painted every selection with transparent 

colors layering them until I was happy. I really like it and will be utilizing this 

method more and more. 

ILLUSTRATION INSPIRATION: Annette Feinieg

This week's Illustration Inspiration features Annette Feinieg's lovable watercolors. 

Her work reminds me of my grandmother's cartooning. {xox} There is so much 

expression using so little detail. And I really appreciate the use of lighting on the 

elephant. See how she left the top outline white - perfect. 

Illustration Inspiration: Pascal Champion

I can't get enough of, French American illustrator, Pascal Champion's artwork. Look at 

that Color Color Color. And not only that, but fantastic use of space and composition. Its 

hard to keep a space white sometimes. Pascal Champion does an exceptional job. And the 

color sets the perfect mood for each illustration. You can almost feel the sun while

 looking at that fishing illustration. Pascal's impressive client list include: Dreamworks 

Animation, Disney TV, and Cartoon Network. 

Wouldn't these prints be perfect for Father's Day? You can find them for sale on 

page 6 of Pascals Shop

ILLUSTRATION INSPIRATION: Sandra Dieckmann

This week's Illustration Inspiration comes from the talented, Sandra Dieckmann of 

East London. Sandra says her inspiration comes straight from nature... this is clearly 

shown in all of her work. Her beautiful work looks as if it has been collaged, 

but upon closer inspection, you can see layers of painted in texture. The texture that 

she adds to all of her work creates a beautiful marriage between the natural lines

 of nature, and repetitive geometric lines. These lines lend to a Native American feel, 

reinforcing again her strong tie to nature. I adore her work. What do you think?

For more illustrations from Sandra visit her site: Sandra Dieckmann Illustration