ILLUSTRATION INSPIRATION: Benjamin Haytes

This week's illustration inspiration comes from the beautifully talented, 

Benjamin Haytes. His unique painterly style caught my eye. I love these crazy 

looking animals. Look at that crazy racoon. it is just adorable. And I really love

 the squished tiger at the bottom. The lines and angles that he uses in his animals 

are so unnatural, but the form that he builds up around it makes it look perfectly in 

place. I love the fact that the eyes on each creature are exaggeratedly out of 

place making their expressions so easily readable. Thanks for the Inspiration 

Benjamin Hayte.

ILLUSTRATION INSPIRATION: Nan Lawson

I have admired Nan Lawson's illustrations for some years now so I am extra pleased to 

feature her on todays, Illustration Inspiration post. What I like most about this LA Based 

illustrator is the sweetness captured in the demeanor and face of each character she creates. 

According to her bio, these characters are often inspired by hipsters and flea markets. Can't 

you imagine bumping into one of the sweet faces at a thrift store? Nan's vintage look has 

created a quirky, nerdy and wonderful following {myself included} 

For more from Nan, Check out her Website.

Recent Meant for a Moment Project (Fairy Tale for Adults)

Ever wonder what I am up to?

One of my recent projects has been really fun, because I got to create a fairy 

tale for adults. {dreamy}

Each character in the book played a very specific role so we opted for a profile

 type illustration in black and white ink. I have included some of my favorites 

above to show you a peak but there are more, like a wise judge and of corse 

the princess! 

This project was so much fun {!} I can't wait to see it printed, I will post a 

link when its ready.