Type Delight: The work of Stefan Kunz

It is always a delight to see Stefan Kunz's inspiring lettering work. Not only is the craftsmanship something to enjoy, but the content of his work is always uplifting and motivational. And yes, he really inspires us to pick up the pens and get back to the sketchbooks again to better our hand at lettering and drawing. Based in Zurich, Stefan's work ranges from motivational quotes and Bible verses, art murals, art prints, his sketchbooks and the occasional object also gets donned with his masterwork. He documents his work on his Instagram page, and you can also check out his website here.

Illustration Inspiration: Kindred Studio

These wonderful illustrations were created by Kindred Studio’s Andrew Fairclough for Australian based company InsiderFoundry’s project Insider Guides. These highly acclaimed guidebooks assist international students adapt to their new surrounds during their stay in Australia to study.

Andrew’s beautiful illustrations were used for their 2015 editions, and they cover various aspects of student life in Australia such as adventure, nightlife, fashion and food.

For more inspiring work by Kindred Studio’s, go have a look here. 

Ceramics Exhibition

Royale Eatery in Cape Town is hosting a marvelous exhibition curated by illustrator and ceramics artist Elise Wessels called “CHAMPAGNE for my real friends”. 27 artists were handed 2 handcrafted plates each, for them to decorate the plates with their own designs and concepts. Elise then collected the plates from them to glaze and fire them. Most of the artists have never worked with ceramics before, and the results are sometimes surprising, but above all astoundingly beautiful.

The exhibition is on until 11 January 2013, so do yourself a favor and drop in to see their handiwork.

Click here for more information on the exhibition, the artists and to view Elise Wessels portfolio.

Wooden Masks by AJ Fossik

The masterful work of AJ Fossik is intriguing and mesmerising. Working from Philadelphia in the US, AJ has been creating 3 dimensional wood constructions for quite a few years now. His work shows excellent craftsmanship, uniqueness and reminds one of totem-like characters out of old folk tales and night mares. Yet, you cannot stop staring and investigating these strange and beautiful characters fiercely glaring at you. We love AJ's ferocious yet colourful wooden masks. Below are some of our favourites.

For more information on AJ Fossik and his work, go visit his website here.

Check in at the Illville Hotel

Looking for a creative online space to rest and get some inspired rejuvenation? Or are you looking for an illustrator but have no idea where to start looking? Then check in at the Illville Hotel. You might not get bed and breakfast, but you will surely get a free pass to visit all the various rooms.

Illville Hotel is a site by Am I Collective, that invites illustrators from around the world to virtually occupy room space. It becomes a database for illustrators. You can visit the various rooms to view the illustrators' creative interpretations of their rooms as a showcase of their skill and style, and gather further information and contact details.

Go and take a tour of the Illville Hotel here.

Here are some of our favourite room interpretations.

Christiaan Venter

Mike Hirshon

Anastacia Sholik

Chuee Rock

Clement de Bruin

Gerhard Human

Hylton Warburton

Jordan Metcalf

Luiza Kwiatkowska

Marchand

Rikus Ferreira

Eco Art: Edina Tokodi / Mosstika

Graffiti has always been a controversial art form, but recently more and more art emerges on the streets that literally livens up the urban environment with eco friendly and living materials. One such artist is Edina Tokodi.  Her growing moss installations invites the passerby to interact, touch and follow its growth with time. They become little self sustaining community owned gardens in barren concrete deserts, and subtly conveys a message of environmental responsibility and awareness.


Have a look at more of Edina Tokodi's work on her website here, or have a peek at her work on the Behance Network.