Illustration Inspiration : Alberto Cerriteño

For many years now, the illustration work of Alberto Cerriteño has been a pool of inspiration and admiration for us. We especially adore his prints! 

The renowned Mexican (currently living in USA) illustrator and designer's unique personal technique and style is a reflection of the rich influences of traditional Mexican art, his love for urban vinyl toys, alternative cartoons and the pop surrealism movement. His work is quirky, playful and extremely rich in texture and decoration.

Have a look at more of Alberto Cerriteño's work here, or shop around on his Etsy shop. 

 

Illustration Inspiration: "Harry and Horsie"

Even though this children's book has been very well documented all over, we felt it is surely a project not to be excluded from our collection.

Harry and Horsie was written by Katie van Camp, and the illustrations were done by Lincoln Agnew. Lincoln received the 2009 “The Original Art” Founder’s Award, an annual prize for the most promising new talent in children’s book illustration, for Harry and Horsie.

The illustrative style gives such a retro character to the book and recalls notions of 1950's comics and advertising, vintage toys and pop art. It makes you feel like a kid again!

For more on Harry and Horsie, you can go to the official website.

You can buy the book from here.