Rhiannon Jones is the Creative Director at Warner Music Artist Services and a long-time friend of Capsules Book. She took time out from her busy schedule to talk to us about the evolution of her career, what she looks for when hiring freelance creatives and takes us on a behind the scenes look into working with some of the biggest bands in the world.
Anastasiya Kunets is influenced by classical art and literature. She produces her elegant and striking work using a mixture of traditional and digital techniques. We spoke with Anastasiya about her influences and techniques and she shares her thoughts on the importance of diligence within her creative practice.
Cisi Lee is an illustrator currently residing in Shenzhen, China. After graduating with a major in Landscape Environmental Art & Design from the Shenzhen University in 2013, she realised a career as an illustrator was perfectly suited to her strengths and personality.
Cisi is always looking to challenge herself personally and has a thirst for new and stimulating experiences. She sees this as an integral part of her progression as an illustrator and artist.
Danny Finocchio is an experienced design professional currently working in Boston, MA, USA. Danny spoke to us about his roles as both an in house designer for Reebok and a Creative / Co-founder for his own design practice, Freebridge Design Co. Read on to hear Danny’s thoughts on how the role of a designer fits into a wider commercial team.
You can also view more of Danny’s portfolio in Pictoria Volume.1, The Best Contemporary Illustrators Worldwide.
Michelle Carlslund’s charming and playful illustrations are characterised by her clean shapes and soft pastel colour palette. Michelle produces work for her eco friendly brand, which is stocked in over 100 kids and design shops worldwide, and also for a range of commercial clients as part of her freelance practice.
Michelle shares her reflections and valuable lessons she has learned throughout her career, including how focussing on her unique strengths as an artist has helped develop her practice. You can enjoy more of Michelle’s work in Pictoria Volume.1, The Best Contemporary Illustrators Worldwide.
Multi disciplinary artist and Senior Designer at Microsoft, Anthony Neil Dart talks us though his influences, aims for the future and shares his top tips for overcoming creative challenges. Read on to find out more!
You can also enjoy more of Anthony’s work featured in Pictoria Volume.1 and Ascenders Volume.2
Mariana Destro lives and works in Brazil. We were excited to feature Mariana’s work in Pictoria Volume.1, The Best Contemporary Illustrators Worldwide whilst she studied for her BA in Visual Arts. Following her graduation from the University of Brasilia, Mariana has exhibited her works in a number of galleries and is active in her local creative community. Read on to find out more about her creative practice!
Dave Merrell is an illustrator based in Manchester, UK. His clients include Nike China, Manchester City FC, Liverpool FC, ESPN, Adidas and Bleacher Report to name a few. Dave is also an official Star Trek artist, whose work was featured in the global 50/50 exhibition celebrating 50 years of Star Trek.
Read on to find out more about Dave’s creative practice!
Pierre-Paul Pariseau is an illustrator who has worked for a wide range of international clients across the commercial, consumer goods and publishing industries. His creative practice has been recognised by a number of design and illustrative bodies and he exhibits his personal work on a regular basis. Read on to find out more about his art!
SIMPLE GESTURES, is a group exhibition of works by the creative community to raise money for Youth with cancer via The Alfred Hospital (specifically The Alfred Foundation, Melanoma Ward). From designers, illustrators to photographers and fine artists, the contributors come from all corners of the creative spectrum.
Stijn Felix is a seasoned illustrator whose work has been commissioned by many popular Belgian media. From book covers, to editorial illustrations, album artwork and cultural posters: his work has a penchant for the dark, the devious and the melancholic but is always lit up by a subtle sense of humour.
Pablo Espinosa creates striking depictions of mystical visions overflowing with psychedelic colours and whimsical characters that delight and assault the senses. We caught up with Pablo to find out what he’s been up to since he featured in Pictoria Volume.1, The Best Contemporary Illustrators Worldwide.
