Fernando Sala Soler is a graphic designer and illustrator currently residing in the Mediterranean town of Jávea, Spain. Fernando’s creative practice encompasses a range of design and illustration projects including logo designs, editorial illustrations as well as textile and apparel design for both clients and his personal brand.  We spoke to Fernando about his work, and he shares his top tips for artists seeking to create their own merchandise. 

You can enjoy more of Fernando’s work in Pictoria Volume.2, The Best Contemporary Illustrators Worldwide.

We caught up with illustrator Emil Ulfhammer to find out about his new projects, including a book he is writing and illustrating. Emil shares details of his creative process and explains how sketching has formed a solid foundation for his work. Read on to find out more about Emil and his work. You can enjoy more of his portfolio in Pictoria Volume.1 and our upcoming directory, Drawn Volume.3.

London based designer and illustrator, Johana Kroft spoke to us about how she creates her colourful artwork and shares how she followed her creative passion and rediscovered a love for her work. Read on to find out more about Johana’s influences.

You can view more of Johana’s work in Pictoria Volume.1, The Best Illustrators Worldwide

Freelance illustrator Kathrin Frank resides with her husband and two children in Regensburg, Germany. Her illustrations are a mixture of drawing, ink and different textures. Her professional background features studies in communication design in Nuremberg with focus on illustration and also vocational practice in Mexico and Spain. You can enjoy more of Kathrin’s work in Pictoria Volume.1, The Best Contemporary Illustrators Worldwide

Iman Rasheed is an illustrator and Graphic Designer who runs her creative practice from her home island of Male', Maldives. Iman recently spoke to us about how she creates her vibrant artworks, the importance of gaining inspiration from the world around us and valuable lessons she’s learned whilst working in the creative industry.

You can enjoy more of Iman’s work in Pictoria Volume.1, The Best Contemporary Illustrators Worldwide.

We are drawn to Giselle Huberman’s clean and fresh colour palette and her creative use of geometric patterns and intricate detail. Read on to find out more about Giselle’s work, influences and the importance of making your own dreams a priority.

You can enjoy more of Giselle’s work in Pictoria Volume.1, The Best Contemporary Illustrators Worldwide

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.

Contemporary artist, Le Sonneur has opened a new solo exhibition at Le Tsuba hotel, Paris. ’Rear Windows’ runs until 15th March 2019, so don’t miss your chance to enjoy Le Sonneur’s work in person.

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.

Nik Neves is an illustrator who lives between Berlin, Germany and Porto Alegre, Brazil. As a result, travel is a significant influence on his work. We were delighted to feature Nik's art in Pictoria Volume.1 and we caught up with him to find out what he’s working on today.

Check out this phenomenal new work by Swiss / German painter, David Stegmann.
If you’re in Stuttgart, Germany be sure to visit Galerie Strzelski to enjoy this piece and more of David’s work in person!

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.