Ape on the Moon
Blog URL http://www.apeonthemoon.com
Located London, London United Kingdom
Tags illustration, illustrator, artists, interview, techniques, art, contemporary, modern, design
This blog documents the adventures of Moon Ape as he searches for the most fresh and cutting edge illustration styles and techniques in the cosmos. The site is for illustrators, artists, designers and anyone with an interest in contemporary illustration.
Latest Blog Posts
- Maps of London by Nina Chakrabarti on Nov 19, 2009 in Ink Illustration Linear Illustration Pens and Markers Photoshop artist contemporary illustration diagrams drawings illustration illustration style illustrator india ink ink inks interview light box london london diagrams london map art london maps maps markers nina chakrabarti pens rotring technical pens royal college of art sketches techniques art
Born in Calcutta, and now living in London, Royal College of Art graduate Nina Chakrabarti’s expressive work has inspired me recently. Her recent series of maps is the focus of this interview. What’s cool about these pieces is the loose,...
- Illustrated Posters of Santiago Uceda on Nov 16, 2009 in Digital Illustration Ink Illustration Mixed Media Painting Photoshop art blog artist contemporary illustration drawings feature gigi poster art hand cutting hand drawings illustration illustrator ink movie poster art poster art poster illustrations posters santiago uceda
Originally Peruvian, but based in Oregon, illustrator and designer Santiago Uceda has been producing a lot of posters with a great, hand drawn and painted style. This compliments his clever use of hand cut objects pasted into the work, with some nice...
- Illustrations of Kim Herbst on Nov 13, 2009 in Comic Art Ink Illustration Mixed Media Pencil Illustration Photoshop ape on the moon artist artwork asian influence contemporary art drawings illustration kim herbst Painting pencil art sketches
Brooklyn-based game artist Kim Herbst has some very attractive drawing work in her portfolio with plenty of Asian influences seeping in there. Have a peek: ⓒ Kim Herbst, 2009...
- Drawings and Things of Tom Hovey on Nov 12, 2009 in Ink Illustration Painting Pens and Markers Watercolour Illustration advertising ape on the moon artwork contemporary art drawings felt tips illustration illustrator markers paintings pens tom hovey
There are some really nice things coming from UK illustrator Tom Hovey who has made bright and colourful art for companies that include M&C Saatchi, London Design Week, Don’t Panic and Red Bull.
- Ink Illustrations of Antje Herzog on Nov 11, 2009 in Ink Illustration Linear Illustration Pens and Markers antje herzog ape on the moon art artwork cologne art contemporary illustration feature fresh illustration granular art illustration illustrator ink ink drawings landscapes line art modern art moonape sketches
I’m very much liking the work of Cologne-based illustrator Antje Herzog. Her inked work has a detailed, granular feel to it, showing the time and dedication put into her art. It makes me think of extremely organized television static. Her busy...
- Tod Kapke Illustration on Nov 9, 2009 in Tutorials artist illustration Photographic Illustration technique tod kapke tutorial
Based in Denver, Colorado, Tod Kapke has been good enough to provide a close insight into his mesmerizing photography-based illustrations. His work demonstrates an artistic direction that is both hard-hitting, amusing (often in a dark way!) and extre...
- Sketchbook Sneak: Sketches of Ward Jenkins on Nov 9, 2009 in Character Illustration Pencil Illustration Pens and Markers Sketchbooks animator art artist artwork blog contemporary illustration director drawings feature illustration illustrator interview modern art oregon art pencil scrawlings sketch book sketchbook sketchbook sneak sketches ward jenkins
With such a long radio-silence with the sketchbook sneak features, I’m happy to re-ignite the series with a bang. Today we’re peering into the sketchbook of Oregon-based illustrator, animator and director Ward Jenkins. Ward has a unique s...
