Illustrator Paul Blow Creates Simple‑looking but Idea‑rich Artworks, With Restrained Palettes and Clean Lines
Paul Blow is a Scottish‑born, Dorset‑based illustrator known for witty, concept‑driven images that strip ideas down to bold shapes, limited colour and dry humour. Continue reading »
Colorful 1950s Film Posters by Ernesto García Cabral
In the 1950s, as cinema flourished worldwide, Mexican illustrator Ernesto García Cabral introduced a striking visual style to film promotion. Continue reading »
Classic Tattoo Art Collides with Pop Culture in Stunning Illustrations of Dave Quiggle
Dave Quiggle is an American artist, illustrator, and tattooer known for his unique blend of midcentury-inspired flash art infused with modern graphic sensibilities. Raised in a small town, Quiggle was influenced by monster magazines, cartoons, and punk music, which shaped his creative vision and distinctive style that combines whimsy with intellectual depth. Continue reading »
Dark and Surreal Illustrations of Serhii Mirchuk
Ukrainian artist Serhii Mirchuk conjures surreal realms where folklore, symbolism, and pop culture seamlessly intertwine. Continue reading »
“Les Premiers Humains Dans la Lune”: Fairytale Illustrations by Lily de Bellon
French illustrator and graphic designer Lili des Bellons continues to build whimsical, otherworldly realms in his latest series. Continue reading »
Jules-Alexandre Grün’s Iconic Posters From the Belle Époque
Jules-Alexandre Grün (1868–1938) was a French artist renowned for his vibrant paintings and posters that captured the lively elegance of Belle Époque Paris. Continue reading »
The Elegant World of Georges Gaudy: Posters From the Belle Époque
Georges Gaudy (1872–1940) was a pioneering Belgian artist whose Art Nouveau posters helped define Europe’s advertising boom in the early 20th century. Continue reading »
Amazing Posters by Henri-Gabriel Ibels in the Late 19th Century
Henri-Gabriel Ibels was a key figure in late 19th-century Paris’s avant-garde art scene, known for merging bold, decorative style with social realism. Continue reading »
John Hassall’s Brilliant Posters From the Turn of the Century
Meet John Hassall, the undisputed “Poster King” of turn-of-the-century Britain. A pivotal figure in the Golden Age of Illustration, Hassall (1868–1948) transformed the nation’s streets into a vibrant public gallery. Continue reading »
Herbert Leupin’s Most Impressive Advertising Posters from the 1940s
Herbert Leupin taught posters how to smile. A leading force in Swiss design, he revolutionized advertising with his innovative and humorous take on the “Sachplakat,” or “Object Poster.” Continue reading »
Alphonse Mucha’s Beautiful Vintage Posters of the Late 1800s
Alphonse Mucha (1860–1939) was a Czech painter and graphic artist who played a defining role in the Art Nouveau movement. Continue reading »
Striking Art Nouveau Posters of the Late 19th Century by Nicolas Francisco Tamagno
Nicolas Francisco Tamagno (1862–1933) was an Italian painter and lithographic poster artist who worked in France between 1880 and 1914. Continue reading »
Beautiful Vintage Art Nouveau Posters by Henri Privat-Livemont
Henri Privat-Livemont (1861–1936) was a Belgian Art Nouveau artist known for his elegant poster designs featuring idealized female figures and floral motifs. Continue reading »
Impressive Posters by Albert Guillaume From the Late 19th Century
Albert Guillaume, born in Paris in 1873, was a French painter and caricaturist celebrated for his satirical illustrations and striking Belle Époque posters. Continue reading »
Meet Adolfo Hohenstein, The Maestro of Italian Art Nouveau and Poster Design
Adolfo Hohenstein (1854–1928) was a German-born Italian artist known for his contributions to Italian Art Nouveau, or Stile Liberty. Continue reading »
Amazing Art Deco Elegance: Charles Martin’s Posters of the 1910s
Charles Martin (1884–1934) was a French illustrator whose artistry left a lasting mark on the Art Deco era. Continue reading »
Beautiful Detailed Illustrations by Guy Shield
Adelaide-based illustrator Guy Shield left behind the stability of a full-time job to pursue a freelance career driven by creativity. Continue reading »
Henri Thiriet’s Striking Posters from the Belle Époque Era
Henri Thiriet (1873–1946) was a talented French artist celebrated for his striking Art Nouveau creations. Hailing from Épinal, he pursued his craft in Paris as a lithographer and gained prominence between 1890 and 1910 for designing eye-catching advertising posters for brands such as Omega and Dayton Cycles. Continue reading »
Victoria Roussel’s Dreamy Art Drawn From Nature’s Beauty
Victoria Roussel, a French illustrator, captures the essence of nature in her enchanting creations. Raised amidst the stunning landscapes of southern France, she developed a unique artistic style inspired by her environment. Now residing in Besançon, she transforms the beauty of starry skies, tranquil mountains, and flowing forms into detailed compositions featuring serene female figures. Continue reading »
Beautiful 19th-Century Posters of Alcohol Advertisements
Step back into the 19th century and explore alcohol ads bursting with intricate designs influenced by Art Nouveau and Victorian styles, where ornate typography and flowing patterns create a vivid sense of luxury. Continue reading »
Meet Jupp Wiertz, One of the Most Well-known German Poster Artists of the Early 20th Century
Jupp Wiertz, born in 1888 in the charming city of Aachen. After studying in Berlin and mastering the art of lithography in Leipzig, he began his career as a fine art printer in 1914. By the 1920s and ’30s, his talent had propelled him into the spotlight as one of the most celebrated poster artists of his time. Continue reading »
Stunning Public Health Posters From World War II
During World War II, public health posters became an essential lifeline, reminding citizens of their role in protecting not only themselves but their communities and soldiers on the front lines. Continue reading »
Charles Loupot: A Truly Wonderful Poster Artist From The Art Deco Era
Charles Loupot (1892–1962), born in Nice, was one of France’s most influential poster artists, standing alongside greats like A.M. Cassandre, Paul Colin, and Jean Carlu. Continue reading »
Beautiful Vintage Posters Illustrated by Gaspar Camps i Junyent in the 1900s
Gaspar Camps i Junyent (1874–1942) was a renowned Spanish draughtsman, illustrator, and painter who was significantly influenced by modernism and advertising. Continue reading »
Amazing Posters Illustrated by Jean de Paleologu in the Late 19th Century
Jean de Paleologu, born in Bucharest in 1855, was a masterful Romanian poster artist, painter, and illustrator. Continue reading »
