Welcome back to our Diversity in Design series on Envato Tuts+. Discover four talented artists with inspiring styles you'll love.
4 Artists You Should Know: Diversity in Design
Celebrate the work of these extraordinary artists. Each with their own unique background, they draw inspiration from their culture and surroundings to create phenomenal designs.
Antonio Reinhard
The hidden stories of Indonesia come alive in the beautiful illustrations of artist Antonio Reinhard's work. Check out his alluring style
below.
See more in his portfolio.
Nesia in Pambelang
I'm a freelance illustrator from Indonesia, mostly illustrating for children's books or culture-themed projects.
Limas Palembang: The Traditional House of The Palembang
My work is mostly about Indonesian culture, in this case the culture of Palembang during the Indonesian colonial era. I focus on its current architectures, clothing and hierarchy.
Nesia in Pambelang
Colonial Times
For these illustrations, the artists that influence me the most are Norman Rockwell, and the airy paintings of Degas and Mikhail Zichy. I always look for a style that is somehow timeless, so I took inspirations from mostly the Romanticism era.
Janice Sung
Toronto-based artist Janice Sung has a lovely way of capturing faces that you simply won't forget. Check out her extraordinary work below.
See more in her portfolio.
Tropical Bitties Series
I am an illustrator based in Toronto. Most of my work is done digitally but I also play around with watercolor as well.
China Girl
My will to learn and improve is what gives me the drive to paint every single day.
I try to find inspiration from everything and everyone around me. I am mostly inspired by people, nature, and the beauty found in everyday life.
Tropical Bitties Series
Thank You
I look up to a new artist almost every week but I would definitely say my biggest inspiration growing up as a young artist would be Audrey Kawasaki. The way she draws girls in such a sensual and elegant way is something I always strive for in my own paintings.
As for style, I take great interest in graphic design and abstract art as well.
Mario McMeans
Illustrator and graphic designer extraordinaire Mario McMeans mixes his unique point of view with his clean graphic style. Check out his super dope vector work below.
See more in his portfolio.
iHeart Vector
My name is Mario McMeans, otherwise known as 'Supahmariostyle.' I'm a Graphic Designer, horror junkie, and all around connoisseur of paternal witticisms.
Hueston Branding and Design
Every project has a story tell. It's up to you as the designer to be receptive to that message, whatever it is. That's kind of the approach I've been taking lately with all my projects.
Currently, I'm teamed up with other amazing talents of this collective we call 'The Design Room' where the talent owns the rights to their work and not the company.
Dre Dynasty
Iron Horse Industries
There are so many artists that have given me inspiration for many different reasons. I have to start things off with Tasso Art because if it wasn't for his illustrations I would've never touched Illustrator at all. Next, Chris Do, founder of 'Blind', really helped me to understand the business side of design.
There's my friend Jarmon Maxie aka King Maxie Animation, and lastly, this free-spirited artist that's always keeping me on my toes, the world knows her as Melody Nieves.
Kaylan M
Black greatness and epic celestial goodness are a just a few of the words I'd use to describe the work of designer and artist Kaylan Michael. Check out her brilliant manipulations below.
See more in her portfolio.
Stay - Cover Art
I'm a self-taught visual artist and graphic designer based in Montreal Canada. Highly passionate and all about art and design, I enjoy everything from fashion, interior and graphic design, extending to photography and video editing.
Infinity
My work explores themes of spirituality and femininity with an African touch.
The inspiration behind my work is basically my life. I share a little bit of my pain, scars, growth and visions through each of my pieces and hope that it inspires people.
Patterns on Mug
The Dreamer
Being originally from Africa, I look up to African art and afro futuristic art styles. I love patterns, colors and designs that represent my roots.
I love the fact that each person can see different things in one piece of art and relate to it. Some artists I look up to are: Jean-Michel Basquiat, Frida Kahlo, Gustav Klimt, and a New York based artist Kehinde Wiley. I love the energy behind their work, it truly inspires me.
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I'd like to extend a warm thank you to all the artists who participated in this feature. Feel free to see more of their work in the links below:
