Here’s a running list of creatives who inspire me in the areas of graphic design, painting, illustration, comic/graphic novels, ceramics, jewelry and photography. Some I’ve had the fortune of being taught by and others I either weathered art school with or worked with professionally or just admire from afar.
Brooke Allen
Whimsical illustration.
www.brookeallenart.com
Allison Bamcat
A contemporary artist with an affinity for confectionary and phantoms.
www.bamcatart.com
Lillian Chan
A Toronto based animation filmmaker & illustrator.
www.lilch.ca
Janice Checchio
Photography.
janicechecchio.com
Aaron Draplin
Logo, branding and illustration. Also, Field Notes notebooks, journals and planners.
www.draplin.com
Christen Dute
Art direction and design.
www.cdute.com
Jenn Erickson
Maker, functional & sculptural ceramics.
www.khovland.com
Andy Fish
A noted comic book artist, illustrator and painter.
www.andytfish.com
Veronica Fish
A comic book artist and painter.
www.veronicafish.portfoliobox.me
Ryan Gilden
Graphic design and illustration.
www.ryangildendesign.com
Vashti Harrison
Author, illustrator and film maker
www.vashtiharrison.com
Kendyll Hillegas
An artist and illustrator based in Central, PA.
www.kendyllhillegas.com
Vivian Ho
A Boston based artist, interested in painting and comics.
www.veevho.com
Katie Hovland
An art director and designer who resides in Brooklyn, New York.
www.khovland.com
Chris Johns
A visual designer.
www.ninskijohns.com
Ay Joselito
Art director.
www.ayjoselito.es
Michelle Kim
Wearable art.
www.depop.com/ottocat
kristilyn / @zombiromance
An illustrator & designer who likes to combine spooky with sweet.
www.kristilynink.com
Josh Lafayette
A multi-disciplinary commercial artist and creative mentor.
www.joshlafayette.com
Stacey Lee
Covers, sequential art, illustration and graphic design.
www.mnrleague.com
Eva Loh
A Boston-based graphic designer and photographer.
www.evaloh.com
Shaina Lu
A queer Taiwanese-American artist interested in the intersection of art, education, and activism.
www.shainadoesart.com
Lauren May / Monster Tea Party
Lauren May, the human behind MTP. Illustrator from the Boston area.
www.monstertea.party
Fish McGill
Drawer and designer.
www.fishmcgill.com
Kathleen O’Hara
Fantasy illustrations and concept art.
kathleenohara.us
Lisa Quinn
A graphic designer based in Upton, MA and owner of Dreamii shop.
www.smallwish.com
John Roman
Specializing in illustrated maps, architectural and technical art.
www.johnromanillustration.com
Irena Roman
A contemporary watercolorist.
www.irenaroman.com
Nicole Rosano / Nikdreamer
Specializes in handcrafted gems and jewels using natural gemstones, crystals, charms, metals, and treasures collected.
www.nikdreamer.com
Dan Szymanowski
Illustration.
www.shapes.cool
Sophy Tuttle
Public murals.
www.sophytuttle.com
Sean Tubridy
Graphic design and illustration.
www.seantubridy.com
Dan Urbano
Photography.
www.urbanophoto.com
Kehinde Wiley
Los Angeles native and New York based visual artist, who has firmly situated himself within art history’s portrait painting tradition.
www.kehindewiley.com
Diana Zipeto
Artist and painter of folded paper paintings based in Lowell, MA.
www.dianazipeto.com
