when i first started d*s, product designers were my idols. i practically worshiped the ground the bouroullecs walked on (and still do) and seemed to have less of a passion people involved in other areas of art & design. but as i’ve gotten older, i’ve found myself moving through specific fields and finding new idols in the worlds of textile design, pattern design- and lately the bulk of my interest has turned towards the world of illustrators.
i’ve always admired artists who work with pen and paper, but recently it’s become something of an obsession, and i find myself clicking on endless links and websites trying to find someone whose work speaks to me in a way that makes me want to stop, stare and think. and lately that person has been jon klassen. i talked about jon’s work last year, but something keeps me coming back over and over again to his building and landscape illustrations. maybe it’s a desire to escape to one of his dark and slightly moody worlds, but i find myself staring and zooming in on each image, waiting for some hidden detail or creature to jump out and reveal itself.
most recently, jon was the co-designer behind THE most gorgeous animated winter olympics commercial i’ve ever seen. so if you’ve got a few seconds to spare, i highly suggest clicking here to check it out. it’s lovely to see something so fresh and creative in the realm of olympic advertisements (which i usually find are sort of a let down). whether you’re looking to check out a cool commercial, or just escape work for a little mental vacation- click here to check out jon’s portfolio online. thanks to steven at writer’s house for the reminder!
