Check out this fantastic sketch from local artist “Prox-E”. Started using good old fashioned pencils and finished on a Wacom in Photoshop, the use of negative space is simply brilliant.

The interweb is pretty slow with design news at the moment, so I thought I would share one of my favourite artists with you; David Choe. This guy lives a breathes his art and its common place for him to put his blood into his work…literally. As a result his work is immensely personal and hence why I love it. He gained fame as a graffiti artist, but for me his real talents lie in his oils, his brushes and his blood and sweat.

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There is something about these pieces from Brain M Viveros, I’m not sure what it is, but I find them simply mesmerizing. A very definite sense of beauty and emotion, yet a cold presence which hardens the mood.

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The other day I posted an awesome “Anarchy How To“, which was created in the style of an aviation safety card. A style which I just happen to love. In steps Durex, their latest promo campaign is fantastic. Again based around the safety card, the campaing shares a few do’s and Dont’s of Sex Safety. Check it out below.

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My fetish for Bears returns with this sick little illustration.

Anyone up for a little illustration love on this lazy Wednesday afternoon? Check out these pieces from Pacman23, this guy has got some serious flair. Digging this stuff!

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Check out these digital paintings from Canadian Artist Derek Stenning. This guy clearly has a thing for astronaughts, but the combination of retro and modern gives a whole new feel and the atmosphere in these images are just great!

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Check out these images from Illustrator Enkel Dika, I am really digging the playful ideas and strong use of colour. This guys illustrations are pretty clever with a nice intelligent wit about them. Enjoy!

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Check out these awesome illustrations from Manuel Rebollo, I really enjoy this form of illustration where its like digital meeting with traditional, it all feels very Jasper Goodal’esque. There is a strong use of negative shapes/space in these and of course the black and white adds power for me.

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I have been really swamped at work lately, so when I saw this, I knew it would make the perfect post. From 52baddudes.