Craig use of minimal line and framing really shows of this Illustrator skills to the max. Learning when not to add content is a real art and he handles it so well here. 

To see more of his work please visit:
http://craigdrake.tumblr.com/

This pencil drawing by Moore really caught my attention with its combination of the bear and the woman and the way that its drawn inspired me to look out a pencil. Something I don’t do enough in my day-to-day computer work.

This study eventually become “The Furry Monster fix’d her Eyes above” which is also shown below.

To see more of his work please visit:
http://tdylanmoore.com/
or to see more of his pencil work visit:
http://tdylanart.tumblr.com/

I originally became aware of Simon Birch through a solo show in Hong Kong were he is based. He is well known for film and large instillation work although he has also produced a number of portraits which I really like.

This piece is from a collection of work by the artist created in 2010. I have not been able to find the name for this portrait but I love the broad-brush work and the ghosting of the face.

To see more of Birch's work please visit:
http://www.simon-birch.com/
https://www.behance.net/gallery/2541889/Paintings-2010

I really like the way Lois adds a slight edge of cartoon illustration to her work which is balanced with excellent use of colour.

I’m also amazed at the amount of work she has on her website which is well worth a dig through as the quality of illustration is fantastic through out.

Lois currently works as a freelance illustrator and animator from Utrecht (the Netherlands).

To see more of Lois work please visit
http://loish.net/
She has also created a process video for this self portrait
http://vimeo.com/89138865

Most people tend to be familiar with the work of John William Waterhouse. His use of mythology and strong female characters has made him one of the leading artists of the Pre Raphaelite movement.

I have always been a fan of his work but more recently I have enjoyed searching out his sketches, which he uses before creating his final paintings. His drawings are as stunning as the final paintings and have warmth about them that make them timeless.

To see more of his work please visit: http://www.jwwaterhouse.com/

This amazing pencil illustration comes from a dedicated "Friendsbook - a mole for my friends" which is filled with even more amazing pencil drawings from the very talented Thomas Cian who is baced in Milano, Italy. All I can say is Wow!

To see more of his work please visit:
https://www.behance.net/chanbella

Jason Thielkeʼs figurative drawings remind me of ordinance survey image which rather than mapping the landscape map the human form.

This is beautiful and elegant image reminds me of my early days in college learning technical drawing and my time climbing Munros with friends when I lived in Glasgow.

This image is created with transfer and acrylic on wood panel.

To see more of Jason's work please visit:
http://www.jasonthielke.com

This striking coloured pencil on craft paper illustration works really well with the use of white in the woman's hair and outline. I also like the compostion which draws your eye to the woman and then guides it out through the houses by the thin white outline around the central figure. This works so well and lifts her off the page.

If you would like to see more of Vero's work please visit: http://www.behance.net/PoorSailor

Really like the use of limited colour and attitude in the image which is the calling card of Pink Glove's work. Don't know anything else about the artist apart from I like the work so I guess thats all that matters :)

If you want to view more of the artist work please visit: http://www.behance.net/
pinkglove

It's a good sign in my book when you struggle to decide which image you would like to select for your blog from a talented artists website. 

New York based artist Lou Pimentel's work is amazing not just technically but also in the stories it can tell. This image stood out most to me as it reminds me so much of the little things my five year old son will do when he is playing at being one member of his favourite super hero team.

It can be a lonely job for a young boy with only a baby sister to help save the world! Just as well he has a dad that loves a bit of turtle power as well.

To see more of Lou's work please visit:
http://www.lou-pimentel.com