Denis Gonchar's brilliant portfolio includes detailed drawings of humans and animals
It's difficult to ignore the illustrative work of Ukranian artist Denis Gonchar. Alongside his vibrant animal studies, his recent work focuses on sports players, with striking, visceral results. It would appear Gonchar can turn his talented hands to the most difficult of subjects with ease.
This self-taught illustrator has an awe-inspiring portfolio. If you're not following her, do it immediately!
Natalie Lines is a self-taught illustrator based in the Midlands, UK. During her artistic career, her distinctive style has attracted the clients including Lady Gaga and retailers Dorothy Perkins and House of Fraser. Her multi-page portfolio is full of gorgeous, intricate illustrations of well-known faces, from Keira Knightley to Kim Kardashian.
There's inspiration in abundance at James Bennett's Behance portfolio
Another portfolio featuring some famous faces is that of James Bennett, an illustrator based in Pennsylvania, USA. His stylised portraits, often captured from an unusual point of view, lean towards caricature without ever becoming silly.
Simon Prades' client list includes Nike, The New York Times and VICE magazine
Born in southern Germany, Simón Prades is a super-talented illustrator and graphic designer whose client list includes the likes of Nike, The New York Times and VICE magazine. Pardes' Behance portfolio is full of intricate pencil and ink illustrations, with colour used sparsely but to great effect.
Check out the distinctive graphic style of Christi du Toit on her Behance portfolio
We love the graphic style of South African illustrator Christi du Toit, which you can see in abundance on his Behance portfolio. A self-taught freelance artist, du Toit's signature style is often dark and otherwordly.
Designer and illustrator Samuel Ho combines two of his loves: sports logos and superheroes
If you fancy a burst of colour, check out the brilliant illustrative work of artist Samuel Ho – aka Sho. And if, like Ho, you have a love of sports logos and superheroes, check out his brilliant Marvel Varsity Tees project. His Behance portfolio states Ho's work is 'the manifestation of the many ventures and influences that he surrounds himself with'.
Artist Asakura Kouhei uses his natural surroundings as inspiration for his illustrations
Inspired by the natural surroundings of his childhood, Japanese artist Asakura Kouhei has created some of the most beautiful nature illustrations we've ever seen. With its poppy, fluoro tones and surreal compositions, Kouhei's work is a a feast for the eyes.
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This is just one of many brilliant, detailed illustrations in designer Peter Gutierrez's portfolio
Based in LA, Peter Gutierrez is a designer and illustrator who likes to take on a challenge, which is evident when looking at his extensive portfolio of detailed illustrations. His Behance page showcases a range of pop culture subjects – from Game of Thrones to Alien – all captured in a striking, comic book-inspired style.
This detailed owl illustration is part of illustrator Yo Az's animal series, which also features a stunning stag, bear, lion, bull and elephant
Geometric shapes and vibrant colours about on the portfolio site for French illustrator Yo Az. This animal series (pictured above) by blows our minds: the amount of detail is incredible. If it's inspiration you're looking for, you need look no further.
This is just one of many intricate illustrations featured in Iain Macarthur's portfolio
British illustrator Iain Macarthur's portfolio is brimming with beautiful, detailed illustrations. He specialises in drawing realistic figures with a twist, and the above image is part of his 'Transformation' series of surreal artwork that combines labyrinthine patterns with portraits.
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Sammy Maine was a founding member of the Creative Bloq team way back in the early 2010s, working as a Commissioning Editor. Her interests cover graphic design in music and film, illustration and animation. Since departing, Sammy has written for The Guardian, VICE, The Independent & Metro, and currently co-edits the quarterly music journal Gold Flake Paint.
