Freistil Online, Portal für Illustration
I have just received a news release from a new website called Freistil Online, which aims to be the first web source for illustration in German-speaking countries.This newly launched portal covers drawing and illustrators, as well as the contemporary influences and developments among the field. The themes are Editorial-, Advertising, Fashion Illustration, graphic novels, art and motion. Most significantly, it is being used to introduce books, magazines and websites and review exhibitions, fairs and events.

Workspaces, studios and inspiration
If you wish to peep a little in the workspaces of illustrators such as Kyle T Webster, don’t miss this selection in Drawger called Studio Tours. I like these photo collections, for the sake of decoration and interiorism, with a dash of voyeurism, and a good dose of visual inspiration.Another g

Children's books by Paul Rand
Paul Rand illustrated several children's books written by his wife, Ann Rand, in the fifties and early sixties. As it happens with true classics, the illustration and layout in Rand’s books looks just as fresh today as when they were first published.His style of illustration, consistent with his design work, is based in a witty use of simple shapes, flat colours and a well-thought composition and layout.Now these charming editions have been reprinted by Chronicle Books in San Francisco for your delight.

Letterhead
This is a detail of a very psychedelic letterhead I still have to finish and use, and here is the whole thing:I wonder if bills and invoices printed in this c

Halloweenish
I'm not very keen on Halloween stuff, but I couldn't resist to post these two cute drawings made by my son (11), as they fit the bill perfectly. He did the sketches in my pocket sketchbook. He’s learning english quite fast and he takes every ocassion to write some of the words he learns.