In her ongoing personal project, titled #DearDiarySeries, illustrator and graphic designer Sinomonde Ngwane explores the concept of vulnerability.
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Fresh Meat: Richard Horne
From digital illustration and graphic design work, to contemporary street wear, Richard Horne’s student portfolio shows a great deal of variety.
Fresh Meat: Kevin Mbuyamba
Kevin Mbuyamba is a graphic designer, illustrator and photographer. Take a look at his pop culture character illustrations and other original pieces here.
Fresh Meat: Nontokozo Tshabalala
Having graduated with an Honours in Communication Design, Nontokozo Tshabalala is determined to restructure the local design industry. See her work here.
Fresh Meat: Tyla Mason
Tyla Mason’s graduate work explored the commonalities of dreams and what they signify. Read our interview with the illustrator and see some of her work here.
Check out these small, simple and effective illustrations by Ewald Rist
The illustrator first began drawing at the age of nine, but it was the Cape Town nightlife scene that saw him find his style.
13 local artists illustrate a beautiful calendar for Essie Letterpress’ 2017 Almanac
Plan your year in beautiful fashion with the 2017 Artist’s Letterpress Almanac, a handy desktop calendar illustrated by thirteen local artists.
Take a look at the striking and immersive illustrations of Lungile Mbokane
Never one to dwell on the same style or aesthetic for long, Lungile’s work declares itself in a number of different forms, but always with the same goal.
Characterful, geometric illustrations by Ndumiso Nyoni
Making use of vibrant colour and bold, geometric design, Ndumiso Nyoni seeks to illustrate a contemporary African identity.
A different perspective: $hlomonde’s captivating digital illustrations
Colour and texture come alive in these contemporary pop-culture illustrations by digital artist $hlomonde.
Tara Deacon’s artworks embrace a naive gaze
Ink, watercolour and gouache bring Tara Deacon’s daily observations to life. Pore over them here.
Lorenzo Plaatjies uses his phone to illustrate longing and loneliness
The digital creative cites music, surrealist art and pop culture as his main inspirations.
Turning creativity into a career: Friends of Design is offering full bursaries to aspiring designers
Looking to turn your creativity into a career? Find out more about Friends of Design’s bursaries for their Higher Certificate courses.
Art binge: The Jo’burg galleries and art venues you need to visit
From historic galleries to brand new artistic spaces, Jo’burg has always been home to a number of thriving artistic enclaves. Here are a few you should know.
Meet Kat Kali: An illustrated Q&A
From Durban with love, light and hot psychedelic grooves.