Mark Evans works with leather. No, he doesn’t create shoes or wallets; he specializes in etched leather art. His eye for detail is as sharp as the tools he uses – bowie knives, scalpels and other bladed implements. Mark Evans can make leather come alive. His subjects range from crucified kings, to former …

Graphic artist / illustrator Raccoonnook mainly uses a style that’s reminiscent of super cool anime which is why I like his style a lot. His lighting and filtering techniques make sense and therefore work. This guy is good. He has been commissioned by clients like Popular Mechanics, Cartoon Network, and NASCAR. Check out …

Emeric Trahand a.k.a. Takeshi will stimulate and intrigue you with his work. This Frenchman is based in New York and is an artist and art director. Takeshi has done work for clients such as Adidas, Swatch, EMI Music, Honda, and UNICEF. His creations showcase great talent and creativity. I especially like Takeshi’s image …

British photographer, Greg Williams, is a creative genius. Most of his work reflects his passion for photography and his love of film. Williams’ more famous work involves his reportage on the last 3 James Bond films, of which he was able to compile and publish a collection of production photos called the “Bond …

Ross Brown started to pursue his interest in photography when he was 13 years old. This Kiwi has shown an admirable mastery of his craft, particularly at producing multiple composite images. Browsing through Brown’s work will have you poring over amazing details and wonderfully executed photographs. His passion has taken him to shoots …

Award-winning photographer, Chris Gordaneer, is an expert at creating depth and various emotions through his work. To get the most out of every shoot, Chris makes it a point to always make everyone involved feel “invited and welcome”. He has done work for companies like Federal Express, Microsoft, Sony, General Motors, Toyota, Ford, …

Travis de Clifford’s sports action shots are set up in such a way that they capture an intensity that’s frozen in time. However you can almost feel and hear the sound of a tennis racket or a golf club as it whizzes by at top speed. His still life collection fascinates me with …

Artist, Francis Vallejo, calls Detroit, Michigan home. His family moved there in the late 80s and so he distinctly remembers growing up around the vicinity of 8 Mile Road, the diverse cultures of which contributed a great deal during his formative years. Vallejo has had experience doing comic illustrations for financial newspapers, as well …

Photographer Ibai Acevedo’s work features signature sharp tones and a certain, controlled crispness that highlights his subjects against their background. My favorite is Acevedo’s “Places” album which includes photos that put you right in the moment – a leisurely, early-morning bike ride in the country, or just chilling in the cool blue waters …

Do not attempt to adjust your displays because the images you see were made to look as such. The world of photographer/artist Gabriel Wickbold is marked by innovation in the use of color. Wickbold explains, “paint is a protection and at the same time revealing. It covers a woman, but in character, reveals …

I like the homey feel of painter Carol Lambert’s still life series. Because she describes herself as a humanist, her interpretations of inanimate subjects are based on how they are handled and used, along with the memories associated with them. Ms. Lambert’s landscapes exude a similar warm appeal because they are done to …

Mitch Breitweiser was so into comic books when he was growing up that it became his childhood dream to become an illustrator some day. With a lot of perseverance, this native of Little Rock, Arkansas has realized that dream. Mitch Breitweiser currently works as an artist for Marvel Comics. He is influenced by …

Niklas Lundberg’s work is very complex. The 21-year-old Swedish freelance graphic designer and illustrator admits that he taught himself to master the craft. He has dabbled in print, video and photography, and considers everything he does more of a hobby. His passion is seen with the way he layers detail upon …

Futurorg is the online library of Timothee ‘Tim’ Mathelin a.k.a. Shift. This artist describes himself as quick, adaptable and open-minded. He’s also a big fan of the future; and it’s evident in his work. My favorite is the full-screen panoramic vision entitled “Sweet Planet Earth”. This incredible, 360-degree, visual art piece is just …

Rinze van Brug claims he got his artistic influences mostly from 80s flicks like Beat Street and Wild Style because they featured awesome graffiti art. He worked independently for a time in Amsterdam, creating murals for stores and restaurants. Before long, he was excelling in graphic design and photography in art school. van …

Check out the serious detail on the works of Krzysztof Domaradzki and Eliza Domaradzka, who make up Poland-based Studiokxx. Some of their pieces border on the weird and grotesque; creations that reside within the dark recesses of human imagination. Still some are reminiscent of modern graphic novels, again incredibly and delightfully detailed. Krzysztof …

I love the work of Los Angeles-based photographer Dave Hill. His compositional style looks simple enough. Take a look at some pre-production videos on his site, and you’ll see what I mean. Post-production, however, is a different story. Contemporaries even refer to something they call the “ Dave Hill Look” – unforgettable images …

Artist extraordinaire, Rory Kurtz, will not name names when asked about his influences as they are many – heroes of literature, art, film, music and fashion. This self-proclaimed comic book junkie started drawing as soon as he was old enough to hold a crayon. He is most at home using pencil, ink and digital …