Brush and mouse

Author: (English) Angus Hyland
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: Recently, the revival of illustration art has become a design trend. Under the impact of digital technology, painterly illustration once faced decline. However, it has now regained new vitality and is prevalent in various fields such as layout design, fashion shows, advertising, music imagery, and web design. Illustration art is everywhere. The Brush and the Mouse explores the work of illustrators, whose professional domains span the vast space between graphic design and fine art. The creative tools they use are increasingly becoming digital media. Although many artists continue to complete most of their work using traditional hand-drawing methods, the benefits of computer technology as a creative tool are now widely recognized. While some illustrators create purely digital art, many others produce captivating hybrids—combining digital and traditional painting techniques. This book not only outlines the level reached by the contemporary illustration industry but also reveals the innovations being practiced in the field. It showcases the work of 45 illustrators from around the world, reflecting a wide range of creative styles. Participants in the survey include Anthony Brierley, Nick Singers, Kim Haigh, Kink, John McArthur, Mike Mills, Eiko Morikawa, Reggie Bird, Graham Lonsdale, and Kay Tange, among others. Their exquisite work examples are also presented. The book also provides an overview of insights from industry professionals on their roles and future prospects: through answering a series of simple questions, the survey participants evaluate their creative motivations and methods, as well as their views on the role and impact of digital technology in the creative process. The book contains 302 illustrations, with 270 of them in color. It showcases the work of 45 illustrators from around the world, reflecting a wide range of creative styles. Their exquisite work examples are also presented.