This week’s student of the week is Josie Stevenson. Dealing with subtle subjects through various methods such as printmaking, drawing, and painting, Josie’s works tend to be on the edge of Fine arts and illustration.

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Josie Stevenson, Jane x Josie (pages 16 – 17), Artist’s Books: Narrative, Aurora De Armendi

Josie Stevenson, Sunbathers, Thesis 1, Jordin Isip

Josie Stevenson, Holes, Sketchbook Warehouse, Mu Pan

Artist Statement:

Thematically, I’m drawn to such motifs as voyeurism, preservation and documentation. In approaching my work, my concern typically lies in conveying a sentiment or mood rather than a concrete narrative. Abstracted, textured and patterned elements all figure heavily in my illustrations. I typically work in ink, watercolor, gouache and acrylic although recently I’ve been getting into bookmaking as well.

To see more of Josie’s work, be sure to check out her website at: josiestevenson.com

This week’s student of the week is Stephanie Tan. Primarily an illustrator, Stephanie is also a painter, an animator and paper craft artist.

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Stephanie Tan, Spirit Gecko, Topics, Guy Billout

Stephanie Tan, Dinner for One, Beyond the Page, Noël Claro

Stephanie Tan, Polar Bear, Core Lab 3, Richard Borge

http://vimeo.com/54979407

Artist Statement:

Stephanie Tan is an illustrator with a penchant for meticulous and repetitive work. She is greatly inspired by crafter culture, the DIY movement, and vintage nostalgia. She often turns to patterns and textiles for inspiration. She aims to convey a feeling of whimsy and wonder through the simplest use of line and color. Currently she is working on a body of paper sculptures, à la Mu Pan’s “origamu”.

To see more of Stephanie’s work, be sure to check out her website at: http://cargocollective.com/stephanietan