Mid-20th Century Matchbox Labels

A lot of incredible matchbox labels from the 50s and 60s, mostly from Eastern Europe, on Flickr courtesy of Mariad (who has some other nice photo sets as well). Enjoy!

•Matchbox Labels

Sam Weber

There's a calm, frozen quality to Sam Weber's art, like a pond of ice, but just underneath that ice is a scene of intriguing terror. Sam finds beauty in blood and vacant stares. His work is a muted wash of monochrome colors with slashes of detailed branches or hair running through like Japanese brush strokes. A bit disturbing but you can't tear your eyes away.

Sam Weber is married to the fabulous artist, Jillian Tamaki.

•Sam Paints - Sam Weber's site
•Sam Weber at Lines and Colors
•Sam Weber at Illustration Mundo
•Sam Weber at Drawn

Joy Ang

Joy Ang is a very young illustrator, still exploring her style, but producing such wonderful work that one can easily predict a great future. Her color, form, and composition are tight, unique, delightful, and just feels right. Keep an eye on her.

•Joy Ang's website
•Joy Ang's prints