A week or so ago I had the pleasure of being introduced to an altogether new concept (at least for me, that is) by UK-based artist Peter Crawley. Called “stitched illustrations” Crawley’s work ranges from highly technical (see his Empire State Building) to minimalistic (see Owl). Created by with a combination of  needle, some cotton [...]

The last time we did a Five Flickr Friday was way back in November! A travesty! And so we are bringing it back. Do you know someone who would fit into these showcases? Tweet at us with the hashtag #fff and let us know! We’ve always got our eyes open for new talent. On with the [...]

The Squirrel Machine, by author and illustrator Hans Rickheit, is both a challenging and bizarre odyssey of human mortality that spans the lives of two brothers (Edmund and William Torpor) living in a 19th century New England town. Opening with a preface by Sir Henry W. Longsfellow, Rickheit’s tale is one of high minds and [...]

Today we have a special surprise for our Fuel Brand Network team (illustration below) because of this extremely talented Illustrator, Ricardo Gimenes. We saw his new project ‘Behind the Website’ and thought it was such a unique idea. We love great ideas and thought this would be a awesome interview to get ‘Behind Ricardo’ and [...]

Today we have a special surprise for our Fuel Brand Network team (illustration below) because of this extremely talented Illustrator, Ricardo Gimenes. We saw his new project ‘Behind the Website’ and thought it was such a unique idea. We love great ideas and thought this would be a awesome interview to get ‘Behind Ricardo’ and [...]

For those of you who know me, you know that I am a huge animal lover and I’m very passionate about the many animals that are in my life. Combine that with my love of art and you’ve got the perfect mix for today’s article: a showcase of three incredibly talented pet artists. These three [...]

For many, the mid-80s was a great time to be a kid with a penchant for entertainment. The country was coming out of a severe recession which meant parents finally had some extra money, the first Nintendo Entertainment System had just hit the market and ‘3G’ was something more than a just another buzz word [...]

Fueled by his monstrous imagination and an appetite for fully immersible worlds, Guillermo del Toro is thought to be by many a visionary director with uncompromising ideals that challenge our very preconceptions of reality. One might wonder with such a finely tuned vision how del Toro manages to craft every aspect of his films. Is [...]

I’m going to start out by saying I have never been to Japan. In fact, I’ve never been to any part of Asia. IN FACT, I have never been outside of the United States. Yes, I know, it’s tragic. Thankfully, I have the internet (and awesome worldly friends), and I’ve been introduced to some really [...]

A few months back, I started something on my blog called Webcomic Wednesday. The twitter hashtag has since then caught on and it has renewed my long-time love affair with online comics. The positive feedback I got sparked an idea – why not carry this over to Fuel Your Illustration? I know, I’m a genius. [...]

While there is still snow in many parts of the world, here in Texas Spring has sprung! The bluebonnets have taken over every roadside, the sun is out, and the bugs are everywhere! So in celebration of a new season, I thought I would share with you some of my favorite Spring-inspired illustrations from DeviantArt. [...]

If you’re reading this, chances are you are a part of the online art community. And if so, you know how pretty huge it is! There are so many artists online these days, that it’s pretty easy to miss when something big is happening. Thankfully, with so many voices, word travels fast. Not only is [...]

So I don’t know about you, but back in the day I collected comic books. Okay, that’s a lie, I STILL collect comic books. And no matter how many of my own characters I come up with, I love to make fanart of my favorite superheros. But nothing I have ever come up with is [...]

Every kid has his favorite comic: Garfield, Peanuts, Pogo; but for me, it was the always-hilarious Calvin and Hobbes. That crazy, mischievous, imaginative Calvin had the life I wanted. It was the dream life of every neighborhood kid it seemed. Space adventures, riding wagons off of cliffs, becoming the world’s largest dinosaur, to be the [...]

Part One: 12 Simple Steps to Maximize Social Networking Are you afraid of social networking? Do you see it as a relentless time-suck with no quantifiable payoff? Your fears are shared by many, and they are justified. Even in our increasingly online world, some creative professionals are still wary of using social networking as part of their self-promotion [...]