Here’s a list of 10 up and coming mixed-media illustrators, painters and artists revolutionizing the industry in a big way. More than that, their work inspires me to be a better designer. Click the pictures to read more about each or visit their respective websites.

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Jeff Soto
jeffsoto.com
Jeff Soto creates large format mixed-media illustrations sometimes up to to twelve feet long.

Ashley Wood
ashleywoodartist.com
Famous for his work on Metal Gear solid, Ashley is well known among gamers and comic enthusiasts.

James Jean
jamesjean.com
Illustrator to the stars, James Jean’s work has often been featured in Spin and Rolling Stone Magazine.

Dony Permedi
donysanimation.com
Dony recently received much praise for completing an entire 3D animated short by himself!

Bengal
cafesale.net
France based artist Bengal is well known in the comics industry for his work at DC and Image.

LeSean Thomas
leseanthomas.com
Most know LeSean from his work as lead animator for Adult Swim’s animated BOONDOCKS TV series but he’s also an accomplished comic artist.

Russ Mills
byroglyphics.com
Russ Mills is a mixed media artist working with biro inks, markers and paint. He’s a native of London.

Josh Agle
shag.com
The Socal native Josh ‘Shag’ Agle is known for his signature acrylic paintings that reference mid-twentieth century style.

Joshua Middleton
joshuamiddleton.com
Joshua Middleton nearly single-handedly sparked a creative revolution at Marvel Comics with his work on the hit series Nyx. He currently freelances for DC Comics.

Tomer and Asaf Hanuka
thanuka.com
Tomer is most well known for his work as a magazine cover illustrator but he’s also built a name for himself in the small press comic industry.

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