Barbara Dziadosz’s Illustrations are Channeling Bubble Gum

…How could I not imagine bubble gum after seeing that pink? Don’t get me wrong – that’s not an insult. Gum is delicious.

I had a hard time selecting what illustrations by Barbara Dziadosz to display here. They’re all great! I’m especially fond of the terrarium that has a cat inside of it.

Barbara says that she has a background in printmaking and character design. And after seeing these figure-centric compositions, I’m not surprised. Each person has fun, distinct features despite being so graphic and simple. The multilayered work is a collision of colors, and I love how the opacity in the layers create a collision of colors. The flat shapes are visually exciting thanks to a wiped and slightly distressed texture.