An illustration of a bird-like figure wearing a patterned shirt and a red cap. They hold a martini glass in a red hand, with a cup of coffee in the foreground and a lit candle to the left.

Illustration: Dirty, creepy sexy animals among a plethora of treats from the brilliant Andrew Ho

Words: James Cartwright
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Date: 10 September 2013; Work
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Californian illustrator Andrew Chuani Ho is a certifiable genius. His frantic, busy illustrations defy classification, simultaneously encompassing frat-boy culture, weird animals, bug-eyed creatures dressed up like Frasier Crane and a handful of strange, creepy sex stuff – at least that’s what it looks like to me. And colours, oh man the colours! The pink-penised purple protagonist in Reclining Nude pretty much changes the illustration game for me. Look out Rementer and Magic Sweater, there’s a new kid on the block, and he’s influenced by New Kids on the Block.

An illustration of three anthropomorphic animals in a living room. A frog in a waistcoat stands and gestures, while a dog and a cat lounge in armchairs. — Above
Andrew Chuani Ho: Chew Crew

An illustration of a blue character wearing a basketball jersey with the number “22” sitting on a patterned sofa. They are in a living room filled with basketball memorabilia, including a blue ball and a large “33” banner. — Above
Andrew Chuani Ho: Doubt

An illustration of two grey figures working in a studio. One figure wears a blue apron and stands beside a printing press, while the other works at a table with a spray bottle. — Above
Andrew Chuani Ho: The Shop

A purple, stylised figure with an elongated body and limbs reclines against a dark blue background. The figure has a small, round head with wide eyes and a simple expression. — Above
Andrew Chuani Ho: Reclining Nude (Purple)

An illustration of a green, bear-like figure reclining against a dark blue background. They wear a yellow and green athletic outfit with the word “SONIC” across the chest. — Above
Andrew Chuani Ho: Green Player

An illustration of two figures in a colourful room. In the foreground, a character wearing a red cap that reads “TRUST ME” draws at a desk. In the background, another figure in a blue patterned shirt sits on a chair with a “NET 3” jersey draped over the back. — Above
Andrew Chuani Ho: Midnight Oil

A painting of two figures in a brightly coloured room. One figure in blue lies on a white sofa, while a dark figure in a white hat sits on a blue stool. — Above
Andrew Chuani Ho: Apple Pie

An illustration of a blue, creature-like figure wearing a blue basketball jersey with “EWIN 33” on the front. They stand in a lush garden filled with potted plants, holding a hose to water the greenery in front of a yellow house. — Above
Andrew Chuani Ho: Come One Day

An illustration of a green frog, a red dog and a yellow bird sitting around a table. They are playing a game of Go, with the dog wearing a “Hanshin Tigers” cap and a “Bulls” jersey. — Above
Andrew Chuani Ho: Andy’s Game

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www.andrewchuaniho.com

About the Author

James Cartwright

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James started out as an intern in 2011 and came back in summer of 2012 to work online and latterly as Print Editor, before leaving in May 2015.

Illustration: Dirty, creepy sexy animals among a plethora of treats from the brilliant Andrew Ho

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