Holy guacamole! Illustrator Robin Chevalier sure is super

Robin Chevalier’s illustrations caught our eye the other day, when his brightly coloured work accompanied this recent Economist article on the data available in urban environments. With playful use of pattern and outline, and a sharp evocation of city bustle set against buildings presented as measuring containers, the image readily engages potential readers. An exploration of Chevalier’s other editorial illustration work reveals the same vitality, and, with a background in printmaking, his work appears well-suited to print and online publication alike. There are nods to screenprinting, with appealingly uneven overlaps of colours and this, combined with humorous line-drawing, ensures there is a consistently child-like quality, offering a warm welcome into complicated subject matter.