Designer and artist portfolios are constantly inundating the net, so it’s a bit tedious at times to pick out worthwhile bodies of works from the masses. Here’s a list of recent web designers, graphic designers, illustrators, and artists that have caught our eye. Prepare to be inspired.
J. Chris Schwartz
http://www.jchrisschwartz.com/
This Philadelphia designer balances an elegant portfolio of design, interactive and illustration pieces.

Ryan de Haaff
http://www.ryandehaaff.co.uk/
Ryan de Haaff’s hyperrealist mix of illustrations and sketches bring a fresh approach to everyday things.

Derek Ring
http://derekring.blogspot.com/
Derek Ring struts his mad illustration skills. His keen sense of humor adds a special punch to his work.

Nate Maldonado
http://www.natemaldonado.com/
Nate Maldonado really brings out the fun side of illustration – what it really should be! His “kid-friendly graphics” inspire adults, young and old. His spiffy crew of imaginary characters ranges from a pirate sporting some silly putty to mom and kid cartoon for a Crayola finger-paint packaging box.

Tim Cooper
http://www.behance.net/timcooper3D
Tim Cooper’s 3D photo-realistic works really stand out from the crowd. Check out the 3D model and 3D render for Montblanc and the 3D whisky glasses. Unreal!

XIAOBAOSG
http://mi50.blogspot.com/
This self-proclaimed “kidult” showcases a beautiful collection of Chinese and Japanese inspired artworks. He’s able to bring a new and fresh twist to pandas. That’s pretty rad.

Art:tech
www.eightyfourcube.com/artistechnology
Najib, a.k.a. Art:tech, a self-taught artist, designer and photographer from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia has a retro-futuristic view of the world, cleverly transmitted through his work. Absolutely stunning!

George Asparuhov Stoyanov
http://www.nioon.com/
Bulgarian graphic designer George Asparuhov Stoyanov has worked for a wide range of international companies. His site showcases a tight body of work.

Kurt Huggins and Zelda Devon
http://www.teeteringbulb.com
Dynamic duo Kurt and Zelda share their art and lives together, constantly creating beautiful works and snagging drool-worthy clients such as Godiva Chocolatier, Dover Publishing and Scholastic, among others.

Giulio Iurissevich
http://www.giulio-iurissevich.com/
This Italian fashion illustrator has a darkly humored and chic body of work.
