Scott Balmer is a freelance illustrator based in the UK. He has done work for a variety of publications like The Guardian, The New York Times and Business Week (U.S.) to name a few. His work is refreshing and this tribute to Earl Oliver Hurst (pictured above) is especially nice.

Steve Hamaker is the Designer Director of Stevaker Design located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He’s also the man behind this nice collection of work.

Studio LXV is the domain of Arizona designer Christopher Sample. His projects range from web, graphic design and illustration, among others. His ‘Portrait of the American Dream Home’ poster series is especially nice. Check it out.

Gavin Potenza is a designer and illustrator working from Brooklyn, New York. He has a great collection of informational graphics, illustrations, icons and more. He also runs the emerging design studio, Script & Seal, which was featured here recently.

Gemma Correll is an illustrator from Norwich (England) who has a wonderful range of characters and a humor that brings them to life. A recently selected ADC Young Gun, her work has been seen in numerous print publications and exhibited internationally. She also has a great selection of work for sale on Etsy.