Marc Martin’s illustrations serve as a reminder of the larger, natural context we’re all part of. “Most people live in urban areas where there’s no connection to the local environment,” he remarked in an interview with the Milligram blog, “so it’s important to get out and about and remind ourselves that we’re part of the natural world.”
An endless explorer, his illustrations are immersed in greenery, providing a summery backdrop to our gloomy winter days. “I have lots of influences,” admitted the Australian artist. “I think my design background gave me an appreciation for people like Ray and Charles Eames, Charley Harper, Bruno Munari and other designers from the ’60s, but these days I’ve branched out a lot with my influences. I really enjoy the paintings of David Hockney, Peter Doig, Fred Williams, and Adrian Genie, as well as folk artists and other illustrators.”
Having authored and illustrated five books (all published by Penguin Random House), Martin’s creations have also been featured in esteemed publications like GQ, The Financial Review, and Wired. But you can also follow his creative journey online via Instagram:
