@tego.gratos
Paris-based illustrator working under a self-styled alias — a nod to the graffiti and techno subcultures that shaped him. Immersed in rave culture since his teens, his visual language draws on hard techno and hardcore scenes, exploring color and character through a lens he describes as searching for the “soul color.” Known as the “Soul Painter” in a feature marking Shy People's 5th anniversary, he's collaborated on projects like a pixel scarf with Childhood Intelligence and continues to build a cult following (17K+ on Instagram) around his psychedelic, subculture-steeped illustration style.
Instagram: instagram.com/tego.gratos
The Process
@ilustrata
An illustration studio founded in Brazil in 2013, composed of three illustrators — Bruno Rodrigues, David Faraum, and Victor Kahn. Self-described enthusiasts of retro art style, Japanese food, games and pop culture, their output is instantly recognizable for its dense, nostalgic pop-culture mashups — kaiju monsters, retro gaming icons and Japanese food charactersrenderedin a bold, manga-inflected style. Their work spans illustrations for products, t-shirts, prints, packaging, character design and advertising, with past collaborations including official designs for Okami, Ultraman, RimWorld and Monster Hunter, and a following of 87K+ on Instagram.
Website: ilustrata.com.br
Instagram: instagram.com/ilustrata
Behance: behance.net/ilustrata
The Process
@danieldavidfreeman
London-based artist,designerand lecturerwho'sbeen illustrating professionally since 2008, starting out at Vice straight out of Camberwell College of Art. His client list spans Adidas, Boiler Room, Carhartt, Converse, Dazed, Dr Martens, Frank Ocean, Nike, Uniqlo and XL Recordings, among many others. His work blends graphic design, illustration, fashion and fine art, often exploring themes of fandom, technology and identity through printmaking, sculpture and textiles. Beyond commissioned work, he runs GetALife, an unconventional clothing label reworking vintage garments through embroidery and screen-printing, and has held solo shows including Expensive Shit and BIOMECH CHANGED MY LIFE.
Website: danieldavidfreeman.com
Instagram: instagram.com/danieldavidfreeman
Get A Life (label): instagram.com/getalifestore
