Olivier Kugler

The contrast of basic, sharp line drawings that appear to be free and the constricting use of solid blocks of colour is what appeals to me. The line drawings add a quirky feel to Kugler's work as the straight lines are precisely straight as each is done freehand. The addition of highlighting certain sections in an image shown in the pub illustration makes the key concepts of that image jump out to the viewer which I think works very well. It adds a graphic feel to the piece which is effective. The solid blocks of bright colour add a naive appeal to the work that makes up for the lack of detail and precision. The addition of text from a conversation in the office illustration adds character to the two people and brings the drawing to life, yet it doesn't detract from the illustration itself. It's adds another dimension to Kugler's work, rather than just relying on images to convey a story.