Sep 29, 2016
»NW« Article About My Work
I recently had the pleasure to talk about my work with the local newspaper Neue-Westfaelische. Many thanks go to Sophia Schmidts for her visit and the great article!
Read the full article (in German) here.
Sep 16, 2016
ESPN Magazine Illustrations
This year I’ve had the pleasure to work on two dream projects so far and this series for ESPN Magazine was definitely one of them. I loved the variety within the project which included two of my favorite themes: portraits and dynamic sport illustrations. Thanks to the very valuable input of Associate Art Director Munehito Sawada the final outcome in the magazine is just like I hoped it would be.
I will share the illustrations in the upcoming weeks here including work-in-progress. In the meantime check out the full project here.
Jul 18, 2016
Selected For »200 Best Illustrators Worldwide 16/17« By Luerzer’s Archive
I’m honored to be selected for the new edition of Luerzer’s Archive – 200 Best Illustrators Worldwide 16/17. Luerzer’s Archive is a bi-monthly magazine for the advertising industry which features advertising campaigns for print and TV from around the world. It has been described as »one of the foremost advertising magazines in the world«. In 2011 they began to publish the 200 Best series and I’m glad to be part of the recent issue.
Jul 13, 2016
Scribble Portrait: Robert Lewandowski
Jun 15, 2016
Watercolor Portrait: Philip Seymour Hoffman
May 17, 2016
Sport Illustration: Messi – Step 3 (WIP)
Now adding some watercolor and ink splashes.
May 17, 2016
Sport Illustration: Messi – Step 2 (WIP)
Working out some details before using watercolors.
May 17, 2016
Sport Illustration: Messi – Step 1 (WIP)
Initial sketch of a new football piece. This time it’s the magician Lionel Messi. More to come today…
Apr 11, 2016
Wrestling Star Received His 2nd Portrait
WWE/WCW Superstar and childhood hero Chavo Guerrero shared this pic on his Instagram:
»What a great drawing by @maivisto to add to my collection in my gym. Very talented artist.« Thank u!!!
It’s so great to see my drawing in his gym!
Mar 23, 2016
»Mindshots III« On Behance
I just published a new project on Behance. It’s an ongoing personal project called »Mindshots«. The inspiration for each piece comes from my daily life while working, talking, watching a movie, and hanging out with friends, or while getting bored in the dentist’s waiting room. Some are socially critical, humorous or just plain ridiculous. Check it out here.
Find part I here.
Find part II here.
