i have a thing for... ROP VAN MIERLO

came across this illustrator/animator. loves what he says his new book:

http://www.ropvanmierlo.nl/

 

http://vimeo.com/17296041

  (check out the video... love the paw)

there are no written stories in this book, just illustrations created using blobs of water colour blended together beautifully, and naively. there's no over decorated drawings or directional emotions, the reader can simply apply their own feelings and imagination to these images of animals. Rop van mierlo has just been awarded the Best Graphic Design for his book at the Dutch design awards 2011.

 also check out his crazy animation 'leaf house' on: http://vimeo.com/1696731