Illustrator Matt Green turns his hand to 3-dimensional merchandise with Brenda; a laser engraved, hand finished bamboo iPhone case made by Grove that is arguably more impressive than the phone itself.

We popped down to St. Pauls a few weeks back to finally see the Occupy London camp for our selves. Whilst talking to a young fella, we came across another occupant who happened to be giving his mum – who was apparently checking up on him on her way home from work – a tour of the site before she left. The story makes the last image in this series particularly poignant. The others speak for themselves.

Banksy pays real attention to the world around him, which is why unlike many artists – musical, visual or otherwise – his work will always be around us.

Apparently the bearded man is nowt but a myth. I didn’t want to be the one to break it you, but if you’re gonna hear it, best to hear from LBB and illustrator Christina Guitian.

If you fancy spreading Xmas cheer to your loved ones, the card is available from Christina’s studion in Dalston, London. Just drop her a line. Ho Ho Ho…

As Europe battles with a harsh economic reality, it also struggles with the notion that the very future of the eurozone rests in the hands of a woman. Sometimes an image masquerading as commentary says more about the commentator – Steve Bell – and society at large than it does the commentated upon.

The semiotics of this image – run in The Guardian on Friday – features Angela Merkel in the role of dominatrix. For insecure men with cahoonas issues, such images are probably the only way of quantifying the German Chancellors influence in Europe without their already fragile sense of masculinity falling into ruins like the Greek economy.

Even tougher economic times lay ahead. This 2010 illustration proves again that through his message, Banksy always stays ahead of the curve.

Ordio Kid of Urban Nerds goes in hard on his May mixtape which is free to download via his DJ Ordio Kid Mixcloud page.

In the mix you’ll find more big tunes and remixes than you can poke a stick at, with artwork produced by the twenty%extra crew.

Tangible ‘benefits’ simply, yet ingeniously illustrated. It can only be the work of Noma Bar.

Banks hold up the robbers? I’d heard the banks were the robbers. The objective truth might not be on display, but the subjective truth most definately is. It’s important folks, to remember the difference between the two…

We’re 14 days into the Year of the Rabbit, and it’s hopefully not too late to showcase some antique bunny-themed goodness from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston collection. Happy 2011 people!

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A rather tasty typeface from illustrator Lucy Wragg.

From lettuce leaf to runner bean. From broccoli to leak. It’s all about the dedication to typographic food refinement.

So where do I start. The question is where did he start? Stephen Walter must have walked down every street, worn out a lot of shoes and even more pencils in the creation of his work, which isn’t confined to the wonderful insanity of the London Series.

At first glance it appears to be nothing more than a complicated, incomprehensible map. On second and third glance the work showcases more detailed, humorous street knowledge than an army of London cabbies could muster.

Impressive showreel from Kristofer Ström; the maker of Benga’s Baltimore Clap.

He uses a simple hand-made style full of charm and plenty of character, or should I say characters. Enjoy.

New cover illustration work from Cristina Guiian for the Association of Illustrators Directory, or AOI for short.

The AOI provide a great resource for Illustrators. Amongst many things, they represent the licensing interests of artists old and new, which could one day include you.

I pick anything with one of Martin Wollerstam’s illustrations on it. His work is often featured on flyers for uber-sexy club night Fabric, but you lucky buggers get to see some choice cuts here.

It’s no mean feat to draw with the imaginative abandonment of a 6-year-old and the skill of, well, a very very good (and ridiculously prolific) illustrator.

I dropped Matt a line to let him know we featured him on the blog. He was happy to hear that, and sent this wonderful illustration in his email.

You shouldn’t give to receive, but when you do [receive that is] it really is quite nice.

A sense of humour is something you just can’t buy. Add a touch of self deprecation and you’ve got the individualistic work of illustrator Matthew Green.

We worked together on Volkswagen’s Incredible But True campaign a few years back, and Mr. Green’s new work proves he’s lost none of his touch.

Time Out magazine and ads for The Economist (bottom image) are other places you may have seen his distinctive wood cut style, but really Matt, with such a rich list of clients, I have to say icantbelieveitsnotbetter.

If simplicity is the key then Noma Bar has got the door well and truly open. With an illustrative style as clean as it is clever, Noma has worked with clients such as Esquire and The Guardian Guide.

Never one to pass up the chance to creatively use some Negative Space, his work always comes complete with an interesting double narrative and in the case of his new exhibition Bitter Sweet, an interesting range of materials.

Bitter Sweet began yesterday and runs until April 31.

Recent work created for the recent Art In Industry exhibition and CIDA from friend and fabulous illustrator Cristina Guitian.

Did you know that the Jamme Mosque in Spitalfields was originally a French Protestant Church before becoming a Methodist Chapel, then a Synagogue before it finally became a Mosque? I didn’t either, but I’ll let Cristina tell you all about it.

Check out the making of the humongous Knotted Arms installation piece in the video above. Cristina’s work is always a visual treat. With The Art of Football illustrations for Nike (see website), you know she knows nowt about football, but the work proves that’s probably a good thing. John Terry for England captain anyone?

Something old something new from top-boy illustrator James Joyce.