Comical and often cheeky felt-tip illustrations by Klaus Kremmerz

For German illustrator Klaus Kremmerz, there's only one tool that he loves to use; one that delivers artwork that looks like nothing else currently out there. And that's the humble felt-tip pen.

The New York Times Book Review

The New York Times Book Review

This not only adds super pleasing texture to his illustrations, it also whips up a huge sense of nostalgia. And it's attracted clients such as the New York Times, The New Yorker and Monocle magazine.

With a style that often follows simple lines and the odd cheeky narrative thrown in for good measure, his latest work includes a stunning illustration for Village Voice. Speaking of his choice of weapon to WeTransfer's This Works, he said: "Felt-tips do not let you be over-elaborate. You need to find a quick solution, to avoid colour spreading out of control on the paper.

"It’s a fresh media rich with potential. Every time I start a new work, it feels like driving without the safety belt. I don’t know if the image is finished till is finished."

To discover more of his work, visit klauskremmerz.myportfolio.com. Or follow Klaus on Instagram.

All images courtesy of Klaus Kremmerz

De Correspondent

De Correspondent

Odiseo

Odiseo

Amherst magazine

Amherst magazine

The Village Voice

The Village Voice

The New Yorker

The New Yorker

The New York Times Travel

The New York Times Travel

4 People

4 People

The Flying Man

The Flying Man

Monocle magazine

Monocle magazine

Brookyln

Brookyln

Die Zeit Magazin

Die Zeit Magazin

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