Oliver Kugler

Oliver Kugler

Oliver was born in 1970 in Germany, he currently works as an illustrator in London, producing work for clients all around the world. He loves to draw people he meets and the places he visits upon his travels.

He mainly does work for newspapers and magazines such as The Guardian, The New York Times, and also New York Magazine.

His work appears very simple when it's just a line drawing, but it turns into something so complex once colour is added.

I find it very interesting how on some images, he can make it seem so full and busy with just some lines of the views he sees.

His work reminds me of a simple, easy life and a basic perception of the world. 

I really like how the colours that he uses are really simple, basic and pale/non vibrant colours which helps the image look simple and not cluttered. I also love how he doesn't use many colours which stops the image from looking 'too much'.

I find his illustrations interesting as he draws them whilst he's travelling, which means they must be rough drawings which shows his perspective on daily life. They also show how busy yet so calm daily life can be.