John Patrick Thomas

CMYK magazine - v.53 2012 had a spread of illustration work done by the very talented young illustrator / designer, John Patrick Thomas. His work impresses me with its vibrant use of color as well as his use of curved line, swirls, and ribbons.

Everything is balanced on center but it is playful and energetic. The eye follows the ribbons around endlessly.  I like the center orange flat ribbon end like a hanging banner behind ampersand, and how the ampersand becomes the white ribbons. 

In this one, the hands are ribbon-like. 

The word "The" is ribbon-like while the other curved lines dance around. It's interesting how often he uses a 3D text effect in these works too, and he apparently doesn't have a favorite font either.