Last time we honed in on some of the best Photoshop talent coming out of the USA and Canada. This week we turn to Asia – and since everything we learned about geography we learned from FIFA – Asia also includes Australia. Hit the jump for some sweet, sweet eye-candy!
See the rest of the series: Top Artists in Europe | Top Artists in USA & Canada | Top Artists in Latin America
1. Luke Lucas
Representing: Melbourne, Australia
There are those who are good with typography and then there are those who are amazing at it. Luke Lucas is definitely in the latter of those categories. Anyone who can create a font entirely out of tongues is pretty amazing to me. He is also an editor at fairly popular blog called Life Lounge.
2. Justin Maller
Representing: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
“Justin Maller is a freelance illustrator and art director based in Melbourne, Australia. He has been creating digital art for over eight years, and has produced professionally in both a private and studio based capacity for the last two.”
3. Liu Zheng aka 96k
Representing: Beijing, China
“96k was born in a port city of developing country(CHINA), deeply influenced in his childhood by the different foreign cultures and religions, he addicted himself both into the exotic & traditional arts, At early, adoring the sprint,he was trained to be an excellent professional sprinter, however because of many reasons he had to quit, in future days, art focuses all his energy. As most artists who pursue the liberty, he stopped his school life to start his own art career after graduated from university.”
4. Nod Young
Representing: Beijing, China
“Nod has carved a niche in the realm of enterprises looking to make their marks both within and beyond China. As the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Khaki Creative & Design, Nod leads a team of multicultural artists and designers that uses clean and strong visuals to fulfill diverse marketing strategies. At the same time, Nod has helped to create an environment that fosters creative ideas both for himself and his team.”
Some of the work below also includes illustrations for friend Popil.
5. Shadow Chen
Representing: Ningbo, China
Shadow Chen was originally born in China. He also originally went to school for product design. During his post graduate, he decided that he wanted to be an illustrator. After that thought, there was no looking back. Now he has his dream job doing illustrating work for anything from web design to package design!
6. Ipang Bangsad
Representing: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Ipang Bangsad is a cool vector illustrator and designer from Cambodia. His work has the look and feel of that classic tattoo style which is as timeless as some of Ipangs designs. Although he seems to really favor the classic flash art style, he isn’t limited to it. He seems to have mastered a number of various design styles.
7. Mike Chan
Representing: Hong Kong (historical), Hong Kong
Mike seems to have a passion for all types of design mediums. While it looks as though his design skills are what bring in the bacon, he also has quite an eye for photography. His love for design started at the wee age of 13. At 15 he created his first web site design, at which point his high school at teacher saw his skills and encouraged him to create the schools website.
8. Calvin Ho
Representing: Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
“Atomic Attack is the personal website of Calvin Ho. AA was formed in 1997. Working on a wide range of projects that cover design, art direction, illustration & motion for the music, fashion, art, film & entertainment industries. Below are some past projects which are not directly related to design as such but more of Calvin’s love with music, magazines, collecting toys, writing and creating interesting online projects.”
9. ISE
Representing: Bangkok, Thailand
The designer currently known to me as “ISE” caught my attention because “they” have a cool style that is very much their own. It almost reminds me of a more modern version of the artwork you used to see in salons and fashion magazines during the 80′s. I think the combination of this slightly retro style mixed with modern trends really makes it stand out.
10. Sajith Jayaweera
Representing: Colombo, Sri Lanka
While probably a lot lesser known than many of the names on this list, Sajith portfolio work on Behance stood out to me because of how unique it was. So many talented designers are just playing off each other and the current trends. While Sajith has some trendy styles, I like that many of his works have a style not widely seen. It is styles and ideas like this that start trends.
11. Mac Funamizu
Representing: Tokyo, Japan
“For the first 10+ years of my career, I had been a teacher of English and an interpreter. Changed my career path in 2005 to become a designer. By combining my presentation methods and visualization skills which I acquired through my teaching career and design sense, I can always create user-centered designs that captivate and magnetize users’ attention. I believe that design is communication.”
12. Gaku Imai
Representing: Okayama, Japan
“Gaku Imai is a freelance illustrator / graphic designer based in Okayama, Japan. PEANUTS TASTE is the creative identity of Gaku Imai.
He loves cute objects, funny gadgets, mechanical parts and unique characters. He uses contrasted vivid colors with heavy outline.”
13. Filter017 Graphic Design
Representing: Taipei, Taiwan
“Filter017 was created by Enzo, Wen, and Nick since 2004. Our team consists of Mixed Sauce & Wonder Work + 99% passion towards creation.
We infuse unique graphics into all kinds of design.”
14. Kode Logic
Representing: Melbourne, Australia
“I’m a graphic designer from Melbourne Australia first started drawing from when i was 6 and still haven’t took the pen out of my hand and now transferred my skills to a digital platform were i have Been doing it for the past 4 years and I’m still picking up new skills along the way learning many different styles and trying to create my own and my first for knowledge is one that never goes away No matter how much i take in that is why i love doing collaborations with other talented people To learn there take on design and learn off that foundation to create a major outcome and to me remembered for what i have done.”
15. Christopher Haines
Representing: Perth, Australia
Christopher Haines is a designer that comes from Perth Australia. He has had a passion for all thing art and designed related ever since a very young age. But, it is only recently that he has begun to pursue his love of design by focusing on digital illustration in a variety of formats.
16. Pixel Pastry
Representing: Singapore, Singapore
Lim Si Ping is a 22-year-old designer who first made her presence known in the design industry at the age of 18. Her portfolio is a spectrum of visionary work that first emerged from an established profession in digital illustration. In the span of her four-year career as a freelance artist, her work has gained her recognition in international media, which includes Territory Magazine (Asia), Lürzer’s Archive (Austria), Computer Arts Magazine (UK), and The Art Directors’ Club (Germany).
17. Sheena Aw
Representing: Singapore City, Singapore
“I’m a motion graphic designer & animator from Singapore. I do illustrations and digital art in my freetime. Worked with MTV Asia,Sony International and various corporate clients. Hoping to reach out to the world with my art and character designs.”
18. Masaki Yokobe
Representing: Tokyo, Japan
“My name is Masaki Yokobe and a professional digital artist based in Japan. I have been a professional motion graphics work and 2D . 3D cg . composite artist for nearly four years now. I spent two and half years as cg designer at namco , where I was a key member of the ACECOMBAT5 movie team. After namco , I joined NHK special project (TV program) as a story board artist and 3DCG artist.
19. K3 Studio
Representing: Osaka, Japan
“I’m a scientist and an artist. My field of science is Physics and Nanotechnology. I think that the knowledge and experiments of science lead to a new field of the art.
Now my field of the art is Digital Abstract. I’ll study more and more, and then I want to create the new field of the art. The Chromatic series is one of the new field. If you like my works, I’m very glad.”
20. Archan Nair
Representing: New Delhi, India
“Archan Nair is a 26 year old, self developed artist , multi-disciplinary designer and illustrator,Based out of New Delhi, India. Specializing in Art Direction, Illustration, and Digital Art, he has been producing illustrations and interactive designs for Pepsi, Tiger Beer, Canon, Microsoft, GQ etc. he has been featured in publications like Computer Arts, Digital Arts, Advanced Photoshop, Bak, Vanity Fair, and has been featured by Music Artists like Kanye West and more.”
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Awesome works!
Very inspiring… nice…
these are amazing. the color and concept, i like it!
why is this in the tutorials section? lol
not one came from the Phillipines..so sad…:(
i was looking also an entry from philippines, sad….
If you’re in the Philippines. Walk outside, look at the advertising around you. And now you know why.
The best design/advertising I’ve seen in the Philippines came from individuals and firms in different countries. Quality in the Philippines is insanely difficult to find.
Even the annual Web Dev conference in manila is laughable in terms of quality.
@shade
I hope youre satisified with what you said…
Artist in the Philippines in terms of Digital design are rip-offs!
Team manila is a damn vectorize company! Dont have much talent! all are ripoff illustration coming from different styles of art form in different countries!
@shade
I would have to disagree with you on that one shade, there are quite a good number of artists in Manila, just take a look at http://www.electrolychee.com and http://www.teammanila.com are just a few, there are still some astounding artists around like the brilliant tshirt designer collision-theory and also design studios inksurge.com and 27+20.
that’s juts to name a few my friend :) so I hope you don’t generalize :)
It’s kind of unfair that Australia was merged with Asia here ’cause that leaves less space for very talented artists from the Philippines… Check out:
http://www.csj89.com/
http://www.kdlig.com/Home.html
Very breath taking! Thanks
However…I noticed that Australia isn’t part of Asia…! ?
Hi Athena,
We mentioned in the intro that we were interpreting the countries in the ‘Asia’ region in the same way FIFA does – lumping Australia in with the rest of Asia ;)
Boo to FIFA haha :( Australia and New Zealand are typically categorised as being in Oceania but I expect it would be difficult to do an Oceania feature..
I think there would be plenty of work to do an Oceania post – there are hundreds of talented artists and designers down under and in NZ. :)
@ Callum
I don’t doubt that there are many talented designers in the Oceania area, I just think it’s difficult to find them what with the rest of the world being so predominant in pretty much everything haha. It would take a good bit of searching to find 100 artworks from people I think. I could be wrong and I’d LOVE for psdtuts to prove me wrong :D
FANTASTIC!!!
Not very impressive. Let me rephrase that, not impressive at all. Sure there are some good artists up there, but I can easily count them with one hand. There are a lot of talented artists in Asia and these are just almost entry-level digital artists…It makes Asians and Australians alike no-brainers in the digital field. Put some research into these…just by surfing DeviantArt you get more quality.
Oh you’re envy them.. some are entry level here, psdtuts picked the wrong artists. there are good artists like joshua davis, phunk.
Yeah, i absolutely agree with Mark
Hate to say, people who are usually quick to criticize are not that great themselves anyway!
ouch! when i read this post, i immediately find the word philippines, where are the artist from philippines
Unusual
Amazing stuff.
Awesome works
so happy to see a Indian designer featured here..Archan u works are great!!! great inspiration
Awesome works, but the south American works were “cooler”
South America Rules! hahaha :)
i must say…south american’s are indeed…cool…but, how cool is it when it comes to this http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Bima-Oddysey/121131
no indonesia ?? tons of it here
yap, so many cool indonesian artists. should check out Dhanank Pambayun, unkl347.
yep…compared to Dhanank’s stuff…up there, is a bunch of jokers…hahahahaha…
i know ipang bangsad #6, he is indonesian…
wow amazing stuff…
o m g s t u f f
Amazing!!!
Where do you guys find all this?! Awesome round-up.
I was searching for an Indian here.
At last, there he is…Archan Nair!!!
good for your country mate
You forgot these talented designers:
Phunk studio
Jonathan Yuen
Joshua Davis
Designgraphy/Syrrup
Ben Frost
Rinzen
Fafi
Niko stumpo
Those who were well known back in the day. Respect.
No matter what a football website says, Australia isn’t a part of Asia and I don’t think it should have been included. If you want Australia to be included, do Oceania.
Awesome works! thank you!
this is so funny
patriotism sucks.
yeah that’s fcking right…haha
Asian people rocks :)
Man you left out so much Asian talent.
I’d prob have split the Aussie/Kiwi talent into another article.
please read wikipedi. australia is part of asia pacific. look at earth map.
No shit. I’m saying this due to the fact that the styles are very different. You can do an ENTIRE article alone based on Australian/New Zealand artists.
You forgot these talented designers:
Phunk studio
Jonathan Yuen
Joshua Davis
Designgraphy/Syrrup
Ben Frost
Rinzen
Fafi
Niko stumpo
Those who were well known back in the day. Respect.
i see my comment is awaiting moderation. why is it pending when other comments have accepted?
I am absolutely in love with K3 Studio’s work. Magnificent.
Just stunning. Reminds me of when I had talent and imagination before it was stolen from me. Back when I had time to create things for me that meant something and not just to pay the bills. Oh cruel world!
I feel your pain… oh do I feel your pain.
i feel you…!!! amen to that…!!!
Very cool!
Excellent collection of tuts. Thanks for sharing
Really nice collection of work. Thanks for putting so many artists together so we can get a glimpse at the creativity coming from Asia.
An interesting collection with a variety of styles. Not all to my taste but some very nice work here.
As there are 100 artworks from digital artists in asia, I think some images towards the bottom will not be viewed as long or appreciated as much as the ones placed at the top.
Art is to be appreciated and one needs time to digest. I think if this had been split into 2 collections it might be more fully appreciated.
Great Collection. They all are indeed famous and high rated artists. I loveeeee loveeee Archan Nair’s works. He is great inspiration! Should have posted more of his works here
xoxo
GREAT GREAT … this is in Asia right? how about in the whole world?? n_O
amazing stuff…
nice works
Great works of art!
Although I have to say that there should have been 2 separate posts. For example: 1) Middle east & South Asia: includes india, the middle-eastern nations..then Asia Pacific which would include Australia. There are lots of amazing digital artists in Oz, and definitely in Asia alone.
This are masters of design!!!!!!!!!
1 mil time Congratulation
very nice :)
Amazing collection! Nice work:)
wow some of this stuff is really impresive – good to see the whole world inculded in the design sphere
asia = lots of talent
no Filipino? awww…. :(
Love Archan Nair colours yum : ]
it´s mean, don´t sleep!
it´s a joke! those works are really insane and very inspiratum to me to be better!.
Actually, Ipang is from Indonesia, but he currently work in Vietnam. I don’t know if he’s going to stay there permanently though.
sorry, i missed some details there. lol. now he’s in cambodia?? i guess he won’t be coming back to Indonesia for a long time.
Amazing talent and really inspiring work!
Really nice works! thanx for share inspiration!