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Introducing The Interview with an Artist Series, where we’ll give you a behind-the-scenes look at different Début Art artists. Today’s featured artist is Alan Berry Rhys, a graphic artist and illustrator based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His work is inspired by vintage graphic advertising, and he often uses screen-printing, risograph, and painting in his work. In today’s interview, you’ll find out more about Alan’s inspirations, process, and see some of his latest work. 

Debut Art: Could you share a bit about the brief and your process behind your latest project for Sabores?

Alan Berry Rhys: The product is a mandioca snack. Mandioca is a root produced on Argentina’s north east region, the area where there is a huge tropical forest and the Paraná River. The brief was to create a package design based on that natural environment. I chose the toucan because of its' beak, and the rest is an interpretation of the landscape. I also added some locally inspired lettering.

DA: What is inspiring you right now?

ABR: I love low-fi graphics and hand painted signs. The kind of graphics that are not produced by a professional academic that studied graphic design or illustration, really. I collect all kinds of prints, small flyers, packaging, old stylers, flags, and boxes in my studio as everyday inspiration. 

DA: What editorial project are you most proud of this year?

ABR: I think that would be Only in America, because it is a book that celebrates people doing things in a different, non-conventional way. 

DA: Who is the client you'd most like to work for? What Is your dream project?

Make the Coolest Crafts in the Galaxy With Star Wars Cross Stitch Creations

~I received Stitch Creations: Star Wars for the purpose of reviewing. Opinions and stories are my own.~

My girls absolutely love to craft. For me though learning a new craft does not come easy. I much prefer “craft kits” that have everything I need to get started. Quarto does that and more with their all-in-one crafting kits. Their boxes are the perfect way to learn something new, or to give to a…

Scratch Out Boredom with These FunTastic Art Books!

    Winter is on its way. For a good majority of us, that means more time inside. Scratch out boredom with these Scratch & Create books from Quarto. They’re FunTastic! Relax, and have fun, while being artistic.

Scratch Our Boredom with These FunTastic Art Books

    Adult coloring is so last year! This year, we’re scratching our way to fun! Quarto has a full line of all new Scratch & Create books…

London Is Calling! Let the Quarto Group Show You Where to go

    Summer has unofficially started, and many families are either planning their vacations, or getting ready to enjoy them. If your plan is to head across the pond, and take in London, then the Quarto Group has some books to help you with your trip.

London is Calling!

    Make the most of your dream vacation to London. Whether you’re looking to do some shopping, take in their hidden rivers, or…

More Sticker Activity Books For Kids

~I received Sticker Activity Books for the purpose of reviewing. Opinions and stories are my own.~

Create your own colorful ocean or jungle animal portraits with this new sticker series for animal enthusiasts of all ages. Includes eight sticker-by-number portraits for hours of fun, and dozens of animal facts to keep young readers interested.

These titles are Sticker Art Ocean and Sticker Art…

Sticker Pictures for Kids Ages 5 to 8

~I received Sticker Pictures for the purpose of reviewing. Opinions and stories are my own.~

These exciting new books take coloring to the next level with bright, geometric color-by-number templates of kids’ favorite animals. Sticker Pictures: Animals and Sticker Pictures: Petsare filled with simple polygonal images to fill in. Use the included 500 colored shape stickers along with crayons,…

Atlas of Miniature Adventures by Emily Hawkins

~I received the Atlas of Miniature Adventures for the purpose of reviewing. Opinions and stories are my own.~

At the small size of 7.283 inches x 5.315 inches and 64 pages the Atlas of Miniature Adventures: A pocket-sized collection of small-scale wonderswritten by Emily Hawkins and illustrated by Lucy Letherland is quite the unique book as you discover things that are small but interesting all…