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Philipp Beck

Philipp Beck

Philipp Beck - Germany based illustrator

From the icons on vintage matchboxes to the bold vistas of 1930s advertising posters, German illustrator Philipp Beck’s work is infused with a sense of nostalgia – livened up by contemporary concepts, fresh ideas and a hint of surrealism. His unique style that blends modern thinking with traditional inspirations is catching the eye of international publishers and global brands, making Philipp a rising star in German illustration.
And Philipp’s story as an illustrator captures the zeitgeist. He’s an entirely self-taught artist who used his creativity to survive lockdown in 2020 and discovered his talent for illustration powered by digital tools and a long-held passion for drawing. While his main source of inspiration is the pre-digital artwork and lettering of the early 20th century – with requisite warmth, friendliness and sentimentality – Philipp also draws on diverse influences such as 19th century architecture, the Surrealist movement, sci-fi novels and comics, punk tattoos and 80s and 90s pop culture.

Approach

A project begins with pen-on-paper sketching to establish the composition, before Philipp builds up content in more detail in Procreate. When a direction has been chosen, the illustration is finalised in Procreate and/or Photoshop for delivery.

Key software

Procreate and Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, After Effects for animation.

Style

Classic influences are given a bold, modern twist using strong line work and detailed compositions. Philipp works flexibly with his clients to meet their needs.

Languages

English and German

Client list

Philipp works for clients including Rolling Stone, Die Zeit, Wirtschaftswoche, FAZ and Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Poster art of The Devil's Own Cigarettes
Philipp Beck
The Devil's Own flyer design
Philipp Beck
Satanic Savour comic gif animation
Philipp Beck
Advertising of Ex Uno Plures
Philipp Beck
Eyeballs
Philipp Beck
globe
Philipp Beck
Embarc
Philipp Beck
Doppel Bild
Philipp Beck
Philipp Beck
Philipp Beck
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