Jessica Hische

I have seen this artist in several magazines, including HOW and Communication Arts Jan/Feb 2011 Typography Annual.  I used the card on the left as an inspiration for Parkland College's holiday card.  I love her use of drop shadows to create a paper cut/collage 3D effect without having to cut all of the pieces, which she does in almost all of her designs.  She also has a variety of color choices, depending on her client and what the subject matter is; though a lot of her color choices seem to be the darker hues.  I don't know if she handmade a lot of the type on some of her pieces.  Either way, she is one of my favorite illustrators... I can't get enough of her pieces and look forward to seeing more of her in the future!  You can find her portfolio here.