Inspiration Abounds

50watts.com is an unbelievably rich resource for illustrations from around the globe and throughout the years. It has the most incredible collection of images, end papers, posters, children's illustration, vintage advertisements and more—I could peruse this site for hours! Here's a small sampling of the amazing treats you will find here. Have a great time getting lost for a while.

Skandias 1924 - Sweden

Skandias 1924 - Sweden

Shigeru Hatsuyama - Thumbelina 1925 - Japan

Shigeru Hatsuyama - Thumbelina 1925 - Japan

Lev Tokmakov for Katya in Toy City 1973 - Russia

Lev Tokmakov for Katya in Toy City 1973 - Russia

Carlos Mereida 1939 - Dances of Mexico 

Carlos Mereida 1939 - Dances of Mexico 

Kenojuak Ashevak 1959 - Inuit

Kenojuak Ashevak 1959 - Inuit

1955 Shiseido Advert - Japan

1955 Shiseido Advert - Japan

Carlos Merida 1947 - Guatemala

Carlos Merida 1947 - Guatemala

Bente Miltenburg - Holland

Bente Miltenburg - Holland

Einar Nerman 1950 - Sweden 

Einar Nerman 1950 - Sweden 

Takeo Takei 1969 - Japan

Takeo Takei 1969 - Japan