Julianna Brion and I both live in Baltimore, Maryland, and I recently had the pleasure of visiting her studio space. Julianna creates illustrations for a myriad of clients, but also manipulates awesome old books (think textbooks) with painting and collages.

It is in these books that she can experiment with imagery or technique. While they are important to her, they aren’t overly precious and she’s able to unwind creatively and not worry about the consequences. As a result, she’s created some great spreads.

See more of Julianna’s work! Did you know she also quilts?

I've been a long time fan of Julia's animated movies, but her latest tops the cake for me. Incredibly heartfelt, Julia draws the coming of age story of Oscar and his experience with leaving something he loves behind. Like him, I can still feel this emotion in the pit of my stomach. Kudos, Julia Pott.

This may not make much sense, but I find Julia's work to be so gentle. It's almost like it isn't there in front of me. Of course there is color and lines and texture, but everything is wispy, like a dream. I want to close my eyes and visit her drawings now, please don't come to get me.

And if I were you, I would visit her blog just for the header alone.

Animated and directed by Julia Pott.