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Minimalism & Precision: Striking and colourful illustrations that pop by Irina Kruglova

Chicago-based graphic designer and illustrator Irina Kruglova is renowned for her striking, colourful illustrations that focus on minimalism and precision, inspired by modern culture, nature and simple objects that offer appealing patterns and textures.

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Illustration of a figure with blue skin wearing pink-framed sunglasses and a pink shirt, surrounded by turquoise and teal stylised foliage

After focusing on graphic design for over a decade, she decided to pursue the path of illustration, creating richly coloured vector artworks that place a huge emphasis on simple shapes and lines. Speaking of her inspirations, she said: "I love to peer at things around me. Some may think I’m a weirdo or a creep when I can’t take my eyes off a person or object. But in fact I’m not, it’s just the way I observe the world around me."

To discover more of her work, visit www.iam-ira.com. Or check out her bright and colourful Instagram feed.

Via direct submission | All images courtesy of the artist

Minimalist illustration of a woman with white bob hair, black hat and blue-tinted sunglasses reflecting a beach scene, wearing a yellow top against a blue background
Woman with brown wavy hair wearing a navy blazer and red-and-white striped top, holding a brown dachshund, against an orange and teal abstract background
Illustrated woman with dark hair in a bun, wearing glasses and a blue top, sits reading a book whilst a potted plant with green leaves stands beside her
Stylised figure in a black polka-dot dress with pale pink arms and legs striding against a black and white diagonal striped background
Stylised illustration of a woman in profile wearing a black dress and an oversized orange and black hat, set against a blue striped background
Minimalist illustration of a figure with white and black geometric shapes against horizontal black and white stripes, with a single red lip detail
Woman in orange shirt and blue apron pouring coffee from a grey kettle into a white cup at a table, surrounded by potted plants and shelves of books and ceramics
Silhouette of a figure wearing a wide-brimmed hat against a bold black and white striped background, with grey tones in the shoulder area
Woman in cosmic suit with hands on hips, surrounded by planets and stars against a purple gradient background
Minimalist illustration of a figure with black hair and pink skin against a background of diagonal stripes and polka dots
Person in red and white striped clothing holding a camera with a large lens viewed from above against a black background
Minimalist illustration of a figure in a black swimsuit and cap leaning against a railing, with wavy lines forming the background
Silhouetted figure standing on an abstract landscape of grey and white shapes, facing a misty horizon with teal and dark blue horizontal bands
Silhouette of a figure falling upside-down against a light blue sky above a geometric floor with black and white diagonal stripes
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