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Illustrator inspired by botany, architecture and literature to create playful artworks

American illustrator Alexander Mostov is an illustrator and graphic artist who takes pride in making playful, accessible designs. Originally from central Ohio, he now resides in Seattle with his girlfriend, small dog, and lots of books. His work has been featured in magazines, books and as murals.

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All images courtesy of Alexander Mostov

All images courtesy of Alexander Mostov

"My work is heavily inspired by botany, architecture (which I studied in college), and literature," explains Mostov. "Many of my illustrations feature people doing everyday things or celebrating day-to-day life. I like to explore the intersection of digital and analog mediums, taking advantage of both technologies' precision and the happy accidents which occur in the real world."

If you love his work as much as we do, then check out his portfolio at www.alexandermostov.com.

Two women dine together in a sunlit conservatory filled with potted plants, a white bust, chandelier and easel, with a guitar resting on the floor below
Woman in a blue dress watering plants in a sunlit greenhouse, with hanging baskets and potted plants surrounding her
A figure with dark hair sits at a desk smoking a cigarette while a person in a hat and coat stands across the room in a stylised urban setting
A man in a dark suit and red checked shirt holds a sleeping dog and fishing rod in a snowy landscape with turquoise hills and grazing sheep
Yellow desk with sculptural white and brown vessels, a potted dark plant, framed silhouette portrait on wall and hanging blue pendant light
People and a dog work together in a snowy landscape, constructing geometric patterns on the frozen ground with tools and materials scattered around them.
Illustration of a cosy interior with a black cat, red round table set with coffee equipment, white chair, potted plant with blue leaves, and yellow striped curtains and planter
Person relaxing on a yellow sofa with a cat, reading a book, surrounded by potted plants and a window showing winter trees and snowy landscape
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