In a tutorial with Chris where we were reviewing my illustrations, I was introduced to the illustrator Olivier Kugler. Chris was reminded of Kugler because some of my illustrations used blank space/ negative space to create the presence of isolation and disconnection- which is something Kugler often uses in his work. Oliver Kugler is a reportage illustrator renowned for his unique style which has got him recognised by the likes of The New York Times, The Readers Digest and Harpers. His pieces work by having some sections heavily detailed, while others stay quite bare- making the viewers eyes move around the piece to understand the full concept or story Kugler is telling. Most of his work is heavily accompanied by text which explains the very serious topics Kugler usually reports on- I think this is essential as the illustrations alone would not make enough of a statement without. The text often appears as speech; giving us a raw, real and honest explanation of what the people he meets are experiencing in different countries. This can often be laid out in quite an unorganised, chaotic manner which accentuates the severity and importance of his topics. The same way Max Milly would illustrate in mostly line work, with sections block filled- Kugler also uses the technique to create depth and layering (again making the viewer more drawn in). His colour pallet stays quite neutral and earthy but only some sections are in full colour (this usually being the subjects he interviews/talks to and some of the surroundings around them). I have found looking at Kugler’s work to be very helpful and insightful because I was unsure if the blank space in my card illustrations made them feel too detached- but now I can see that this can actually be a technique to add more to the outcome. I will continue to experiment with this technique and aesthetic in my future work.