John Holcroft is one of the most esteemed British illustrators. Starting his way learning graphic design in the 90s, Holcroft was quickly drawn into the world of illustration. He attributes his inspiration to old commercials, packaging and newspapers from the 1950s, but his illustrations tend to have a modern message in mind, that contains some sharp statements regarding modern western culture.
























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Fan of Visual Puns? You'll Love This One
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Incredible: When Japanese Tradition Meets Spanish Rhythm
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Everyone in the World Knows This One Language
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These Cakes are the Strangest I've Ever Seen!
Get your forks ready and prepare to be amazed—you won’t believe these cakes are for real!
The Silent Power of Monochrome Sculptures (16 Pics)
These beautiful monochrome sculptures by Hans Op De Beeck capture moments of quiet contemplation.
18 Beautiful Mosaics Made Entirely of Pebbles
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This Chinese Singer's Vocal Range Will Utterly Astound You
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Andre Rieu Plays in Full New York Concert!
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We Bet You've Never Heard This Musical Instrument Before
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7 Outstanding Examples of Byzantine Architecture
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Some of the Greatest Sculptors in History and Their Works
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This Boy's Harmonica Skills Are Outstanding!
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Enjoy the Works of English Landscape Artist John Constable
Enjoy these marvelous artworks of English landscape artist John Constable.
12 Movie Dances That Captured Our Imagination!
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A Must See Act! Juggling As You've Never Seen It Before
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