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Illustrator Edward Kwong by Lost At E Minor
Vancouver-based artist Edward Kwong makes quasi-retro, noir-ish illustrations that reference old comic books, art deco, and other classic looking aesthetics. Full of angular, expressive figures, high-impact typography and often sepia-infused colors, Kwong’s work captures entire narratives in single, meticulously-rendered images.
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