Bears – you can’t help but love them. There’s one for each day of the year right here.

Eric Smith’s perspective on life changed upon being diagnosed with cancer, leading to the Live Now Project:

“Before cancer I was like most folks, just cruising along. It was during my treatment, when I started to discover what cancer could gift to me – the ability to absorb every moment as if each one were my whole life. The Live Now Project was born!”

Childrens’ illustrator Marc Boutavant’s work is delicious, like a toasted cheese sandwich.

City boy turned illustrator Simon Page is interviewed on Grain Feed. The interview itself is far from gripping, but his portfolio contains some pleasing experiments with geometry and type.

I have a lot of time for Chris Martin’s illustration. His new work for a well known mobile phone retailer is worthy of much praise and back-slapping.

Illustrator Robert Samuel Hanson’s portfolio is as bold and beautiful as a naked photo of Telly Savalas.

I found this jolly nice drawing near Sainsbury’s in Eltham after picking up my daughter from nursery. The artist leaves few clues as to his identity other than the word “Daniel”. Of course, this could be a collaborative effort: note the contrasting styles and media (felt-tip and pencil being the primary weapons of choice).

Is this drawing yours? Do you know the mysterious artist? If so, do please get in touch.

Frankie Boyle’s website is an experience that everyone over the 18 should indulge in.

The 99 are Muslim cartoon superheroes, each possessing one of Allah’s 99 attributes.

Religion and cartoons – not my cup of rosy, but the characters and illustration are intriguing.

Freelance illustrator Camelia Dobrin’s portfolio features some delicious, quirky illustration work, accompanied by some tasty merchandise.

1x 2 metre square hut + 12 internationally acclaimed illustrators + 24 artworks = Berlin’s Small Gallery exhibition, opening this Friday. Brought to you by the nice people at PULK.

Digging Rose’s illustration work, particularly the pirate, naval, and primate-themed pieces.

Two people plus one website equals Komboh. Digging the work and the immediacy of viewing it chaps.

Simon Wessely’s design and illustration portfolio is well worth a look.

I’m digging the illustration of Mitchell Blunt like a gravedigger workin’ overtime.

Illustrator Deanna Halsall has a charming website that showcases her quirky illustrations perfectly.