I have a folder on my desktop called "Cool Ish", which is where I store a bunch of great things that I find from all over the internet. It holds everything from type design to posters, to logos to random notes that make me laugh.

I happened to show off some of my Cool Ish items to a few of the other members in the Draw crew, and because of the illustrations below, they wanted to know who the artist was.

I thought I had him bookmarked, but because I didn't I had to run and do a Google search for "beard illustration". What I found was so incredible that I just had to share.

What I also found was Louise Zergaeng Pomeroy from London who's a freelance illustrator and amazing artist. She also has a couple friends, Sarah Dyer and David Foldvari, that also deserve some super kudos for their doodles, photos and sketchbook work.

So I pretty much never found the name of the above illustrator who drew those pictures and so many superb others, but below are some images from my "beard illustration" search. I can't really give the appropriate credits because I don't remember what sites I pulled them all from, but if you do the same search that I did you'll be able to see the piece and the rest of their related work.

The styles range considerably, as well as the application methods, but I think they're all wonderful. They all hold something unique about themselves, and it shows the range in possibilities for just one idea.

So when looking at our themes and trying to come up with your own creative interpretation of it, don't fret; we'll love each and every one that you send in.

Grow a beard and,
Draw.