Yes, we've featured him a lot on Lost At E Minor, but how could we not? New York-based artist Sam Weber's work is amazing, tapping into dreams, visions, and fantasies from every wayward mind. [read an interview with Sam Weber and see which artists he recommends checking out]

A perennial favourite on Lost At E Minor, Autumn Whitehurst creates seamless vector pieces that shimmer with lustful beauty. We asked her how reflective her illustration aesthetic is of her lifestyle aesthetic: 'My illustrations are much more streamlined than my lifestyle aesthetic. I grew up in a family of magpies and must be genetically predisposed to collecting things I don’t need. I’ll need to move into a bigger space soon or I’ll have to start throwing things out because the visual stimulation in my house is nearly suffocating. If you’ve seen the movie Max, and remember Max Earnst’s house, that would be quite close to my ideal. But I would love to remix that with the aesthetic of those old French colonial homes in Vietnam and then I’d be quite content. How it would be possible, I have no idea'. Have you seen any creative work lately that's really inspired you? 'I’ve really only been looking at old movements like art deco and the work that came out Vienna towards the end of the 19th century, but I’ve not heavily delved into it just yet. I like the idea of revisiting modern technology with a new aesthetic and calling it Tech Deco, but I think it’s already happening. Lots of soft curves and silent spaces, we don’t really see what makes things tick anymore and everything alludes to the idea of comfort'.

Munk One — aka Jose A. Mercado — is an American illustrator and fine artist noted for creating artwork for bands such as Korn, Avenged Sevenfold, and My Chemical Romance, amongst others. More recently, he's been producing art for clothing companies such as Upper Playground, Tribal Gear and True love & False Idols.

London-based illustrator Ian Stevenson claims that he’s got 'ideas crammed into his head like toys in a popular middle-class boy's bedroom'. I don’t suggest you try to get though the wordy biography on his website, but I do encourage you to take a look at the work and watch the documentary. Stevenson uses humor in his naive linework to create an eco-statement. If that’s not enough, his work has been exhibited alongside the likes of Banksy, David Shrigley and Jamie Hewlett. [see also the illustrations of Heiko Windisch]

Wanna escape to a world peppered with blue, pink, and yellow, wherein spaceships chill out with trees and pandas reign supreme? A bespectacled German fellow named Heiko Windisch offers your several afternoons' worth of illustrations to wander through, half smiling. While you're there, watch out for the flowering zombie, and don't be afraid of the volcanoes — they emit coloured puffs of hearts.

More than sixty illustrators and graphic artists from America and abroad have banded together for a good cause at New York's Society of Illustrators to 'produce works that challenge the self-destructive ignorance, indifference, incompetence and corruption that is the result of US Middle East foreign policy. These works of art give a voice to those whose views are not represented by the mainstream media, as a way to support those most directly affected by the harsh consequences of military combat — the brave men and women who serve their country as well as their family members who must live with the affects of war long after the parades are over'. The show is online until January 26.

It's been a while since we last checked in with one of our favourite illustrators, New York based Tomer Hanuka. His work is like the first rays of morning light on the fifth day of a week long vacation - easy on the eye but brimming with nervous anticipation. [see more work by Tomer Hanuka]

We love the work of Los Angeles-based artist James Jean, so we tracked him down for an interview: Your work is very dramatic and rich in narrative. From where does the initial seed of any idea generally come from? ‘It comes from a combination of conscious decision-making and deep rooted memories and desires. Sometimes I start with a very clear idea, but inspiration is rare - usually I'm working out ideas through little thumbnails that mysteriously evolve into their own stories’.

How did the Fables project come about and what's been your favorite cover for them so far? ‘The latest cover is always a favorite until the next one comes along. Fables was my first big assignment when I graduated from school in 2001. I got the call for the job a month after 9/11, when I was visiting someone in Austria. It was a little surreal to watch the aftermath of the attacks unfold in another country - the anthrax scares and so on - and then receive a message on my answering machine from DC offering me five covers, which would eventually define my career as an illustrator’.

You studied in New York but now live in LA. Why the move and what are the most apparent differences – culturally and creatively - between the two cities? ‘I moved because my wife needed to finish school in LA. Otherwise, I would have stayed in New York, through the hot disgusting summers and the slushy winters. To over generalize, the west coast is less ashamed of craft, of schtick, of kitsch, and of decoration than the east coast. There's more inherent joy in making art here’. The sketches on your blog are great. Are they destined to remain as sketches or will some of them burst to life as fully fleshed out paintings? ‘They'll stay as sketches. Perhaps a few years later, my paintings will grow to incorporate more of these sketch elements’. Could you seriously have asked for a more memorable name! It certainly helps huh? ‘I have to thank my parents for their foresight’. [see more of James Jean's work]

Winnipeg artist Neil Farber's bright collages are like a panacea to the dust and grit of urban living. They radiate more winks and smiles than a bowlful of Cheetos, and with only half the calories. [see also Joe Sorren]

Tom Hart's online comic series is a constantly evolving process, with a new page added each week. There's 40 pages up at the moment, but he has another 20 drawn and awaiting coloring. It really is an exceptional collection of work from one of the brightest new talents in the field. [see also the Cold Heat comic series]