Traditionally, engraved designs are carved into metal or wooden surfaces with sharp tools, but the visual style of engraving is also replicated in design and illustrative work. Ornate floral elements, detailed patterns, and intricate linework are common features that make engravings such a fascinating art style. In today’s inspiration showcase I present 40 amazing designs that are based on the aesthetics of scratchboard illustrations, etching, and vintage engravings.
Sleeper by Emblem Garage
Pisces by Bob Case
CS by JC Desevre
Story of Redemption Bible by Peter Voth
Roosevelt’s Coffee by Peter Voth
Letterpress Calendar by Peter Voth
Rooster by Olga P
The Nutcracker by Yondr Studio
Independence by Yondr Studio
Ligature Collective by Alfonsus Abimatha
Gelembung Harmoni T-Shirt by Alfonsus Abimatha
Logotypes by Martin Schmetzer
Logotypes by Martin Schmetzer
Harley Davidson Poster by Abraham Garcia
She Wants Revenge by Abraham Garcia
Sting by Dmitry Fironov
Tarantino by Andrey Kokorin
To New Heights! by Andrey Kokorin
Helpless Gods by Alexey Sokolov
Five Solas by Peter Voth
Winged Hussar by Tristan Nuit
The Magnificent Seven by Tracie Ching
Roter Greif by Mikhail Danilov
Thomas Catsworth by David Lawrence
A Tour of British Isles by Greg Coulton
Country Living Magazine by Tobias Hall
Lions, Owl & Elephants by Curtis Illustration
Redwood Empire Whiskey Label by Steven Noble
Saint George and the Dragon by Steven Noble
Sabotage Wine Label by Steven Noble
Baikal Lake by Tatiana Trikoz
Big Willie Packaging by Steven Noble
Letterpress Calendar by Mr Cup
Letterpress Calendar by Mr Cup
1984 Illustration Series by Jeff Trish
Engraving Art Captain by Vadim Briksin
L&W Limited Rose by Chad Michael Studio
Promineo Whiskey by Chad Michael Studio
Typography Composition by Mateusz Witczak
Vintage Style Lettering by Mateusz Witczak
Tattoo Parlours by Mateusz Witczak
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Absolutely fantastic! I go to your site everyday – I get more inspiration and learning from your site than anywhere else. Definitely my favorite creative website. Thank you!
Thank you Chris.
wonderful examples you always inspire me. and I use your freebies when ever can when I have grunge or retro direction from my clients
Fabulous roundup as always.I love your no mess no fuss approach – get in, get done, get out. Same goes for your tutorials, no waffling and super easy to follow. You deserve to get way more exposure. Thank you Chris.
Wow. I mean Wowwww
Thank you so much for providing continuous inspiration to graphic designers.
Inspirational !!!