Sweet, funny and understated illustration by Brooklyn-based Rachel Levit

Rachel Levit’s understated illustration lends itself perfectly to ending the week; it’s understated, oddly enamouring and full of the kind of humour which carefully treads the tightrope between sweet and sinister. The Brooklyn-based artist has perfected the simple line drawing, conjuring up figures with the vaguest impression of an outline. Don’t let that fool you into thinking it’s all she can do though; she’s just as happy creating fully fledged editorial illustration for The New Yorker website, communicating obscure and complicated ideas through the careful placement of an object or a witty observation.

With commissions for the likes of Lucky Peach and Vice under her belt already we can’t imagine how she’s managed to escape our attentions thus far, but we’re sure we’re going to see more from her.