Illustrator Dave Stolte’s work draws on a history of physical mixed-media collage and useless Post-It doodles. The inclusion of “evidence of the hand” is central – torn edges, smudges, mistakes, unfinished parts – all these combine with a warm, playful, and hopeful message to bring a welcoming energy to his illustrations. His pieces bridge the worlds of digital and traditional media, blurring the lines between them while offering unity and wit.