New Yorkers are exposed to cool, minimalist, witty graphics on a daily basis. Whimsey isn’t always a part of the repertoire. That is, unless we’re wandering into a French bistro, a clothing store – or onto Catherine Cordasco’s illustration site.

Cordasco is based in France, and has a soft whimsical style that feels in-line with her local contemporaries. Her illustrations are loose and fluid with playful directives. Her animals are set in everyday situations in fully patterned regalia, parading as stylish city dwellers with an otherworldly casual vibe. The drawings are beautiful and delicate with purposeful gesture and negative space. While I’m new to Cordasco’s work, I’m very much a fan, and would love to see product collaborations with these adorable characters. What do you think?