AI-AP American Illustration AI42 Selected Winners

Congratulations to all the illustrators who were selected winners in the American Illustration AI42 this year!

Founded in 1982 by a committee of esteemed illustrators and art directors, AI-AP was created as a direct alternative to other leading organizations and companies of the day it was thought were not recognizing unconventional, “cutting-edge” work that was being produced by unheralded artists who were pushing the boundaries of commercial work. The acclaimed AI-AP books, objects of beauty and debate, published annually in November, are the first and foremost go-to resources for art directors, designers, photo editors and art buyers who insist on assigning only the best original, thoughtful and compelling pictures.

Enjoy their winning work below!

Balbusso Twins

(Shannon Associates)

Dave Plunkert

(David Goldman Agency)

Sam Kalda

(Folio Illustration Agency)

Matt Rota

(IllustrationZone)

Jessie Lin

(Rapp Art)

Taylor Callery

(Rapp Art)

Jeff Hinchee

(Salzman International)

Jia Liu

(Painted Words)

Aad Goudappel

(David Goldman Agency)

Chiara Vercesi

(Rapp Art)

Giulio Bonasera

(Salzman International)

Carlos Miranda

(R.S.A.R)

Dinara Mirtalipova

(Magnet Reps)

Davide Bonazzi

(Salzman International)

Jenny Kroik

(Magnet Reps)

Jason Raish

(Central Illustration Agency)

John S. Dykes

(Rapp Art)

Jungyeon Roh

(Magnet Reps)

Kyle Ellingson

(R.S.A.R)

Kim Holt

(Painted Words)

Martin French

(IllustrationZone)

Michael Glenwood

(David Goldman Agency)

Red Nose Studio

(Magnet Reps)

Martin Haake

(Lindgren & Smith)

Justin Metz

(Début Art)

Yohey Hiroshita

(R.S.A.R)