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Interview with an Illustrator: Steve Hayes
Interview with an Illustrator: Steve Hayes This week, the Directory of Illustration is excited to present an interview we had with Steve Hayes. ABOUT THE ARTIST Steve Hayes is an accomplished illustrator with a diverse range of styles and techniques. From black and white to watercolor, Steve’s illustrations are known for their whimsical and playful nature. His use of various mediums such as dyes, colored pencil, and mixed media, allow him to bring his subjects to life with a unique and dynamic touch. He specializes in humor, action, adventure, and [...]
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Work Showcase: Christian Dellavedova
WORK SHOWCASE: Christian Dellavedova This week, the Directory of Illustration highlights work from Christian Dellavedova, represented by António Adrião Artist Representative (AAARep). [...]
Inktober 2021, Day 12: Stuck
Like many, I thought that quicksand would be a bigger factor in adult life. I keep expecting it, but it never delivers. I guess, I should be thankful. Official word prompt [...]
World Illustration Awards 2021 – Winners: Fatinha Ramos, Nick Hayes & Dominic Bodden
World Illustration Awards 2021 Directory of Illustration Winners: Fatinha Ramos, Nick Hayes, and Dominic Bodden The World Illustration Awards 2021 winners were announced [...]
A recent cover of TIME Magazine as illustrated by artist…
A recent cover of TIME Magazine as illustrated by artist Katherine Baxter.
Inktober 2021, Day 11: Sour
I had recently re-watched Nosferatu (1922) and when I saw the official word prompt for today, it struck me as funny to think of the snaggletoothed one grimacing over a [...]
What is in the mRNA Vaccine?
What is the mRNA Vaccine? COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Nanoparticle Animation How are you? We know, that’s an odd way to start an article… but times are rough. We never really [...]
Artwork for the Funny Girl Broadway revival poster illustrated…
Artwork for the Funny Girl Broadway revival poster illustrated by Pietari Posti. Commissioned by AKA NY.
Sockeye Salmon Sketch
5x8watercolor and ink in sketchbookThis week's #SundayFishSketch them are fish found in Canadian waters. A sockeye salmon.
Inktober 2021, Day 10: Pick
At first, I thought to do a skeleton picking its nose, in trying to keep with an October/Halloween type them going, but how can one resist the Sein?There was no [...]
Inktober 2021, Day 9: Pressure
Under pressure. There's a lot of stress in avoiding big, clumsy oafs.
Toward 2030, with Dima Kashtalyan
Artist Dima Kashtalyan is fully aware of the impact that art can have on society and he strives to always give a positive message, even when alluding to a need [...]
Inktober 2021, Day 8: Watch
The clock may be ticking, but just who is keeping time? The official Inktober word prompt for the day is 'watch.'
Adam Granduciel of The War On Drugs for Mojo Magazine by Janelle…
Adam Granduciel of The War On Drugs for Mojo Magazine by Janelle Barone.
World Illustration Awards 2021 – DI Cross Category Award Shortlist
World Illustration Awards 2021 Directory of Illustration Cross Category Award Shortlist Meet the ten illustrators shortlisted for the World [...]
Inktober 2021, Day 7: Fan
The official Inktober word prompt of the day is 'Fan.' Those who are made of bones shouldn't get so close.
The English National Opera commissioned Nathan Ward to make a…
The English National Opera commissioned Nathan Ward to make a hand crafted set for this season’s comic opera HMS Pinafore.Art Direction: Rose DesignPhotography: Simon WebbCostume: Rose TiplerModel: Bill BestPhotography Assistant: [...]
Work Showcase: Anna Godeassi
WORK SHOWCASE: Anna Godeassi The Directory of Illustration is excited to highlight a project from Italian illustrator Anna Godeassi. [...]
Inktober 2021, Day 6: Spirit
The spirit is in the spirits, good or bad...
JESSICA GIBSON’S BOOK IS…
JESSICA GIBSON’S BOOK IS ON U.S TELEVISION!WONDERFUL NEWS as Ciara promoted her co-written book with her husband Russell Wilson, on the Today Show beautifully Illustrated by our very own Jessica [...]
THE AGENCY PREPARES FOR…
THE AGENCY PREPARES FOR HALLOWEEN ILLUSTRATIONS!As October begins, we are getting ready preparing some FANG-TASTIC new HALLOWEEN illustrations from our prestigious Group of talent...We can't wait and this fabulous Werewolf [...]
Illustration by Simon Prades for an Outside Magazine piece on…
Illustration by Simon Prades for an Outside Magazine piece on nature as medicine.