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World Illustration Awards 2023 Shortlisted Artists, Multiple Categories: Owen Davey, Linda Baritski, Sarah Walsh, Margherita Paoletti
World Illustration Awards 2023 Shortlisted Artists Advertising Category: Linda Baritski Children's Publishing Category: Owen Davey Exploration Category: Margherita Paoletti Animation Category: Sarah Walsh The Association of Illustrators (The AOI), in partnership with the Directory of Illustration, recently announced the Shortlist for the World Illustration Awards 2023! The shortlist has been selected by the judges from nearly 5,000 entries from 84 countries following a rigorous and competitive judging process. The shortlisted 200 projects are included in an exciting, dynamic Online Showcase curated by the AOI’s Awards Teams, with contributions from partners and judges. Rachel [...]
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Yellowstone National Park Illustration – Process Video
There isn’t a more peaceful place than Yellowstone in the winter. You know that silence that comes with winter? The quiet that settles between you and the snow and the [...]
Work Showcase: Kenton Hoppas
WORK SHOWCASE: Kenton Hoppas The Directory of Illustration is excited to highlight new work from the very talented artist, Kenton Hoppas. [...]
Throwback Thursday to Kilian Eng’s screenprint poster for…
Throwback Thursday to Kilian Eng’s screenprint poster for Jodorowsky’s Dune.
The Lost Fishes Art Challenge
9x12watercolor on Arches paperOver the summer when I started to do the #SundayFishSketch over on Twitter, I was contacted by the fine peeps at the Shoal Conservation about submitting a [...]
Glass film poster as imagined by Laurie Greasley.
Glass film poster as imagined by Laurie Greasley.
its almost time…
its almost time #october
Typography created by Istvan Szugyiczky for UCL.
Typography created by Istvan Szugyiczky for UCL.
“Eclipse,” a recent illustration create by artist Simon Prades…
“Eclipse,” a recent illustration create by artist Simon Prades for Outside Magazine.
Bullseye Electric Ray Sketch
5x8ink in sketchbookToday's theme for #SundayFishSketch are fish that have energy and that includes the electric ones. Here is a Bullseye Electric Ray, fully charged.
The Great American Sexual Predator Patriot Matt Gaetz
Because that 'square-headed asshole' (as I heard someone call him) was in Michigan last night spreading, or better yet infecting, the populous with what passes as a congressman these days, [...]
Science Journal Cover Art – Why Hire an Illustrator?
Scientific Journal Cover Art – showcasing your research Are you a scientist or university communications officer who needs accurate, stunning journal cover art? In this blog post we’ll consider why [...]
Henry VI posters
I love Shakespeare. For a few years now, I have been reading all his plays with the goal of creating a poster for each. It has been a challenging process. [...]
G Is For Grand Moff Tarkin…
In what is now a weekly installment of drawings from my unpublished Star Wars A-Z book, we are now at the letter 'G."G is for Grand Moff Tarkin who was [...]
A recent personal piece by artist Vince Pastiche.
A recent personal piece by artist Vince Pastiche.
Work Showcase: Paola Pagano
WORK SHOWCASE: Paola Pagano The Directory of Illustration highlights unique work from multi-skilled and talented artist, Paola Pagano. Bespoke [...]
Work Showcase: Barry Orkin
WORK SHOWCASE: Barry Orkin This week, the Directory of Illustration highlights work from Barry Orkin, represented by António Adrião Artist Representative (AAARep). [...]
Work Showcase: Barry Orkin
WORK SHOWCASE: Barry Orkin This week, the Directory of Illustration highlights work from Barry Orkin, represented by António Adrião Artist Representative (AAARep). [...]
CARAMBA! a personal piece by artist Supertotto.
CARAMBA! a personal piece by artist Supertotto.
Work Showcase: Liddell Jones
WORK SHOWCASE: Liddell Jones This week, the Directory of Illustration highlights work from Liddell Jones, represented by António Adrião Artist Representative (AAARep). [...]
The Feral Cartoonist, Part VI
I haven't promoted my cartoon book in awhile, so here goes it. The Feral Cartoonist came out a few years ago and I used to sell copies at cons in [...]
World Illustration Awards 2021 Shortlisted Artists: Chiara Vercesi, HifuMiyo, Lisa Sheehan, Nick Hayes, Xavier Mula, Karolis Strautniekas
World Illustration Awards 2021 Shortlisted Artists: Chiara Vercesi, HifuMiyo, Lisa Sheehan, Nick Hayes, Xavier Mula, Karolis Strautniekas The Association of Illustrators (The AOI), [...]