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Jason Raish’s Award-Winning “Croquet & Ink” Series
ARTIST FEATURE: JASON RAISH "CROQUET & INK" This week, the Directory of Illustration is proud to present an artist feature on Jason Raish and his fantastic "Croquet & Ink" series. THE WORK ABOUT THE PROJECT: Jason Raish's series "Croquet & Ink" was chosen and awarded a Silver Medal from the Society of Illustrators for their 65 Annual Show. His artwork benefited the The FIT Black Student Illustrators Award. "The 1950's was a repressed era where racism was pervasive. As [...]
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“Flower Girl,” a recent personal project created by James Carey.
“Flower Girl,” a recent personal project created by James Carey.
Inktober Day 20: Coral
Today's official word prompt is: Coral.
PARASITE (2019)
PARASITE (2019)
The Little Things in Life
The “new normal” has been a difficult period of adjustment for everyone. It’s easy to feel trapped in a routine or bored around the house, but our illustrators always find [...]
Illustration by Pietari Posti.
Illustration by Pietari Posti.
Inktober Day 19: Dizzy
Today's official word prompt is: Dizzy. I think that this one came up a couple of years ago and was going to go with the same image... one of Dizzy [...]
Illustration created by Yuko Kondo for Earth Watch. Commissioned…
Illustration created by Yuko Kondo for Earth Watch. Commissioned by Lucky Generals.
Inktober Day 18: Trap
Today's official word prompt is: Trap. Those little imps, they just can't resist a jar of skittles...
Inktober Day 17: Storm
Today's official word prompt is: Storm. I thought of using the Marvel character, but two days in a row? Naw.
Inktober Day 16: Rocket
Today's word prompt is 'Rocket.' I was going to go with some poor schmuck standing absentmindedly under a rocket at the time of launch, but decided that an angry Raccoon [...]
Artist of the Month, October 2020: Jude Buffum
Jude Buffum is an illustrator and designer based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After receiving his BFA in Graphic Arts and Design with a minor in illustration from the Tyler School of Art [...]
A recent C/O Hops cover created by Bartosz Kosowski.
A recent C/O Hops cover created by Bartosz Kosowski.
Inktober Day 15: Outpost
Today's official word prompt is 'Outpost.' With a creepy cowpoke thrown in.
A recent New York Times cover created by Justin Metz.
A recent New York Times cover created by Justin Metz.
Inktober Day 14: Armor
Today's official word prompt is 'Armor.'
A new personal project by Hawaii, titled “Cross Fader.”
A new personal project by Hawaii, titled “Cross Fader.”
Inktober Day 13: Dune
I'm sure that everyone will be doing a sandworm for today's official word prompt: Dune. It's all about the spice.
A conceptual piece about dating as a feminist by Katie Edwards…
A conceptual piece about dating as a feminist by Katie Edwards for The Radio Times.
Inktober Day 12: Slippery
The word of the day is 'Slippery.' Who hasn't woke up first thing in the morning and slipped on some guts?
My Literary Agent!
After months and months of searching, I am thrilled to announce that I am now represented by Caryn Wiseman of Andrea Brown Literary Agency. She will be working with me [...]
Recent cover of New Statesman created by Jon Berkeley.
Recent cover of New Statesman created by Jon Berkeley.