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Special Feature: Map Illustrators
Special Feature: Map Illustrators Image by Dominic Trevett The Directory of Illustration is proud to highlight several artists who offer wonderful map illustrations of varied styles. From exceptionally detailed and accurate ski resort maps to whimsical and playful regional maps, these artists have something for everyone. They're sure to spark your wanderlust and inspire your next travel adventure! Maria Rabinky Maria Rabinky received her Master of Fine Arts Degree with majors in art and architecture from the Academy [...]
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Craft Beer Labels: The Definitive Art Guide
Craft Beer: A Guide to Label Art © Image top: Claire George. Images bottom (left to right): Dorothea Taylor, Annie Ryan, and Rachel Presky. All October long, [...]
The National Theatre’s upcoming pantomime production poster for…
The National Theatre’s upcoming pantomime production poster for Dick Whittington created by Matt Herring.
Inktober Day 27: Music
Rattle them bones! Today's official word prompt is: Music.
The latest Politico cover story about QAnon as imagined by Lisa…
The latest Politico cover story about QAnon as imagined by Lisa Sheehan.
Inktober Day 26: Hide
Dude Skin Rug? Does one put something like this in front of a fireplace or keep hidden in a dungeon? What would Marie Kondo think? Today's official word prompt is: Hide.
happy halloween week!!
happy halloween week!!
Illustration and typography created by The Red Dress for…
Illustration and typography created by The Red Dress for Ardberg’s Wee Beastie Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Inktober Day 25: Buddy
Today's official word is: Buddy. So, maybe not so much of a buddy... You know how it all turned out if you've seen the movie How To get Ahead In [...]
halloween 2020
halloween 2020
Inktober Day 24: Dig
Today's word prompt is: Dig. Gravediggers dig.
Inktober Day 23: Rip
Today's official word prompt is: Rip. Instead of some poor doofus being torn in half, I thought a cool tombstone with a doofus on it might be more entertaining.
Halloween Week
Halloween Week crept up on us this year! With a global pandemic and an upcoming election 2020 has given us enough tricks, so instead we’d like to treat you to [...]
Illustration by Chris Malbon for Star Wars, depicting a scene…
Illustration by Chris Malbon for Star Wars, depicting a scene from Empire Strikes Back, Echo Base showing R2D2 and C3P0 helping the Rebels attack the At-At’s
Bea Garcia on Branding
Creating a Lasting Brand Impact: An Interview with Bea Garcia The Directory of Illustration is proud to present an interveiw with Bea Garcia: an Amsterdam based artist [...]
Inktober Day 22: Chef
Today's word prompt is: Chef. I had thought maybe a zombie chef, but how could I pass up a muppet?
UCDA Design Conference Recap
Earlier this month, our editorial agent Jodie Hein presented on how and why to commission an illustration at the Virtual UCDA Design Conference. In her presentation, Jodie gave university art [...]
Pattern created by Dan Funderburgh for Braes of Glenlivet.
Pattern created by Dan Funderburgh for Braes of Glenlivet.
Inktober Day 21: Sleep
Today's official word prompt is: Sleep. Sleep tight and don't let the shadowy imps creepily watching you bite.
Chuting Gallery Embroidered Hat Skull Logo
Logo design for an embroidered hat for skiers who have completed Andrew McLean’s chuting gallery challenge. Happy Halloween! Got a chance to design my first skull logo, which made for [...]
“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.