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Directory of Illustration No. 39 :: Cover Art by Nathan Smith
INTERVIEW: NATHAN SMITH, COVER NO. 39 ARTIST “My main driving force is the unstoppable urge to create. I am constantly restless especially when it comes to learning new skills and making a new piece of work.” ~ Nathan Smith The Directory of Illustration is the world’s leading illustration resource. Each year, we distribute our printed Directory free of charge to thousands of art buyers who regularly hire freelance artists and animators. In celebration of DI39's exquisite cover, we had the great honor of [...]
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A Toyota Prius at In-N-Out as imagined by Chris Labrooy.
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Illustration by Neil Webb for a Metro story on “ghosting”.
Illustration by Neil Webb for a Metro story on “ghosting”.
A recent personal project illustrated by Jon Berkeley, featuring…
A recent personal project illustrated by Jon Berkeley, featuring celebrities on playing cards. Scan the QR to be taken directly to Jon’s portfolio to check out more of his work.
Main Street Art Challenge
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#ThrowbackThursday to an illustration for Playboy Magazine…
#ThrowbackThursday to an illustration for Playboy Magazine created by The Red Dress.
So Long Summer…
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Album cover illustrated by Max Loeffler.
Album cover illustrated by Max Loeffler.
happy fall all
happy fall all
Illustrations by Alex Williamson for Chupa Chups.
Illustrations by Alex Williamson for Chupa Chups.
The collection of artist Kilian Eng’s Object books in Object…
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#ThrowbackThursday to Arik Roper’s Iron Maiden screenprint.
#ThrowbackThursday to Arik Roper’s Iron Maiden screenprint.
Emma Peel Artist Proof Sketch Cards
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Agency Spotlight: Début Art
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Book cover by Peter Strain.
Book cover by Peter Strain.
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