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Our Top 10 Instagram posts of 2022
2022's Top 10 Posts With 2022 coming to an end, we reviewed our top Instagram posts to see what resonated the most with our audiences this year. The themes were clear - the war in Ukraine, social & climate issues, historical events, whimsical textures, bright, playful graphics and bit of humor. Throughout the highs and lows of 2022, we've featured amazing illustration work from all over the world. Thank you to the artists who rallied support and highlighted important issues through their inspiring work and also gave us whimsical, playful places to escape to. Here's a [...]
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Torchbearer as imagined by Arik Roper for the latest Burning…
Torchbearer as imagined by Arik Roper for the latest Burning Wheels cover.
Chris Labrooy’s latest for The Red Bulletin.
Chris Labrooy’s latest for The Red Bulletin.
August Activities
We have a full month of summer left! Even with our annual travel plans canceled and our favorite destinations shut down, the world is our oyster this month. Keep scrolling [...]
Digital direction, Rakes progress and other work
It is now well known that for illustrators to prosper in todays climate, they must commit to new technologies to produce their work. Any research into the current state of [...]
Hormone slot machine created by Barry Downard for Women’s…
Hormone slot machine created by Barry Downard for Women’s Health.
they come for you in the nighttime (2020) – gouache
they come for you in the nighttime (2020) - gouache
“The Best Color Theory Books for Foundational Knowledge”
Patti Mollica’s book, Color Theory: An essential guide to color-from basic principles to practical applications has been inlcuded in ARTnews “The Best Color Theory Books for Foundational Knowledge”. ARTnews describes [...]
Silverstone classic cards for Daily Telegraph by Katie Edwards.
Silverstone classic cards for Daily Telegraph by Katie Edwards.
Linda Harrison Sketch
I came across a pic of the actress Linda Harrison and thought it'd be fun to do as a black and white sketch.
Heads Above the Rest: Fausto Montanari, Balbusso Twins, Maya Shoemaker, Lisa Perrin, Barbara Kelley
Heads Above the Rest: Fausto Montanari, Balbusso Twins, Maya Shoemaker, Lisa Perrin, Barbara Kelley Back in February, www.directoryofillustration.com artists were invited to [...]
fellow Americans, take heed that if you are planning to mail in…
fellow Americans, take heed that if you are planning to mail in your ballot for this years election, make sure they are postmarked by OCTOBER 20th for a guilt free [...]
Illustration by Peter Horvath for Empire Magazine’s latest “Take…
Illustration by Peter Horvath for Empire Magazine’s latest “Take 20″ column.
Neighborhood Watch, Episode 3 – “Hell’s Kitchen”by Danielle…
Neighborhood Watch, Episode 3 - “Hell’s Kitchen”by Danielle Chenette
Personal project by Chris Bianchi.
Personal project by Chris Bianchi.
This week’s #ThrowbackThursday reminding you to get out and vote…
This week’s #ThrowbackThursday reminding you to get out and vote by artist Josh McKenna.
Jungle Mural Time Lapse
I had an awesome opportunity to paint a jungle/beach wall mural for a client this summer! It was so fun! Learn about the process in this video.
Ouija Board design by Kit Russell.
Ouija Board design by Kit Russell.
Jennifer Dionisio’s reimagining of The Gunfighter for The…
Jennifer Dionisio’s reimagining of The Gunfighter for The Criterion Collection.
The Trump Cognitive Test, Part Two
All the doctors weren't really surprised at this one at all.
Starting a New 100 Somethings
A few months ago one of my past theater directors reached out to me and other friends and cast members to do a 25th anniversary reading of Charlies Aunt. We [...]
Heads Above the Rest: Steven Noble, Sam Kerr, Patrick Welsh, Robin Kachantones, Yuschav Arly
Heads Above the Rest: Steven Noble, Sam Kerr, Patrick Welsh, Robin Kachantones, Yuschav Arly This week, we’re highlighting five talented Directory of Illustration artists, [...]