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Work Showcase: Joe McKendry
WORK SHOWCASE: Joe McKendry This week, the Directory of Illustration is proud to highlight work from Joe McKendry. THE WORK Illustrator: Joe McKendry Client: Jim Beam Project: "Master Distiller" Portraits and Additional Assets FROM THE ARTIST: "I recently recreated all of the ‘Master Distiller’ portraits for Jim Beam. These portraits will be used for promotion across all platforms. Simplified versions of the portraits will appear on the side of all Beam products starting in [...]
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As Seen on TV: Top 12 Television Show Illustrations
We here at the Directory of Illustration are, like much of the world, counting down the hours until the Season 8 premiere of Game of Thrones (this Sunday!). Will mankind [...]
Anthropomorphism an overview
Anthropomorphism is nothing new within the art world and especially within the illustration industry. As humans we actively engage with, and treat our pets as if they were human beings we [...]
Illustrators code of conduct
As an active member of the association of Illustrators, I am guided in my practise by the code of conduct for illustrators that they produce on behalf of its members. [...]
Gwen Keraval for Volkswagen
We cannot get over Gwen’s groovy graphics for Volkswagen’s 16th International Volkswagen Bus Meeting coming up the weekend of May 31st at La Ballena Alegre Costa Brava Camp in Catalogna. [...]
Map Artists
Rui Ricardo – Zurich – Sonntagszeitung Bodil Jane – Marseille – Metropolitan Magazine Nicholas Stevenson – Australia – Radio Times Alex Green – London – Oblix Maïté Franchi – Italy [...]
Art by Peter…
Art by Peter Bollinger https://www.instagram.com/p/BwAkPuJFTXo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1u82ktz2n4arx
Drawing Practice
I am working on a personal project and spent a few hours practicing drawing blue-footed Boobies today. The more I draw, the more I realize the importance of these preliminary [...]
Pen & Ink Stipple Portraits for The Los Angeles Times
Bill Dwyre | Scott Collins | Tina Daunt | Hector Tobar | Michael HiltzikChris Erskine | Sandy Banks | George Skelton | Steve Lopez | Bill Plaschke Recently, a potential [...]
Artist Spotlight: Cartoon Illustrator Greg Hardin
Cartoon illustrator Greg Hardin really does it all! A former Licensing Illustrator/Designer at Hallmark Cards, Inc., Greg has spent his career doing licensing and book illustration, toy and product design, [...]
Nathan Smith and the Regulation of Facebook
Nathan Smith, represented by AAARep, is back again with another thought-provoking illustration! Last month, Nathan was commissioned by the Financial Times to illustrate for the article, "The Age of the [...]
Steven Noble’s Scratchboard Illustrations Collection
Celebrating 28 years (1991-2019) of Steven Noble’s vast collection of scratchboard illustrations sporting a vast array of subjects and variety of mediums that include woodcuts, linocuts, engravings, line art, and [...]
Prospect Wine Labels Illustrated by Steven Noble
Prospect Wines of the Okanagan commissioned Steven Noble to create a series of illustrations for their new line of wine label varietals. Okanagan Valley is the next hot wine region [...]
Fog Breaker IPA Label Illustrated by Steven Noble
Bulldog Drummond commissioned Steven Noble to render the new label illustration for Anchor Brewing’s “Fog Breaker IPA.” The illustration includes their symbolic anchor rising out of the fog illustrated in [...]
Spytail Rum Label Illustrations created by Steven Noble
Bigger and Leith , who owns a small portfolio of fine spirits from established, family-owned distilleries, commissioned Steven Noble to create some unique illustrations for their new labels called Spytail [...]
Illustration by Shane…
Illustration by Shane Clestee https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvzv1HfFe2h/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tj81859layyw
Honey Bee
Bee helps himself to some fresh honey. Week six of my 52-week drawing challenge and still going strong! Honey bee licks his lips while happily stuffing himself with homemade honey. [...]
Agency Spotlight: Rapp Art
In 1944, Rapp Art was born in Cullen Rapp’s small art studio in the heart of New York City. He was joined by his son, Gerald, in 1974 and as [...]
“O.K. Corral” artwork by Mike Heath…
“O.K. Corral” artwork by Mike Heath https://www.instagram.com/p/BvuPe38FDi8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=22n8ezm38k19
Artist Reflection: Rachael Saunders on Illustrating a Picture Book
British illustrator, Rachael Saunders graduated from Falmouth University in 2014 and currently works as a freelance illustrator in Hampshire, England. She draws inspiration from the rich printed aesthetic of 1960’s [...]
My first ever radio interview on WGN’s After Hours with Rick Kogan!
It was so exciting to be asked to come on After Hours with Rick Kogan to discuss Chicago Treasure. Rick was such a great host and really made me feel [...]
Digital character painting by Anthony…
Digital character painting by Anthony Vanarsdale https://www.instagram.com/p/BvreFXQF9dJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fe4hlbv0wbih