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Work Showcase: Big Al Gruswitz
WORK SHOWCASE: Big Al Gruswitz This week, the Directory of Illustration highlights work from Big Al Gruswitz, represented by António Adrião Artist Representative (AAARep). THE WORK Illustrator: Big Al Gruswitz Project: Dawn of the Battle Agent: AAA Rep FROM THE ARTIST: "I had an idea about a world where the dinosaurs didn’t die off. Eventually, when man ventured into the southwestern part of what is now the USA, they discovered the dinosaurs and eventually were able to befriend and somewhat domesticate them. Here they [...]
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Artist Spotlight on Mercedes deBellard
As a freelance artist based in Spain, Mercedes deBellard lets her expressive work speak for itself. With an ever-evolving style, Mercedes creates intricate and realistic artwork that showcases her attention [...]
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DirectoryofIllustration.com Website Re-Launch :: Find The World’s Best Illustrators
Check out our new look, with updated portfolios from over 1500 illustrators and animators. Artists are vetted through the Directory of Illustration marketing program, so you’ll find only the most [...]
Working on 2 more “Portraits” this week!
A little progress on these two porntraits I started over the weekend. Made with a mix of vintage paper from 1950-70s adult magazines. Will be unveiling all these beauties at [...]
Bijou Karman for Annabelle
Bijou Karman was commissioned to illustrate a spread on the emotional topic of mother-daughter relationships in a special issue of the Swiss magazine, Annabelle. The article deals with topics of identity, [...]
Andy Tuohy for A- Z Great Modern Writers
These eye-catching portraits by Andy Tuohy provide the ideal intro to the world's A-Z Great Modern Writers. The book features portraits of 52 key modern writers each significant in their [...]
Alexander Wells for ESPN
Alexander Wells created this illustration for ESPN for the much-anticipated boxing sporting event between Floyd Mayweather Jr vs. Conor McGregor. Alexander is represented by Folio. More of his work can [...]
Hannah Davies for Conde Nast Traveller Magazine
This elaborate illustration piece by Hannah Davies was created for a story featured in the June/July issue of Conde Nast Traveller about sex and travel in Mumbai, India. The artwork displays [...]
Yann Legendre for Star Wars 40th Anniversary
Lucasfilm commissioned Yann Legendre to illustrate 24 stickers in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Star Wars movie, A New Hope. The stickers are available in the App Store for [...]
Shaw Nielsen for Dewar’s
Shaw Nielsen teamed up with Dewar's to create colorful animations for this past Father's Day. The short GIFs feature men performing fatherly duties like mowing the lawn, fixing a car [...]
Custom tote bag design!
Gayles Bakery tote sample is approved! This reusable bag is now in production and will be available in Aug/Sept!
Winners Announced for World Illustration Awards 2017
Featured image: ©Steven Choi | Self-Initiated Professional Category Winner The Directory of Illustration, in partnership with the Association of Illustrators, is excited to announce the category winners of the World Illustration [...]
Bryce Wymer for The Nevada Discovery Museum
The Nevada Discovery Museum commissioned Bryce Wymer to create engaging, hands-on work that incorporated brand elements and science-learning visuals for their new Inside Out Exhibit. Check out more of Bryce's [...]
Artist Spotlight: Nathan Hale
Nathan Hale is an award-winning children's book illustrator and author who studied illustration at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle and is known for his background in scientific and [...]
Capital Markets
Produced by the financial group, Project Invested, this 90-second motion infographic explains how capital markets are more than the place to trade stocks and bonds, its the engine that runs [...]
Peter Greenwood for TIME Magazine
Peter Greenwood created illustrations that were featured in the April edition of TIME. For the artwork, he was tasked with representing the deficient bridges, tunnels, airports, and roads across America and Peter [...]
Paolo Lim for Mercedes
Hardie Grant Melbourne enlisted the help of Paolo Lim to create cover illustration & 7 chapter-opening artwork for a custom book produced for Mercedes-Benz. Paolo is represented by The Illustration [...]
Eyewash for Mental Floss
Eyewash recently completed an assignment for Mental Floss, featuring five illustrations for an article on Clair Patterson, the scientist who determined the true age of the Earth, created the first [...]
V&A Win
I won the V&A prize on 16 May- scooping the best Editorial category and the overall winner- the Moira Gemmill Award for Illustrator of the Year 2017. The trophy- bookends [...]
























