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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: Matchstick DNA Agent: AAA Rep FROM THE ARTIST: "This 3D DNA double helix, made out of matches, was to dramatize a DNA test to detect a patient’s propensity for inflammation." For more work by Big Al Gruswitz, explore the portfolio links below. Portfolio [...]
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Robert Ball Illustrates 44 African American Icons for ESPN
For Black History Month Robert Ball teamed up with The Undefeated, a sports & pop culture site owned by ESPN, to create illustrations to accompany The Undefeated 44. The Undefeated [...]
Yana Beylinson for Orange Coast Magazine
This illustration by Yana Beylinson was used in Orange Coast Magazine. View more of Yana's work through her Directory of Illustration portfolio and at liquidpixelstudio.net.
Elisa Mazzone for Marie Claire Australia
Elisa Mazzone utilized her signature watercolor style for these horoscope illustrations featured in marie claire Australia. Elisa is represented by Illustration Room. Take a look at more of her work through [...]
Aitch for House Notes
Aitch created artwork for an article featured in Soho House's House Notes. Aitch is represented by Central Illustration Agency. Explore her work through her Directory of Illustration portfolio and at centralillustration.com. [...]
Decue Wu’s Monthly Illustrations for Vogue China
Since March 2016, Decue Wu has been commissioned by Vogue China to create monthly illustrations for their beauty column. Take a look at all her featured artwork below. Decue is represented by [...]
Illustrated Maps That Captivate & Inform
Featured image: ©Carlo Stanga Illustrated maps use artistic style to create an accurate representation of an area while emphasizing what's important and eye-catching. In this way, illustrated maps give us the ability to [...]
Ashleigh Corrin for Diagnosis Diabetes
Here is some artwork created by Ashleigh Corrin for Studio Gannett of USA TODAY. The illustrations & animations were created for a story in the digital publication, Diagnosis Diabetes. The [...]
World Illustration Awards At The Seoul Illustration Fair 2017
We are incredibly proud to announce that the World Illustration Awards will be touring internationally for the first time this year! With many of our entries and past winners coming from [...]
Keith Haring: The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing
This was an amazing opportunity. It just came in, another commission. The publisher chose me out of all the illustrators on the planet without knowing any of my shared history [...]
Eiko Ojala for New Scientist
Eiko Ojala was commissioned by New Scientist to create artwork to accompany an article on the multiverse. The resulting image was featured on the cover. Eiko is represented by Pocko. More [...]
The Balbusso Twins Create Artwork for Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
Anna + Elena Balbusso teamed up with Folio Society to create illustrations to accompany a re-release of Shakespeare's comical masterwork, Twelfth Night, or What You Will. Folio Society states that: "[...] [...]
Artist Spotlight: Jo Jang
Jo Jang is a New York City-based illustrator. She gets inspiration from daily urban life, architecture, and fashion editorial photography. She combines minimalist line art with an Art Nouveau-inspired painting technique. Her [...]
Chris Edser for NFL & Whistle Sports
Whistle Sports, an online media network responsible for creating football-themed social media content for the NFL, recently enlisted the help of Chris Edser to create a series of team matchup pieces [...]
From Paint to Pixels: A BTS Look at Dahl Taylor’s Art Process
Check out this behind-the-scenes video showcasing Dahl Taylor's process for creating promotional artwork for PERMA. Watch as his paintings are transformed into animations. Dahl is represented by Mendola Artists. Browse [...]
Presenting Directory of Illustration 33
We're starting this year off right with our recent book, Directory of Illustration 33, out now! This latest release features cover & interior artwork by Owen Davey (represented by Folio), along [...]
Kerry Hyndman: Survivors
These illustrations by Kerry Hyndman appeared in the recent book, SURVIVORS: Extraordinary Tales From the Wild & Beyond, alongside 23 real life stories of survival from around the world. About Kerry When she's [...]
Robert Pizzo: Industrial Strength Coloring Book
Gear up to break the coloring mold with this high-quality art book suitable for anyone. Robert Pizzo's Industrial Strength Coloring Book will immerse you in a modern world of industry, factory, [...]
JamesPop for Wired World 2017
These illustrations by JamesPop were featured in WIRED World 2017, an annual trends briefing that predicts what will happen in the upcoming year. About JamesPop James Oconnell is an award-winning designer, [...]
Remembering James C Christensen
Two Angels Discussing Botticelli- By James C. Christensen.Some people say seeing is believing. You know, "I'll believe it when I see it". What if the opposite were true? I will [...]
Phonics Monster
The New Year is off with a bang with this fun Monster project that made me smile! E-Public, an educational publisher from Korea, approached me about doing a series of book [...]
Anna Hymas for Transport For London
Anna Hymas was asked to create a series of posters for Transport For London's 'Winter Fun' campaign. The posters feature London's most popular attractions. Anna is represented by New Division. [...]