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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: Calcium USA Agent: AAA Rep ABOUT THE PROJECT: "Although the “Cows ‘Nourishment’ Campaign” can’t claim sole responsibility for Calcium’s year over year growth, it is safe to say that creating awareness and brand recognition certainly helped. When the campaign first started stock photos of cows [...]
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Coco Masuda: The Tiger, The Brahmin, and The Jackal
Coco Masuda created illustrations for a children's book based on the popular Indian fable, The Tiger, The Brahmin, and The Jackal. About Coco Coco Masuda illustrates, designs print material and responsive websites, [...]
Steven Noble for 2017 Old Farmer’s Almanac
The team at The 2017 Old Farmer's Almanac enlisted the help of Steven Noble to commemorate the book's 225th edition with a cover redesign. Steve studied earlier designs of the Almanac's cover [...]
Inspire in 2017
I don’t think I did a word of the year last year – or, if I did, I didn’t record it. I have a feeling it might well have been [...]
Dave Plunkert for Colgate University’s Scene Magazine
Here is an illustration by Dave Plunkert, created for the article "Have Microfossils, will Time Travel" that appeared in Colgate University's Scene Magazine. See more of his work through his Directory [...]
Michael Koelsch’s Work Named Best Movie Poster of 2016
This hauntingly beautiful movie poster by Michael Koelsch for the movie, The Love Witch, has been recognized by both IndieWire & Cutprintfilm as one of the best movie posters of [...]
Sam Chivers for The Guardian
Sam Chivers created a series of 7 illustrations that were turned into animations for an interactive article on The Guardian website, created in conjunction with Heathrow, about how airports are moving towards [...]
Zions Bank Show 2016 Is Tonight
This piece is my latest large canvas and is anchoring my display. "The Golden Hour" is 24" x 40" - $4200Just a reminder that the annual Zions Bank Art Show [...]
Olaf Hajek: Cicero Magazine
Check out this artwork by Olaf Hajek that appeared in the August 2016 edition of Cicero Magazine. View more of Olaf's work through his Directory of Illustration portfolio and at olafhajek.com.
Bodil Jane for UNICEF
In an attempt to draw attention to the substantial impact of air pollution, UNICEF took to social media to share works that illustrate the harmful effects of pollution on today's children. [...]
James Yang for American Educator
James Yang's artwork was recently featured in American Educator magazine for an article about the method that teachers use to identify & stop bullying behavior in the classroom. James adds: "The editors [...]
Strawberry Fields forever tee shirt and cycling jersey design for 2017
These were quite a bit of work designing both for next years bike ride! Got all the requested elements in there of the places riders take breaks at and ride [...]
Butcher Billy for British Gas Campaign
Ogilvy & Mather commissioned Butcher Billy to create these illustrations for their client British Gas' Halloween special, 13 Ways to Slay your Home's Energy -Sucking Vampires'. Butcher Billy is represented [...]
World Illustration Awards 2017: Call for Entries Now Open
The Association of Illustrators, in partnership with the Directory of Illustration, is back again with the World Illustration Awards, the most comprehensive and significant awards for illustration in the UK. [...]
Henry Patrick Raleigh- Serious Drawing Skills
Just in time for Christmas, Auad Publishing has unveiled a new book that would make Jay Gatsby drool. In keeping with the long tradition of fantastic books from Manuel Auad, [...]
Nathan Smith Creates Album Artwork for Gerry Mulligan
This is the second piece commissioned by the Liverpool based musician Gerry Mulligan for his new album “Guardian Angel”. Nathan Smith was given a brief to come up with a [...]
T.M. Detwiler for Seattle Met
T.M. Detwiler created editorial illustrations to accompany an article featured in Seattle Met magazine about stupid things that occurred in 2016. T.M. is represented by Mendola Artists. See more of his work [...]
Kasia Serafin for The Pier
For their grand re-opening event, an Aberdeen seafront restaurant called The Pier enlisted the help of Kasia Serafin to create this illustration to be used for promotional content. About Kasia Originally from the south [...]
Tracy Bishop Creates Illustrations for “First Grade, Here I Come!”
Tracy Bishop recently teamed up with author, D.J. Steinberg, to create illustrations to accompany his book, First Grade, Here I Come! The book uses verses and pictures as a way to guide [...]
Rejected…Oh Wait…Accepted!
I recently got word that three of my pieces have been accepted into the Society of Illustrators Los Angeles Annual Illustration Show. This welcome news comes on the heels of [...]
Final Paris
Luxembourg Gardens29 rue Rapp- Art Nouveau Doorway
Almost finished this coral reef…
Almost finished this coral reef fella for a new area in Growbot.