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Work Showcase: Curt Walstead
WORK SHOWCASE: Curt Walstead This week, the Directory of Illustration highlights work from Curt Walstead, represented by António Adrião Artist Representative (AAARep). THE WORK Illustrator: Curt Walstead Project: Beer Garden Agent: AAA Rep FROM THE ARTIST: My client requested a poster depicting various beers in a fun imaginative way. I chose a more literal interpretation of a beer garden featuring beers growing in their natural state with a humming bird enjoying their “sweet nectar." ABOUT THE ARTIST: I grew up in the small rural [...]
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Crush for Comedy Central
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Portraits for AT&T’s Corporate Headquarters in Dallas
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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 [...]