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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: Canyon Attack Agent: AAA Rep FROM THE ARTIST: "Originally produced as a 3D sample, this T-Rex attack was selected by Lürzer's Int'l Archive for their "200 Best Digital Artists Worldwide” Annual." For more work by Big Al Gruswitz, explore the portfolio links below. Portfolio [...]
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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. [...]
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.