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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: Fungal Infection Agent: AAA Rep FROM THE ARTIST: "To illustrate fungal infections, a posable male figure was morphed older and heavier and thinning hair added and then backlit in the render. Models were made of 3 different kinds of fungi and then arranged over the male figure. The fungi were rendered separate from [...]
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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.
Kitchen76 Logo Design by Steven Noble
Kitchen76, a premiere destination for dining in Niagara, enlisted the help of Steven Noble to create a logo design that correctly portrays its farm-to-table identity. The resulting design features a [...]
Cristina Guitian for Quintessentially Magazine
Cristina Guitian created this artwork for Quintessentially Magazine for an article about online art auctions. The conceptual illustration shows a new generation of art collectors making the move online and the tech [...]
Tiago Galo: Casa da Música
This set of illustrations by Tiago Galo were commissioned by Casa da Música (House of Music) in Oporto, to be featured in its annual Educative Service Agenda. Every year they associate with [...]
More Paris
Four paintings completed in the studio from beginnings in Paris. Pantheon from Luxembourg Gardens Place Costa Rica near our apt. Notre Dame at DuskApproaching Montmartre
IKEA Story Cards
Recently I teamed up fellow illustrator Denise Shimabukuro to create IKEA's "Lattjo Story Cards", a fun family product designed to encourage children and adults to invent creative and original stories.The [...]
Florencia Gutman for Anfibia Magazine
Florencia Gutman created illustrations to accompany an article from Anfibia magazine. The article is about relationships that are formed through meeting people online. Florencia used paint that was then incorporated into [...]
Dave Merrell for Adidas Tennis
Dave Merrell was commissioned by the London agency, We Are Social, to produce a series of 17 reactive illustrations under the 'Create Your Stage' hashtag, in conjunction with the US [...]
Folio Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary
Featured image: 'Wired for Sound' by Syd Brak Since its establishment over four decades ago, Folio has managed to withstand the test of time. The art agency, based in central [...]