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Directory of Illustration Artists Shortlisted in the World Illustration Awards 2025!
Directory of Illustration Artists Shortlisted In The World Illustration Awards 2025 The Association of Illustrators (The AOI), in partnership with the Directory of Illustration, recently announced the 200 projects that have been shortlisted for the World Illustration Awards 2025! The shortlist has been selected by the judges from over 4700 entries from 85 countries following a rigorous and competitive judging process. The shortlisted 200 projects are included in an exciting Online Showcase curated by the AOI’s Awards Teams, with contributions from partners and judges. The Online Shortlist Showcase is a celebration of [...]
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AWESOME AMY WILLCOX’S FOLIO…
AWESOME AMY WILLCOX’S FOLIO REFRESHChildren’s Publisher’s favourite Amy Willcox has just added some thrilling new images to her portfolio! She has a unique skill of creating characters that immediately resonate [...]
WELCOMING GRAPHIC NOVEL…
WELCOMING GRAPHIC NOVEL ILLUSTRATOR, JOE LANEYOur team are excited to welcome NYC artist, Joe Laney to the team! His storyboard background comes to the fore when illustrating figurative content for [...]
Painting the Cell Biology Picture
How to Paint the Cell Biology Picture: A Structural Biologist on Visualizing Discovery What does it really look like inside a living cell? On this episode of the SayoStudio Science [...]
SpaceX or Bust?
5x7ink on bristol boardOr bust? Well...What have we had? Three crashes in five months? And each time, it is said that 'this is great. A learning curve. This is how [...]
PLACEMENT PROGRAM IS OPEN AT…
PLACEMENT PROGRAM IS OPEN AT LEMONADEWe have cleared our list of placements recently and we are delighted to be opening our Placement program to applicants who live in the North [...]
Kotryna Zukauskaite’s Medical Illustrations
Kotryna Zukauskaite specializes in illustrating for the medical and pharmaceutical space. Her visuals empower healthcare professionals and patients alike, increasing everyday understanding of biological processes, health conditions, and patient experiences. [...]
Chiara Vercesi’s Latest Health and Science Illustrations
Whether using her pencils or her iPad, Chiara Vercesi delivers distinctive problem-solving visuals for scientific editorials. Nature Magazine —illustrations and an animated header for Nature Outlook: Alzheimer’s Disease Today’s Veterinary [...]
PICTURE PERFECT FROM PRIYA…
PICTURE PERFECT FROM PRIYA KAKATILemonade’s illustrator/visdev artist, Priya Kakati is a master exponent of lighting and dynamic shadows as this moody’ montage proves. Her folio is highly sought after and [...]
BRILLIANT BRAZILIAN, BRUNO GARCIA…
BRILLIANT BRAZILIAN, BRUNO GARCIA JOINS LEMONADEWe are very excited to announce Brazilian illustrator, Bruno Garcia has signed with our team and brought his beautiful painterly style with him! He has [...]
Updating a Logo
I believe in giving back. I believe in helping others.This past year, I had the privilege of supporting the East Burke School, an institution that has significantly benefited my family. [...]
Shop Fordham is ready!
The mural has been completed, and it’s checking a new milestone in our community's vibrant art scene. You’re invited to see it in person at the intersection of Fordham Road [...]
Workplace Cartoons, Part 6
My latest Substack is up and has more cartoon sketches from my time making stained glass windows in Detroit. Click here to amuse yourself.
Belleville Drink N Draw May 2025
Joy8x5colored pencil in sketchbooksketches for a Zombuggeez commission8x5colored pencil in sketchbookThis past Tuesday was the Belleville Drink N Draw at Egan's Pub in, as always, Belleville. It was a small [...]
May 2025 Newsletter
We hope you’ve all had a lovely Spring so far! Read on for our exciting news from this season. To receive this newsletter in your inbox, subscribe on LinkedIn! Welcome, Nick [...]
DAWN’S DYNAMIC JUVENILE…
DAWN’S DYNAMIC JUVENILE PACKAGING DESIGNS!The multi-talented Dawn Machell, has created juvenile packaging designs for a variety of big brands and retailers across the globe. Dawn’s instantly recognisable characters are always [...]
Work Showcase: Jim Starr
WORK SHOWCASE: Jim Starr This week, the Directory of Illustration is proud to highlight a new project from renowned illustrator Jim Starr. [...]
WELCOMING THE FILMTASTIC…
WELCOMING THE FILMTASTIC NATALIA!The talent keeps coming as the extraordinary figurative illustrator Natalia Handoga signs to Lemonade. Based in the U.S, Natalia is a master at the film and TV [...]
Work Showcase: Steven Noble x Moosehead Breweries
WORK SHOWCASE Steven Noble for Moosehead Breweries This week, the Directory of Illustration is excited to highlight a new project by Steven Noble for Moosehead Breweries. [...]
C4 and What Sleestak?
9x12ink on bristol board(click on image to make big-like)This weekend, I will be making my almost yearly trek north to the Traverse City area (Acme) for the Cherry Capital Comic [...]
Drop Dead Sketchy May 2025
5x8colored pencil in sketchbookLast night, we had our second meet-up for the Drop Dead Sketchy sketch group at the Detroit Shipping Company. It was a rainy night, perfect for sketching [...]
SIMON ABBOTT JOINS THE…
SIMON ABBOTT JOINS THE PARTYWhat a great start to the week as we announce the signing of Simon Abbott to Lemonade’s roster. Simon has been amongst the best children’s book [...]