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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. THE WORK Illustrator: Jim Starr Artist Agent: Donna Rosen Client: Professional Bull Riders World Championships 2025 About the Project: For the 2025 Professional Bull Riders (PBR) World Championships, illustrator Jim Starr was commissioned to create two custom maps capturing the energy and layout of this high-profile event. Split between two iconic Texas venues—the Fort Worth Stockyards and Arlington’s Globe Life Field—each location needed a clear, [...]
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FRANCESCA’S CHRISTMAS…
FRANCESCA’S CHRISTMAS CAROUSEL Italian children’s book illustrator, Francesca Pesci has just updated her folio and this festive scene is typical of her warm, painterly style. Francesca has illustrated dozens of picture books [...]
Danlin Zhang’s Recent Works
An award winning illustrator based in New York, originally from China, Danlin is currently an Adjunct Professor at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) teaching in the Illustration Department. Danlin [...]
ELENA PANCORBO JOINS LEMONADE!A…
ELENA PANCORBO JOINS LEMONADE!A great way to start the week with our announcement of the fabulous figurative illustrator, Elena Pancorbo signs with Lemonade. Her stylish mixed media technique and elegant [...]
French language book cover of The Light Between Us illustrated by Kanith Thailamtong.
French language book cover of The Light Between Us illustrated by Kanith Thailamtong.
Happy Day After Thanksgiving
I had a great Thanksgiving, good meal, saw some family, gonna see some friends, and actually, feeling quite festive. But, sometimes an image comes to mind and needs to be [...]
The 2024 Beauty Winners masthead of The Telegraph, created by artist Lisa Sheehan. You can check out…
The 2024 Beauty Winners masthead of The Telegraph, created by artist Lisa Sheehan. You can check out the animated cover here.
Saint-Exupery Woodblock Printing Process
The process as to how my print of Antoine Saint-Exupery came to be is now up on my Substack.
MUSIC FOR THE EYESFrench vector…
MUSIC FOR THE EYESFrench vector illustrator, Guillaume Gennet is a master at creating a huge amount of atmosphere with very few details and linework. This Pianist illustration is a great [...]
November 2024 Newsletter
In our November Newsletter we’re giving thanks for talented artists, amazing clients, and wonderful collaborations. Take a look at our roundup of recent happenings before heading out for the holiday. [...]
Sketching At The Detroit Institute Of Arts
This past Friday found me at the Detroit Institute of Arts and I brought my sketch book along, but wasn't sure if I would do any sketches. It's better to [...]
MAHA JANA SIGNS WITH…
MAHA JANA SIGNS WITH LEMONADEYET ANOTHER, sensational signing for the agency as children’s book illustrator, Maha Jana joins Lemonade! We are delighted to welcome her talent to our Group and [...]
Nature Cover Human Cell Atlas
From Sketches to Science: Creating the Nature Cover for the Human Cell Atlas Nature cover art of the human cell atlas by Claire Agosti, SayoStudio Behind the Scenes of a [...]
P-AWESOME PET…
P-AWESOME PET CHARACTER Amy Willcox has a wealth of experience creating endearing characters for her Picture book clients. This loveable dog family just melts the audience and brings any story to [...]
Leaf Printing Class
I needed an artistic distraction from things, so last Saturday I attended a leaf printing class with Nobuko Yamasaki at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial. They have been having some [...]
INTRODUCING GUILLERMO…
INTRODUCING GUILLERMO BARON!Spanish illustrator, Guillermo Baron is a vector specialist bringing to life digital content others find difficult to make eye-catching or memorable. His infographic style is effective in getting [...]
Work Showcase: Luisa Jung for Psychologie Heute
WORK SHOWCASE: Luisa Jung This week, the Directory of Illustration is proud to highlight new work from Luisa Jung. THE WORK [...]
ENVIRONMENTALLY…
ENVIRONMENTALLY CREATIVELemonade’s concept illustrator, Priya Kakati’s dynamic backgrounds really highlight her eye for lighting and drama. She has work for most of California’s most prominent Animation studios and this is embraced [...]
Artist Andy Bourne was commissioned by Paramount+ to create key art for the 16th season of Ink…
Artist Andy Bourne was commissioned by Paramount+ to create key art for the 16th season of Ink Master: OGs vs. Young Guns. Andy created tattoo-inspired artwork to represent the two [...]
New York Stands With Valencia
New York Stands With Valencia (Fundraising event)This Tuesday, I will participate in a night of solidarity at La Nacional, a fundraiser to support Valencia. I have donated a piece I love: [...]
The Artist’s Hand: Carolina Peláez
Welcome to part 2 of our interview series The Artist’s Hand, in which we go behind the scenes with our brilliant illustrators on everything that goes into the making of [...]
Delayed Projects
A number of years ago, I was asked to create a mural for a local company. They wanted Vermont animals clad in bowties progressing through the seasons of the year! [...]






















