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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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Workplace Cartoons, Part One
My latest Substack is up and it involves workplace cartoons. Click here.
Beautiful new work by Deb JJ Lee.
jdebbiel:The original sinnersPrints available from 1/27-2/2 only Beautiful new work by Deb JJ Lee.
ZAZO GIVES HIS FOLIO A BOOSTWe are…
ZAZO GIVES HIS FOLIO A BOOSTWe are already near the end of January and we have not paused for breath! Graphic novel/comic illustrator, Zazo Aguiar has just refreshed his sleek [...]
Year In Review: Editorial & University
As is tradition, we’ve kicked off the new year with a review of standout work from the past year. Enjoy this selection of editorial and higher education projects, in which [...]
Year in Review: Commercial Work
As is tradition, we’ve kicked off the new year with a review of standout work from the past year. Enjoy our selection of commercial projects from 2024, characterized by site-specific [...]
LEMONADE EXHIBIT AT LONDON BOOK…
LEMONADE EXHIBIT AT LONDON BOOK FAIR, MARCH 11-13Exciting weeks ahead and we can announce we are taking a stand at this year's London Book Fair! We’ll be in the Children's [...]
Best of 2024: Book Publishing
Our 2024 Best of Books is here! Across age ranges and genres, our artists have found endless creative ways to illustrate a narrative. Check out our favorites from the year [...]
Best of 2024: Editorial
Happy New Year! As we look forward to all that 2025 has in store, we’re reflecting on our favorite collaborations from the past year. Check out our selection of favorite [...]
Exoplanets Life Origins
Exploring Exoplanets & the Origins of Life with an Astrophysicist: Ted Bergin on SayoStudio Science Podcast Green aliens, exoplanets, and the origins of life… how can you not be intrigued? [...]
David Lynch
7x7colored pencil on black paperHere's a little sketch of the dear departed David Lynch. He looks a bit ghastly here with the dark eyes, but somehow, I don't think he'd [...]
HANNAH EXPANDS HER…
HANNAH EXPANDS HER FOLIOMulti-talented Hannah Steele has grown with us and flourished under the Agency’s guidance and expertise by broadening her folio to appeal to Brands and Corporations outside the [...]
Beach Party At The River’s Edge Gallery
George Herriman6x9watercolor on Arches watercolor paperStarting tomorrow, January 18th and running sometime through February, the River's Edge Gallery in Wyandotte MI will be having their annual Beach P-ART-y exhibit. You [...]
2025 marks 10 years since my tarot deck first released!
oliverhibert:2025 marks 10 years since my tarot deck first released!To celebrate, I’m revamping the entire deck, starting with the 22 Major Arcana and drawing them digitally this time. There’s so [...]
Photoreal imagery by Chris Labrooy for The Wirecutter Show.
Photoreal imagery by Chris Labrooy for The Wirecutter Show.
Home Sweet Home
I’ve been busily working the last several months, but on things I can’t show yet! In the meantime, I’ll share this roundup of images from my latest eblast, on the [...]
WONMAN WOWS’ THE BUSINESS…
WONMAN WOWS’ THE BUSINESS COMMUNITYProlific Korean illustrator, Woman Kim creates inspiring illustrations for the Business and Corporate community from Investment Banking to Construction companies. Wonman’s style and vibrant palette really appeals to a [...]
Best of 2024: Packaging & Promotion
Happy New Year! As we raise a toast to 2025, we’re reflecting on our favorite 2024 collaborations in packaging and promotion. Many thanks to all our amazing clients! See our [...]
REGINALD SWINNEY ENLIGHTENS…
REGINALD SWINNEY ENLIGHTENS TECHNOLOGYInfographic vector guru, Reginald Swinney is highly sought after in the tech and business sector creating fun icons and spots for Web and social channels. He has just [...]
Best of 2024: Kids, Toys & Games
As we look forward to all that 2025 has in store, we’re reflecting on our favorite collaborations from the past year. One of our specialties is artwork for toys, children’s [...]
Warren Elks Comic Book Show 2025
Poster by Martin HirchakThis Sunday will be my first show of the year. I will be set up at the Warren Elks Comic Book Show in Warren, MI. All the [...]
UPDATE FROM THE AMAZING ANASTASIA…
UPDATE FROM THE AMAZING ANASTASIA CUSACKOur illustrators never fail to inspire us and Anastasia Cusack has just updated her folio with even more stunning work. Anastasia’s painterly technique really appeals to the [...]