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Sending Love: James Yang Illustrates USPS Forever Stamps
Sending Love: James Yang Illustrates USPS Forever Stamps ©️ 2025 USPS James Yang’s Art Takes Flight with USPS Love Series Forever Stamps It’s official—illustrator James Yang has made his mark on American history. The artist, known for his vibrant conceptual style and award-winning children’s book illustrations, was recently commissioned by the United States Postal Service to create artwork for the upcoming Love Series Forever Stamps, set to debut in February 2026. Inspired by both mid-century American design and Japanese children’s book illustrations, Yang’s artwork captures the spirit of affection and connection through [...]
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GOLD for Matt Rota and more news!
In 2024, Matt Rota jumped on a plane from NYC to Mumbai in order to capture the essence of the city's architecture in "Timeless Mumbai", a 208-page accordion book of [...]
Matt Rota for GOLD and more news!
In 2024, Matt Rota jumped on a plane from NYC to Mumbai in order to capture the essence of the city's architecture in "Timeless Mumbai", a 208-page accordion book of [...]
A Stellar Easter for the Ritz-Carlton Maldives
I have such a fun project to share, and it’s the perfect time in the run-up to Easter! My favorite client-astronomer Tom Kerss is going to be the expert in [...]
Belleville Drink N Draw March 2026
5x7pencil in sketchbookLast week was the March meet-up for the Belleville Drink N Draw at Egan's Pub. It was a smaller group this time, but the night was filled with [...]
WELCOME TO YORGOS SGOUROSOur team…
WELCOME TO YORGOS SGOUROSOur team have that happy Friday feeling as we welcome top Greek illustrator, Yorgos Sgouros to our roster! Yorgos has been a prolific religious children’s book illustrator, [...]
VINTAGE BRANDING FROM AXANA…
VINTAGE BRANDING FROM AXANA ZASORINAThe stunning versatility of Axana Zasorina’s folio is in evidence again as she creates distinctive packaging for this cosmetic brand. It was a unique choice for [...]
New Talent — March 2026 Newsletter
To receive this newsletter in your inbox, subscribe on LinkedIn Welcome to Spring! According to some, this is the real start of the new year — a great time for new [...]
Recent Scratchboards With Color
Bumblebee5x7scratchboard/clayboard and watercolorGentoo5x7scratchboard/clayboard and watercolor I just added a bit of color to each piece.
ELENA AIELLO’S FOLIO…
ELENA AIELLO’S FOLIO UPDATE!FRIDAY FUN!, as we share the latest folio update from the ever popular, Elena Aiello! Her style and characters always bring a smile to a child’s face [...]
GEMMA CAPDEVILA JOINS OUR…
GEMMA CAPDEVILA JOINS OUR ROSTERAfter the success of the London Book Fair we do not rest on our laurels and we can share more exciting news as top children’s illustrator, [...]
COFFEE AND CREATIVITY FROM TONY…
COFFEE AND CREATIVITY FROM TONY WILSONIllustration stalwart, Tony Wilson is always mr dependable for our big brand clients and this poster series created for a coffee brand, really proves that [...]
HUMBLING ACCLAIM FOR OUR…
HUMBLING ACCLAIM FOR OUR ILLUSTRATORS AT LBF!We were overwhelmed by the response for our new illustrator portfolios at last week's London Book Fair! Boosted by the fact of being the [...]
The Detroit Minotaur
I did a post on my Substack about a small sculpture that I did a while back and the book that it appeared in. You can click here to read [...]
FOLIO UPDATE FROM SEDAWe are…
FOLIO UPDATE FROM SEDAWe are excited to share an inspiring folio update from Seda Kir! Her beautiful painterly style is in demand for fiction and picture books and we would [...]
Cryptids Artist Proof Sketch Cards
I finally finished my Cryptids Artist Proof sketch cards that I have had sitting around since 2012 when the initial set was released via Viceroy Cards. The links are below [...]
Rejoice series book covers for Loyola Press and my 20th anniversary of being an illustrator!
This year a new series of books from Loyola Press have joined their lineup of education titles, and I had the pleasure of illustrating the covers! The series is called [...]
Warren Elks Comic Book Show March 2026
Poster by Martin HirchakThis just in... I will be a last minute addition to tomorrow's Warren Elks Comic Book Show. All the details are on the flyer. I might, just [...]
LEMONADE LOVES WORLD BOOK DAY!A…
LEMONADE LOVES WORLD BOOK DAY!A big day for Book lovers across the world and especially young readers! Books need illustration like no other creative sector and we are just love [...]
ELIZABETH LEYK SIGNS WITH…
ELIZABETH LEYK SIGNS WITH LEMONADEWe are thrilled to announce the signing of leading Kidslit illustrator, Elizabeth Leyk to our agency. Her work oozes warmth and charm that has her folio in [...]