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FAMOUS FIRSTS!
March 9, 2021
Illustrator Manuel Gutierrez just recently illustrated the inspiring story of Vice President Kamala Harris. In, Who Is Kamala Harris, as told in the Who HQ NOW format from Penguin Books, tells all about the historic rise of the first female, African-American and South Asian-American person to become VP of the US of A! FYI, click HERE to see what other moments in both history, fiction, and sci-fi that Manuel has been working on. B4N (bye for now).


LEARNING FROM THE DAIRY FARMERS
March 2, 2021
Anne Marie Bourgeois had a wonderful time illustrating these four new, read aloud books for grades 1 - 4, published by The Diary Farmers of Canada. With beautiful, bold colors, and fun-filled characters, kids learn about food, nutrition, and wellness while cooking up the fun! To see more engaging art from Anne Marie, click HERE. Your adventure awaits!


NEW!
February 23, 2021
Feast your eyes on the latest work from illustrator, Greg Copeland. To see more of what Greg has been working on, click HERE.


THE NIGHT BEFORE THE WEDDING
February 16, 2021
Amy Wummer has done another “Night Before...” book proud, capturing moods, emotions, savvy fashion styles, and even exhaustion. To see more great work by Amy, click HERE. You’ll find that she really knows how to grasp the night before, the day of, and smack-dab in the moment!


FIVE LINCOLNS
February 9, 2021
Today we share five Lincoln portraits, from five different illustrators. Top LEFT is from Dan McGeehan. Top RIGHT is from Greg Copeland. Middle LEFT is from Pierre Droal. Middle RIGHT is from Nancy Harrison. Bottom CENTER is from Amy Wummer. Have a Happy Presidents Day!


THE SHORTEST MONTH
February 2, 2021
It is February now. And in parts of the world, it is cold, snowy and trees are bare of leaves. Nurit Benchetrit Motchan can really find the magic and the color. Click HERE to see what else she finds so beautifully.


NATURE AS INSPIRATION
January 26, 2021
Maybe it’s his animal magnetism, and maybe it’s just the beauty of nature. Either way, Patrick Gnan has a wonderful way of depicting the world around us. Click HERE to see more. No bug spray needed.


GET REAL!
January 19, 2021
Brian Call loves realism and finds ways to add an edgy, painterly flair to his work. Click HERE and see what his brush has been up to lately.


THE PARKER MOTEL
January 12, 2021
It doesn’t get more 70’s than this illustration of the Parker Motel. ‘Grease’ was the word, and Watergate was main topic of the news. Click HERE to see what else Brave Union has been illustrating.


LOOK WHAT JUST DROVE IN
January 5, 2021
Illustrator David Moore loves fast cars and gorgeous landscapes. Click HERE to see more planes, trains, and automobiles in cities, countrysides, and even outer space.


AMAZON BEST OF THE YEAR
December 15, 2020
We are very proud to announce that Kristen and Kevin Howdeshell, of The Brave Union, illustrated the book, I am the Storm, written by Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple. This book was chosen to be one of the best Children’s books of 2020 from Amazon Books. Congratulations, Brave Union, for brightening up the year that was 2020. To see more great work by this dynamic duo, click HERE.


MEET RAMBEE BOO
December 8, 2020
Hot off the presses, with the ink barely dry, Illustrator Stephen Lomazzo, working with Author Reena Korde Pagnoni, were graced with a reading by the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, on her show, Story time with Fergie and Friends! Click HERE to watch and listen to this lovely story. To see more great artwork from Stephen, click HERE.


IN THESE TIMES
November 24, 2021
It’s a phrase we hear over and over, again and again. Nick Matej recently worked with Omnia, a Penn Arts & Sciences production, to illustrate the podcast, so rightly named, In These Times. Look and listen to the six-episode series that explores the ongoing developments that have shaped 2020.
To see more great work from Nick, click HERE.


YOU HAD US AT MEOW
November 17, 2020
Blayne Fox truly is a lover of cats... Click HERE to see her passion for other animals, and humans, too.


GOT CRAYONS?
November 10, 2020
Keep those crayons handy, because Ian Dale and Chasing Hope Press just released, The Advent Storybook Coloring Book. This book is filled with stories and bonus ornaments to decorate for the holidays. Click HERE to see more great work from Ian.


RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY
November 3, 2020
Dharmali Patel recently did this sweet set of illustrations for Girls World Magazine. Click HERE to see more of her fun-filled, imaginative work No umbrella needed.


YUMMY PACKAGING!
October 27, 2020
John Schreiner has been hard at work, making shoppers hungry as they stroll the aisles of Target. Look at these - simply mouthwatering. To see more amazing packaging, click HERE.


PROLIFIC!
October 20, 2020
Nathalie Beauvois is a prolific illustrator. As a result, she has an abundance of brilliant work to share. To see more of her mixed media, collage work, click HERE.


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