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| OLDER POSTS March 15, 2017 TIRE TIME   March 8, 2017 SLEEP! WHAT’S YOUR POSITION?  March 1, 2017 IT’S MARCH!  February 22, 2017 HOME ON THE RANGE  February 15, 2017 ADVENTURES IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS  February 8, 2017 LEAVE US LEAP  February 1, 2017 ILLUSTRATING HISTORY  January 24, 2017 WE HAVE A WINNER!  January 18, 2017 COWBOYS & CAMPFIRES  January 11, 2017 SAY HELLO TO LAURA!  January 3, 2017 FEEDING THE BUZZ  December 14, 2016 PORTRAIT OF ABE LINCOLN  December 7, 2016 FOOTPRINTS IN THE SNOW  November 29, 2016 COWBOYS & CATTLE  November 10, 2016 WELCOME SCIENCE PICTURE CO!  November 2, 2016 BICYCLE BUILT FOR TWO!  October 28, 2016 THE NIGHT BEFORE.....  October 12, 2016 WITCH SWITCH  October 4, 2016 CANDY CANE ICE CREAM!  September 28, 2016 MORE AMISH MYSTERIES  September 20, 2016 WINGS OVER WASHINGTON  September 13, 2016 ZIKA  September 8, 2016 TALK WITH ME  August 31, 2016 SOME GOOD TEXAS FUN!  August 23, 2016 END-OF-SUMMER READING!  August 16, 2016 BRAND VALUES  August 10, 2016 WHAT DID YOU LEARN TODAY?  August 3, 2016 LOOKING FOR EGG-CEPTIONAL ILLUSTRATION?  July 28, 2016 FROM A DISTANCE!  July 20, 2016 MAKE A SPLASH!  July 15, 2016 CUTE CREEPY CRAWLIES!  July 5, 2016 BEN NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD!  June 29, 2016 REI CELEBRATES JULY 4th!  June 28, 2016 SUGARCREEK MYSTERIES  June 20, 2016 JUST IN-Shortlisted at CANNES!  June 15, 2016 HONORABLE JERRY!  June 15, 2016 ANOTHER WINNER!  June 8, 2016 TECH HEADS!  June 3, 2016 AND THE NOMINEE IS: JAKE MURRAY!  May 31, 2016 JUST PEACHY!  May 17, 2016 WE WELCOME BRAVE UNION!  May 11, 2016 AND THE WINNER IS??????  May 2, 2016 RETRO COMICS!  April 25, 2016 NEVER STOP GROWING!  April 18, 2016 PHYSICALLY FIT or FISCALLY FIT?  April 11, 2016 HUNDREDS OF TITLES...HUNDREDS OF TOPICS!  April 5, 2016 ANOTHER WINNER!  March 29, 2016 CONGRATS!  March 18 FOR LOVE OR MONEY  March 11, 2016 BOOKS, COMPS, STORYBOARDS AND MORE!  March 5, 2016 HEALTHY ART!  February 29, 2016 TIME TO LEAP!  February 24,2016 READERS’ HELPER!  February 16, 2016 MEET GINA!  February 11, 2016 BACK TO THE FUTURE!  January 19, 2016 A DIFFERENT VIEW OF BROOKLYN!  January 4, 2016 WILL HE OR WON’T HE?  December 28, 2015 WINTER WONDERLAND!  December 15, 2015 HAPPY HUMOROUS HOLIDAYS!  December 14, 2015 Serving it up with SERVSAFE!  December 2, 2015 INTRIGUE AT SEA!  November 30, 2015 A JOURNEY TO HELP KIDS!  November 23, 2015 THE UMBRELLA FACTORY!  November 17, 2015 MURDER IN THE NAPA VALLEY!  November 11, 2015 TRILOGY  November 9, 2015 HISTORY OF FUN STUFF!  November 2, 2015 HOT OFF THE PRESSES!  October 29, 2015 HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!  October 28, 2015 Numbers game!!  October 26, 2015 MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE!  October 23, 2014 Murder, He Paints.....  October 19, 2015 HOT OFF THE PRESSES!  October 16, 2015 Cool!  October 12, 2015 WHO?????  October 8, 2015 THE GREAT OUTDOORS...plus!  October 6, 2015 SAY HELLO TO JAKE!  September 10, 2015 A GREAT ADDITION!  September 8, 2015 THE MEASLY VIRUS  September 1, 2015 COVER ART  August 20, 2015 IT’S A MERMAID WORLD!  August 14, 2015 FORE  July 31, 2015 TEETH FAIRIES!  |
TIRE TIME March 15, 2017 Safety and dependability are paramount when buying tires. David Moore was hired to illustrate Firestone tires in action. As you can see, he created art that is built to last at every turn. To catch more of David’s all season performance, click here. Fasten your seat-belts!   SLEEP! WHAT’S YOUR POSITION? March 8, 2017 Apparently, there are four archetypal sleep poses that us humans do when we doze… Illustrator Nathalie Beauvois had a great opportunity to show us all how it happens in Girls World Magazine. Which style matches your snooze? Click here to see more of Nathalie’s stylish and whimsical way or working.  IT’S MARCH! March 1, 2017 In the midst of our winter, we thought it time to share with you a recent image from Illustrator, Jerry Hoare. This serene, snow-filled scene was commissioned as a holiday card for CoBank. Wherever you may be today, take in the snowy landscape and sip some hot cocoa or tea. To see more great work from Jerry Hoare, click over here while you’re sipping.  HOME ON THE RANGE February 22, 2017 Erika LeBarre illustrated this version of that place where the deer and the buffalo roam for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. You can rest easy knowing your kids will have compelling artwork alongside their studies as they are learning in school. To see more illustrations by Erika, click here.  ADVENTURES IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS February 15, 2017 When it comes to the great outdoors, Brian Miller/Orlin Culture Shop, is ready for the task! Brian continues to work with REI to create in-store and online signage. Brian brings his true love of the great outdoors to each of the fun illustrations he creates.  LEAVE US LEAP February 8, 2017 Recently, Brave Union had the opportunity to work with Craig Gildner and his Big Band on their new CD, Leave us Leap. The music is reminiscent of the swing era, and the retro cover adds to the feeling and movement of the times. Click here to see more great work by Brave Union.  ILLUSTRATING HISTORY February 1, 2017 How many of you remember reading Scholastic Magazine as a child? You felt so special when your teacher passed out your own personal copy; like you were an adult, reading about current events, social studies, science and more… Kudos to illustrator Greg Copeland for helping to teach our children the stories of our past with rich, historical illustrations. To see more great work from Greg, please click here.  WE HAVE A WINNER! January 24, 2017 Congratulations to illustrator Jake Murray, for taking the Silver award in the digital medium at the IBA, Infected By Art competition. The top image, titled Narrow Escape, is the silver winner. Eldritch Horror: The Dreamland and the Seascape Tattoo also made it into the book. Congratulations to Jake Murray for this great honor. To see more great artwork by Jake, click HERE.  COWBOYS & CAMPFIRES January 18, 2017 Nobody says cowboys and campfires in a pure 40’s - 50’s retro style better than Ian Seo. The illustration pictured was actually used in a Toyota commercial, making its way out of a printer. To see more amazing nostalgic comic art by Ian, click HERE.  SAY HELLO TO LAURA! January 11, 2017 As you can see, Laura Orsolini loves to work with a variety of media. The images in her portfolio are realized with a mixed technique, combining acrylic painting with 3D processing. In addition to working with magazines and advertising agencies, she has a rich passion for illustrating children’s books. To see more great work by Laura, click here.  FEEDING THE BUZZ January 3, 2017 Recently, illustrator Nurit Benchetrit was asked to create a winter scene that would convey both a sense of unity and solidarity through the holiday season for BuzzFeed’s culture eNewsletter, Reader. Her idea was to show two young people captured in time, making snow angels. She very magically and beautifully depicts winter, diversity, and childhood. To see more great illustrations by Nurit, click here!  PORTRAIT OF ABE LINCOLN December 14, 2016 Recently, illustrator Pierre Droal completed this portrait of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. Pierre has been doing fantasy and mystery books covers and now he adds historical portraiture to his expertise. To see more great cover work by Pierre, click HERE. To see more of Pierre’s fantasy samples, click HERE.  FOOTPRINTS IN THE SNOW December 7, 2016 If you have children who absolutely love animals of all kinds, check out Animal Tales. It is believed to be the only kids’ magazine that focuses entirely on animals! Recently, Martina Crepulja had the pleasure of illustrating one of their delightful animal fiction stories about a dog. To see more great illustrations by Martina, click here.  COWBOYS & CATTLE November 29, 2016 Award winning illustrator Joseph Qiu was recently commissioned to create two digital paintings for CoBank that served as a gift to Western Farmers Electric Cooperative. The artwork came as the WFEC is celebrating their 75th Anniversary. The paintings have been installed at the WFEC headquarters, located in Oklahoma. To see more amazing illustrations from the incredibly versatile Joseph Qiu, click here!  WELCOME SCIENCE PICTURE CO! November 10, 2016 Science Picture Co masters the art of visual communication through science and medical illustration and animation. Their work will transport you inside the human body to view its inner workings. They also created a complete iPad pregnancy app for expectant parents called, Life in the Womb, with stunning visuals and beautiful 3D generated imagery. To see more of the PRINT work click HERE. To see their MOTION SAMPLES, click HERE.  BICYCLE BUILT FOR TWO! November 2, 2016 Oh, how they are having fun in Colorado! David Moore continues his work on Bellco Credit Union’s campaign to teach members how they can earn 3x points with Visa purchases. This latest image represents a date to the Denver Museum of Art. To see more of David’s work, click here!  THE NIGHT BEFORE..... October 28, 2016 Getting a very special book is a wonderful way to celebrate the special days in a child’s life. Amy Wummer continues to illustrate Natasha Wing’s, The Night Before series. Hot off the presses, is The Night Before the Snow Day. If you are about to get a new pet, go trick-or-treating, enjoy Hanukah or Christmas, start a new grade, or celebrate a birthday, these whimsical illustrated books are for you. To see more great art by Amy Wummer, click here.  WITCH SWITCH October 12, 2016 Mark Collins is pleased to announce the timely release of his newest book, Witch Switch. It’s perfect for Halloween lovers! This tale has the main scary, old witch, Mandee, switching roles with her younger sister, witch Mindee because she doesn’t feel well enough to go out and Boo! Well, as you can imagine, things don’t quite go as planned. You can find this fun book here.. To see more of Mark’s illustrations, click here. Happy Halloween!  CANDY CANE ICE CREAM! October 4, 2016 Brave Union recently had the opportunity to work with the folks at H-E-B Select on their premium, creamy, limited edition ice cream line. Christmas is the holiday and Candy Cane is the flavor. In rendering the packaging art, Kristen and Kevin (and their children) also happily got to sample the special treat. The reviews are in, and it’s confirmed, all the elves enjoyed! To see more work by Brave Union, click here!  MORE AMISH MYSTERIES September 28, 2016 Illustrator Bill Bruning continues his travels into the cozy, mysterious world of Amish Mysteries. You can feel the warm taste the honey and smell the burning candles. Pick up a copy today and soak in the local Amish culture, with mysterious twists and turns in every book. To see more work by Bill Bruning, click here!  WINGS OVER WASHINGTON September 20, 2016 Imagine that you are in an airplane, flying over all of the magnificence and glory that is Washington State. Illustrator Brian Miller from Orlin Culture Shop was asked to represent this phenomenal flight for the aerial ride called Wings over Washington, located in Seattle, WA. These stunning scenes are actually over 5 feet wide and 7 feet high and they greet you at the building where the ‘ride’ exists. To see more of Brian’s great illustrative work, click HERE!  ZIKA September 13, 2016 The Zika virus, also known as Zika fever is an epidemic outbreak that is spread primarily by the female daytime active Aedes mosquitoes. The name originates from the Zika Forest in Uganda where the virus was first isolated way back in 1947. Biomedical artists Sharon & Joel Harris from Articulate Graphics illustrated the striking mosquito during pathogenesis. Don’t worry, no one has gotten ill from this illustration.  TALK WITH ME September 8, 2016 Recently, Ralph Voltz had the pleasure of working with author and Pediatric Speech Pathologist, Teri Kaminski-Peterson M.S. CCC/SLP, on her second book, Talk With Me: The Big Book of Exclamations 2. Ralph created illustrations for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers with renderings of the places they frequent...parks, birthday parties, bath time. The goal is to encourage participation during reading!  SOME GOOD TEXAS FUN! August 31, 2016 David Moore has been working with Texas Co-op Power to create some very fun illustrations. These were for the Currents section of their September issue of their magazine.  END-OF-SUMMER READING! August 23, 2016 Remember how much fun it was to be sleuthing with Fran, Joe and the whole Hardy family? So does artist, Brian Miller of Orlin Culture Shop. Working on this cover was a trip down memory lane as he explored the pop culture phenoms and brought them to life. Click here to see more great work by Brian.  BRAND VALUES August 16, 2016 When is a dog just a dog and a sun a just sun? Symbols and brands was the theme of an interesting article that the artists of Brave Union tackled in the August Issue of Currents Magazine. See more great work by Brave Union here.  WHAT DID YOU LEARN TODAY? August 10, 2016 If you have in an interest in the biosciences or the environment, chances are good you will come across the work of Bob Kayganich. Bob has been painting tropical rainforests, ecosystems, animals, insects, planets, tree canopies, underwater worlds, and, that final frontier, space, with precision and mastery for years. Click here and see what else Bob has been up to, when he’s not in science…you’ll see the same precision in all the subjects he tackles.  LOOKING FOR EGG-CEPTIONAL ILLUSTRATION? August 3, 2016 Well, you have come to the right place! Apparently, the Easter Bunny gets their Cadbury Chocolate eggs from Stevie Mahardhika. Stevie assures us that no rabbits or eggs were harmed in the making of this piece. Click Stevie Mahardhika to see more egg-citing illustrations by Stevie.  FROM A DISTANCE! July 28, 2016 Our own Rebeca Pintos is currently working from Phnom Penh, Cambodia where she recently finished a project for NGO. Take a look at this link to see more of Rebeca’s fun style,  MAKE A SPLASH! July 20, 2016 Looking to make a splash in the world of pharma? Look no further. Sharon and Joel Harris of Articulate Graphics are both Masters level biomedical illustrators who take science and make it beautiful. You can see their work on healthcare packaging, advertising and here..  CUTE CREEPY CRAWLIES! July 15, 2016 Are you ready for the summertime sequel that is sure to have you itching for more? Meet the Bugs 2, by Mark Collins has just been released. If you or anyone you know (ages 3-8) enjoys keeping company with the many-legged and/or winged things, or is an entomologist, you must have this book! Mark has a ton of fun with the little creatures that roam our planet with poems, stories and of course, awesome illustrations to accompany them!  BEN NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD! July 5, 2016 Illustrator Greg Copeland recently had the honor of creating a portrait of one of the most innovative thinkers of all time. Keep coming back to this spot to see more historical work by Greg as he’s working on a new series!  REI CELEBRATES JULY 4th! June 29, 2016 Happy July 4th and there is no place better than REI to take advantage of a sale! Brian E. Miller/Orlin Culture Shop completed the image below as the beginning of a fun series for the outdoor outfitters.  SUGARCREEK MYSTERIES June 28, 2016 If you can judge a book by its cover, let illustrator Bill Bruning draw you into the Ohio Amish country, where ‘Englisher’ Cheryl Cooper and her new Amish friend, Naomi Miller, collaborate to solve some captivating mysteries. This Guidepost Books series can inspire simplicity while sweeping you away with intrigue.  JUST IN-Shortlisted at CANNES! June 20, 2016 We just got word that the app created by WATERMARK for Pedigree through Colenso BBDO has been shortlisted for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity! We are so proud and happy for the honor and acknowledgment! Here is the wonderful story behind the app!  HONORABLE JERRY! June 15, 2016 Congratulations to our own Jerry Hoare, who just received an Honorable Mention in the 3x3 International Illustration Show for the image below, One Trick Pony. Join us in giving Jerry a big High Five!  ANOTHER WINNER! June 15, 2016 Kudos abound as we congratulate Dave Garbot, whose illustration earned an Honorable Mention in the Picture Book Category of the 3x3 International Illustrator Show! The image honored is pictured here! We are proud of our talented crew!  TECH HEADS! June 8, 2016 AutotechArt specializes in all things technical. Whether it be cutaways or fully developed product renderings in an environment, the artists from Autotechart make beauty from machinery. They have worked with major automotive and electronics companies around the globe. With Masters of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering, you are certain to get accuracy, precision and design for all of your technical needs.  AND THE NOMINEE IS: JAKE MURRAY! June 3, 2016 We are pleased to announce that JAKE MURRAY has been nominated by the Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy for a Chesley Award. The piece, A Game of Thrones: The Card Game box art, has been nominated for this year’s Chesley Award for Best Product Illustration. Congratulations Jake!  JUST PEACHY! May 31, 2016 Erika LeBarre has been having fun working on the Penguin Books Georgia Peach Mystery series by Susan Furlong. Below is the first in the fun series which follows the adventures of character Nola Harper.  WE WELCOME BRAVE UNION! May 17, 2016 Kevin and Kristen Howdeshell are the creative masters behind Brave Union. Together, they share a love of telling amazing stories through their illustrative work. In Brave Union, you will find a very cool editorial and advertising vibe. Brave Union 2 holds a special place for traditional bedtime stories and picture books, represented with updated, thought provoking imagery and style. Take a look!  AND THE WINNER IS?????? May 11, 2016 We are pleased to announce that Joseph Qiu has won the SILVER award in Advertising for this image titled, 24 Hour Movie Marathon. Joseph was honored along with other Spectrum 23 Award winners at the Society of Illustrators in New York this past weekend. Bravo!  RETRO COMICS! May 2, 2016 Ian Seo brings nostalgia and comics together. Crusaders, villains, superheroes are his specialty as well as regular folks. His work has appeared in editorial pubs, advertising and Ian just finished a cool packaging assignment that will be out soon. Meanwhile, check him out!  NEVER STOP GROWING! April 25, 2016 Take a look at the latest toe-tapping, fun animation created by WATERMARK for Stanford University. This piece was created by Watermark and illustrator SIMON SHAW for Stanford Alumni. Together, they made an engaging piece that is sure to help 125 years of Stanford Alum connect and feel good.  PHYSICALLY FIT or FISCALLY FIT? April 18, 2016 Why not both? Take a look at these beautiful illustrations that celebrate the Colorado active lifestyle. Bellco Credit Union chose David Moore to engage Colorado residents to earn triple the points on their VISA lifestyle purchases. Looks like a fun deal to us!  HUNDREDS OF TITLES...HUNDREDS OF TOPICS! April 11, 2016 Amy Wummer has been illustrating kids books for years. Her watercolor illustrations have kids and their families doing everything you can imagine. If you have kids, grandkids or just know kids who like books, you will surely recognize Amy and her award-winning talent.  ANOTHER WINNER! April 5, 2016 We excited to report that Jake Murray has an illustration nominated for a Spectrum 23 award! Jake’s piece “Under the Pyramids” was for a box cover commissioned by Fantasy Flight Games for an expansion in their Lovecraftian horror line of tabletop games, “Eldritch Horror.” Jake is the second artist with work nominated from our group (see below).  CONGRATS! March 29, 2016 We’re proud of our own Joseph Qiu who has been nominated for The Spectrum 23: The Best in Contemporary Art Award. The Movie Marathon piece you see pictured below is in the running for the advertising category. Fingers crossed as we anticipate the winners’ announcement on May 7, at the Society of Illustrators. Congratulations to Joseph, and all of the artists who are participating.  FOR LOVE OR MONEY March 18 Is it love or money? Cover illustrator Bill Bruning continues his work on Penguin Books’ Love or Money Mystery crime solving series. Below are covers of the first two installments in the series by USA Today Best Selling author Diana Orgain  BOOKS, COMPS, STORYBOARDS AND MORE! March 11, 2016 Whether you need comps, storyboards, or full blown illustrations, Ed Hammond can show action, themes, consistency, and design. You can find his work in ads, young adult picture books or storyboards for the latest TV commercials. Ed works quickly to bring your concept to life!  HEALTHY ART! March 5, 2016 Take two Masters level biomedical illustrators and ask for anything that has to do with health or science and you will get the 2D or 3D wonder created by Sharon and Joel Harris. Sharon and Joel of Articulate Graphics bring their expertise to all the biosciences and are equally adept at illustrating general subject matter as well.  TIME TO LEAP! February 29, 2016 It happens once every four years that we get an extra day in February. This year, Nurit Benchetrit took a leap into the February cover of Baltimore Magazine to depict the city of the future.  READERS’ HELPER! February 24,2016 If you have a young one exploring the world of reading and beyond, chances are good you have met up with artist, Robin Boyer. Her colors and style make readers of all ages smile and want to see more.  MEET GINA! February 16, 2016 Meet Gina Kiel. Gina freely mixes traditional and digital mediums with bright, psychedelic colors. The result? Beautiful feminine images that explore life, death, sensuality and pop culture.  BACK TO THE FUTURE! February 11, 2016 If you are looking for art that consciously depicts the attitudes, styles, trends and feelings of the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s with a modern spin, David Moore is the illustrator for you. Be it travel, action, transportation, or just a feeling you are out to capture, David will get you there and back.  A DIFFERENT VIEW OF BROOKLYN! January 19, 2016 Pierre Droal created this illustration for Tor Books for their Young Adult title, Vassa in The Night. Pierre brought his usual beauty and drama to this piece that will appear as end pages in the book by Sarah Porter.  WILL HE OR WON’T HE? January 4, 2016 We don’t know, but Joseph Qiu is the illustrator to capture the spirit of the caricature! If you want to stay current and up to date with pop culture, check him out! Joseph is spot on.  WINTER WONDERLAND! December 28, 2015 Brian Miller/Orlin Culture Shop created this winter wonderland for the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce. The illustration was used for a cover and poster insert for their magazine, Merkur. Working with international clients is always a joy for Brian as it gives him opportunities to learn more about other cultures and discover beauty around the globe.  HAPPY HUMOROUS HOLIDAYS! December 15, 2015 If you are doing some holiday shopping, be sure to hop online or pick up your Duluth Trading Company catalog. Greg Copeland has been sharing his holiday spirit in hope of adding Duluth to your Yule!  Serving it up with SERVSAFE! December 14, 2015 Scott Burroughs and Watermark have been working hard with the National Restaurant Association to insure your holiday playtime is well served. Test your skills in this super fun and interactive way to stay safe this holiday season. Pass it on to your friends and loved ones for a safe and healthy holiday season for all!  INTRIGUE AT SEA! December 2, 2015 Illustrator Jake Murray was fortunate enough to work on this dramatic cover for Tor Books for collaborating authors Larry Niven and Steven Barnes. The Seascape Tattoo is one of several collaborations between Nivens and Barnes and the first time Jake was tapped to add his illustration skills to the mix.  A JOURNEY TO HELP KIDS! November 30, 2015 During this time of year, we do inventory on all that makes us grateful. We were so grateful to work on a project earlier this year for the Yale New Haven Hospital. Laura Watson created four fun illustrations depicting a child’s journey. The art is hanging in the pediatric part of the hospital in hopes of offering cheer to the sick little ones.  THE UMBRELLA FACTORY! November 23, 2015 Brian Miller/Orlin Culture Shop has been up to all things spooky while working on a family-friendly horror film for Naissance TV. As a lover of animation, both old and new, Brian poured his heart into these breathtaking backgrounds. We will keep you posted on when to get the popcorn ready!  MURDER IN THE NAPA VALLEY! November 17, 2015 Katie Stillwell, while practicing for her Sommelier Certification, uses her deductive wine skills to try to clear her best friend of murder charges in the exclusive wine country of Napa Valley. Pierre Droal uses his considerable talent and illustration skills to develop the cover of this wonderful mystery!  TRILOGY November 11, 2015 Brad and Simon are in some serious danger in this trilogy by acclaimed author, John Christopher. And to prove you can judge a book by its cover(s), Anton Petrov has beautifully captured the bizarre alternate world of life on the other side.  HISTORY OF FUN STUFF! November 9, 2015 Learning to read non-fiction can be a ton of fun, especially when it’s history and cool fun facts about the stuff kids love, like ice cream, space travel and video games! Your young, new reader will love this series illustrated by our own Scott Burroughs!  WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SILVER PEAK? November 7, 2015 Everyone in Silver Peak knows that antique shop owner, Sadie Speers is the only go-to historian in this mining town. Everyone also knows that Greg Copeland has done quite a bit of illustrating when it comes to all things Silver Peak. Take a look at this sampler of his covers.  HOT OFF THE PRESSES! November 2, 2015 Be careful, it may burn you! Take a look at the latest book cover from Pierre Droal. Written by Tracy Hickman and Richard Garriott. This is volume 1 in the Blade of the Avatar series!  HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! October 29, 2015 Balloons are Red. Witches are Green. Craig Cameron wishes you A Happy Halloween! (and we do too!)  Numbers game!! October 28, 2015 Where do you land on holiday-shopping stress, reactions to sick co-workers, purchasing pre-packed goods, and so much more? If you’re looking to understand the numbers, rank the ratio or play the percentages, Nathalie Beauvois is the illustrator for you. Nathalie creates fun infographics for First for Women Magazine.....among other things!  MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE! October 26, 2015 Ian Dale has been collaborating with the good people at Herowatcher.org, a non-profit that exists to help make the world a better place by inspiring people to make charitable donations and using social media in a fun and transparent way. Ian is helping them to seek passionate individuals who seek to change the world! A hero indeed!  Murder, He Paints..... October 23, 2014 Mystery and suspense are always brewing when Ross Jones gets to painting. Take a look at some of the work Ross created for the mysterious series by Sheila Connolly.  HOT OFF THE PRESSES! October 19, 2015 We are thrilled to announce that the two pictures shown below, by our very own , Pierre Droal have been accepted by the judges in this year’s Society of Illustration West 54 Competition! Pierre has several different approaches to his storytelling. Take a look here and here to see how versatile Pierre is in capturing the flavor of each and every story he is asked to illustrate!  Cool! October 16, 2015 Take a look at this fun new addition to our group. Her name is Nurit Benchetrit and she applies her cool style to children’s illustrations, gaming as well as ads and editorial work!  WHO????? October 12, 2015 Who was your favorite person in history, art, science or pop-culture? Chances are good that Nancy Harrison has illustrated them on covers for an ongoing series of fun and engaging biographies by Penguin Books. In fact, kids love these books so much, they are on The New York Times Best Seller list and are the #1 Biography Series for kids!  THE GREAT OUTDOORS...plus! October 8, 2015 Check out the great outdoors in these scenes created by Brian Miller from Orlin Culture Shop for TUFFSHED. Brian was tasked with creating environments to showcase TUFFSHED Cabin Shells. Below are the couple’s retreat and the family vacation scenes. Fun times in the woods!  SAY HELLO TO JAKE! October 6, 2015 Jake Murray has been drawing and imagining fantastical things for as long as he can remember. Entangled with his obsession for drawing was also a love of story telling. Jake specializes in creating digital art for entertainment media that has the look and feel of classically painted illustrations. His work showcases a range of painting styles - from detailed, highly rendered art to more painterly impressionistic visions. Take a look!  A GREAT ADDITION! September 10, 2015 Please join us in welcoming our newest team member, Martina Crepulja. This talented young artist creates beautiful worlds filled with color and graphic visuals for advertising, children’s books, and animation.  THE MEASLY VIRUS September 8, 2015 Hot off the presses! Watters Publishing, a new publishing company focused on kids’ health promotion in a fun way, worked with Laura Watson to tackle the cantankerous virus monster and the importance of vaccinations. Look for more fun and health friendly titles from this dynamic duo soon! Remember, #superheroesvaccinate  COVER ART September 1, 2015 Some Strangely Beautiful work crossed our path as we welcomed artist, Pierre Droal to our team of illustrators. Look to see more exciting cover art from Pierre like the piece he did for Tor Books making murder and mayhem breathtaking.  IT’S A MERMAID WORLD! August 20, 2015 If you have young readers in the house, you’ve probably have met up with these beautiful mermaids. Our own Tatevik Avakyan works closely with Simon and Schuster to make sure the mergirls solve all the latest mermysteries under the sea.  FORE August 14, 2015 Have you got game? Illustrator Brian Miller from Orlin Culture Shop worked a few rounds to help intro this energy bar for golfers. Whether you are on the links, or just need a quick pick me up try a CADDY bar!  TEETH FAIRIES! July 31, 2015 If you are looking to surprise the little one in your family with a new spin on a traditional idea, check out Teeth Fairies! Written by Ingrid Bencosme and illustrated by Laura Watson you’ll learn there is more than just one fairy tending to all things dental! Check out Teeth Fairies, the box set, and learn all about it! You’ll find a book, a doll and a little home for the doll! Very fun!  |
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