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| OLDER POSTS April 8, 2024 SEEING THE GOOD   April 1, 2024 IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE?  March 25, 2024 JOY AND WHIMSY  March 18, 2024 RAINBOW BEAR RELEASED!  March 11, 2024 CELEBRATING WOMEN  March 4, 2024 WHO HQ: GLOBAL ICONS  February 26, 2024 VISUAL ALLURE  February 19, 2024 CAPTIVATING AMBIANCE  February 12, 2024 MASTERFUL BLEND OF VISUAL ELEMENTS  February 5, 2024 WORDS INTO VIBRANT VISUALS  January 29, 2024 THE JOY OF LICENSED CHARACTERS  January 22, 2024 WANDERLUST  January 8, 2024 SUPERHEROES AMONG US!  December 25, 2023 TEXTURE, COLOR, AND IMAGINATION  December 18, 2023 BEST FRIENDS  December 11, 2023 HISTORY COMES TO LIFE  December 4, 2023 CAPTURING THE SPIRITUAL JOURNEY  November 27, 2023 COMPELLING VISUALS  November 20, 2023 EXPLORE FARAWAY PLACES  November 13, 2023 ROSE COTTAGE BOOK CLUB  November 6, 2023 THE ARTISTRY OF LIBATIONS  October 30, 2023 EMBRACE THE EXTRAORDINARY  October 23, 2023 MESMERIZING MIXED MEDIA  October 16, 2023 PEILI HUANG, GRAND PRIZE WINNER  October 9, 2023 YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS HERE  October 2, 2023 CRABULOUS TENTACALOUS  September 25, 2023 THE WHAT AND THE WHY...  September 18, 2023 BACK TO SCHOOL  September 11, 2023 WHEN ART MEETS LIFE AT BARNES & NOBLE  September 4, 2023 CHECK OUT THE LATEST  August 21, 2023 PSL IS SWEEPING THE NATION!  August 14, 2023 WELCOME OUR NEWEST ILLUSTRATOR  August 7, 2023 EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN...  July 31, 2023 CLEANING AND GREENING  July 24, 2023 HAVING A ROSIE SUMMER?  July 17, 2023 FEMALE WARRIOR  July 3, 2023 WHAT’S ALL THE BUZZ ABOUT?  July 3, 2023 WE HAVE A WINNER!  June 26, 2023 MODERN PEOPLE  June 12, 2023 SUM... SUM... SUMMERTIME!  June 5, 2023 WELCOME NICHOLAS McNALLY  May 22, 2023 WELCOME CAMI RUOHONEN  May 15, 2023 WHAT’S COOKING?  May 8, 2023 MAGIC AND ADVENTURE  May 1, 2023 JUDGE THESE (BOOKS BY THEIR) COVERS!  April 24, 2023 AMERICA’S PASTIME IN ICE CREAM!  April 17, 2023 WELCOME LUELLA JANE WRIGHT!  April 10, 2023 BING! BANG! CHUGGA! BEEP!  April 3, 2023 NEED A BIGGER BOAT?  March 27, 2023 A M1NUTE OF SILENCE  March 20, 2023 LAWN & LANDSCAPE  March 13, 2023 I SCREAM YOU SCREAM  March 6, 2023 HIGH ISLE RELEASE  February 27, 2023 SOCIETY OF ILLUSTRATORS LA 61  February 20, 2023 SOCIETY OF ILLUSTRATORS NY 65  February 13, 2023 NEW HISTORICAL WORKS  February 6, 2023 SOFT, SWEET, NOSTALGIC  January 30, 2023 POPPY THROUGH THE PAINTINGS  January 23, 2023 FUN, PLAYFUL, HUMAN PACKAGING  January 16, 2022 WELCOME PEILI!  January 9, 2023 TEN LITTLE SQUIRRELS  January 2, 2023 LIZZY HAS FANTASTIC FEET  December 19, 2022 WEARING WYNONA  December 12, 2022 WHO IS RALPH VOLTZ?  December 5, 2022 WE HAVE A WINNER AT THE PENTAWARDS  November 21, 2022 IMPRESSIONS OF SOUTH AMERICA  November 7, 2022 JUST A FEW PROJECTS TO SHARE!  October 17, 2022 SIMON SAYS SIP!  October 10, 2022 WE ARE OVER THE MOON!  October 3, 2022 PAIRS OF PEOPLE  September 26, 2022 MYSTERIES OF ASPEN FALLS  September 19, 2022 ROSE COTTAGE BOOK CLUB  August 29, 2022 WHAT’S ALL THE BUZZ ABOUT?  August 22, 2022 GOT GEAR?  August 15, 2022 MERMAID TALES  August 1, 2022 CALM IN THE CHAOS  July 25, 2022 NEW WORK FROM JOSEPH QIU  July 18, 2022 HOW BIG IS BIG?  July 5, 2022 OLIVER THE BEAGLE  June 28, 2022 BEE-EAUTIFUL WORK  June 21, 2022 SUMMER RAIN NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD  June 14, 2022 LATEST WORK FROM PIERRE DROAL  May 24, 2022 DARON PARTON, TOO!  May 17, 2022 ENTER THE WORLD OF DARON PARTON  May 10, 2022 SAY HELLO TO ESTHER  May 3, 2022 ARMADILLO ANTICS  April 26, 2022 THE PACKAGING GUY  April 19, 2022 TIME TRAVEL TUESDAYS  April 12, 2022 APRIL SHOWERS...  April 5, 2022 WOMEN FIRST 100%  March 29, 2022 WELCOME KATE GLEYZER  March 15, 2022 WELCOME JOSEPH QIU  March 8, 2022 1 HISTORIC WOMAN, 3 ILLUSTRATORS  March 1, 2022 A WHOLE NEW LOOK FROM PIERRE  February 8, 2022  February 1, 2022 URUGUAY!  January 25, 2022 MONSTER SLURPEE  January 18, 2022 WHERE’S YOUR HAPPY PLACE?  January 11, 2022 CHEERS!  January 4, 2022 LET IT SNOW!  December 28. 2021 HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL  December 7, 2021 A NEW REEL, REALLY!  November 23, 2021 LIFELINE? PHONE A FRIEND?  November 16, 2021 HOPE IN THE ASHES  November 9, 2021 Latest work from Ian Seo  October 26, 2021 HALLOWEEN PART II  October 19, 2021 HALLOWEEN PART I  October 12, 2021 DO YOU BELIEVE?  October 5, 2021 SEE WHAT’S NEW  September 21, 2021 LET’S STRETCH  September 14, 2021 CHARLIE MAE’S FIRST DAY  September 7, 2021 GRAPHIC NOVELS COUNT AS READING!  August 31, 2021 THE BOY IN THE FIELD  August 24, 2021 THE MONSTER PROJECT 2021  August 17, 2021 SIMPLY PERFECT  August 10, 2021 WELCOME SUSANA RAMIREZ SOLIS!  July 27, 2021 INNOVATION FRONTIER PROJECT CONTINUES  July 20, 2021 OPEN WIDE!  July 13, 2021 TRAVEL SAFELY  June 29, 2021 WE HAVE A WINNER!  June 22, 2021 THE INNOVATION FRONTIER PROJECT  June 15, 2021 “THE GOOD THING ABOUT SCIENCE...  June 8, 2021 EXTRAORDINARY!  May 18, 2021 THE STRESS ELIMINATOR  May 11, 2021 THE BEAUTY OF THE NIGHT  May 4, 2021 DO YOU KNOW CPR?  April 27, 2021 SECRETS OF WAYFARERS INN  April 13, 2021 THE BRIGHT SIDE OF COVID  March 30, 2021 10 HIDDEN HEROES  March, 23, 2021 PLAYING THE HAND YOU’RE DEALT  March 16, 2021 TIN CANS AND STRING  March 9, 2021 FAMOUS FIRSTS!  February 23, 2021 NEW!  January 26, 2021 NATURE AS INSPIRATION  January 19, 2021 GET REAL!  December 8, 2020 MEET RAMBEE BOO  November 24, 2021 IN THESE TIMES  November 10, 2020 GOT CRAYONS?  November 3, 2020 RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY  October 27, 2020 YUMMY PACKAGING!  October 20, 2020 PROLIFIC!  October 13, 2020 MAPMAKING  October 6, 2020 FEELING NOSTALGIC?  September 29, 2020 SECRETS AND MYSTERIES  September 22, 2020 ABOUT FACE  September 1, 2020 SAINT  August 25, 2020 EMBARRASSED  August 11, 2020 FOR OUR HEROES  July 28. 2020 HIDE AND SEEK  July 21, 2020 EVERYDAY HEROES  July 14, 2020 WHAT ABOUT GRANDMA  June 30, 2020 HOT OFF THE PRESSES..  June 23, 2020 WE HAVE A WINNER!  June 2, 2020 STILL HAPPENING  May 26, 2020 TRAINS, PLANES AND....  May 12, 2020 STEPSISTERS!  WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW! COVID 19  March 31, 2020 DINOSAUR DISCOVERY  March 24, 2020 TRAVEL WITH PURPOSE  March 17, 2020 EXTRAORDINARY PAINTING!  March 3, 2020 ILLUSTRATING A CLASSIC!  February 25, 2020 WE HAVE THE WINNERS!  February 4, 2020  January 28, 2020 ENDANGERED SPECIES  January 21, 2020 ALL ABOUT SOLUTIONS  December 3, 2019 YOU GOTTA HAVE HEART  November 19, 2019 GREAT READS, GREAT COVERS  October 15, 2019 TOTS, TWEENS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN  October 29, 2019 WELCOME, NICK!  October 22, 2019 VERSATILITY!  November 5, 2019 METAPHORICALLY SPEAKING...  October 8, 2019 WATCH THIS SPACE  October 1, 2019 HE HAS LICENSE TO...  September 24, 2019 HIGHLIGHT STEVIE MAHARDHIKA  September 17, 2019 COUCH POTATOES  September 10, 2019 BACK TO SCHOOL!  September 3, 2019 AN ARTIST WITH HEART!  August 20, 2019 THE ONLY REAL GAME, I THINK, IN THE WORLD, IS BASEBALL  August 13, 2019 BIBLE STORY BASICS  July 30, 2019 NEW ARTIST!  July 16, 2019 THE INSIDE SCOOP  July 9, 2019 PLEASE JOIN US IN WELCOMING DHARMALI  June 25, 2019 WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER or FALL  June 18, 2019 MONSTEROLOGY  June 11, 2019 FUN FOR YOUNG PATIENTS!  June 4, 2019 BIG ART!  May 21, 2019 HIDDEN PICTURES  April 9, 2019 ILLUSTRATOR AND AUTHOR!  March 26, 2019 THE SEACH FOR THE TRUTH  March 12, 2018 MYSTERIES OF MARTHAS VINEYARD  March 5, 2019 HISTORY MAKERS AFRO-AMERICAN 2019 CALENDAR  February 19, 2019 KUDOS!  January 29. 2019 FROM ROUSSEAU TO VAN GOGH  January 8, 2019 WHO YOU GONNA CALL?  January 1, 2019 HISTORY MEETS ART!  December 18, 2018 HEART STORY  December 11, 2018 BROCHURES WITH HEART  November 20, 2018 CHISHOLM TRAIL TAKES IT HOME  October 20,2018 SCARY!  October 16, 2018 SKY TOWER IN AUCKLAND  September 18, 2018 WELCOME MANUEL!  September 4, 2018 FAMILY SECRETS?  August 28, 2018 ICY ICE CREAM BIRTHDAYS AHEAD!  August 21, 2018 FUN FOOD PACKAGING!  July 31, 2018 HOT OFF THE PRESSES!  July 24, 2018 PHILLY SIPS!  July 17, 2018 HAPPY KIDS!  June 26, 2018 2018 3 x 3 BEST IN SHOW!  June 19, 2018 FOOD FOIBLES  June 12, 2018 FUN FACTS!  June 5, 2018 BODY WISDOM  May 22, 2018 THE KING OF EMBARRASSING MOMENTS!  May 15, 2018 GLOBAL, DIVERSE AND MULTICULTURAL  April 24, 2018 FUN-A-DAY HEROES  April 17, 2018 HAPPY SPRING!  April 10, 2018 AWARD WINNING SPORTS ARTIST!  April 3, 2018 TY THE TURTLE IN THE LAND OF CAN'TS  February 6, 2018 PLANES, TRAINS & FREIGHTERS  December 12, 2017 CYBER SHOPPING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON?  November 14, 2017 BANKING FUN FOR CIBC!  November 8, 2017 STEP RIGHT UP!  October 25, 2017 HALLOWEEN NEWS!  October 10, 2017 TEA TIME!  October 3, 2017 JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER!  September 26,2017 TEXAS MADE BY H-E-B  September 12, 2017 RETRO COOL MEETS MAGESTIC!  August 1, 2017 A VIEW FROM BELOW!  June 27, 2017 SWIRLS, CURLS and GIRLS  June 20, 2017 AUTHOR ILLUSTRATOR!  May 30, 2017 LLAMA LLAMA GIVES THANKS  May 9, 2017 UNCORKING A LIE  March 15, 2017 TIRE TIME  February 1, 2017 ILLUSTRATING HISTORY  January 18, 2017 COWBOYS & CAMPFIRES  December 14, 2016 PORTRAIT OF ABE LINCOLN  December 7, 2016 FOOTPRINTS IN THE SNOW  November 2, 2016 BICYCLE BUILT FOR TWO!  September 8, 2016 TALK WITH ME  August 31, 2016 SOME GOOD TEXAS FUN!  August 10, 2016 WHAT DID YOU LEARN TODAY?  August 3, 2016 LOOKING FOR EGG-CEPTIONAL ILLUSTRATION?  July 28, 2016 FROM A DISTANCE!  July 15, 2016 CUTE CREEPY CRAWLIES!  July 5, 2016 BEN NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD!  June 20, 2016 JUST IN-Shortlisted at CANNES!  May 2, 2016 RETRO COMICS!  April 25, 2016 NEVER STOP GROWING!  April 18, 2016 PHYSICALLY FIT or FISCALLY FIT?  March 11, 2016 BOOKS, COMPS, STORYBOARDS AND MORE!  February 24,2016 READERS  February 11, 2016 BACK TO THE FUTURE!  January 19, 2016 A DIFFERENT VIEW OF BROOKLYN!  December 15, 2015 HAPPY HUMOROUS HOLIDAYS!  November 30, 2015 A JOURNEY TO HELP KIDS!  November 17, 2015 MURDER IN THE NAPA VALLEY!  November 11, 2015 TRILOGY  November 7, 2015 MYSTERY MAN!  November 2, 2015 HOT OFF THE PRESSES!  October 28, 2015 Numbers game!!  October 26, 2015 MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE!  October 19, 2015 HOT OFF THE PRESSES!  September 10, 2015 A GREAT ADDITION!  September 8, 2015 THE MEASLY VIRUS  September 1, 2015 COVER ART  August 20, 2015 MERMAID TALES  July 31, 2015 TEETH FAIRIES!  |
VISUAL ALLURE February 26, 2024 Anton Petrov captivates audiences with the uncanny ability to breathe life into his creations. Whether it is the whimsical world of Dr. Dolittle, the charm of Jack & Jill, the meticulous detail of bugs in a police lineup, or an election poster for M&M’s, his visual allure draws viewers right in for an amazing experience. Explore more of Anton Petrov’s work by clicking here.   CAPTIVATING AMBIANCE February 19, 2024 Martina Crepulja constructs her illustrations with a keen eye for ambiance and a captivating immersion of emotion and imagery. It’s palpable!  MASTERFUL BLEND OF VISUAL ELEMENTS February 12, 2024 Yulia Vysotskaya has a keen eye for creativity. Colors, shapes, and details all unite in a harmonious visual symphony that is stimulating for all to see and feel. Music for the eyes?  WORDS INTO VIBRANT VISUALS February 5, 2024 Samantha Asri has the creative ability to transform words into a vibrant visual language, where each stroke and detail contributes to the storytelling. Check out her narrative.  THE JOY OF LICENSED CHARACTERS January 29, 2024 JT Morrow has been enchanting readers of all ages with licensed character illustrations, like these shown of Llama Llama, Skippyjon Jones, and Madeline. These beloved figures not only compliment new narratives, but serve as powerful tools for early learning. Recognizable and comforting, these characters become cherished friends and ultimately cultural icons. CLICK HERE to see more of what JT has been doing to inspire the love of reading through visuals.  WANDERLUST January 22, 2024 DAVID MOORE loves to illustrate boats, planes, trains, automobiles, and even bikes. Let these images transport you to the exhilarating world of travel and discovery. Can you feel the wind in your hair?  SUPERHEROES AMONG US! January 8, 2024 We are so grateful for the plethora of great projects that come our way. Something that always feels right is when our artists open their hearts to support kids and families who are impacted by serious illnesses, disabilities, complex medical conditions, and mental health challenges. The Superhero Project matches up members of their community with volunteer illustrators who create the visuals of strength, resilience and courage like you see here. From the top, the illustrators are: CAMI RUONHONEN KATE GLEYZER DARON PARTON LAURA WATSON ALENDRA CLUTTERBUCK Proof positive that kindness is out there, and we need to nurture more of it for all the world to see. Thank you, illustrators!  TEXTURE, COLOR, AND IMAGINATION December 25, 2023 Cut-paper, collage illustrator Nathalie Beauvois is constantly pushing the perimeters of what she can do. Armed with scissors, painted papers and her creative vision, she meticulously layers life and whimsy into each scene she creates. Click HERE and see more of her tactile artistic expressions.  BEST FRIENDS December 18, 2023 Through the skilled lens of our illustrator, Esther Cuesta de la Mata, one can feel the timeless bond between humans and dogs. Esther surely celebrates the canine spirit. Click HERE to see more of Esther’s stunning collection of realistic works.  HISTORY COMES TO LIFE December 11, 2023 Greg Copeland has a way of breathing life into historical narratives with both authenticity and detail. Click HERE to navigate the corridors of our history, the present, and what comes ahead.  CAPTURING THE SPIRITUAL JOURNEY December 4, 2023 Pierre Droal has been weaving spirituality and artistry in these latest portraits and illustrations. Click HERE and continue to explore all Pierre has to offer. Get captivated!  COMPELLING VISUALS November 27, 2023 With a skilled hand and a keen eye for detail, Manuel Gutierrez brings stories to life through his compelling visuals. As a self-taught commercial artist, he has cultivated a distinctive style that reflects his passion, determination, and commitment to the storytelling space. Click HERE to see and experience more through Manuel’s lens.  EXPLORE FARAWAY PLACES November 20, 2023 Embark on this journey through exotic landscapes with illustrator Martina Crepulja. Each brush stroke invites you to explore the magic, the surreal and the beauty of nature, captured in vivid detail. To see more from Martina, we invite you to CLICK HERE. Come along... we’ll transport you.  ROSE COTTAGE BOOK CLUB November 13, 2023 Jo Tronc’s illustrations are characterized by elegance, beauty and sophistication. The members of the Rose Cottage Book Club will certainly enjoy a visually pleasing experience as they immerse themselves in the narrative. To see more subtle detail and charm from Jo, CLICK HERE. What’s your story?  THE ARTISTRY OF LIBATIONS November 6, 2023 Discover the artistry of libations at the Vespers Bar, nestled within the iconic Dorchester Hotel in the heart of London. Nick Matej illustrated the menu, creating a visual symphony with vibrant hues and tantalizing textures to capture the essence of the Vespers experience. Each graphic depiction of a signature cocktail unveils the unique story behind each concoction. Click HERE and be totally immersed in more of what Nick Matej has been up to.  EMBRACE THE EXTRAORDINARY October 30, 2023 Step into a world where dreams and reality merge. Illustrator Cami Ruohonen has conjured up a breathtaking collection of new work that can take you beyond the realms of your imagination. Click HERE if you are ready to journey through the surreal, and let your senses dance with wonder. It’s a fabulous break in the day.  MESMERIZING MIXED MEDIA October 23, 2023 Esther Cuesta de la Mata takes artistic expression to bold new heights by seamlessly blending watercolor, colored pencils, and other mixed media in every canvas. Her skillful approach takes onlookers on a sensory journey that evokes strong emotions with stroke of the brush. Click HERE to continue the immersive experience. Your senses will thank you.  PEILI HUANG, GRAND PRIZE WINNER October 16, 2023 Let’s have a big round of applause for illustrator, Peili Huang, who brought home the Agented Portfolio Showcase Winner at SCBWI. The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission to foster public appreciation of children’s books and to support the vibrant community of people who create and promote them. Click HERE to see more great work that Peili has done. Clapping is always appreciated. Smiling is even better.  YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS HERE October 9, 2023 Whether by car, by train, or by plane, illustrator Pierre Droal can visually capture the sense of wanderlust, adventure, and nostalgia that so many children’s stories require. To take a ride on this visual voyage, click HERE. Realism abounds and the possibilities are endless.  CRABULOUS TENTACALOUS October 2, 2023 In the 20th, 3x3 International Illustration Show, Crabulous Tentacalous brings home a MERIT AWARD! This juried, International show is considered to be one of the top three internationally focussed on illustration. Award winner, Simon Shaw, is among those showing greatness in their craft year after year. Bravo Simon. To see more award winning work, click HERE. Be prepared to smile.  THE WHAT AND THE WHY... September 25, 2023 Nathalie Beauvois is always interested in the what and the why of people, for First For Women Magazine. Take a look and see if you fit in with what wakes us up at night, and with what makes us feel more confident. To see more of what Nathalie has been up to, click HERE. Enjoy!  BACK TO SCHOOL September 18, 2023 By now, most kids have started back in school again, hoping for some pre-pandemic normalcy. Take a look at how some of our illustrators are handling back to school. from the top: ED HAMMOND 2 NATHALIE BEAUVOIS IAN DALE JOSE ENCINAS Now do your homework and click on each link.  WHEN ART MEETS LIFE AT BARNES & NOBLE September 11, 2023 Poppy Through the Paintings is a delightful book that takes the reader on a journey of the most famous masterpieces in art history. Author Judy Lucht and Illustrator Dan McGeehan met up at the B&N for storytime and a meet and greet. Specially signed books were sold and a good time was has by all. For more of a good time, click HERE. Dan’s journeys are always filled with fun!  CHECK OUT THE LATEST September 4, 2023 See the newest works from illustrator Nick McNally. While he is inspired by the stories of the ancient Greeks, the medieval Italians, and by the 19th century Russians, Nick has a beautiful freshness to his work. Click HERE to see more. You won’t be disappointed.  PSL IS SWEEPING THE NATION! August 21, 2023 Is it just us, or are Pumpkin Spice Lattes appearing especially early this year? Color us autumnal, but the comforting scents of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger are permeating our palates pretty early. In honor of this joyous return to well-crafted brewing and a cacophony of yumminess, take a look at some of our our pumpkin spiciness. From the top: Daron Parton David Moore Mark Collins To imbibe in more delicious fun, click HERE.  WELCOME OUR NEWEST ILLUSTRATOR August 14, 2023 Please join us in welcoming our newest children;s book illustrator, Maria, Alejandra Clutterbuck. As a writer and a journalist, she enjoys illustrating her own stories, and stories by others, too. To see more great work by Maria, click HERE. Let your smile will lead you.  EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN... August 7, 2023 Brian Call has been working with the folks at Guideposts to create these stunning covers for the series, Extraordinary Women of the Bible. This novel series of books sheds new light on women such as Ruth, Elizabeth, Deborah, Rahab, Bathsheba, Mary, and more. To see more extraordinary work by Brian, click HERE. Share them with the extraordinary women in your life.  CLEANING AND GREENING July 31, 2023 John Schreiner has been busy dissolving drains, whacking weeds, and saving septic tanks, as seen by his work with Green Gobbler. To see more of the great work John has been doing, click HERE. Take a look in your cabinets, too. It’s likely you have some of his work on hand.  HAVING A ROSIE SUMMER? July 24, 2023 Recently, Jo Tronc crafted the labels for the new brand, ‘Rosie,’ refreshing alcoholic spritzes. Working in lush, vibrant hues and botanical shapes and mixed media, her graphics cover all of the Rosie packaging elements. To see more of what Jo has been doing, click HERE. Summer should be a smash!  FEMALE WARRIOR July 17, 2023 Dede Putra, whose work is largely inspired by fashion and music, is fascinated with female warriors. In this self-promotional experimentation, he illustrates a Japanese Onna Bugeisha, and prints his work on custom Converse sneakers. We will all have to wait for fab kicks like these to hit the shelves, sadly. For some instant gratification, click HERE to see what else has been inspiring for Dede.  WHAT’S ALL THE BUZZ ABOUT? July 3, 2023 Stephen Lomazzo, working with Brown Books, has illustrated two new books, Guac, the Avocado Bird, and Annabelle Bee and the Butterfly Tree. These new releases are hot off the presses, and delightfully charming. Stephen’s illustrations are vibrant, textural, and engaging, with fun, quirky characters and colors that pop. Click HERE to see more great work from Stephen.  WE HAVE A WINNER! July 3, 2023 We have big news! Please join us in congratulating illustrator, Laura Watson and Author, Joey Benun. Their book, Pebbles and the Biggest Number, has been selected as a finalist in the National Indie Excellence Awards (NIEA) for "Picture Books: All-Ages" category and has won in the "Children's Non-Fiction" category! Kudos and Congrats to this winning team. To see more award winning work from Laura, click HERE. To learn a bit about the process of bookmaking and perseverance, click HERE. You can order a book, too.  MODERN PEOPLE June 26, 2023 Simon Shaw knows people and character development. He has an uncanny ability to convey a moment of emotion in an elegantly simple way. Whether for complex corporate briefs, or creating art for animation, Simon solves problems visually. To see what other visual puzzles Simon has been solving, click HERE. Take a look!  SUM... SUM... SUMMERTIME! June 12, 2023 Welcome to the wonderful world of Robin Boyer, where animals frolic, children play on the ground and underwater, strawberries are always ripe enough to pick, and recycling comes easy. These are just a few of Robin’s latest works. Click HERE to see more. Sunscreen not required.  WELCOME NICHOLAS McNALLY June 5, 2023 Let’s give another big welcome to illustrator Nicholas McNally who joined our super talented group. Nicholas is inspired from the stories written by the ancient Greeks, the medieval Italians, and by the 19th century Russians. Click HERE to see what makes Nick tick.  WELCOME CAMI RUOHONEN May 22, 2023 Help us in welcoming Cami Ruohonen to our family of Illustrators. Cami finds an endless source of inspiration directly from nature. Her atmospheric work supports abstract ideas such as mindfulness and well-being. To see more great work from Cami, click HERE Breathe deeply...  WHAT’S COOKING? May 15, 2023 Julia Child said, “A party without cake is just a meeting.” She’s got something there. Take a look at these foodie illustrations. From the top: - Jo Tronc - John Schreiner - Daron Parton - Nick Matej - Pierre Droal - Rebeca Pintos - Susana Ramirez Solis - Gerad Taylor. Click around and enjoy. What’s cooking with you?  MAGIC AND ADVENTURE May 8, 2023 Discover the magic, adventure, history and science of this great series containing characters Asha and Baz. Dharmali Patel illustrates this series, by Common Deer Press, and each book introduces historical women of science and math. This fun series is a great read, while introducing science in approachable ways. To see more work by Dharmali, click HERE.  JUDGE THESE (BOOKS BY THEIR) COVERS! May 1, 2023 This latest batch of cover art from illustrator Bob Kayganich may just mean that we should judge a book by it’s cover (art)! To see even more of what Bob has been up to, click HERE. We wouldn’t be surprised if everyone starts reading more.  AMERICA’S PASTIME IN ICE CREAM! April 24, 2023 Ian Dale illustrated the packaging for a limited edition Houston Astros ice cream flavor sold by Houston-area H-E-B Grocery stores during the year of the Astros' World Series win. The artwork features official mascot, Orbit, a detailed depiction of Minute Maid Park, and diverse, enthusiastic fans celebrating in Astros gear. To see more of what Ian has been up to, click HERE. What’s your pastime?  WELCOME LUELLA JANE WRIGHT! April 17, 2023 Please help us in welcoming our newest illustrator, Luella Jane Wright, to our talented group. Luella’s work has graced the pages of many a children’s picture book, app’s, and advertising. She utilizes beautiful textures and patterns, wit and whimsy to create truly unique visuals. To see more of Luella’s work, click HERE. Which one is your favorite?  BING! BANG! CHUGGA! BEEP! April 10, 2023 Bing! Bang! Chugga! Beep! by Michael Sampson and Bill Martin Jr, and illustrated by Nathalie Beauvois is the latest charming tale coming to a bookstore near you. The delightful sing-song read aloud is fun for kids and adults too. Nathalie’s distinctive style collage style has been compared to work by Eric Carle and Lois Ehlert. To see more great work from Nathalie, click HERE. Jump in the driver’s seat.  NEED A BIGGER BOAT? April 3, 2023 Shark attacks aren’t as common as Hollywood or the media would make them out to be. Either way, we have been fascinated by this bone-chilling story-line since JAWS first appeared in theaters back in 1975. See the illustrations below, and one would think Ed Hammond has been swimming with the fishes. To see more from Ed, click HERE. Swim at your own risk. Anyone here a marine biologist?  A M1NUTE OF SILENCE March 27, 2023 Qatar, 2022. More than 6.500 migrant workers died while building the new stadiums and sites for the 2022 World Cup. Martinal Crepulja illustrated the work seen here for the initiative: A M1nute of Silence. Click here to see the animation on YouTube. To see what else Martina has been working on, click HERE.  LAWN & LANDSCAPE March 20, 2023 Gracing the cover of this month’s issue of Lawn & Landscape is an illustration by David Moore. Click HERE to see other projects David has been working on. Enjoy the view.  I SCREAM YOU SCREAM March 13, 2023 WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM! Take a look at these luscious flavors from H. E. B. Creamy Creations. From the top, Illustrator Martin Wickstrom Illustrator Martina Crepulja, Illustrator Gerad Taylor, Illustrator David Moore, and Illustrator Martina Crepulja. Get your spoons ready!  HIGH ISLE RELEASE March 6, 2023 These illustrations, by Esther Cuesta de la Mata were created for the release of the “High Isle” expansion for the Elder Scrolls Online. To see more of what Esther has been doing, click HERE. Are you game?  SOCIETY OF ILLUSTRATORS LA 61 February 27, 2023 Congrats and kudos go out to Ian Dale, whose work was accepted into the juried show of SILA, The Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles 61st annual Illustration West. The two images pictured show Ian’s impressive range within his style in the Children’s Market category. Top image, titled One Big Body, is from the Go-And-Tell Storybook. God is With Me, is image two, a book about refugees . Click HERE to see even more great work from Ian. Bravo!  SOCIETY OF ILLUSTRATORS NY 65 February 20, 2023 Kudos and congratulations to Nick Matej for his acceptance into the juried Illustrators 65 exhibit and book. The first two images pictured, Cocktails Composed, are a personal exploration inspired by cocktail garnishes, glasses and the beauty of simplicity. The third image, Elderflora, was done for the University of Pennsylvania’s OMNIA Magazine. Click HERE to see more great pieces from Nick. In or near NYC? Visit the Society of Illustrators Museum of Illustrations on East 63rd Street. ‘Cheers!’  NEW HISTORICAL WORKS February 13, 2023 Pierre Droal has been honoring history in his latest batch of digitally colored ink drawings. Realistic styles and punched-up color, these pieces are sure to be a hit amongst history buffs and lovers of US culture. To see more of Pierre’s illustrations, click HERE. Pictured here are Sitting Bull, Ali, and Jimi Hendrix.  SOFT, SWEET, NOSTALGIC February 6, 2023 Kate Gleyzer has some great new illustrations to share that are sweet, soft and reminiscent of the pure joy of youth. To see more work from Kate, click HERE. See what childhood memories await you.  POPPY THROUGH THE PAINTINGS January 30, 2023 Dan McGeehan had the very best time working on this latest children’s book, Poppy Though the Paintings. Collaborating with author Julie Lucht, and Brown Books, watch Poppy travel from inside one great work of art to another, on a quest to make her way home. Dan masterfully paints each page in the style each great master. It’s an imagination stimulator for all ages. Click HERE to go head first into more of Dan’s great work.  FUN, PLAYFUL, HUMAN PACKAGING January 23, 2023 Jo Tronc brings her creative flair to every package that her work graces. Looking at the breadth of her portfolio, one can sense her all-in, lively nature to approaching projects. To see even more dynamic designs from Jo, click HERE You won’t be sorry, and you may have to run out to the store for some salted caramel ice cream. Just sayin’.  WELCOME PEILI! January 16, 2022 Please join us all in welcoming Peili Huang to our family of Illustrators and Animators. Prior to living in California, she was an electrical engineer. In order to pursue her passion, she quit her job and traveled to the US. Click HERE to see what passion looks like. Welcome, Peili!  TEN LITTLE SQUIRRELS January 9, 2023 Ten Little Squirrels, the book following Armadillo Antics, by Bill Martin Jr. and Michael Sampson, and illustrated by Nathalie Beauvois, is bringing in rave reviews. This classic rhyme and rhythm will have your kids counting and reveling in the joy of these furry little friends. To see what else Nathalie has been doing, please click HERE.  LIZZY HAS FANTASTIC FEET January 2, 2023 Lizzy Has Fantastic Feet, by Antoinette Simmonds, is a fun story about appreciating differences. Caius is having a hard time being heard by his older brothers and sometimes feels left out. He finds a talking lizard and everything changes. As the two build a friendship, Caius discovers that everyone has differences but that our differences can also be our strengths. Ian also illustrated the first book by Ms. Simmonds, How Old Is Grandma? To see more great work from Ian, click HERE. Viva la difference!  WEARING WYNONA December 19, 2022 An exquisitely made men’s suit is made even more special when Nick Matej designs the interior hand woven label. As the brand expands, watch for more labels in this space. To see what else Nick has been working on, click HERE.  WHO IS RALPH VOLTZ? December 12, 2022 Working with Penguin Random House, Ralph Voltz is on the WHO HQ team of cover illustrators. These five books shown are a few of the examples of amazing stories, historical events, trailblazers and and really cool people that Ralph has been working on. Click HERE to see more of Ralph’s collaborations.  WE HAVE A WINNER AT THE PENTAWARDS December 5, 2022 Kudos and congratulations go to Daron Parton for bringing home the Bronze at the 2022 Pentawards. Daron worked with ETA Ripples in the Savory snacks category to come up with this great potato chip packaging. Click HERE to see more packaging design that stands out and is outstanding.  IMPRESSIONS OF SOUTH AMERICA November 21, 2022 Illustrator Martina Crepulja has been busy working with Exodus Travels, creating beautiful travel brochures for award winning adventures. In her work with Exodus, Martina donates a portion of the proceeds to the Exodus Foundation, which supports local communities around the world. Click HERE to see what other great work Martina has been doing.  JUST A FEW PROJECTS TO SHARE! November 7, 2022 Whether he is creating a new gift card for Target with partner, Hot Wheels, exploring new ways for Amazon Fresh to display graphics, or building new and different departments in Lowes Grocery stores, John Schreiner is one busy illustrator. To see more great things that John is up to, click HERE. Never a dull moment!  SIMON SAYS SIP! October 17, 2022 Simply sumptuous, stylish and sophisticated, Simon Shaw has skillfully swaddled several sorts of swigs, sips and spirits, as seen, here. To see more, click HERE. Lovely libations!  WE ARE OVER THE MOON! October 10, 2022 Why? Because Armadillo Antics, written by Bill Martin Jr and Michael Sampson; illustrated by our very own, Nathalie Beauvous, tied for a GOLD MEDAL in the Picture Book category -- 4 - 8 Year Old, of the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards! Bravo. This distinguished award brings increased recognition to exemplary children’s books and their creators. Score one for childhood literacy and a lifelong love of reading! To see more exemplary work from Nathalie, click HERE - Also know, Ten Little Squirrels, pictured below from this very same team, is coming out soon!  PAIRS OF PEOPLE October 3, 2022 Laura Watson teamed up again with NY Times bestselling author Mark Shriver, and his wife Jeanne Shriver for the children’s book, Pairs of People. Helping children learn about the power of numbers, Pairs of People makes math fun and meaningful by showing how our service to others multiplies when people pitch in together. To see what else Laura has been doing, click HERE .  MYSTERIES OF ASPEN FALLS September 26, 2022 Beautiful Aspen Falls has everything to offer their community except for a veterinarian. Dr. Hart and her Dalmatian, Max, find this to be the perfect opportunity for a change of scenery. Greg Copeland’s illustrations grace all of the covers in this twelve book series from Annie’s Publishing. Look closely, as this small mountain town is filled with mystery. Click HERE to see what else Greg has been working on. Leave no page unturned.  ROSE COTTAGE BOOK CLUB September 19, 2022 Illustrator Jo Tronc has been working with the folks at Annie’s Publishing on the cover art for the Rose Cottage Book Club. With twelve covers in all, this fun series shows how reading can bring people together, and sometimes the most unlikely people at that! To solve the mystery of what else Jo has been up to, click HERE. Enjoy the adventure!  WHAT’S ALL THE BUZZ ABOUT? August 29, 2022 There is a lot buzzing around! Stephen Lomazzo is soon to release a new children’s book, and this is just a hint of things to come. To see more of what Stephen does, click HERE. Watch this space!  GOT GEAR? August 22, 2022 Working with Pega’s GO Magazine, Nick Matej has been showcasing ‘gear’ for use in mindfulness, sustainable working and overall, really cool things to outfit one’s life. To see more nifty work from Nick, click HERE.  MERMAID TALES August 15, 2022 Tatevik Avakyan has been busy illustrating the covers of this series of books, The Mermaid Tales, from author, Debbie Dadey. Four mermaid friends have all sorts of fun, and under-the-sea adventures. To see what else Tatevik has been up to above ground, click HERE. Enjoy!  CALM IN THE CHAOS August 1, 2022 Illustrator Ian Dale created the artwork for a family guide to life with Covid. This important guide helps everyone to better navigate the feelings and emotions brought on by pandemic life. To see more work from Ian Dale, click HERE. Stay safe!  NEW WORK FROM JOSEPH QIU July 25, 2022 Here are just a few of the latest works from illustrator Joseph Qiu. His visuals are striking, realistic, and other worldly at the same time. To see even more, click HERE.  HOW BIG IS BIG? July 18, 2022 Hot off the presses, Laura Watson recently illustrated this new educational picture book to engage kids around numbers and science. Written by Joey Benun, this book follows Pebbles the Butterfly seeking, “What’s the biggest number you know?” To see more big things from Laura, click HERE.  OLIVER THE BEAGLE July 5, 2022 Martina Crepulja recently illustrated the children’s book, Oliver the Beagle’s Magical Night Journey. Oliver the beagle, as many of you already know, is the much loved YouTube sensation. Written by his two dads, Scott and Wayne, this delightful book follows Oliver as he gets lost during a walk. To see more of what Martina has been working on, click HERE. You can order the book on Amazon, too!  BEE-EAUTIFUL WORK June 28, 2022 Rebeca Pintos recently completed two BEE-eautiful books about Little Bee and Little Platypus. Working with Quarto Books, each title is a non-fiction narrative from the perspective of the little bee and platypus. Both stories are filled with facts and fun about their family life. To see more buzz about Rebeca and what she has been up to, click HERE. Smiles are guaranteed.  SUMMER RAIN NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD June 21, 2022 If you look closely, you can almost hear the rain. These are a few of the latest summer night-scapes that Nick Matej has created. Click HERE to see more of what Nick has been doing lately. No mosquitos around, we promise.  LATEST WORK FROM PIERRE DROAL June 14, 2022 Take a look at these bold, graphic new illustrations from Pierre Droal. He has built an entire new look and feel for his work that is very eye-catching and engaging. Click HERE and take a picture walk through Pierre’s creative mind. Coming soon to a book near you.  DARON PARTON, TOO! May 24, 2022 Last week, you met Daron Parton. Now, take a look at Daron Parton 2. Just a few steps over inside that creative mind of his, lives that packaging guy who can make one’s product pop right off the shelf. To see more, click HERE. What’s next?  ENTER THE WORLD OF DARON PARTON May 17, 2022 Join us in giving a warm welcome to Daron Parton. Parton brings with him the wacky and whimsical, character driven work that fills the pages of children’s books. Diggers, animals, people and monsters all evoke feelings and emotions in ways kids and their caregivers so enjoy. Click HERE to see more. You’ll be glad you did.  SAY HELLO TO ESTHER May 10, 2022 Please help us to welcome Esther Cuesta de la Mata to our group of talented illustrators. Esther’s illustrations are made by hand, often using watercolors, colored pencils, India inks, and graphite. Next, she takes her traditional work into Photoshop for more experimentation and final touches. Click HERE to see more of Esther’s beautiful work. Watch this space!  ARMADILLO ANTICS May 3, 2022 Starred reviews are out for Armadillo Antics, the newly released book, from the late Bill Martin Jr. and co-author Michael Sampson (Brown Publishing)! When they mention the illustrations, our own Nathalie Beauvois is in company with the legacy of Eric Carle and Lois Ehlert. High honors abound, for the nocturnal comings and goings of this fun little mammal. Up for more antics? Click HEREand enjoy the colors and textures.  THE PACKAGING GUY April 26, 2022 John Schreiner has been very keeping the products you love well dressed. Take a look at the yummy things he’s been working on. To view even more, click HERE, then head to your local grocery store.  TIME TRAVEL TUESDAYS April 19, 2022 Dharmali Patel has been hard at work inspiring your children and young students in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). She is illustrating the Asha and Baz series, where magic, time-travel and famous female leaders in the STEM movement show up for fun and guidance. This first book is available for pre-order on Amazon now. To see more of what Dharmali has been doing, click HERE. Then, try building a rocket!  APRIL SHOWERS... April 12, 2022 You know the old saying, “April showers bring May flowers.” We sure have been getting a soaking of late. Take a look at all the many outcomes when asking an illustrator to show some rain. From the top: - STEVIE MAHARDHIKA - NICK MATEJ - JOSEPH QIU - DHARMALI PATEL - LAURA WATSON Perspective is a wonderful thing. Happy Spring!  WOMEN FIRST 100% April 5, 2022 Nathalie Beauvois knows how women feel. She has been illustrating these ‘Percentage’ illustrations for First for Women Magazine, well, for a long, long time. She knows what makes a perfect weekend, what women want in a relationship, what should make up ‘ME Time,’ and what women rather do that stayed attached to their phones. Click HERE to see more of what Nathalie knows about ... you’ll be all the wiser.  WELCOME KATE GLEYZER March 29, 2022 Please join us in welcoming Kate Gleyzer to our family of illustrators. Kate comes to us with many years of experience in illustration and design, and an ongoing desire to experiment with styles and techniques in her visuals. Click HERE to see more of Kate’s work and vivid imagination.  WELCOME JOSEPH QIU March 15, 2022 Please join us in welcoming Joseph Qiu to the Illustration Online family of Illustrators. Joseph’s realism, sense of lighting and painterly style are sure to make many a campaign come alive. Click HERE to see more.  1 HISTORIC WOMAN, 3 ILLUSTRATORS March 8, 2022 Harriet Tubman, daring, bold, and personally responsible for ushering about 70 enslaved people to freedom via the Underground Railroad. From the top, Illustrator: - Nancy Harrison - Susana Ramirez Solis - Greg Copeland Click each name to see more of their great work.  A WHOLE NEW LOOK FROM PIERRE March 1, 2022 Illustrator Pierre Droal has created a whole new style of illustration. This new approach has a graphic edge, mixed with bold, rich saturated color over pen and ink work. Click HERE to see more.  February 8, 2022 Nathalie Beauvois has worked on many books and magazines all over the world. Working with colored paper, watercolors, mixed materials, and a little Photoshop magic, she creates this colorful and engaging artwork. Click HERE to see more images from Nathalie. Watch this space for some exciting news coming very soon!  URUGUAY! February 1, 2022 Recently, this book cover by Ian Dale was featured in the ChildrensIllustrators_com newsletter, published book highlights. Click HERE to see more great work from Ian. Multiethnic and diverse subjects await all who click.  MONSTER SLURPEE January 25, 2022 Have an insatiable thirst? Ralph Voltz has the answer, with, Monster Slurpee. Click HERE and see what other basic instincts he has visually addressed.  WHERE’S YOUR HAPPY PLACE? January 18, 2022 Oh, the places we go... Martina Crepulja has been working with Exodus Travel to create travel brochures for brilliant bucket-list destinations. Click HERE to see much more, and you don’t even need a passport. Enjoy the ride.  CHEERS! January 11, 2022 Recently, Nick Matej illustrated the packaging for S27 Ales, Victory Lap Brut IPA. To see more great work from Nick, click HERE. Ching-ching!  LET IT SNOW! January 4, 2022 Whether your weather is cold, warm, or somewhere in between, it’s always nice to see some of the white fluffy stuff. Here are a few images for your enjoyment. TOP: Susana Ramirez Solis. MIDDLE: J.T. Morrow. LOWER: John Schreiner.  HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL December 28. 2021 From all of us to all of you, have a very Happy, Healthy and Safe New Year! TOP: Ian Seo LOWER: Dan McGeehan  A NEW REEL, REALLY! December 7, 2021 Watermark has a new sizzle reel uploaded and ready for your eyes. One look at their work and you’ll feel the fun and passion they bring to every project Click and enjoy the view..  LIFELINE? PHONE A FRIEND? November 23, 2021 Recently, Simon Shaw illustrated this piece for UW Medicine Advancement. The article is about the growing use of telemedicine with added mental health counseling for patients with diabetes. Amidst Covid, genius! To see more brilliant visual solutions, click HERE.  HOPE IN THE ASHES November 16, 2021 Hope in the Ashes is a story in the most recent issue of Santa Clara Magazine. Nick Matej illustrated the article, and you can read and see his work HERE. To see more great work by Nick, click HERE.  Latest work from Ian Seo November 9, 2021 Ian Seo has been busy at his work station. These are just a few of his newest images. From top news to tales of fiction, Ian always puts his own nostalgic comic book spin on all he touches. To see more, click HERE.  HALLOWEEN PART II October 26, 2021 More Halloween fun this week. Check out the boo-tiful work of these illustrators: NANCY HARRISON (upper), REBECA PINTOS (middle) , and SIMON SHAW (lower). They have been working the graveyard shifts to get these works of art completed before the holiday.  HALLOWEEN PART I October 19, 2021 Are you in the Halloween spirit? These three illustrators certainly are... Click on each link to see more spooktacular work from (upper) BOB KAYGANICH, NICK MATEJ, and IAN SEO. Trick or Treat?  DO YOU BELIEVE? October 12, 2021 Are you scientifically logical, or do you dare to explore? Ralph Voltz visually hovers with the supernatural and fantastical. Click HERE to enter the sensational, mythical, and sometimes actual world Ralph creates.  SEE WHAT’S NEW October 5, 2021 Dharmali Patel has been working on new things in between children’s books. Take in all the magic in her colors. To see more, click HERE.  LET’S STRETCH September 21, 2021 Laura Watson has been helping kids in Georgia to find their quiet, happy place. Let’s Stretch is a poster showing many popular yoga poses to help ease stress and keep kids moving. Her model, is her own pooch. For more enlightening moments with Laura, click HERE. Namaste.  CHARLIE MAE’S FIRST DAY September 14, 2021 Lot’s of children are headed back to school - and so is Charlie Mae. She wants to make new friends, while hoping the other kids will notice that she is not so different from them. Kim Soderberg created the illustrations for this great new book by author, Hannah Wilson. Click HERE to see what else Kim has been doing.  GRAPHIC NOVELS COUNT AS READING! September 7, 2021 Ed Hammond has been engaging kids in the educational marketplace with his cool graphic novel approach to storytelling, fiction, and history. Click HERE to see more great work from Ed.  THE BOY IN THE FIELD August 31, 2021 Recently Nick Matej was commissioned by AARP to create illustrations to accompany a serialized release of the novel, The Boy in the Field” by Margot Livesey. Here is a sampling of the work created. Click HERE to see what else Nick is doing in his field.  THE MONSTER PROJECT 2021 August 24, 2021 The Monster Project is a really amazing group of artists who want to help kids understand the power of their own imaginations, and assist in allowing them to reach their best creative selves. Our very own Stevie Mahardhika is a part of this ‘INVITE ONLY’ group. Stevie was given a wonderful monster from Brianna in Austin, Texas. In return, he reimagined her monster, with his rendition. To see more great work from Stevie, click HERE. Reimagine!  SIMPLY PERFECT August 17, 2021 Take a look at just a few samples of John Schreiner’s work, and you will know that he has mastered technical illustration.It’s simply perfect. Click HERE to see more from John.  WELCOME SUSANA RAMIREZ SOLIS! August 10, 2021 We are thrilled to announce that Susana Ramirez Soliz has joined the Illustration Online family of illustrators. Her unique conceptual styling and organic visuals are certain to enhance the world of children’s picture books. Click HERE to see the things as Susana sees them -- a worthy click! BTW, that’s her and her black cat, Cosimo (top left).  INNOVATION FRONTIER PROJECT CONTINUES July 27, 2021 The good folks at the Progressive Policy Institute are still cranking out reports geared to help us improve our world. Nick Matej is still gracing the pages of these reports. Click HERE to see more great work, hot off the presses.  OPEN WIDE! July 20, 2021 Grab the dental floss and fire up the toothbrushes! The Night Before the Dentist is hot off the presses. Written by Natasha Wing, and Illustrated by Amy Wummer, this book is sure to have you smiling wide and bright. Click HERE to see more of Amy’s illustrations. No cavities or x-rays required!  TRAVEL SAFELY July 13, 2021 Just like many people are now traveling with reduced Covid-19 restrictions, illustrator David Moore has been going places far and wide in his work. Click HERE and take a ride where David has been. No masks, packing, or passports required.  WE HAVE A WINNER! June 29, 2021 Congrats and Kudos go to Simon Shaw, who won a Merit Award in the 3 x 3 Illustration Show for the below image, We got this Covid. As a self-proclaimed monster creator, it’s no surprise this guy below, pleased the judges. To see more award winning work from Simon, click HERE. Nothing to fear, we promise.  THE INNOVATION FRONTIER PROJECT June 22, 2021 Nick Matej has been asked to create illustrations for a variety of reports exploring public policy in science, technology, and innovation. Working with the Progressive Policy Institute, these images are gracing reports about the significant scientific and technological breakthroughs we will all need to reach to improve the future of the world around us. No easy task, mind you. Click HERE to see more great work from Nick, and watch this space!  “THE GOOD THING ABOUT SCIENCE... June 15, 2021 ... is that it’s true whether or not you you believe it.” This quote is by American Astrophysicist, planetary scientist, author, and larger than life Science communicator, Neil deGrasse Tyson. Manuel Gutierrez recently illustrated the interiors of, WHO HQ: Who Is Neil deGrasse Tyson. To see more of Manuel’s work, no spaceship is needed. Simply click HERE and enjoy the journey.  EXTRAORDINARY! June 8, 2021 Recently, Ian Dale completed the book, Extraordinary! A Book for Children with Rare Diseases. Authors Evren Ayik, and his mom, Kara Ayik, gracefully explore both the positive and challenging aspects of growing up with an ultra-rare disease. Ian’s illustrations augment the prose, that together, evokes empathy, and compassion, while building on self-worth and value in one’s personal identity. It’s a book everyone should read. To see more uplifting work from Ian, click HERE.  THE STRESS ELIMINATOR May 18, 2021 In these trying times... what better way to alleviate stress than DOT - DOT - DOT for adults! Connect anywhere from 200 to 999 dots per puzzle, and then color in the beautiful pictures. Don’t believe it? Just ask illustrator, Naoko Matsunaga, who creates and colors these sweet scenes of serenity. She is the epitome of harmony -- Click HERE to see more tranquil works of art. Breathe...  THE BEAUTY OF THE NIGHT May 11, 2021 Nick Matej has been staying up late capturing the serenity and calm of dark nights. Looking at these beautiful scenes, done for a popular online app, one can almost hear the silence. To see more of what Nick has been up to by daylight, click HERE.  DO YOU KNOW CPR? May 4, 2021 In CPR, the compression-to-ventilation ratio for an adult is 30:2; for a child, it’s 15:2. Greg Copeland recently illustrated this story of a girl who saved her cousin, poolside, by using CPR. With summer fast approaching, you can be an every day hero too. Learn CPR. Click HERE to see what other acts of heroism Greg has been up to.  SECRETS OF WAYFARERS INN April 27, 2021 In this book series, three friends get together to purchase an old inn that they refurbish and turn into a new cafe / bed and breakfast. Secrets and surprises turn into mysteries and... Cover art for the series by illustrator, Bob Kayganich. Click HERE to see more of what Bob has been covering. You may want to bring a friend along.  THE BRIGHT SIDE OF COVID April 13, 2021 In Spring of last year, author, grandmother, quilter and avid letter writer, Liz Tewksbary contacted Kim Soderberg to talk about illustrating some of the many letters she has written to her granddaughter so that they can stay close while under quarantine. Almost a year to the day later, 4 books are completed and the 5th one is on the drawing-board. Proceeds from the sales of books have led to several thousands of dollars in donations to Camp Sunshine, Cradles to Crayons, Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress, Champs Café, and Friends of the Bolton Seniors (FOBS). It’s always nice to find the light.  10 HIDDEN HEROES March 30, 2021 Laura Watson recently had the distinct pleasure of collaborating with NY Times bestselling author, Mark K. Shriver, on his very first children’s book. 10 Hidden Heroes, published by Loyola Press. It couldn’t come at a more timely moment in our history. This fun-filled, inspiring, counting book focuses on the many heroes we all come across, each and every day. These heroes make our world kinder, safer and more compassionate. Click HERE to find more illustrations from Laura, that inspire children and the grown-ups who love them.  PLAYING THE HAND YOU’RE DEALT March, 23, 2021 Nick Matej knows how to play his hand well. He recently designed and illustrated this handsome deck for the renowned Bicycle Brand, known in the industry for quality and aesthetic. Nick came up with Bicycle Aviary. He took inspiration from the classics and brought in his unique, retro modern eye to completely illustrate face cards, suits, card backs and the tuck box. To see more of what Nick has been toying with, click HERE.  TIN CANS AND STRING March 16, 2021 Two tin cans and some string keep playful pals, Priya and Jay, constantly connected. Dharmali Patel had the fun of illustrating this stunning picture book, filled with all things childhood, and a bit about growing up, too. Click HERE and see more ways Dharmali is keeping kids captivated. No data or roaming fees applied, we promise.  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).  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.  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.  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.  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.  MAPMAKING October 13, 2020 Check out what’s new from Nick Matej Click HERE to see more.  FEELING NOSTALGIC? October 6, 2020 Ian Dale understands nostalgia. In fact, his art always resides in the 1940’s and ‘50’s. So, if you find yourself longing, or harkening back to a time that is reminiscent of a different age, click HERE. Enjoy the ride!  SECRETS AND MYSTERIES September 29, 2020 Warm southern breezes and stunning architecture adorn the covers of this Guideposts cozy mystery series. Click HERE to see more incredible work from Pierre Droal.  ABOUT FACE September 22, 2020 Roses are red. Violets are blue. Dede Putra has a lot of new faces, especially for you. Click HERE to see more faces, and the personalities behind them.  SAINT September 1, 2020 As Oscar Wilde once said, “Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future.” Ralph Voltz created this album cover. To see more of his past, present, and future, click HERE.  EMBARRASSED August 25, 2020 Have you ever got stuck inside a tree swing? Or spilled your popcorn while walking into a crowded movie theater? Hmmm. Those are some Embarrassing Moments. These were recent illustrations done by Tatevik Avakyan for Girls World Magazine. To see more illustrations without any awkward timing, click HERE. It’s fun for the whole family!  FOR OUR HEROES August 11, 2020 Greg Copeland had the pleasure of illustrating the packaging for this special, limited edition H. E. B ice cream, called Our Berry Own Heroes. Packed with patriotism and churned in Texas, 25% of each sale will go to the USO. To see more amazing illustration work from Greg, click HERE. Then head out for ice cream!  HIDE AND SEEK July 28. 2020 JT Morrow and that lovable Llama are at it again. This time, read along as Llama plays a spirited game of Hide and Seek. It’s fun for all ages. Click HERE to see more of what JT has been doing.  EVERYDAY HEROES July 21, 2020 We know about Superman, Captain America, Wonder Woman, and now, the doctors and nurses that work the front lines. Manuel Gutierrez had the pleasure of designing the latest hero in the set of ‘minutekey’ heroes. To see more epic works of art by Manuel, click HERE.  WHAT ABOUT GRANDMA July 14, 2020 Ian Dale just finished the first book in a series about the joys of family. Join in on some multigenerational fun as the young ones try to figure out ‘just how old is their Grandma?’ You’ll smile all the way through this book. To keep on smiling, click HERE.  HOT OFF THE PRESSES.. June 30, 2020 The latest book illustrated by Amy Wummer is Chrissy Doesn’t Like Her Hair. This children’s book, written by author Christine Williams, tells the story of a young black girl who is troubled by her tightly coiled hair. We won’t spoil it for you, but the beauty in this book comes in many ways. CLICK HERE to see more illustrations by Amy Wummer. Click HERE to buy the book!  WE HAVE A WINNER! June 23, 2020 Please join us in congratulating illustrator SIMON SHAW for scoring another Merit Award in the 3 x 3 Illustration Awards, NYC. Bravo to Simon and SIP!  STILL HAPPENING June 2, 2020 Here are some more takes on the current pandemic. Stay safe.  TRAINS, PLANES AND.... May 26, 2020 The Utah Transit Authority just celebrated their 50th Anniversary. They commissioned our own David Moore to create commemorative posters. To see more of what David is up to, click HERE!  STEPSISTERS! May 12, 2020 A consistent contributor to Girls’ World Magazine, Nathalie Beauvois whipped up these images for a story on stepsisters. HERE is more work from Nathalie.  COVID 19 WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW! Some of our artists give their take on the pandemic. To all...PLEASE STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY!  DINOSAUR DISCOVERY March 31, 2020 Laura Watson has been busy teaching wee ones about where dinosaurs once roamed. Check out her latest interactive play set for the Discovery Channel China. It is filled with maps, puzzles, games and inflatable toys! To have more fun, CLICK here!  TRAVEL WITH PURPOSE March 24, 2020 Martina Crepulja, has, for the second straight year, illustrated the travel brochures for Exodus Travel, a company that believes in responsible travel. Let Martina’s lovely work take you around the globe, from the comfort of your laptop. To see more, click here!  EXTRAORDINARY PAINTING! March 17, 2020 Gracing the covers of Guideposts Publishing latest fiction series, Ordinary Women of the Bible, is the breathtaking art of Brian Call. To see more stunning work, CLICK HERE!  ILLUSTRATING A CLASSIC! March 3, 2020 Our own Anton Petrov had the pleasure of illustrating a collection of Dr. Doolittle classic books. To see more great work from Anton, CLICK HERE!  WE HAVE THE WINNERS! February 25, 2020 The Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles has recognized both Ian Dale and Simon Shaw from our incredibly talented group of artists. The images pictured here are the ones that will grace the walls of the Gallery in LA. Click HERE to see more great work by Ian, and click HERE to see more great work by Simon.  February 4, 2020 We’re excited to welcome very talented Jose Encinas to our group! Jose’s talent spans everything from concept design, storyboards, illustration, animation and post production. Look HERE to see his illustrations and click HERE, to watch some animations.  ENDANGERED SPECIES January 28, 2020 Illustrator Martina Crepulja created this amazing poster with the Asian Elephant in mind. Now, on the endangered species list, these posters were created to raise funds at a special awareness event. To see more great illustrations from Martina CLICK HERE!  ALL ABOUT SOLUTIONS January 21, 2020 Zetland is a Danish online magazine with no frills, no ads, and in-depth journalism. Recently, our own Nick Matej was asked to illustrate a series of articles about climate crisis. The great thing is, rather than all doom and gloom, it is are all about solutions. Zetland picked the right illustrator, because Nick is all about solving things too. Click HERE to see more illuminating work from Nick.  YOU GOTTA HAVE HEART December 3, 2019 Simon Shaw tackled the heavy topic of heart transplant surgery and what if you could get a heart faster if it was a heart that had Hep C? UW Medicine explores the topic HERE. To see more conceptual art from Simon, CLICK HERE.  GREAT READS, GREAT COVERS November 19, 2019 There are some intriguing secrets brewing at the Inn, and Bob Kayganich is enticing you into reading all about them. Click HERE to see more amazing work by Bob. (Images used with permission from Guideposts). For more information about this great series, and how to order it, click HERE  TOTS, TWEENS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN October 15, 2019 Check out these great children’s illustrations from Naoko Matsunaga. Naoko spans all age ranges in her storytelling abilities! To see more, CLICK HERE!  WELCOME, NICK! October 29, 2019 Ahoy May-tee! Yep, our newest artist is Nick Matej (sounds like May-tee). Check out both of his styles, HERE ,and HERE. We’re excited to have Nick onboard!!  VERSATILITY! October 22, 2019 From educational magazines, book covers to advertising... Bob Kayganich has been busy lately! To see more, click HERE!  METAPHORICALLY SPEAKING... November 5, 2019 Trying to get across a tough concept or have a heady article? Simon Shaw will put on his thinking cap and get you exactly what’s needed to get the point across. To see more thought-provoking work by Simon, click HERE!  WATCH THIS SPACE October 8, 2019 Busy, busy David Moore has just finished another new set (below). Take a look HERE to see more from David and.....return often. He’s always adding beautiful new projects to our website!  HE HAS LICENSE TO... October 1, 2019 Draw licensed characters! These are just a few of the acclaimed characters that JT Morrow has illustrated. CLICK HERE to see more from JT.  HIGHLIGHT STEVIE MAHARDHIKA September 24, 2019 Check out more great work from Stevie HERE!  COUCH POTATOES September 17, 2019 Welcome to the wonderful wit of Rebeca Pintos! To see more fun images from Rebeca, Click HERE!  BACK TO SCHOOL! September 10, 2019 It’s that time of year! Kids are heading back to school. Dan McGeehan is ready. Click HERE to see more from Dan.  AN ARTIST WITH HEART! September 3, 2019 Martina Crepulja is doing her best to help the planet, and all things living on it, like turtles! See more art by Martina HERE!  THE ONLY REAL GAME, I THINK, IN THE WORLD, IS BASEBALL August 20, 2019 This famous quote is by the immortal Babe Ruth, captured here by Greg Copeland. The painting of Babe is the most recent in his series of legendary sportsmen and the games they play. With work hanging in many a stadium across the country, one can tell how much Greg loves sports. CLICK HERE to see what other interests captivate Greg.  BIBLE STORY BASICS August 13, 2019 When searching curriculum in Bible Story Basics, look no further! Our own Ralph Voltz, working with United Methodist Publishing, illustrated the stories for this comprehensive 3 year, easy to teach, plan that spans ages 3 to 7 and ages 8 to 12. Click HERE to see what else Ralph has been up to lately.  NEW ARTIST! July 30, 2019 We welcome new artist, Stephen Lomazzo! We’re excited to have Stephen join our group!  THE INSIDE SCOOP July 16, 2019 If you have been in a bookstore or ordered books online, it is certain that you have heard of the NYTimes bestselling series of books, Who is/Who was, straight from WHO HQ. Published by Penguin Workshop LLC, Official WHO HQ books run the gamut of topics and personalities, and kids and adults both, are loving these titles. There is even a series on Netflix that makes the books and their people come to life. Greg Copeland works on many of these wonderful titles. Below, see (from top) Who was Bob Marley, Who was Stephen Hawking, What is the story of Rock N Roll, and Who Was Norman Rockwell. To see more of Greg’s talent, click here.  PLEASE JOIN US IN WELCOMING DHARMALI July 9, 2019 Take a look at the enchanting and magical work of our newest illustrator, Dharmali Patel. Her bright-eyed and spirited characters desire adventure. To see where their adventures take them, click HERE!  WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER or FALL June 25, 2019 Bringing in two Merit Awards from 3 x 3 Professional Illustration 16 is our own Dede Putra. For this series, Dede blended fashion and portraiture with seasonal motifs. To see more great work from Dede, click here!  MONSTEROLOGY June 18, 2019 Please join us as we cheer on Simon Shaw/Watermark for his five merit awards and seven honorable mentions in the 3 x 3 Professional Illustration 16 Awards. All merit and honorable mentions will be printed in the Annual, digital and online venues. Kudos and congrats to Simon.To see more monsters, animals, robots, and creatures, click here.  FUN FOR YOUNG PATIENTS! June 11, 2019 It is never fun to be sick, and the folks at the Childrens Hospital of Atlanta know that all too well. Recently, they hired illustrator, Laura Watson, to come up with a lively, and engaging activity/coloring book for their patients. For Laura, it was a dream job. Choose all of the content with a healthy bent, and create! As you can see from these images, it is oozing with excitement and energy. To see more colorful, enjoyable work from Laura, CLICK HERE!  BIG ART! June 4, 2019 When the agency owner of ABC Creative, contacted us about creating a wall graphic for their new digs, there was a laundry list of important and meaningful items, places and things that have inspired their careers and pertained to the company that they wanted included. There also was a 21 foot wide by 8 foot high wall. David Moore took on the task with a six point perspective, and what he created for them is pictured below. To see more of what David can do CLICK HERE!  HIDDEN PICTURES May 21, 2019 If a picture paints one-thousand words-then how many hidden pictures can you find within this one illustration? Robin Boyer is our master sleuth at all things hidden for both Girls World and Animal Tales magazines. Can you find all of the masterfully obscured objects in this sunny day at the beach? Apply some sunscreen and start looking. For more great, fun, and engaging work by Robin Boyer, click HERE!  ILLUSTRATOR AND AUTHOR! April 9, 2019 Our own Mark Collins clearly stretched his fifteen minutes of fame into thirty, with an excellent interview on, Charger and Co., a syndicated cable TV show. The host provided high praise for Mark and had all nine of his childrens books that he both illustrated and authored stacked high. They discussed the books and shared the thoughts and inspirations behind his original ideas. To see more illustrations by Mark, click HERE!  THE SEACH FOR THE TRUTH March 26, 2019 lllustrator Brian Call was asked to create a courtroom artist style portrait of Dr. Carl Wigren. Wigren is an alumnus of the University of Washington, where he studied to become a forensic pathologist. The story is one of misfortune and great interest. A baby died, presenting with multiple broken bones, and the grieving parents were the likely perps. After an autopsy, Wigren discovered that the child had died of a rare brittle bone disease called osteogenesis imperfecta. His forensic work absolved the parents of a heinous crime, leaving them only to grieve their tragic loss. To see more truthful, powerful portraits and illustrations from Call, click HERE!  MYSTERIES OF MARTHAS VINEYARD March 12, 2018 The series is complete! One of the most successful series from Guideposts, Mysteries of Marthas Vineyard, first launched in 2017. Feel free to judge these books by their covers, because each one has been illustrated by award-winning illustrator Greg Copeland. Every cover features the prominent and beautiful lighthouse. Read a few and shed some light on the murder mysteries and secrets that have taken over this small beach town. Click HERE to see more amazing work by Greg Copeland. (Images used with permission from Guideposts). To get more info on the series, click HERE.  HISTORY MAKERS AFRO-AMERICAN 2019 CALENDAR March 5, 2019 Illustrator Manuel Gutierrez, had the distinct pleasure of working with Philadelphia History Maker, George Beach, on the 2019 Annual Afro-American Historical Calendar. Beach started this important endeavor back in 1970, and has been producing a fully illustrated annual calendar ever since. Each calendar features important African American citizens with their stories. To see more from Manuel, click HERE  KUDOS! February 19, 2019 Huge congrats to our own Pierre Droal whose bookcover illustration for Lords of Bohen (Les Seigneurs de Bohen), has been accepted for into Spectrum 26 competition for Fantastic Art. To see more phenomenal digital work by Pierre, click HERE!  FROM ROUSSEAU TO VAN GOGH January 29. 2019 When you need a creative job handled in the primitive style, and Rousseau is no longer alive, what do you do? How about Van Gogh? Hmmm. Perhaps even a licensed character like, Llama Llama, Skippy John Jones, or Madeleine? JT Morrow is always at your service. With a focus on the art of imitation and doing it respecting copyright law, JT is your go-to illustrator who can readily fix your pesky pictorial predicament. To see more great art by JT, click HERE!  WHO YOU GONNA CALL? January 8, 2019 Please join us in welcoming our newest creative member to our team, Brian Call. Like most of our folks, Brian began drawing early in life. In grade school, he was moved into an accelerated math program where he was to go solo. Not much math happened because he spent all of his time drawing and later selling his work to his school mates! Click HERE to check out his beautiful realism.  HISTORY MEETS ART! January 1, 2019 Beautiful illustration and history come together when Greg Copeland works with the folks at Scholastic, Check out this portrait of George Washington, done for My Weekly Reader, Scholastic News. To see more beautiful, and historical work by Greg, click HERE!  HEART STORY December 18, 2018 Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) worked closely with illustrator Nathalie Beauvois, to make heart surgery for kids a lot less scary. To see more fun and heart warming images from Nathalie, click here!  BROCHURES WITH HEART December 11, 2018 At Exodus Travel, responsible tourism is at the core of every adventure. For the new line-up of 2019-2020 journeys, illustrator Martina Crepulja graces the covers with her beautiful, enchanting and whimsical work. The heart comes in as Martina donated one-third of her earnings for this campaign to the Exodus Inspiration Project. This project allows for disadvantaged kids around the globe to travel on exciting treks within their homeland. You can see more wonderment from Martina by clicking here. No passport required.  CHISHOLM TRAIL TAKES IT HOME November 20, 2018 CATEGORY: Best illustration: And the Award of Merit goes to ....... David Moore for his work on the illustration, Chisholm Trail, for the Texas Co-op Power Magazine! This award comes from the National Electric Cooperative Statewide Editors Association, and is known as the Willies Awards. Additionally, the story won an award for Historical Fiction too. Congratulations David! To see more great, blue ribbon art by David, click here!  SCARY! October 20,2018 @Budlightliving would love for you to get through Halloween unscathed, unlike those pictured. Do not be the one stuck with only one Bud Light in the fridge! Tackling this horror of a scene is our master of all things scary and comic, Ian Seo. This Instagram campaign for Bud Light Canada is current and running now, just you may be running to the store! Click HERE to see more great work from Ian.  SKY TOWER IN AUCKLAND October 16, 2018 For those headed to New Zealand, the Sky Tower is a major attraction for celebrations of all sorts. It is bucket-list worthy. While waiting in line for a ticket, take a good look at the murals, created by our own Jo Tronc. Filled with doodles, facts and figures, her artwork helps to create an even greater experience for visitors! To see more great art and lettering by Jo, click over HERE!  WELCOME MANUEL! September 18, 2018 Please help us welcome Manuel Gutierrez to our creative family of illustrators. From the day he was old enough to hold a pencil, Manuel has been drawing comics, characters and anything else he could capture or conjure. Today, Manuel creates realistic, graphic, or even comic book style art for a variety of clients worldwide.. He has worked with DC Comics, Marvel Comics, and many production houses and advertising agencies. Click here to see more of his portfolio now!  FAMILY SECRETS? September 4, 2018 Check out this latest series of books from Guideposts Publishers, Secrets of Wayfarers Inn. Each beautiful cover is painstakingly illustrated by Bob Kayganich. The depth and details on the covers lead you into each page-turning story. There are secrets, surprises and more! To see what else Bob has been up to, click HERE!  ICY ICE CREAM BIRTHDAYS AHEAD! August 28, 2018 What kid (or adult) does not love ice cream? Well, how about this new game, Icy Ice Cream? To start out, you are invited to the coolest birthday party in town! Choose your ingredients, grab your stuff and get ready to how make ice cream. With illustrations by Robin Boyer, you are sure to be the coolest player on the block. If you are 4 (and up), you are in it to win it! Click HERE to see more winning illustrations by Robin, and stay cool!  FUN FOOD PACKAGING! August 21, 2018 Yulia Vysotskaya has been busy playing with her food! Her unique style and approach to her art has been welcomed to the world of food packaging and design. From Wedding Cake Ice Cream to natural whole grains, her colors and shapes come together and make you reach for it, right off the shelves. To see more work by Yulia, that we know you will just eat up, Click here!  HOT OFF THE PRESSES! July 31, 2018 There is a new book on the market by our very own, Mark Collins. Filled with tongue-twisting rhyme and reason, you can purchase his book today, at Barnes & Noble. To see more work from Mark, click HERE!  PHILLY SIPS! July 24, 2018 The Center City District is having fun in Philly! It is sippin time, and #CCDSips has all of the favorite bars, restaurants and hot spots in and around Philadelphia partaking. Illustrator Gerad Taylor, has created the poster to promote the summer-long listing of locales to get your luscious libations throughout town. To see more great work by Gerad, CLICK HERE. Cheers!  HAPPY KIDS! July 17, 2018 Illustrator Nathalie Beauvois has been busy filling loads of picture books with wonderful illustrations. From leaping little girls, unicorns, geckos, finicky cats, and the wily sly fox, Nathalie always brings her own personal style and palette to fit the words they adorn. Children of all ages (including us adults) will revel in the whimsy, style, brilliance and design. Click here to see more great work from Nathalie.  2018 3 x 3 BEST IN SHOW! June 26, 2018 3 x 3 has chosen an animation by our very own illustrator Simon Shaw animator David Way (of our Watermark team) to receive its highest of honors, BEST IN SHOW, for their collaborative work on the REACH Awareness Campaign. REACH works closely with job seekers who are also managing a disability or health issue. In this short animation, very hard and true concepts are beautifully and positively conveyed, demonstrating the power of putting one foot in front of the other. Kudos and congratulations to Simon, Dave and the Watermark Team! To see the winning animation, CLICK HERE!  FOOD FOIBLES June 19, 2018 We all have our embarrassing moments in the kitchen. Right? Well, sometimes no matter where we are, food failures, flops and fiascoes follow. Take a look at these whimsical, wonderful and examples from illustrator Rebeca Pintos, for Bake It Up Magazine. To see more creative concoctions from Rebeca, click here.  FUN FACTS! June 12, 2018 These days, it is all about the data. If you find yourself with a lot of text, information, and stats that need to be visually appealing and communicate a message, then Ralph Voltz is your man. Science, math, marriage, vegans, vacation, chocolate, and so much more, Ralph can find a way to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth, in a way to engage and stimulate your readers. Click HERE to see more informative work by Ralph.  BODY WISDOM June 5, 2018 Gracing the cover of A Guide to Body Wisdom, by Ann Todhunter Brode, is a graphic representation of what your mind should know about your body. This piece, by Yulia Vysotskaya, beautifully illustrates the mind/body connection and the vital role our brain plays in our overall health and wellness. To see more unique and inspired works by Yulia, click HERE!  THE KING OF EMBARRASSING MOMENTS! May 22, 2018 Remember those awful moments as a kid where you were totally embarassed at school, with your parents, in front of your friend, You name it and Mark Collins has illustrated it for Bauer Media! Take a look! Mark really captures that sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach! To see more great work by Mark, click HERE! . We are not at all embarrassed to show you!  GLOBAL, DIVERSE AND MULTICULTURAL May 15, 2018 Look through the vast amount of work by Ian Dale, and you are sure to find visually appealing images that are filled with diverse and multicultural people, animals and landscapes. His digital painting style, bright and colorful, has global appeal. To see more great images by Ian, click here. Enjoy!  FUN-A-DAY HEROES April 24, 2018 Illustrator Mark Collins recently participated in a large group show at the Delaware Contemporary Museum. The event, called FUN-A-DAY, had over 200 artists creating a small piece of art, no larger than 5x7 inches, for each day of March. Mark chose the theme of an anti-war tribute to the heroes that make up our US Veterans. Each of the 31 illustrations portrayed a soldier in varying activity, emotion and climate. To see more great work by Mark, click HERE.  HAPPY SPRING! April 17, 2018 After a crazy winter in our part of the world, It is with much joy and happiness that we share with you some SPRING imagery, brought to you by the beautiful hand of illustrator Yulia Vysotskaya. Here is to sunshine, birds, bees, and butterflies. To see more beautiful work by Yulia, click here..  AWARD WINNING SPORTS ARTIST! April 10, 2018 With paintings already in Viking Stadium (U.S. Bank Stadium) and Greenbay (Lambeau Field), award-winning painter, Greg Copeland, continues to creatively document the sports world with his classic interpretations of the action. Whether rendering current teams, or teams of yesterday, Greg creates art that is filled with the majesty of the game. CLICK HERE to see more great work by Greg.  TY THE TURTLE IN THE LAND OF CAN'TS April 3, 2018 You know that feeling of discouragement you get when you have been told you could not do something? Poor Ty, a cute little turtle, feels the same way as the other animals in the forest tease and belittle him. Apparently, the ants had felt the same way before, and we all know they can lift 5,000 times their body weight! Illustrator Stevie Mahardhika lures you in this amazing tale by author Susan Rutledge, with remarkable anthropomorphized animals and insects. To see how Ty makes out, you can purchase the book here . Click HERE to see more great illustration work by Stevie.  PLANES, TRAINS & FREIGHTERS February 6, 2018 David Moore  CYBER SHOPPING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? December 12, 2017 If you are shopping online for that special someone, chances are good you have run into Buck, the toothy little mascot of Duluth Trading Co. This Buck was done by Greg Copeland.  BANKING FUN FOR CIBC! November 14, 2017 Did you ever shop and then find the very same thing you just bought on sale, after you purchased it? Do you ever miscalculate when payday comes? Debt got you down? Then take a look at these great ads for CIBC in Canada done by Ian Seo.  STEP RIGHT UP! November 8, 2017 Ladies and gentleman, step right up! Gerad Taylor had the very unique and satisfying opportunity to work on the cover of the book, The History of the Circus for AMG/PARADE. Remember that feeling when the circus came to town? The big colorful tents, the lines of kids of all ages, the scent of the animals. Was there a bearded lady? How many clowns fit in that car? Read all about it! To see more great work by Gerad Taylor, click HERE.  HALLOWEEN NEWS! October 25, 2017 Robin Boyer  TEA TIME! October 10, 2017 John Schreiner  JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER! October 3, 2017 Illustrator Greg Copeland brought his brand of magic to the series Mysteries of Silver Peak. His paintings lead you directly in to the story with engaging and detailed visuals.  TEXAS MADE BY H-E-B September 26,2017 Take fresh milk, cream, glazed praline almonds, swirls and whirls of caramel, and barrel aged bourbon flavor and mix it all up just right, and you have the latest limited edition (pint of creamy ice cream) from H-E-B. Add illustrator Bob Kayganich for 3D realism in the package design, and its win-win all around. This flavor ice cream is only available through December! To see more illustrations by Bob, who has a longer shelf life, click HERE!  RETRO COOL MEETS MAGESTIC! September 12, 2017 David Moore  A VIEW FROM BELOW! August 1, 2017 Australian Geographic asked illustrator Bob Kayganich to show eight types of coral that can be found in the Great Barrier Reef, which houses over 600 coral species in over 344,000 sq. km. of ocean.  SWIRLS, CURLS and GIRLS June 27, 2017 Do you like all things curly, swirly and girly? So does illustrator Nathalie Beauvois. Her style and wares frequent Girls World Magazine, First for Women, and Bake It Up. In this page, your little one can learn how to curl her hair overnight! To see more wonderful works by Nathalie, click here.  AUTHOR ILLUSTRATOR! June 20, 2017 Hot off the presses from Jake Murray">Mark Collins!  LLAMA LLAMA GIVES THANKS May 30, 2017 The legacy of Anna Dewdney lives on with the release of the new board book, llama llama gives thanks. Yummy foods and family time fill the pages for llama llama fans. JT Morrow, painting in the style of the late artist and author, is helping to keep her joy in the hands of children young and old. To see more great work by JT Morrow, please click here.  UNCORKING A LIE May 9, 2017 What was the most money you have ever spent on a bottle of wine? Well, pop open this novel, Uncorking a Lie, by Nadine Nettmann, and see what mystery unfolds at a small dinner party with a $19,000 bottle of red. Illustrator PIERRE DROAL invites you to the party.  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, click HERE!  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. Greg Copeland supplied some historical imagery to a few issues.  COWBOYS & CAMPFIRES January 18, 2017 Cool project by Ian Seo.  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!  FOOTPRINTS IN THE SNOW December 7, 2016 If you have children who absolutely love animals of all kinds, check out Animal Tales. Check out these from Martina Crepulja,  BICYCLE BUILT FOR TWO! November 2, 2016 DAVID MOORE  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.  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. To see more from Bob, click HERE.  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.  CUTE CREEPY CRAWLIES! July 15, 2016 Are you ready for the summertime sequel that is sure to have you itching for more? Take a look at the work of Mark Collins.  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.  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!  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!  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!  READERS 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.  BACK TO THE FUTURE! February 11, 2016 DAVID MOORE  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.  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!  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 that are currently hanging in their halls.  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.  MYSTERY MAN! November 7, 2015 GREG COPELAND  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!  Numbers game!! October 28, 2015 NATHALIE BEAUVOIS  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!  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 are award winners. Congrats, Pierre!  A GREAT ADDITION! September 10, 2015 Please join us in welcoming our newest team member, Martina Crepulja.  THE MEASLY VIRUS September 8, 2015 A new book illustrated by Laura Watson!  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.  MERMAID TALES August 20, 2015 TATEVIK AVAKYAN  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.  |
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