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| RECENT POSTS December 4, 2023 CAPTURING THE SPIRITUAL JOURNEY   November 27, 2023  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 16, 2023 I WANT TO RIDE MY BICYCLE...  June 12, 2023 SUM... SUM... SUMMERTIME!  OLDER POSTS |
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!   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!  I WANT TO RIDE MY BICYCLE... June 16, 2023 Whether your weather is warm or cool, nothing brings back the freedom of childhood like a bike ride. Here are some samples of cycling adventures from our talented group. From the top: Nick Matej Jose Encinas Ian Dale Nicholas McNally Ralph Voltz Scott Burroughs Grab your helmets and enjoy.  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.  OLDER POSTS |
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