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World Illustration Awards 2025 Longlisted Artists, Site Specific and Science & Technology Categories: Sally Wern Comport, Yann Legendre, Kürsat Ünsal, Sam Falconer, Daria Lada
World Illustration Awards 2025 Longlisted Artists Site Specific: Sally Wern Comport, Yann Legendre, Kürsat Ünsal Science & Technology: Sam Falconer, Daria Lada The Association of Illustrators (The AOI), in partnership with the Directory of Illustration, recently announced the Longlist for the World Illustration Awards 2025! We received over 5,000 submissions to the competition which ran from December 2024 to February 2025 and the 30-strong jury had the difficult task to select their favorites in each of the 10 categories. There were many more fantastic works of illustration and we are delighted to cast [...]
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Chiara Vercesi’s Latest Health and Science Illustrations
Whether using her pencils or her iPad, Chiara Vercesi delivers distinctive problem-solving visuals for scientific editorials. Nature Magazine —illustrations and an animated header for Nature Outlook: Alzheimer’s Disease Today’s Veterinary [...]
PICTURE PERFECT FROM PRIYA…
PICTURE PERFECT FROM PRIYA KAKATILemonade’s illustrator/visdev artist, Priya Kakati is a master exponent of lighting and dynamic shadows as this moody’ montage proves. Her folio is highly sought after and [...]
BRILLIANT BRAZILIAN, BRUNO GARCIA…
BRILLIANT BRAZILIAN, BRUNO GARCIA JOINS LEMONADEWe are very excited to announce Brazilian illustrator, Bruno Garcia has signed with our team and brought his beautiful painterly style with him! He has [...]
Updating a Logo
I believe in giving back. I believe in helping others.This past year, I had the privilege of supporting the East Burke School, an institution that has significantly benefited my family. [...]
Shop Fordham is ready!
The mural has been completed, and it’s checking a new milestone in our community's vibrant art scene. You’re invited to see it in person at the intersection of Fordham Road [...]
Workplace Cartoons, Part 6
My latest Substack is up and has more cartoon sketches from my time making stained glass windows in Detroit. Click here to amuse yourself.
Belleville Drink N Draw May 2025
Joy8x5colored pencil in sketchbooksketches for a Zombuggeez commission8x5colored pencil in sketchbookThis past Tuesday was the Belleville Drink N Draw at Egan's Pub in, as always, Belleville. It was a small [...]
May 2025 Newsletter
We hope you’ve all had a lovely Spring so far! Read on for our exciting news from this season. To receive this newsletter in your inbox, subscribe on LinkedIn! Welcome, Nick [...]
DAWN’S DYNAMIC JUVENILE…
DAWN’S DYNAMIC JUVENILE PACKAGING DESIGNS!The multi-talented Dawn Machell, has created juvenile packaging designs for a variety of big brands and retailers across the globe. Dawn’s instantly recognisable characters are always [...]
Work Showcase: Jim Starr
WORK SHOWCASE: Jim Starr This week, the Directory of Illustration is proud to highlight a new project from renowned illustrator Jim Starr. [...]
WELCOMING THE FILMTASTIC…
WELCOMING THE FILMTASTIC NATALIA!The talent keeps coming as the extraordinary figurative illustrator Natalia Handoga signs to Lemonade. Based in the U.S, Natalia is a master at the film and TV [...]
Work Showcase: Steven Noble x Moosehead Breweries
WORK SHOWCASE Steven Noble for Moosehead Breweries This week, the Directory of Illustration is excited to highlight a new project by Steven Noble for Moosehead Breweries. [...]
C4 and What Sleestak?
9x12ink on bristol board(click on image to make big-like)This weekend, I will be making my almost yearly trek north to the Traverse City area (Acme) for the Cherry Capital Comic [...]
Drop Dead Sketchy May 2025
5x8colored pencil in sketchbookLast night, we had our second meet-up for the Drop Dead Sketchy sketch group at the Detroit Shipping Company. It was a rainy night, perfect for sketching [...]
SIMON ABBOTT JOINS THE…
SIMON ABBOTT JOINS THE PARTYWhat a great start to the week as we announce the signing of Simon Abbott to Lemonade’s roster. Simon has been amongst the best children’s book [...]
Work Showcase: Kevin Sprouls’ New Book
WORK SHOWCASE: Kevin Sprouls' New Book This week, the Directory of Illustration is excited to highlight Kevin Sprouls and his new book, "Mince of Heathermere," which [...]
2025 Appearances Updated
My latest Substack is up and updates my remaining shows for the year, so far. Click Here to read.
GIULIA BORSI’S IMAGES PACK A…
GIULIA BORSI’S IMAGES PACK A PUNCHThe delicate artistry of Lemonade’s Giulia Borsi is evident on this cosmetic packaging project and shows how effective hand drawn styles can be for mainstream [...]
LISA MOLLOY’S FOLIO REFRESH!The…
LISA MOLLOY’S FOLIO REFRESH!The organic style of children’s book illustrator, Lisa Molloy is always a favourite with the industry’s leading Picture Book publishers. They will be excited to know that [...]
IllustrationZone Artists Selected for AI44
Congratulations To The IllustrationZone Artists AI44 Selected Winners The Directory of Illustration is excited to congratulate the IllustrationZone artists selected for American Illustration 44: Michael Waraksa, Henrike [...]
LISA MOLLOY’S FOLIO…
LISA MOLLOY’S FOLIO REFRESH!The organic style of children’s book illustrator, Lisa Molloy is always a favourite with the industry’s leading Picture Book publishers. They will be excited to know that [...]