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Two Illustrators, One Studio
Two Illustrators, One Studio Paul Tong What happens when two distinct creative voices share not only a life together but also a studio? For husband-and-wife duo Donna Grethen and Paul Tong, the answer is a vibrant, ever-evolving artistic dialogue. Though their styles couldn’t be more different—Donna’s bold colors and expressive lines balancing Paul’s dynamic perspectives and graphic energy—their work is united by a shared passion for storytelling through illustration. Working side by side, Donna and Paul have built parallel careers that reflect their unique artistic sensibilities. Donna’s versatile approach brings elegance and playfulness to [...]
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LASSE VOSS JOINS OUR…
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Stepping Out
New work for AARP.A recent retiree increasingly sees her husband as an obstacle on her journey of self-discovery. This has her seeking an end to her otherwise “perfectly good” marriage.
Inktober, Day 7: Starfish
5x8ink in sketchbookToday's Inktober word prompt is Starfish. I'll bet that you didn't know that starfish, or sea stars as we in the scientific community call them now, have skeletons. [...]
Meet Margherita Caspani — WIA2025 DI Award Winner!
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BECKY CAS CREATES KAWAII…
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BRAND LICENSING EUROPE…
BRAND LICENSING EUROPE PORTFOLIOThe Brand Licensing Europe starts and our extended Art Licensing team are trade-show-ready! New work to show like these beautiful pattern designs from Spanish sensation Elisa Lara Campos [...]
Inktober, Day 6: Pierce
5x8ink in sketchbookToday's Inktober word prompt: Pierce. Via le Revolution!
Inktober, Day 5: Deer
5x8Ink in sketchbookToday's Inktober word prompt is 'deer.' Spooky deer skull.
Inktober, Day 3: Crown
5x8ink in sketchbookI'm a day late with this one, but as today's word prompt (murky) is 'eh,' I'll skip that one and do this instead. I was originally going to [...]
Inktober, Day 2: Weave
5x8ink in sketchbookToday's Inktober word prompt is 'Weave.' Now, I could have gone with a spider 'weaving' its web, but no, you'd be wrong. Instead, I went with WEAVEr, as [...]
Belleville Drink N Draw October 2025
5x8colored pencil in sketchbookLast night, we picked up again with the Belleville Drink N Draw at Egan's Pub. I worked on a couple of cartoons that still need to be [...]
Inktober 2025, Day One: Mustache
5x8ink in sketchbookSo, it's Inktober again. I'm not sure just how committed I'll be this year, the same as lately. I have stuff to do, dammit. Plus, some of the [...]
KIDSLIT SENSATION, SARA SLOCUM…
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Rue, Britannia
In the latest issue of The Property Chronicle, Mark Tinker argues that the U.K. is being mismanaged by a Twitter-obsessed class of lawyers, politicians and policy wonks who are increasingly [...]
Alberto Giacometti
My latest Substack is up and I have some thoughts regarding the Swiss sculptor, Alberto Giacometti. You can click here to read and hopefully enjoy.
Kat Reeder: My Heritage Lives in My Art
This Hispanic Heritage Month we’re featuring Kat Reeder, a Peruvian-American illustrator who joined Mendola Artists earlier this year. Kat specializes in posters, advertising, products, packaging, and lifestyle illustration. Born in [...]
ABIGAIL DELA CRUZ CREATES MOOD AND…
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World Illustration Awards 2025 Winners Announced!
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