In this summer’s issue TroDent magazine tells the stories of some of their military alumni in the featured “The Military Dentists.” Art director John Hobbs wanted a cover illustration that really captured these special individuals sense of duty and pride. Gary Alphonso used a very classic retro style of illustration to create a powerful cover that evokes our patriotism and reverence for the individuals that serve in our armed forces.
Katy Dockrill for SHE magazine
Illustrator Katy Dockrill had the opportunity to contribute again recently to SHE Magazine, published by the Canadian Women’s Foundation.
For this poignant piece on the struggles women still face Katy used the symbol of the quilters. The visual is perfectly paired with a quote by Rosemary Brown, pioneer of 20th century Canadian politics, who devoted her life to the cause of justice and equality for women and minorities.
See more of Katy’s inspired illustration. Represented by i2i Art Inc.
Monika Melnychuk for Owl Magazine
It always pays to be prepared! Owl Magazine, art directed by Jill Monsod, has put together a pretty handy guide to the 'great outdoors' for their Summer issue. i2i Art illustrator Monika Melnychuk knew quite a bit about this topic already, spending much of her leisure time biking through the backwood trails in Whitehorse, Canada.
And Monika's illustrations give a humorous twist on those all too important survival lessons. Have a quick read and smile along the way as Monika's characters show us a thing or two about those great outdoors.
Monika Melnychuk for Owl Magazine
Monika Melnychuk for Owl Magazine
See more of Monika's endearing characters and illustrations. Monika Melnychuk is represented by i2i Art Inc.
Mark Hoffmann for The Square Magazine
Mark Hoffmann, New Hampshire resident and illustrator, knows there is nothing better on a nice summer day than some fresh fish on the waterfront. Chip Allen, art director of The Square Magazine and Meganne Febrega, author of the article "Hit the Decks" knew Mark's folk art style would capture the scene perfectly.
Hit the Decks by Mark Hoffmann
With Mark's distinctive lettering, whimsical imagery and sophisticated color palette used to highlight the premier eateries, you will want to book one more road trip this summer--I certainly did!
Local Restaurants illustrated by Mark Hoffmann
See more of Mark Hoffmann's work. Mark is represented by i2i Art Inc.
Clare Owen for Cooking Light's Summer Cookbook
Food is a favorite subject matter for Clare Owen so when given the opportunity to contribute her illustrative talents Cooking Light's Summer Cookbook Clare was thrilled.
The "Farmer's Market" edition was art directed by Sheri Wilson and showcases three fabulous city markets every foodie should know: Portland's market at PSU, Chicago's Logan Square and Philadelphia's Headhouse market.
Clare's main illustration accompanies an article on "how to shop" and features all the elements you look for in a great farmer's market. Clare's rich color palette and use of texture brings the 'scene' to life. Her contemporary style shows just how hip shopping at the market can be.
Summer Farmers Market illustrated by Clare Owen
What's happening in Chicago, Philly and Portland illustrated by Clare Owen
Hungry for more? View Clare's complete portfolio. Clare Owen is represented by i2i Art Inc.
Janice Kun for apple Magazine
Amy Sawchenko, art director at apple Magazine recently commissioned Janice Kun to illustrate a six-page feature on summer activities for all ages. Amy definitely wanted to capture the fun and excitement the season brings.
Janice combined photography with her bright and beautiful watercolor backgrounds to create these playful and exciting digital collages.
Janice always strives to create the perfect composition; balancing hand-drawn elements and watercolors with photography and other mixed media. Her photo-illustrations range from somber to evocative to fun.
View Janice Kun's portfolio, represented by i2i Art Inc.
Gary Alphonso for Ensign Magazine
Scott Knudsen, art director for Ensign Magazine, came to Gary Alphonso with a story of faith and sacrifice. Looking at the opening paragraph, the metaphor that inspired these beautiful pieces was clear -- "A ship is safe in the harbor, but that's not what ships are for."
The article, "Faith to leave the harbor" showcases Gary's classic, digitally rendered, scratchboard style and the nautical theme highlights Gary's real ability to capture motion and light in his illustrations.
Mark Hoffmann for D Magazine
Will your kids be happy campers this summer? From Spanish immersion to paleontology camp, D Magazine handpicked some of the most exciting options in the Dallas, TX area. All that was needed was a terrific illustration to draw the reader in.
Art director, Jamie Laubhan-Oliver, decided on Mark Hoffmann for the job. Mark let his imagination lead the way, resulting in this playful, folksy piece that is sure to put a smile on your face as you remember those long days of summer past.
Thom Sevalrud for The Journal of the Norwegian Medical Association
Thom Sevalrud had the pleasure of illustrating yet another cover for The Journal of the Norwegian Medical Association this past month. Art director Lotte Gronneberg chose the prefect topic for Thom's style.
Thom's piece depicts how technology will change the role of patient care in the years to come. As Thom often does, he gives us the sense of the enormity of these decisions and how very personal they can be.
'Patient Technology' by Thom Sevalrud
Cover of The Journal of Norwegian Medical Association
See more conceptual illustration by Thom Sevalrud. Thom Sevalrud is represented by i2i Art Inc.
Dave Murray for National Magazine
When tech collides with the standard way of doing things. Illustrator Dave Murray is often asked to visually interpret this concept. Most recently, art director Tony Delitala of Delitala Design, assigned Dave to illustrate two high tech articles for the Canadian Bar Association's National Magazine.
Dave's strong use of symbolism, conceptual intelligence and graphical style invites the reader to dive into these stories.
Technology can help make justice more accessible
Heavy workload? There’s an app for that.
Check out more of Dave's work. Represented by i2i Art Inc.
Eric Chow for Remodeling Magazine
With ever-changing rules and regulations, remodeling you home or office is no picnic. Remodeling Magazine tackled this topic in the feature article "Watch Your Step" for their March 2015 issue.
The design team at Hanley Wood knew a conceptual solution would be best to illustrate the fine line contractors walk between safety and regulations. Illustrator Eric Chow worked closely with them to come up with this clever tightrope analogy.
Eric chose to put a menacing face to the dangers of lead paint removal for the inside story.
Looking for a new way to tell your next story? Visit Eric Chow's complete portfolio at i2i Art.
Monika Melnychuk for Wine & Spirits Magazine
The Wine & Spirits 26th Annual Restaurant Poll is out this month with their famed list of the top 50 wines Americans love most. This year's cover showcases the elite bunch of sommeliers that help make these decisions. The sophisticated playfulness of Monika Melnychuk's illustration style couldn't have been a better choice to capture the group's likeness.
Armed with all the pics art director Michael Rush could get his hands on, Monika meticulously drew each somm's portrait, happily revealing a little (or a lot) of each personality and style.
Cover Wine & Spirits Featuring Monika Melnychuk Illustration
Wine & Spirits Cover Featuring Monika Melnychuk
Dave Murray for Reader's Digest, "Birders Unite!"
Hipsters: known for ransacking vintage stores, perfecting their beards and gentrifying neighborhoods with their artisanal food stores. It seemed likely they should revitalize some old school hobbies while they are at it. Like bird watching.
This month's Reader's Digest article, "Birders Unite!" written by Julia Zarankin, dives into the phenomena of the bird watching millennials. Needing to combine the tattooed with the wilderness, art director Annelise Dekker picked the perfect artist in Dave Murray.
Caution: These are not your grandfather's illustrations:
Uniquely stylized, award-winning illustration. We invite your to check out more of Dave Murray's illustration.
Rémy Simard for apple Magazine
It's never easy to explain a complex theory, never mind making it an enjoyable experience. When Editor Terry Bullick at apple magazine was tasked with a story about brain development she turned to illustrator Rémy Simard to help her communicate this intricate topic to her readers.
Rémy's fun, lighthearted, comic book style was the perfect way to break this story down into easy to understand concepts. A quick 5 minute read and you too will be an expert on brain development.
Visit Rémy Simard's portfolio for more examples of his unique illustration.
Dave Murray for Canadian Grocer
The always enthusiastic Dave Murray jumped at the chance to work with art director Lindsay Maclachlan again on a feature article for Canadian Grocer. Dave often illustrates technological innovations so the brave new world of in-store technology at our local grocer was a perfect match for Dave's style.
The Future of the Grocery Store
Dave Murray Illustration for Canadian Grocer
smartphones and tablets could dominate our grocery shopping experience
Dave Murray spot illustrations Canadian Grocer
The Year of You: Mark Hoffmann for D Magazine
Did you make a resolution this year? If not, you still can! How about, "prepare to become the most interesting person you know"? That was the inspiration for Mark Hoffmann's latest commission for D Magazine. Art director, Jamie Laubhan-Oliver took advantage of Mark's amazing lettering and whimsical style for the article The Year of You which outlines a long list of cool classes available in Dallas, TX for those ready to learn something new.
So whether your passion is art and photography, fitness and dance or just "making something", check out what's offered in your neighborhood and become just a little more interesting in 2015.
Get inspired by Mark Hoffmann, visit his online portfolio today.
Ozzie Award for Diabetic Living Story Illustrated by Janice Kun
Congratulations to Diabetic Living, on the Folio Ozzie Award for Consumer Publications: Best Use of Digital Imagery for the “Let’s Go to Camp” story illustrated by Janice Kun. Many thanks to art director, Michelle Bilyeu who shared the news with Janice, "Our team loved how this story turned out and you did a fantastic job making it come alive!". Working closely with Michelle Bilyeu, Janice Kun artfully incorporated the many photographic moments with illustrated elements highlighting this true-to-life portrayal of camp life.
Incorporating kids' letters and handwriting really helps make this their personal story.
Love the subtle use of a black and white photo with spots of color (top center).
To see more of Janice Kun's playful illustrations integrating photographic elements, check out her updated portfolio.
Eric Chow for TroDent
There's a revolution in the fields of diagnostics and treatment that is changing the face of dentistry. To depict new advances in the field would take an illustrator with a fertile imagination and strong conceptual skills. Many thanks to John Hobbs, editor of TroDent (a USC School of Dentistry publication), for recognizing Eric Chow's talent and giving him the perfect creative brief to illustrate the cover story, What does the future hold for Dentistry? Below are the enlightening results. To see more of Eric Chow's illustration visit his portfolio here.
Cover Image: What dentistry will look like in 25 years?
Eric Chow's visual depiction of DNA in dentistry.
Eric Chow's visual depiction of the future of IT in dentistry.
Eric Chow's visual depiction of the future treatment of cavities.
Eric Chow's visual depiction of gene therapy for the prevention of cavities.
Mark Hoffmann for D Home Magazine
Ever found your kid hanging from a candelabra or climbing a giant holiday decoration? In his best playful style, Mark Hoffmann illustrated the story Babes in Toyland: Activities that will make your kids' holiday season more merryfor art director Jamie Laubhan-Oliver, at D Home Magazine. If you like this image, there are a lot more fun Mark Hoffmann illustrations here.
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Katy Dockrill illustrates for Diabetic Living
Katy Dockrill created these illustrations for the article: What's Your Exercise Personality, for the Fall 2014 issue of Diabetic Living magazine. I'm a playful dolphin, what are you? For more of Katy's delightful illustrations check out her portfolio.
