We are thrilled to announce that our very own Thom Sevalrud has been named this year’s Illustrator/ Educator of the Year by 3x3 Magazine.
Thom’s bold colour choices and geometric patterns are just a few elements that make his illustration so intriguing. Thom attributes his light and airy style to growing up in the open space of the prairies. Combing his unique use of line and texture, Thom’s conceptual illustration has an added a layer of depth that draws you in and tells a story.
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Have you ever visited the The Beer Can House, Salvation Mountain or the Enchanted Highway? M Booth’s Derek Eng, art director for Endless Vacation magazine knew that illustrator Tim Zeltner would be just the right person to take us on a road trip through some of ‘America’s Incredible Roadside Attractions’.
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Illustrator Phil creates truly unique pieces of art that subtly evoke emotion. Painting with acrylic on wood, he distresses each illustration by hand. The weathered and worn quality of his work combined with the layering of tones and textures add depth and set the mood for the story being told.
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James Minchall’s monthly illustrations for BBC Science Focus magazine has us taking a deeper look. Throughout this ongoing series James explores the world of science and technology through a creative lens, tackling tough and interesting topics alike.
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In this age of online shopping, selling goods online has become a way of life for many. That’s why it was so interesting to see The Atlantic’s story of the Amazon seller, told through the conceptual illustrations of Eric Chow. Eric’s creativity never disappoints and this series is no exception.
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It is with great sadness that we share the recent passing of one of our artists, Janice Kun. More than a talented illustrator, Janice was a beloved daughter and sister, friend and cherished partner who will be greatly missed. Our heart-felt condolences to those who knew her best.
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Illustrator Carl Wiens helps crack the code on algorithms with these stunning pieces created for Macalester Today. Carl uses his love of mechanics to inspire each illustration and communicate visually with the reader.
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Please join us in welcoming i2i Art’s newest illustrator, conceptual artist Hayden Maynard! Passionate about his work, Hayden often uses his love of the outdoors combined with a wild imagination to bring his illustrations to life.
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Always a fun choice, illustrator Monika Melnychuk brought her humor and lightheartedness to the recent Hampton's Cottages and Gardens double page spread 'Extra! Extra!'. Working with design director Jennifer Cole Monika created 11 images to highlight what people are looking for in the perfect property and a few illustrations of what they are NOT looking for.
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New year new you, right? No one needs that kind of pressure! Illustrator Clare Owen puts pictures to the words that might motivate you to improve your organizational tendencies this year (without aiming for perfection).
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Illustrator Katy Dockrill's first-time collaboration with art director Carey Bass at Middlebury Magazine has resulted in a delightfully whimsical and lighthearted piece.
Read MoreThe Stanford Social Innovation Review tackles some of the more interesting questions asked in the social sector today and thoughtful, conceptual illustration plays an important role in creating a visual understanding of these topics. And so art director David Herbick chose illustrator Thom Sevalrud for the Review's latest cover; a story on how nonprofits and social businesses can use data for action and for impact. Thom's elegant use of symbolism, strong lines and composition truly captures the transforming nature of this article.
See more of Thom Sevalrud's conceptual illustration. Represented by i2i Art Inc.
Not an easy task, illustrating a story about love, loss, and fruit salad. The author and copy director for Cooking Light, Susan Roberts McWilliams, "wanted the article to have a lot of hope and thankfulness to it." Mark Hoffmann's illustration was the perfect compliment to this touching story about how we respond with food when someone loses a loved one.
Delight in the details and composition of these richly painted down-home pieces. Feature art directed by Sheri Wilson and 2015 winner of the SPD merit award for Single/Spread Illustration in the Lifestyle, Travel/Food/Shelter category.
SPD merit award for Single/Spread Illustration
Love, Loss & Fruit Salad
Friends, Family and Casserole
Pot Pie With Love
Home is Where the Slow Cooker Is
We are in "a new universe of information overload" and our education needs to reflect that. The College of William & Mary was excited to share their strategy for addressing this new age of information and enlisted the help of illustrator Dave Murray to do so.
Featured in the W&M Alumni Magazine, Dave captures the rich potential of a liberal arts degree from this prestigious school. "The liberal arts is, in fact, going to be necessary to navigate the coming world." Dave's colorful palette and mosaic of elements brings out the wonder and complexity William and Mary is preparing it's students for.
Lift Off! An education to prepare you for a new universe of information overload.
A liberal arts degree will be a necessity in navigating the coming world.
It's a matter of training your mind in a new way.
Security for cyber coverage, not an easy subject to illustrate and Tim Schafer, art director at National Underwriter Property & Casualty magazine, didn't want any of the typical metaphors. So conceptual illustrator Carl Wiens created this clever image. What could be a better metaphor for the diligence needed to protect oneself from the creep of cyber threats then the ever-present task of mowing your lawn. With bright color and sophisticated shapes the article demands that the reader take notice and quickly the connection is made - you can't let either lapse.
Additional spot illustrations by Carl Wiens use the same bright palette and intriguing imagery to highlight some key tips.
Let Carl Wiens tackle your next assignment. See more of Carl's work.
Illustrator Katy Dockrill is often inspired by the color, texture and lines found in her garden, so the "Tiny Gardens" article in Oregon Home magazine was a great opportunity to emulate nature's flora. Art directed by Snow Blackwood, Katy imagined four different tiny garden spaces and with a lot of attention to detail and her gorgeous hand lettering Katy educates us on the right tiny plants to fit each space.
Want to see more? Visit Katy Dockrill's portfolio.
"To Do or Not To Do" was the inspiration for this cover illustration by Carl Wiens for Global Brief magazine, art directed by Louis Fishauf of Fishauf Design. Carl's illustration perfectly captures the complexity and confusion in the discussion of action vs. inaction when it comes to international crises.
In the same issue Carl was asked to create another powerful piece for the article, "Man and His Economic-Financial Crises." The lowly repairman about to ascend into this massive machine again punctuates the enormity of the issue outlined.
In both pieces, intricate symbolism in the machinery and compasses, a signature of Carl's work, form bold, undeniable visual statements and tell the story in an instant.
See more of Carl Wiens' conceptual illustration. Represented by i2i Art Inc.
Greg Stevenson recently showcased his vector-based line drawing in a feature for Avenue Magazine, art directed by Venessa Brewer. The article on Calgary's growing communities gave Greg the opportunity to capture family fun along with city and streetscapes. Greg's continuous line art, intermingled with photography captures the expression and movement of Calgary perfectly.
Janice Kun's latest illustrations for Reader's Digest were a big hit and so we asked Janice to tell us, in her own words, why this assignment was so successful.
"It was a pleasure working again with Annelise Dekker, Art Director for Reader's Digest. As always, she provided clear and detailed direction, and her keen sense for pulling out the perfect combination of my mixed media skills really helped me stretch in this particular project.
For these illustrations, I was asked to take a simple approach, but with a boost in color, and a lighter tone. It was a bit challenging at first to work this way– blending simple line drawings with more fleshed-out painted elements, thrown into colorful planes– as it was counter-intuitive to my usual complex digital layering and subtle palette. In the end, this project really opened my eyes to a new way of adding clean lines, bold colors and a refreshing sense of minimalism to my work."
The article "An Uncomplicated Love", written by Elizabeth Abbott tells the story of our bond with dogs.
An Uncomplicated Love, Joey the Bulldog
Therapy Dog
Man's Best Friend
Janice Kun has been busy creating. Check out Janice's updated portfolio.
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.
