Margaret Lee produced these dreamy, evocative images to accompany an article on Diane Ackerman's book, One Hundred Names For Love- A Stroke, A Marriage and the Language of Healing. The article, published in the Penn Stater, the alumni magazine for Pennsylvania State University, where Paul West (Diane Ackerman's husband) taught. The book chronicles their journey through Paul's stoke and how they adapted to recover his use of language. The two illustrations were based on a chapter in which Paul mourns the loss of the pet names he used to have for Diane. She notes "It was true. Once upon a time, in the Land of Before, Paul had so many pet names for me I was a one-woman zoo...In our mythology there were golden baby owls, ring-tailed lemurs, axolotls, shoulder rabbits, honeybunnies, bunnyskins...and many more." She encourages Paul to re-invent pet names and endearments for her. Some he creates are : Celandine Hunter, My Little Spice Owl, and Spy Elf of the Morning Hallelujahs.
Tracy Debuts Paper Cut Illustrations at Studio Tour
This summer, Tracy recreated some of her favourite fairy tales in paper. You can see these and some of her paintings at the Uxbridge Studio Tour, September 17th and 18th, 2011. Tracy is being hosted by sculptor, Fly Freeman - look for her at site, #15
Eili-Kaija Kuusniemi Illustrates The Perfect Legal Personality
Eili-Kaija was asked to take a slightly more conceptual approach with her rich patterned style to illustrate the cover and feature article in ACC Docket, "The Perfect Legal Personality".
John Webster Creates Nostalgic Cover
John's nostalgic collage style with his quirky humor was the perfect choice for READ's new issue, What's Old is New Again. The image features some Literary great's, Poe, Twain and Shakespeare.
He also used the same collage imagery to create a more moody piece, appropriate for the story Virigina's Final Journey, about Edgar Allan Poe.
Gary Alphonso Illustrates the Village Voice 9/11 Cover
When John Dixon, art director for the Village Voice, called, he said, "We want a really powerful cover for this story about who has profited off of 9/11. We're naming names and dollar amounts." Gary Alphonso quickly got to work on the cover and I think his style was the perfect media for the message.
Social Media and Democratic Change illustrated by Anne Horst
Anne Horst illustrated an intriguing feature article for Marymount Manhattan Magazine recently. The article dealt with Social Media and and it's recent role in the revolutions occurring in the Middle East and North Africa. Her use of photography combined with graphic elements make a compelling cover image.
Rémy Simard Illustrates Non-fiction Book with a Twist
Rémy was chosen to illustrate Duped! for his graphic novel style. Duped!, published by Annick Press and written by Andreas Schroeder, is a collection of eight stories of the most outrageous scams of all time! Rémy is now at work on a second book for the "It Actually Happened" series.
Jillian Illustrates for Canadian Underwriter
Jillian lends her conceptual hand to demonstrate catastrophic insurance circumstances for Canadian Underwriter.
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Ian Lends Whimsy to Serious Subject
Recently Ian Phillips was commissioned to bring his humor and whimsy to a very serious story about bone health for the summer issue of Positive Side magazine. The story investigates HIV-related issues with regard to bone density. Bones can be healthy, brittle or too soft… Ian says, "First Goldilocks and The Three Bears came to mind. Then the Three Little Pigs and their houses of straw, sticks and bricks flashed through my mind as a better analogy. The smart-thinking pig built his house with bricks, demonstrating a proactive role in one’s health as the better choice."
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Illustration Married with Photography
We are seeing a growing trend whereby illustration is combined with photography. Below are a few examples of different approaches. Sometimes the client supplies the photos, although frequently the illustrator shoots their own photos or stock photos are used.
Greg Stevenson created the hand-lettering and icons layered over the photo of Jeff Bridges, supplied by the client, Ink Publishing.
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Anne Horst created a montage of stock photos and illustration to create this image on social media for the cover of Marymount Manhattan College Magazine.
Alanna Cavanagh's minimal and whimsical line illustrations create a great contrast with the rich fabrics in the photo supplied by Fabricut for this Trend Drapery ad.
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John Webster created this piece with stock imagery and client supplied photos of Sorbara Hall on the St.Michael's campus at the University of Toronto. The article was on the history of the use of the campus in film.
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Aaron Bihari used a photo with a duo-tone treatment for the background in this piece, to contrast with his illustrated VW bus.
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This is an example of how Janice Kun creates a dream-like image with the use of her own original photography as well as stock imagery.
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Margaret Lee often sets up her own photo shoots on location and uses a unique colorization to create whimsy and drama.
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Bruce Emmett often stages elaborate sets, with himself as a model, in his photo-illustrative work.
Margaret Lee for AAA Traveler Magazine
Summer vacation season is here and Margaret Lee illustrates with a nostalgic take on a life-changing story of a young man's summer abroad for AAA Traveler magazine.
Philippe Béha Illustrates Entrepreneurial Endeavours
Philippe recently created a cover illustration and 6 portraits for the University of New Hampshire magazine. The article, "Launch Pad: Young Entrepreneurs Follow their Dreams", is about recent alumni and their innovative companies.
Thom Sevalrud in Work/Life 2 and Communication Arts Annual 52
This illustration is a new piece Thom Sevalrud created for the recently published Work/Life 2 Illustration Directory, designed, art directed and curated by Janine Vangool. The book was published and is available through Uppercase Gallery. The image was also selected for the 52nd Illustration Annual of Communication Arts Magazine .
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Nausica Serves Up Fresh Art!
For more, check out her updated portfolio 1 and while you're there, take a look at portfolio 2, which showcases her animations.
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Bruce Emmett's Magic Realism Springs to Life
Febreze launched a welcome to Spring campaign using an illustration created by Bruce Emmett, art directed by Tricia Piasecki of Elvis ( a branch of Cossette formerly known as Blitz).
Here's a detail of the wallpaper "springing" to life:
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Gary Alphonso illustrates for SmartMoney
Gary has produced another trademark, heroic landscape for an article in the June issue of SmartMoney on Germany and their current explosion in exports - the bullet train being one of their many exports.
Janice Kun illustrates For Canada Post
Janice Kun collaborated with Karen Smith to showcase the history of mail delivery in Canada. In her usual collage style, Janice combined hand drawn and painted elements with her usual sensitivity to demonstrate the use of the dog sled and Ponchon -- two key historical methods of mail delivery in Canada. Visit Canada Post for more information.
New Illustrations by Eili-Kaija Kuusniemi
Eili-Kaija has created some playful new pieces which showcase her talent for making vintage look new! Check out her updated portfolio for more.
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New Paintings by Kevin Ghiglione at Muse Gallery
Rival Rhythm is Kevin's second show at Muse Gallery. For those of you who can make the show, Muse Gallery is at Yonge and Summerhill, walking distance from the Summerhill subway station.
New work from Aaron Bihari
This image, featured in our Spring mailer, shows a unique juxtaposition of Aaron's photographic elements and his trademark clean line and textural illustration style.
Here are some new pieces Aaron has been working on. Check out his updated portfolio to see more.
