Tracy Walker for St. Anthony Messenger

Tracy Walker illustrated this piece for an article entitled “Blood of Life” which appeared in the July 2012 issue of St. Anthony Messenger, art directed by Jeanne Kortekamp. The story is about a woman with leukemia whose life is saved by her newborn baby’s umbilical cord stem cells. With her delicate and yet graphic approach, Tracy weaves the story in a conceptual manner where colors, textures and symbols all speak to this very poignant story.

Thom Sevalrud: Journal for the Norwegian Medical Association

Thom Sevalrud illustrated two of the 22 covers (judged as a series), and awarded the best art overall in the prestigious Norwegian Prize (Fagpresseprisen).  The Journal's art director, Emma Dalby recently got in touch with Thom to share feedback from the judges: "...communicative and well thought out illustrations on every cover - simply beautiful!".  We agree, Thom's images communicate difficult subject matter in a highly creative and yet academic manner.  You be the judge. Congratulations Thom, for this outstanding achievement! Click here to view more of Thom's work.  

This cover illustrated an article on  Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).

This cover illustrated an article on drug addiction/abuse and drug screening.

i2i Welcomes Giulio Iurissevich!

Italian fashion illustrator Giulio Iurissevich's award winning work has become known globally since he began illustrating in 1988.  A skater and punk rocker at heart, Giulio's work explores youth, music, curves, and culture.  Clients include: Pepsi, Gap, Banana Republic, Brooks Bros, Burlington, Warner Bros, Mazda, Vancouver Olympics 2010, Marie Claire, Elle, The Source, Computer Arts, Creative Digital Arts.  His art has appeared in Luerzer's Archive 200 Best Illustrators Worldwide (a number of times), Images 29 The Best British Contemporary Illustration, Images 30 The Best British Contemporary Illustration, Big Book of Fashion Illustration, New Fashion Illustration, Artaq Book 01- Urban Arts Awards 2010 and 2011. Finalist for the Warner Bros DC 75th Anniversary of Superheroes 2010: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green lantern. Selected artist by "USA By Designers" 2010 and as a finalist @ the Saatchi Abstract Showdown 2012.  Check out his portfolio here--you may find he's the perfect choice for your next assignment!

 

Gary Alphonso for the ROM's "God's Among Men" Exhibition

Gary was commissioned by Hambly and Wooley to create an illustration for research testing of an ad campaign for the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). The results of the testing would determine the final concept direction for the "Gods Among Men" (Mayan Civilization) exhibition at the ROM.  The client wanted to explore a more colorful vibrant direction that would only be possible with illustration, with the focal point being a Mayan King in full flamboyant costume, in the context of a Mayan village with pyramids and lush scenery.  Gary says "The challenging part was to take bits and pieces from the mountains of research material provided by the ROM and depict how colorful these these "Gods among Men" would dress.  The strange gestural pose was not accidental!  It was important to show the stance these kings would strike to differentiate themselves from mere mortals." In the end the ROM, opted for a more photo based approach.  Click here to see more of Gary's illustration.

Monika Melnychuk for Marquis Wine Cellar

This was a super fun project for the Marquis Wine Cellar, a specialty wine store in Vancouver, BC. They wanted to show off Vancouver's amazing attractions and culture with a twist. So, we had wine be a part of each illustration. From downhill skis in the shape of wine bottles to Inukshuk's holding wine glasses. The art featured on the van creates an eye catching 'out-of-home' advertisement for Marquis.

Sarah Beetson in 'Pick Me Up 2012'

Sarah Beetson has an exciting new surface design collection she has put together for the 2012 Somerset House Pick Me Up show.  The exhibition is a contemporary graphic art fair, showcasing work from the best illustrators, graphic novelists and designers from the UK.  The exhibition opens March 22nd and runs until April 1, 2012 at Somerset House, Embankment Galleries, Strand, London.

Sarah's new collection includes cushions, skirts, totes and handbags, some made-to-order dresses and screen printed t-shirts.

 

Art printed to fabric (from L to R: Mirror Repeat on Silk Viscose Velvet, Celluloid Repeat on needlecord and the quilt from cotton poplin.) These fabrics were also used in quilts and cushions

Below are some of the handbags and totes she has created:

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For a peek into the creation of the t-shirts check out Sarah's blog here.

 

 

 

Eili-Kaija Kuusniemi for 'Folk!' Website

Eili-Kaija's illustrations are woven into the new website for Folk!- an advertising agency based in Helsinki. She created the portraits that accompany the staff bio's and a map on the contact page. The handmade, approachable quality of Eili-Kaija's work was chosen to help brand the site with the company's down-to-earth and participatory work style.

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folk_people

Gary Alphonso for Harlequin

Gary Alphonso created a cover for the paperback edition of Hazards of the Game by Norma Tadlock Johnson. The art director wanted a very graphic feel to the cover where type would be a major element.  They decided to place the text within the shape of the sand trap since the story takes place on a golf course.  Another requirement of the illustration was to include some of the clues to the mystery: the pink golf ball, the discarded putter and the Siamese cat. The challenge was to design the illustration with the type from the early rough stages as opposed to creating the illustration and having the designer apply type after the fact. Here are two versions to show the importance of type - an early draft and the tweaked type that became the cover.

Hazards of the Game Art-1st
Hazards of the Game Art-1st
950-Hazards of the Game Final Cover
950-Hazards of the Game Final Cover