A Powerful Porfolio of Artist Creations for Penfield Children’s Center

For the past five years, ad agency Cramer-Krasselt has partnered with Milwaukee’s Penfield Children’s Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping infants and children reach their full potential, to promote its primary annual fund-raising initiative, the Croquet Ball.

 

Each year, C-K commissions artists from around the world to bring their unique vision to the event’s promotional posters. The caliber of talent is widespread: from international artists such as Catalina Estrada, James Jean and Red Nose Studio and others who have worked on brands such as Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Target, Microsoft, Nike and American Airlines and publications such as O, The Oprah Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek and Time, to local students at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD). Each artist brings a distinct perspective and enviable talent to the continuing theme of “Make an Impact. Have an Impact.” It’s a fascinating study into these artists’ styles and chosen media. 

 

These donated illustrations are auctioned off at the event to raise money for Penfield and have gained industry recognition from Communications Arts and The One Show. (Travis Lampe’s “Robot” won a 2006 One Show Award and most recently, Chris Buzelli’s “Tiger” was featured in the prestigious Communication Arts 2010 Illustration Annual.)

 

Below is a list of all the participating artists and attached a PDF with several posters from the collection, including Lampe’s “Robot” on page 3 and Buzelli’s “Tiger” on page 11. For more information on Penfield Children’s Center, please visit http://www.penfieldchildren.org/

Artist List:

2006 James Jean http://www.jamesjean.com/

Josh Cochrane http://joshcochran.net/

Travis Lampe http://www.travislampe.com/  

2007 Ronald Kurniawan http://www.ronaldkurniawan.com/ 

Jon Han www.jon-han.com 

Frank Stockton http://frankstockton.com

2008 Eduardo Recife http://www.misprintedtype.com/v3/portfolio.php 

Laura Plansker: check out her children's book project! http://www.lauraplansker.com/ns_opening.html

2009 Chris Silas Neal http://www.redsilas.com/ 

Colin Johnson http://www.colinjohnsonillustration.com/

 Chris Buzelli http://www.chrisbuzelli.com/

2010 Catalina Estrada http://www.catalinaestrada.com/ 

 

Red Nose Studio http://www.rednosestudio.com/

 

FRAME X FRAME Daria Jabenko

A personal and timely piece from Daria Jabenko this month entitled "Fall Moments" representing "a romantic coffee shop where indulgence comes first!".
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Anne Wilson's Scrapbook

Anne Wilson shares her passion for children's books and the influences that shape her special style of illustration.
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Anne Wilson's non-kids portfolio

UK ad spend returns to double digit growth

Some good news for all those in the creative world...

By Katherine Levy, campaignlive.co.uk, 12 October 2010, 09:15AM

The United Kingdom's advertising spend has recorded a double digit rise of 10.7% in the first half of 2010, according to Nielsen's latest Global AdView Pulse report.

Globally, ad spend has increased by 12.8% in the first six months of 2010 when compared to the same period in 2009, with a combined spend of $238 billion (£150 billion).

According to the report, ad spend increased in 35 of the 37 countries included, with double digit increases in 26 of those.

The report stated: "Only recession-battered markets of the UAE (-5.8%) and Ireland (-3.2%) recorded negative ad spend in the first half of this year."

The results indicate continued growth from the first quarter of 2010 when global ad spend rose to 12.5%.  

Michele Strazzera, deputy managing director of Nielsen Global AdView, said: "The latest Q2 numbers reflect similar growth trends that emerged in Q1 this year.

"According to rate-card figures, the global advertising industry continued to improve in Q2 with positive growth in all regions and across all media, led notably by the Asia Pacific market."

The report also observed that in Q2 there has been a global return to significant spend in discretionary ad categories such as automative and durables, which recorded increases of 20.7% and 17.3% respectively year on year.

Strazzera added: "Discretionary ad spend categories recorded the highest year-on-year increases, which is a leading indicator that advertisers and consumers are more confident to spend again."

FMCG brands continued to be the largest spenders in the first two quarters, with a 21.4% increase, ahead of automotive, financial services and durables.

Television, radio and newspaper ad spend continues to rebound with 15.8%, 11% and 9.5% growth respectively. Magazine advertising also increased by 3.7% for the first half of 2010.

Europe had an 8% ad spend increase for the first six months of 2010, led by double-digit increases in major regional markets including the UK (10.7%), Germany (9.6%), and France (11.6%).

In the first half of 2010, Latin America and the Middle East and Africa recorded the largest increases year-on-year, recording 44.5% and 23.8% respectively.

This article was first published on campaignlive.co.uk

Going it alone or Using an Agent?

Illustrators bring drawings and designs to life through their artistic creations. They work in a variety of different fields such as graphic design, animation, books and book covers or jackets, newspapers and magazines, advertising, posters, greeting cards, media, films and television and computer games. Illustrators have a wonderful imaginary energy with an exceptional artistic talent for drawing. For example, illustrators can bring words in a book to life through a sketch. Illustrators sometimes have to work to deadlines producing work to a specific detail, instruction or style. Sometimes work can consist of reading a script, perhaps for a piece of animation and creating drawn characters that fit in and adapt to the story perfectly.

Illustrators can find work independently and work freelance whether it is in a studio or at home. Some illustrators do find work or projects, however, via agents who help to promote them. Many illustrators may wonder if they would be better off employing the skills of an agent in order to secure themselves work. In actual fact, there are many benefits to using an agent rather than independently pursuing work projects, especially for those who are new to the field, with little or even no experience. The benefits of using an agent are many; they can get the work seen by submitting it to the relevant companies, publishers or art editors with whom they already have a trusted relationship. They can also match up perfect or ideal projects for their clients. They can negotiate on behalf of the illustrator as they have the experience to barter regarding contracts, terms or pay. They also handle all the invoicing regarding any payments. An agent will have good knowledge of the world of illustration and in particular the business side of things and this enables the illustrator to get their questions answered and the more obscure aspects of the business explained. One way that an agent will be a source of much more work for an illustrator is by dint of the fact that those who need to find an illustrator always tend can to go to a good agent. A reputable agent will have an excellent range of illustrators that they represent. Often it takes a lot longer for a company to seek out a good illustrator independently; it is much easier and quicker for them to go to an agent with a proven track record. Illustrators can form good long standing relationships with the various clients they work for, through the agent and if an illustrator leaves a good lasting impression then it is likely that the client will re-hire again.

For any illustrator looking for an agent to work on their behalf it is important to take on a well-regarded agent in order to best represent them and their work. Once this is achieved, the illustrator is allowed to concentrate on creating their artistic designs, whether it be book art or art memorabilia available at MEMORABILIA for example, without being distracted by the business side in which they may not be so adept or even interested in.

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Keith Robinson creates the title sequence for ITV's "Simply Red For The Last Time" .
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Bill Greenhead's Scrapbook

Cartoonist & Animator Bill Greenhead tells us how he loves to use his artistic talents to problem solve and engage an audience.
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FRAME X FRAME Natural England

Nick Murray Willis gets environmental with his animation for Natural England promoting teleconferencing.
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Nashville Events

Dancing her way onto the front cover of the Nashville Events Calender is Daria Jabenko with this delicious illustration.

Daria’s image created for NFocus Magazine perfectly sums up the social events offered by Nashville such as galas, elegant dinners and jazz nights, simply beautiful.

Gail Armstrong's Scrapbook

Paper sculptor Gail Armstrong tells of her decision to study art aged 6, and shares the secrets of her specialist cutting, folding & sticking techniques.


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Just When Stories

Feast your eyes this month upon the delectable illustrations of Maria Livings who has recently completed 19 illustrations for “Just When Stories”.

Commissioned by wildlife activist Tamara Gray, Maria illustrated all the short stories (bar one) within the book. The stories are written by esteemed authors such as Michael Morpurgo, Hanif Kureishi and William Boyd, but best of all the profits go to Wildaid. Maria is also currently working on a range of related greeting cards.

Just When Stories available to buy on Amazon.

Kavel Rafferty In Varoom!

Exciting news! Varoom 13 Autumn 2010, features Kavel Rafferty in the "My Space" article: "In their work, on their blogs, and now in the new range of illustrator-owned shops, illustrators have a rare skill of making you feel at home. NoBrow, Kavel Rafferty and Jack Teagle talk to Peter Lyle about a world that blends friendship, craft and commerce in a philosophy unique to illustrators..." Take a look at Varoom!

Kathryn Rathke's Scrapbook

From scenographic design to illustration, Kathryn Rathke tells how her work is still very much inspired by her love of the theatre.
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Where's Monkey?

This cheery illustration is the handiwork of Bill Greenhead for PG Tips’ latest competition; Where’s Monkey?

Commissioned by Big Communications Group, Bill's colourful illustration can be found on boxes of PG Tips and within trade magazines as part of a competition. It's their latest campaign to drive awareness that the tea inside PG tips boxes is grown using sustainable farming methods. And more good news; the tea pickers earn a better living and their families have access to education and medical care.

This week's Stock Illustrations Newsletter

Greetings! The Furniture Edition: check out our website for more furniture like this, in many different styles. Licenses from $20 per image. If you're looking to commission a bespoke illustration, most of our illustrators will gladly undertake commissions. Please send us your brief. Next week's newsletter will feature Cosmetics! Brilliant Illustrations, by Brilliant Illustrators. Best wishes,                                         Nina Goldberger info@stockillustrations.com www.stockillustrations.com

Prints Near and Far

A one off chance to get your hands on some first class limited edition prints from the brilliant and super busy Madamesange.

This lovely print is one of 2 limited editions originally created for Elphicks on Columbia Road, she is also selling prints via La Gallerie in Wandsworth and Here Gallery in Falmouth.

T. S Spookytooth's Scrapbook

T.S Spookytooth's highlight of 2009 was successfully mixing the right shade of green "it can be such a problematic colour". 
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T.S Spookytooths's Light Portfolio
T.S Spookytooth's Dark Portfolio

Tim Bradford's Scrapbook

Inspired by nature, Illustrator Tim Bradford talks of his recently completed projects for the Eden Project and Ford.
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Illustration competition: design a Christmas card for ShelterBox

An exciting new creative competition has been launched today, giving both new and established illustrators,

graphic designers and artists the chance to have their work featured alongside some of the UK’s top illustrators in

a special range of charity Christmas cards for ShelterBox.

The cards will be sold in packs of 10, featuring two sets of five designs. Competition entrants across the UK will be

vying for their design to be featured as the fifth card alongside the four other high‐profile illustrators contributing

work. All profits from the cards will go direct to ShelterBox, the international disaster relief charity based in

Helston, Cornwall.

Jon Burgerman, one of the UK’s most revered illustrators and cartoonists, is designing the first card in the set: “In

this iAge of digital everything, a nicely designed card is a great little goodie to give,” he said. “It can be like a mini

artwork, beaming from a mantel piece.”

Exhibiting across the world from LA to Shanghai, Barcelona to Melbourne, Jon’s distinctive style has gained a cult

following in recent years and won him a Cannes Lions Advertising Award. He’s designed everything from tees,

trainers, toys and video games to a popular iPhone app launched earlier this year. The second card in the set will

be designed by Jenny Bowers – whose recent projects include illustrations for Channel 4, The New York Times,

Creative Review and Samsung – with two more names being announced at the official launch in November.

The Christmas cards and competition are the idea of Penryn‐based creative communications agency, Stranger

Collective – the team behind the former award‐winning creative lifestyle magazine. Helen Gilchrist, director of

Stranger Collective, said: “We wanted to create an alternative range of Christmas cards this year – cards that are

original, colourful and fun, which we would want to send our friends. After publishing the magazine, we’re lucky to

be in touch with a fantastic network of illustrators like Jon and Jenny – but wanted to use this as an opportunity to

show off fresh talent too.”

Helen has recently become a ShelterBox Response Team member, trained to accompany ShelterBox’s aid into the

disaster zone to ensure it reaches those who need it most. She adds: “ShelterBox was our natural choice of charity

– they’re highly respected on the international stage, they were the leading provider of emergency shelter in Haiti,

and are based just up the road from us!”

Each ShelterBox provides an extended family of up to 10 people with a tent and essential survival equipment to

use while they rebuild their homes.

A special event to launch the cards will be held on the evening Thursday 11 November at The Poly, Falmouth,

where the final five designs will be unveiled. The cards will then be available to buy in shops and online up until

Christmas.

This rare opportunity to contribute a design is open to everyone. The competition closes at midnight on

Wednesday 20 October and the winner will be announced on Friday 22 October.

How to enter:

• Email your designs to christmascards@stranger‐collective.com

• Designs should be 300dpi, 105 x 150mm JPGs in portrait aspect ratio.

• Illustrations should focus around a seasonal theme of Christmas, contain no specific religious content and

appeal to a wide audience.

Stranger Collective is an all‐encompassing creative communications agency that evolved out of the award‐winning

cult Cornish lifestyle magazine, Stranger. The Collective has over 45 years’ combined experience working with a

wide range of local, national and international clients including iTunes Live, Port Eliot Festival, Saab, Guava, Sony

BMG, Telstra International, the NHS, Discovery Channel, Time Out, The Observer, The Guardian and University

College Falmouth. Stranger Collective’s primary activities include conceiving and producing creative

communications campaigns and managing new brand, design and website projects for a wide range of clients.

ShelterBox is an international disaster relief charity that provides shelter, warmth and dignity to people affected by

disasters worldwide. It delivers boxes of aid, each of which provides a family of 10 with quality survival equipment

to use while they rebuild their homes – including a large tent, blankets, mosquito nets, water containers and water

purification equipment, a cooking stove and equipment and a toolkit. Each box costs £490, which includes the cost

of delivery to those who need it. ShelterBox Response Teams (SRTs) accompany the boxes into disaster zones,

responding to earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, hurricanes, cyclones, tsunami or conflict. Recent deployments

include Haiti (over 27,000 boxes sent so far), Brazil, Pakistan, Guatemala, Niger and the Philippines.

Britt Spencer's Scrapbook

Hollywood based illustrator Britt Spencer shares what inspires him to "start doodling away on a savage journey".

Britt Spencer's Scrapbook

Vögele's Autumn Campaign

Claire Rollet is the goody two shoes behind these wonderful line illustrations commissioned by funky Swiss ad agency Inhalt & Form for Vögele Shoes.

Forming part of an Autumn advertising campaign, Claire’s graceful illustrations in which she created some drawn European landscapes are being used to enliven the pages of a brochure, they also appear on their blog.