Gala's Glamour

Regular illustrator for German’s Gala magazine is fashion artist Christian David Moore.

He is doing a series of covers for the magazine supplement and some internal images, having 2 in the bag already, Christian’s glamorous ladies look quite at home.

Steam Punks

Groovy mover Alan Baker gives us strange gothic creatures you can make out of found objects!

An animation to promote a book on Steam Punks, Alan’s imaginative, spooky, sometimes crazy but wholly enigmatic characters beg for more air time. Watch it now.

God Loves You

Our ace paper-sculptress Gail Armstrong has been enjoying a busy period. This recent commission from Brigham Young University, sees Gail creating the title page and inserts for an article in the BYU magazine. Gail says: "The client, Doug Thomas wanted it to have the feel of an illuminated manuscript, but not to look too 'old fashioned'. I kept the colouring clean and crisp with the sharp white background, and the imagery in the title page links to the imagery in the illuminated roman numerals that are used in the main text."

Adam Larkum's Scrapbook

Illustrator Adam Larkum tells of his love of Paris & 1940's London. Adam Larkum's Scrapbook.

Howdy Chris Lensch

Fresh blood to the agency comes in the form of Michigan-based illustrator Chris Lensch.

His super bright, characteristically fun narratives have been used by such clients as McDonalds, The New York Times, Piggy Toes Press and Compaq. Check out more of his lustrous work.

Post-War Trade

Punk mistress Sarah Beetson has just finished a piece for American musician Amanda Palmer.

An illustration for signed artist prints, t-shirts and pillowcases isn’t the first commission from Ms Palmer of band The Dresden Dolls, this one sees Sarah’s provocative imagery on products delivered right to your door. See the merchandise here.

Unilever's Value Chain

Nick Murray Willis, expert in art that moves, has completed a short animation for Unilever's Sustainability Living Plan. This unique animation explains their environmental footprint in an accessible way. Watch it here.

A Metaphorical Solution

Andrew Selby’s illustrations never disappoint. And tackling thought-provoking subjects is where he’s at his best. He is the cover illustrator for The Lancet Infectious Diseases Journal, having completed his second image for them he says: The articles "allow me to think conceptually about how to solve problems through metaphorical solutions - exactly the kind of work I enjoy doing. The bigger the puzzle - the more enjoyable it becomes!"

Oh For The Love Of Chocolate

If you are a chocolate lover, then you won’t be able to resist Echo Chernik’s recent art for Oh Pour L'amour Du Chocolat. The project was to create a luxurious art nouveau portrait of the Owner, Tara Cadmus, displaying her chocolates, resulting in a 36" tall Giclee print, posters, tags, and stickers. The Framed Giclee is installed at the shop in New York. If you’re based that way, go have a look.

Advertising Gray

It's one of those images from Gray Jolliffe that needs no words from us. So best we leave it that way. Clever work Gray.  Gray Jolliffe's personal website.

Rosie Sanders's Scrapbook

Botanical artist & printmaker, Rosie Sanders, opens the doors to her studio & inspirations. Rosie Sanders's Scrapbook.

Old World, New World

Cover

Internal Illo

Here are two recent images created by Greg Becker for Bucknell University magazine. The theme of the article, reflected in the cover illustration was old world, new world. Three ex- Bucknell graduates tell how they made both personal and professional connections with their family roots after leaving college. Beautiful drawings Greg.

Rod Hunt interview on Escape from Illustration Island

Rod Hunt does a great interview, covering his own work, his  vigourous marketing practice, as well as his role as chairman of the Association of illustrators. A useful and entertaining listen 

Te Neus Love Birds

Madamesange has some fitting news for February. Her art has been published with Te Neues; "Love Birds" come in the form of a brand new set of 20 notecards (5 designs, 4 of each),  packaged in a gorgeous, sturdy, and reusable box, be indulgent and have a look here.

There's more, Madamesange is also selling limited edition prints for Valentine’s Day from her site, take a look.

Ruth Rowland Talks Lettering

Letter Exchange, the society for professionals in the lettering arts, has asked Ruth to talk about her work this month. She'll be giving a brief overview of her career to date - concentrating on the fields of music, publishing, packaging, editorial, advertising and corporate design.  Ruth says "...I've been working as a professional lettering artist for over 20 years and have been commissioned by a wide range of clients. In that time there's been a radical change in the type of technology used which has meant I've changed from being primarily UK based to competing in a global market..."

If you'd like to come along, the talk is on Wed 16th Feb at The Artworkers Guild, 6 Queen Square, London, WC1N 3AT. It starts at 6.30pm and tickets can be bought on the door - members £6, non-members £8 and students £4. There will be drinks afterwards if you want to ask any questions or just say hello. Ruth says "...If you've never been to the Artworkers Guild, this beautiful building is well worth a visit..."

FRAME X FRAME Microsoft Web Banner

Commissioned by Creature London, Tim Bradford worked alongside the digital team to illustrate, animate and help storyboard this festive web banner for Microsoft. WATCH IT NOW.

VSA’s 2011 Call For Art for Artists with Disabilities

VSA  is The International Organization on Arts and Disability. They are calling for artists with a disability to enter into the following exhibition:

SHIFT

An international juried exhibition for artists with disabilities

Deadline for submissions: March 11, 2011

VSA, the international organization on arts and disability, announces a call for art for artists ages 18 and older who have a physical, cognitive, or mental disability. Artists are invited to submit up to four artworks of any media that address the theme of Shift – an investigation of a moment of change in one’s life that alters the direction of a person’s path.

For more info: www.vsarts.org/shift

To submit artwork: www.callforentry.org

Selected artists will be notified by April 29, 2011.

Selected artwork will be exhibited at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington DC in June 2011.

FRAME X FRAME Olly

We present Olly by Mark Oliver, an oil hinged animator with a healthy interest in all mechanical. WATCH IT NOW.

FRAME X FRAME Upon Hilly Fields

Directed and animated by Nick Murray Willis, Upon Hilly Fields is Lucky Soul's new single and the last to be taken from their second album, "A Coming Of Age". WATCH IT NOW.

Top Of The Pops

 

Topping the charts this week with her distinctive urban style is Miss Led. She has just been appointed the latest illustrator for Top of The Pops Magazine’s “Oops” column. Her playful and flirtatious illustrations are perfectly suited for TOTP’s readers and she will continue to illustrate the column throughout 2011.

Modern Men

The evolution of man is given a thoroughly modern twist with Max Gregor’s stylish illustration.  This fantastic editorial image is to be found within the February pages of Company Magazine where it is illustrating an article called "Modern Men A User’s Guide".

Louis The Tiger Who Came From The Sea

This sensational image is just a taste of the many from Sholto Walker’s latest children’s book “Louis The Tiger Who Came From The Sea”. Published soon, Sholto worked very closely with Canada/US based publishers Annick Press on the 28 artworks. They were very clear about the Tiger character they wanted, Sholto says: "…he went through many versions! They've since let me know how very happy they are with the result." More about the book.

January Flair Winner BOOMARTWORK

 

Congratulations Eric Van Den Boom of BoomArtwork. He has won Creativematch's January Flair Competition with a superb image originally done for Ray Ban. A prize truely deserved, Eric now awaits an Apple ipod plus much exposure on the Creativematch site.

Thomas Sabo Diary

As resident illustrator for Thomas Sabo, Jacqueline Bissett continues to wow us all with her simply beautiful illustrations. Her latest images currently grace the jewellers website and can also be found within the pages of the Thomas Sabo Diary, a promotional giveaway to clients. She says: "I'm enjoying my second year of working for them, they keep me busy all year round! As soon as I've finished the 2011 catologue, I'll be working on a new (secret) project to celebrate their 5th Birthday for Charm Club!"

Montana Forbes's Scrapbook

American artist Montana Forbes tells of the her love of living in London & the unique inspiration she finds in this city. Montana Forbes's Scrapbook.

Pumpkin Planet

Greg Becker has illustrated this visually stunning book "Pumpkin Planet", not only that, he can add another feather to his cap as he is also the author! "Pumpkin Planet" is a beautifully told story about a planet where everything is made entirely of pumpkins, and living on it are the Pumpkin People, who help a troubled planet Earth reconnect with nature. He has created a blog which is intended to chart the development of the book and attract feedback from as many directions as possible

Le Monde

Some people have all the luck! In this case, it’s the residents of France who are able to feast their eyes upon Richard Phipps’s weekly offerings for Le Monde Magazine. Commissioned by Art Director Cecile Coutureau, this commanding image is just one of the portraits he delivers on a weekly basis. Tackling news and current events, Le Monde's timescale means he has a very short deadline in which to create his wonderful illustrations, a real achievement!

Sholto Walker's Scrapbook

Bicycle enthusiast Sholto Walker talks of wheel building, Otto Dix and medieval England.Sholto Walker's Scrapbook.

Number 1 Press Campaign in the World

Gail Armstrong's award winning campaign created with JWT London for Kimberly Clark has won yet another award, and one which is truly the icing on the cake. Achieiving the title of Number 1 Press Campaign in the World for 2010 is something to shout about, well done Gail! Have a look at The Big Won Report for more info.

Top 10 Press campaigns in the world 2010

Campaign	Agency	Points
1. Yes/No campaign – Kimberly Clark	JWT London	46
2. Billboard Magazine campaign	AlmapBBDO Sao Paulo	41
3. Living Room/Campaign - Sima Foods	Elephant Cairo	30
4. Screams campaign – Strepsils	EuroRSCG Spain	28
5. Vespa campaign	Ace Saatchi Philippines	26
6. Great Emotions – Zürich Orchestra	Euro RSCG Zürich	25
7= Everywhere URL	Y&R Johannesburg	20
7= Melting campaign – Perrier	Ogilvy Paris	20
9= Cause & Effect campaign – Harvey Nicholls	Team/Y&R Dubai	19
9= Aircraft, Baby, Prisma – Rolling Stone	Ogilvy Frankfurt	19
9= Gun, Palms, Mask – Tribune	Juniper Park Toronto	19

Walsom Exhibition

This atmospheric painting is fresh from the fingertips of the extremely talented John Walsom. John currently has his paintings on exhibition at Portland, The Gallery 80 Hill Rise Richmond TW10 6UB. For a chance to indulge yourself in more of John’s vivid artworks get yourself to the exhibition before the 31st January. The gallery, in the heart of Richmond is concentrating on paintings of the surrounding area, John being one of 13 exhibitors.

Petition to support Pro-Action’s campaigning work

Petition to support Pro-Action’s campaigning work
The Pro-Action group is tackling unfavourable contracts and bad contract practice, such as the issuing of retrospective contracts, from visual arts commissioners, and the support of the visual arts industry adds weight to our campaigning work.

The Association of Photographers and Professional Cartoonists Organisation joined the Association of Illustrators and the Society of Artists Agents in the Pro-Action group in 2010, substantially increasing the number of visual artists Pro-Action represents. Help us challenge bad practice and sign the petition at http://www.pro-action.org.uk
Our most recent contact has been with the Bauer Media group who publish many magazines, including Grazia, Take A Break, FHM, Heat, Empire, Q, Spirit and Destiny. You can see the points we raised with them over their Commission Agreement under Our Works on the Pro-Action website.

If you have any questions regarding Pro-Action, please ask your agent or contact Derek Brazell at info@pro-action.org.uk or 020 7324 7221

Tiger Woods

This powerful portrait of sport’s legend Tiger Woods is the handiwork of illustrator Robert Carter.

Commissioned for the LA Times the article takes a look at Tiger Woods on the anniversary of his famous episode last year which started his rapid decline both on and off the course. Robert's capture of emotion is sensational.

Dennis Juan Ma's Scrapbook

Chinese born illustrator Dennis Juan Ma tells of his education in New Zealand and sharing a studio in Auckland. Dennis Juan Ma's Scrapbook

Daria Works For Tesco

December sees a wealth of Christmassy illustrations, it is said that decorations should be down by the end of today, so lets squeeze this one in by Daria Jabenko, done last month for Tesco Magazine. The project was called "Make it Magical!" -  a 9 page long Christmas guide.

Nuno in Vogue

Last month saw Nuno Da Costa's glam debut in Vogue Magazine.  He says: "...it was a real dream come true. It's my first commission for Vogue, I am over the moon!..." Let's hope we see more of Nuno's work on Vogue's pages soon.