Category Archives: Illustrations

Blair Kelly Shares His Favorites

Posted on August 19, 2013 by The Pick

Blair Kelly grew up in a world surrounded by all things Crayola, Lego and Play-Doh, so it was inevitable that he would end up loving art class in high school and eventually attending art school.  Blair graduated from Sheridan College’s … Continue reading →

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These are a few of Jane Mjolsness’ favorite things…

Posted on August 14, 2013 by The Pick

Jane Mjolsness’ artwork has appeared on packaging, editorial applications, books and book covers, fashion, greeting cards.  Jane enjoys illustrating complex emotional issues, women’s issues, relationships and food in a stylized, simplistic, elegant manner with great attention to composition, color and … Continue reading →

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Sergio Baradat’s Series of United Nations Stamps “SPACE”

Posted on August 9, 2013 by The Pick

Space World Space Week is an annual event, declared by the UN General Assembly and is observed during the week of 4-10 October. World Space Week is the largest annual space event in the world. Some of its goals are … Continue reading →

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Summer Greetings from Alessandro Bonaccorsi

Posted on August 8, 2013 by The Pick

The ‘Lemon Shark’ or better know as the ‘Yellow Shark’ has the most distinctive color among the shark species.  Illustrated here by Alessandro Bonaccorsi from Zuppassion, the yellow shark is mainly found along the Southeastern coast of the United States … Continue reading →

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Kate Taylor Has a Sense of Humor

Posted on July 30, 2013 by The Pick

Cartoonist and illustrator, Kate Taylor, creates strip and single panel cartoons and illustrations for a wide variety of clients across the media.  Her work has been featured in numerous magazines, newspapers, calendars, greeting cards and has been animated for television. … Continue reading →

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Illustrator Janice Fried :: In Her Own Words

Posted on June 25, 2013 by The Pick

Illustrator and fine artist, Janice Fried never knew a time when she wasn’t drawing or doing some kind of artwork.  “My mother is also an artist so I grew up learning to find beauty in all kinds of things like … Continue reading →

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Friday Illustration Picks :: Conceptual

Posted on June 14, 2013 by The Pick

definition :: conceptual art :: noun ::symbolic in nature often using metaphors or allegory to create an emotional or intellectual response.

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Illustrator Michael Lewy :: In His Own Words

Posted on June 5, 2013 by The Pick

Michael Lewy is a big fan of the science fiction genre.  The 1960’s and 1970’s sci-films from his childhood left him with fond memories that carry over into his work today. When Michael illustrated these book covers, he worked closely … Continue reading →

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Illustrator Rob Wilson :: In His Own Words

Posted on June 3, 2013 by The Pick

Blurring the lines between design, illustration and typography, Rob Wilson’s work offers bold, creative concepts with understated thoughtfulness and wit. His experience as a creative director, designer and illustrator has given him a depth of understanding, and the ability to … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 30, 2013 by The Pick

Emiliano Ponzi’s artful conceptual illustrations cross language barriers and cultural divides in their concise yet playful simplicity. The past year has been a momentous one for him, in addition to winning top honors from some of the industry’s most respected … Continue reading →

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