Category Archives: Illustrations

COPYRIGHT AND WATERMARK YOUR WORK!

Posted on April 30, 2013 by The Pick

By Sarah J. Coleman An Act of War (or, If You Create Anything Visual At All, You Will Want To Read This.) OK. This means war. For many months now I’ve been considering a return to that relic of the … Continue reading →

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To Infinity and Beyond!

Posted on April 25, 2013 by The Pick

by Sarah J. Coleman I’ve done massive illustrations before and they scare me when I have to draw them ‘actual size’ (unlike my brave compadres Solo One and Carl Rosati, who just draw big and fearless).  So when I say the biggest illustration … Continue reading →

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Artist Richard Borge :: In His Own Words

Posted on April 18, 2013 by The Pick

Richard Borge works primarily on editorial and corporate/advertising illustration and music packaging and recently has added animation and motion graphics to his repertoire. He is also well versed in visual consulting and creative direction.  One of his favorite aspects is … Continue reading →

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Illustrator Hugh D’Andrade :: In His Own Words

Posted on April 15, 2013 by The Pick

Hugh D’Andrade is famously indiscriminate about the uses of his art. It has appeared on book covers, magazine spreads, rock posters, Burning Man paraphernalia, board games, as well as the occasional t-shirt and skateboard. His greatest ambition in life is … Continue reading →

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Sarah Coleman In Her Own Words :: “My Pear”

Posted on April 5, 2013 by The Pick

Artist Sarah Coleman arrived at  full-time career in illustration and typography via the bizarre and magical worlds of pirate radio, lecturing, youth work, theatre and typesetting obituaries. Creating words and pictures for an international client base, Sarah has had 12 … Continue reading →

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Lacko Illustration :: In His Own Words

Posted on March 27, 2013 by The Pick

by John Lacko Clients hire me for many reasons – mostly to help them translate an idea into my stylized and colorful designs. My inspiration comes from movies, street trends, and pop culture but sometimes it comes from the weird … Continue reading →

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Illustrator Blair Kelly :: In His Own Words

Posted on March 20, 2013 by The Pick

Illustrator and printmaker, Blair Kelly, shares with us his favorite images and describes in his own words the inspiration and the idea behind each image. BK:  AwardsShowImage (above image): I was commissioned by the KRW Awards Show in Toronto to … Continue reading →

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Emiliano Ponzi’s Dante

Posted on March 11, 2013 by The Pick

In the “Sedicesimo” n. 28 published by Edizioni Corraini the sharpest stroke of Emiliano Ponzi’s lastest work is the idea of exploring the Hell through the filter of contemporaneity and universal icons, to revisit  by flashes of Dante’s Inferno circles. … Continue reading →

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Graeme Bandeira :: In His Own Words

Posted on March 5, 2013 by The Pick

Graeme Bandeira’s work is best described as quirky.  He is spontaneous and his general approach to illustration is to dip a mapping pen into a bottle of ink and let his imagination run riot! He says “I don’t concern myself … Continue reading →

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Who Will Take Oscar Home?

Posted on February 22, 2013 by The Pick

Celebrating the 85th Academy Awards, Edel Rodriguez‘ full page illustration of “Oscar” graced  this week’s special edition of The Hollywood Reporter.  The Oscars will be airing live on ABC, Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 4:00 pm PST, 7:00pm EST.

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