April 2024 Highlights from the Directory of Illustration
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Congratulations to the AI43 Winners
The Directory of Illustration is proud to congratulate the illustrators who were selected winners in the American Illustration 43!
Luisa Jung, Jessie Lin, Michael Waraska, Aad Goudappel, Taylor Callery, Lisa Sheehan, Daniel Hertzberg, James Yang, Sam Kalda, Weston Wei, Jeff Hinchee, Giulio Bonasera, Brian Stauffer, Balbusso Twins, Tom Cocotos, Matt Rota, Lucy Truman, Davide Bonazzi, Melcher Oosterman.
Latest Work from Anna Godeassi
We're delighted to share a special feature showcasing Anna Godeassi's latest projects. She's been very busy creating editorial work commissioned by Nexus Family Healing, Pèlerin, Permanente Excellence, Purdue University and World Magazine.
Anna is represented by Rapp Art.
Rocco Baviera - Earth Day 2024
Rocco Baviera created this wonderful image in honor of Earth Day this year.
Rocco’s work can be seen all over the world in campaigns for academic, healthcare, and financial institutions, on grocery store signage, retail products, books, and in magazines. He lives along the Bruce Trail of the Niagara Escarpment with his family.
Rocco is represented by Mendola Artists.
Beth Goody - NYU Law Magazine
Beth Goody was commissioned to create the opening illustration for the annual NYU Law Magazine which focuses on the evolving technology of AI and intellectual property rights.
Luisa Jung - Business of Home
Luisa Jung created the covers for the last three issues of Business of Home, with the recent Spring issue being newly released. Each issue focuses on a different aspect of the interior design business such as course corrections, client relationships and technology.
Luisa is represented by Salzman International.
Jonathan Rice - Mustang Classic
Jonathan Rice created the illustration and poster featuring custom type design for the first ever Mustang English Riding competition in the U.S.
"The overall look evokes a feeling of up-to-date nostalgia." ~ Jonathan
Melcher Oosterman - Adidas
Melcher Oosterman created a series of illustrations for the Adidas blog about Olympic weightlifting versus powerlifting.
Melcher is represented by IllustrationZone.
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Jennifer Bruce - Breathe Magazine
Jennifer Bruce was commissioned to create illustrations for Breathe Magazine Issue 65 for the article "Keeper of Stories" by Julia Mitchell, which is about castles found in Europe and the impact they have had on society. Two spot images were needed of specific, real-life castles. Jennifer created one to match the title of the article and the second is for a section about castles in fantasy books/movies.
Sunnu Rebecca Choi - iiin Magazine
Sunnu Rebecca Choi created this lovely illustration for the Spring Issue Cover of iiin Magazine.
Sunnu is an award-winning Korean/Canadian illustrator and printmaker based in London, UK. She has won and been shortlisted for multiple awards, including the AOI World Illustration Awards, 3x3 International Illustration Annual and more. She specializes in illustrations for editorials, non-fiction and picture books for children, mid-grade and young adults/adults.
Bodil Jane - Ordinary Habit
Ordinary Habit released a wonderful new puzzle featuring Bodil Jane's bright and cheerful "Poodle Society" illustration, just in time for spring!
Bodil is represented by Folio Illustration Agency.
Balbusso Twins - Orbit Books
Anna and Elena Balbusso created this stunning cover for Phoebe Low's fantasy fiction book, These Deathless Shores, published by Orbit Books (Hachette Group).
The book is expected to be released in July!
Gorgeous and devastating, P. H. Low’s debut fantasy is a richly reimagined tale of Captain Hook’s origin, a story of cruelty, magic, lost innocence, and the indelible power of stories.
The Balbusso Twins are represented by Shannon Associates.
NEW Artist - Zach Stuef
Zachariah Stuef (Stuef Creative) is a Dallas-based illustrator, art director and designer. The mediums that house his energetic and rhythmic voice include book covers, social media content, consumer magazines, and branded media campaigns. Stuef’s solution to an assigned problem comes in the form of a bold, intricate composition. Each one uses subject matter gathered from his spiritual life and experiences prompted by an ever curious mind. When he is not creating, Zach enjoys running long distances, hiking, and shooting photos.
Workbook's Directory of Illustration 2024 Print Edition :: Cover Art by Brian Stauffer
We are delighted to announce the release of Workbook's Directory of Illustration 2024! The theme for this year’s book is “Lead with Growth,” in which we celebrate the power of shared understanding and collaboration for creativity to inspire the world around us. This message is beautifully brought to visual life by our talented cover artist, Brian Stauffer.
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