September 2024 Highlights from the Directory of Illustration
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World Illustration Awards 2024 Winners Announced!
In partnership with the AOI, we are delighted to congratulate the Overall, Category and Cross-Category Winners for the World Illustration Awards 2024!
The winners were selected from a shortlist of 200 projects, drawn from over 5,000 entries from across the globe. They were announced on September 10th, 2024 during a fantastic online Awards Ceremony, presented by a host of special guest presenters.
Professional Overall Winner: mark smith
Mark wins a cash prize of £2000 as well as a two-page marketing package in the Directory of Illustration, valued at $2,700 US Dollars, including a 100-image professional portfolio on the directoryofillustration.com
New Talent Overall Winner: Kayla Salim
Kayla wins a cash prize of £1000 as well as a copy of the Directory of Illustration and a year-long AOI membership.
Directory of Illustration Cross-Category Award: Jason Raish
Jason wins a marketing package in the Directory of Illustration, valued at $2,700 US Dollars.
"Be More Darren" - Interview with Michael Arnold
Michael Arnold was commissioned to create an animation inspired by a heartfelt call to LBC radio, following far-right unrest in the UK. The caller's message of hope, solidarity, and love resonated with many, and the animation quickly garnered over 300,000 views across social media.
The Directory of Illustration interviewed Michael about the project, offering insight into its backstory and his thoughts on its widespread impact.
Michael is represented by George Grace
Work Showcase - Christian Dellavedova
Christian Dellavedova was asked by the Italian magazine Internazionale to illustrate an extract from Yuval Noah Harari's new book about the dangers of artificial intelligence.
Christian is represented by Antonio Adriao
Beth Goody - Case Notes Magazine
Beth Goody recently created the cover illustration for Case Notes magazine focusing on spinal cord stimulation, a procedure for chronic pain that includes a minor surgery to implant electrodes in the spine.
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Ellice Weaver - University of South Alabama
The University of South Alabama announced this year’s homecoming week with a lively, animated illustration by Ellice Weaver. The scene highlights the Jaguar “Timeless Traditions” that students can look forward to celebrating later this semester.
Ellice is represented by Rapp Art .
Gary Bullock - Tayto Crisps
Gary Bullock created the illustration for a new crisps (potato chips) flavor, "Cheddar Relish," as part of a range of color scratchboard illustrations for Tayto Crisps, Ireland.
Maria Francesca Melis - Urbanaut Brewing Co.
Maria Francesca Melis illustrated the label for a new IPA from New Zealand-based brewery, Urbanaut Brewing Co. Inspired by the coastal California region of Big Sur, her illustration depicts a horseback journey through a lush riverside landscape.
Maria Francesca is represented by Mendola Artists .
Sue Todd - Carousal Players Theatre
Sue Todd created the program image for the play, Hare and Tortoise, for Carousel Players, one of Canada’s oldest and most respected professional theatre for young audiences.
Sunnu Rebecca Choi - Middlebury Magazine
Sunnu Rebecca Choi created this lovely editorial illustration for Middlebury Magazine and Pentagram for the article "Water Ways," about an Adirondack adventure.
Artist Spotlight - Zoë van Dijk
Zoë van-Dijk is an award winning freelance illustrator who was born and raised in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. She attended the School of Visual Arts and graduated with a BFA in illustration in 2014. Her work has been honored by the Society of Illustrators, the World Illustration Awards, Communication Arts, The American Society of Magazine Editors, American Illustration and 3×3 Magazine. She currently teaches at the Roski School of Fine Arts at The University of Southern California.
Zoë is represented by Richard Solomon Artists Representative .
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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