ROLLING STONE

Rolling Stone Magazine is a great supporter of illustration.  Every issue features a compelling opening illustration for it's album review section.  The designers have great taste, using some of the world's top artists.  Over the past couple of years, several of the Rapp artists have been selected, most recently with Raul Allen in the October 9th issue reviewing U2's latest album.  Below we've posted ten images created by Rapp artists along with the featured bands.

Raul Allen, U2

Jeffrey Smith, Arcade Fire

Raul Allen, Coldplay

Jeffrey Smith, Phoenix

Martin Ansin, Vampire Weekend

Raul Allen, Civil Wars

Yuta Onoda, Broken Bells

Martin Ansin, Madonna

Yuta Onoda, Alt-j

Raul Allen, Eminem

EXPERIENCING SUMMER WITH RAPP ART

Stephanie Dalton Cowan

Summer is hot and so is our new collection of warm weather-inspired illustrations! We thought it would be great to show off artwork motivated by our favorite summer activities: relaxation, reading, fireworks, the beach. Oh did I mention relaxation? Check out an assortment of illustrations below by many of our talented Gerald and Cullen Rapp artists!

Andy Ward

Justine Beckett

Chi Birmingham

Nigel Buchanan

Pushart

John Pirman

Alison Seiffer

Danny Schwartz

   

Daniel Hertzberg

John Dykes

Brian Ajhar

Eva Vazquez

Ryan Snook

Hal Maryforth

Sean McCabe

Richard Mia

Michael Cho

James O'Brien

Rafael Ricoy

Peter Horvath

J.D. King

Phil Foster

RICHARD MIA: 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

Perhaps the largest and most famous 4^th of July celebration in America, this year's Macy’s poster was designed and illustrated by our very own Richard Mia. The poster design and lettering was a collaborative effort with the Macy's design team. Numerous sketches and revisions were completed until the illustration was perfect. Make sure to scroll below to see the transition from sketch to finish. 

COIN-OP STUDIO

Most people know Peter and Maria Hoey as one of the most accomplished info-graphic studios in the world. They have also won awards from The Best American Comics and American Illustration for their graphic novel work as Coin-Op Studio. Peter and Maria, have been publishing their own comic books since 2008, perfecting their skills in storytelling and concept-driven narratives. They just released their latest issue: “Coin-Op #5: Plastic Faces,” a magnificent 36-page collection of seven stories that reflect their interests in film and music. This past weekend, P+M had their first opportunity to showcase their latest masterpiece at MOCCA, and as you can imagine, it was a huge success! We've devoted a unique portfolio to their comic work--please take a look here.

Peter and Maria are involved in each phase of the process from initial sketches to final printing decisions. They work closely with their printer, Bug Press, using various color combinations and paper stock to create an attractive series. Their latest issue has a run of 2000 copies, which will be distributed at book stores, small press and comic shows, and through their online showroom--make sure to order yours today!