SALUD!

On Cinco de Mayo, Yuta Onoda's illustration for Jose Cuervo Tradicional was released to the public. Commissioned by Dieste, Yuta created a piece that pays homage to tequila, the beverage that reigns victorious every year on May 5th. The ad features an equestrian conquistadora, triumphantly raising her flag alongside tequila's hero, the agave plant. Yuta, who does a lot of work in the editorial and publishing markets, demonstrates his versatility with this appealing and edgy advertisement.

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JOHN S. DYKES HITS IT OUT OF THE BALLPARK!

In March 2011, John S. Dykes was assigned to illustrate a book of poems called F is for Fenway, a tribute to the nation's oldest major league ballpark, home to the Boston Red Sox, as it reaches its 100 year anniversary. For inspiration, John used the book's poems, reference from the library, magazine clippings, and photographs he'd taken of the baseball park. Using his own unique style, a mix of pencil & ink on paper, then coloring digitally, John captures the essence of Fenway Park in the heat of a Red Sox game. Once John's finals were in, the book quickly went to print in the United States so that it could be on shelves before opening day in April.

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MICHAEL WITTE DRAWS FOR THE WORKBOOK CREATIVE CARNIVAL AT THE ART DIRECTORS CLUB

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Here is an excerpt from the Workbook blog regarding the event:

"Workbook's Creative Carnival party took place Thursday night, and the event was an outrageous, smashing success. With the outstanding mid-town Art Directors Club as the venue, The more than fifty photographers and illustrators took center stage to create their impressions of the Carnival scene. Twenty-five Workbook illustrators sketched what they saw, and at least as many Workbook photographers shot the scene: a contortionist, freak show, lion tamer, and burlesque performers. How about drag queens serving incredible libations and hors de oeuvres? Creative Carnival was not your average cocktail party by any means. Workbook kicked off Halloween weekend with a unique vibe that created a night no attendee will forget anytime soon. Nothing was too strange, too abstract or too risque, and an anything-goes mood defined the evening."

Workbook also announced that 43 of the pieces created were sold on site for a total of $2,150. This money will go to the ADC Scholarship Fund, which awards 5 scholarships each year for exceptional art and photography students.

JEFF SMITH FEATURED IN GOLF DIGEST'S MASTERS ISSUE

Last year, Jeff Smith was hired by Golf Digest to go to the Masters Golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia, arguably the most famous and beautiful golf course in the world. He was given full access to the grounds and assigned to sketch moments of interest and importance during the week. Over the next year he was to choose 8 images to paint. The resulting works are remarkable, and are featured in Golf Digest's current Masters issue. Follow the link the below to see all 8 images and other additions to his portfolio.