ANOTHER SIDE OF SHAW NIELSEN

Shaw Nielsen was recently hired by BUPA, a UK based healthcare provider, to illustrate the cover of a booklet given to children whose parents have been diagnosed with cancer. Titled, “I Know Someone with Cancer,” it contains  FAQ’s about what cancer is and how it is treated, along with simple advice for helping out your parent with cancer. Shaw, who typically works in the editorial market, exhibits his versatility as an artist as well as his ability to gently handle sensitive subject matter.
 

“This series of illustrations have been some of the toughest I’ve had to tackle to date, as the weight of the audience inspired me to invest a little extra. I also illustrated loads of spot illustrations for this client, and you can see a small sampling of what I did below. “

-Shaw Nielsen

PROUD TO PRESENT OUR NEWEST ARTIST, ROBERT NEUBECKER!

We are excited to announce that Robert Neubecker has joined our group! Robert is one of the most prolific editorial artists working today. His strong, unique concepts connect with a wide array of subjects, from financial to healthcare to lifestyle. And don't forget about his energetic, colorful kids' work!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE WORK FROM ROBERT NEUBECKER'S PORTFOLIO

DAN PAGE'S LATEST UNIVERSITY ASSIGNMENTS

Northwestern University Magazine

Harvard Magazine

 
April is the month for difficult decisions as students decide which university they will attend in the fall.  Fortunately, Dan Page can work for all institutions of higher learning. Dan's superior conceptual skills make him one of the most prolific artists in editorial illustration.  Today we are highlighting two recent university assignments.  Northwestern hired Dan for three pieces in their spring issue on an impressive range of subjects:  heart health, crossword puzzles, and gay pride.  Dan's piece for Harvard was about a mother and daughter attending the college at the same time.  Please check out these images and Dan's portfolio:

http://www.rappart.com/portfolio/0/121/0/dan_page/0/0

JEAN FRANCOIS PODEVIN ON GREEN MATTERS

GLOBAL WARMING

For the finish, I use 3D software, my drawings and photographs, which I
composite in Photoshop, in multiple "progress files" with layers.

A lot of my work goes into the concept after discussing the assignment with an art director. I start on a blank page, and make very quick rough thumbnails of any ideas, because I want to be able to grab anything that comes out of the thinking process.
Just like a writer, you cannot let an idea pass you by.

These roughs are tiny quick aquarelles (watercolor) sketches, 

that contain the essence of the image, with a “tension” which I strive to retain in the final.

CORN AGRICULTURE 

This process is very versatile and allows me to make many comps, to create a "stage" a scene virtually like a movie set.

I discuss these thumbnails with the AD, and we "twist and turn"
according to the requirements of the job until we feel comfortable enough
to proceed to very tight comps. These can help the AD make a strong presentation and sell the idea.  However, if needed , I can to go back to square one.


Jean Francois Podevin's portfolio on Rappart.com 

STEPHANIE DALTON COWAN'S AWARD WINNING PIECE!

 

Stephanie Dalton Cowan's latest illustration won a Grand Gold award in the "Photography & Illustration" category in the 2011 CASE <http://www.case.org/>  District VIII Communication Awards! The award winner was the two-page spread for Brian Volck's essay "When Doctors Tell Tales" in the Autumn 2010 issue of Response magazine.

Here are the judges' comments:

 "The illustrative, layering image really helps tell the story: how doctors need to see more than skin and bone, but the whole person and big picture. The use of script, colors, and other effects made it feel very warm and inviting. We like the punch of the stethoscope as well. Flowers and bones, an interesting mix. It's the full package supporting the article and interpreting the piece as well."

ASAF HANUKA ILLUSTRATES METAL YOGA FOR BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK

 

Asaf Hanuka's radical version of yogas latest trademarked trend draws a lot of attention to the Bloomberg Businessweek article titled "The Missionaries of Position."