When Gary Townswick got a call last November from the United States Tennis Association, inviting him to submit sketches for the 2013 US Open, it didn’t take him long to say yes.  “They really liked my work and cited a couple of Olympic-themed samples in my Portfolio on Theispot,” recalls Gary.  

James Yang’s illustration for Healthleaders magazine accompanies an article about labor and management’s process in hammering out contracts. (more)

Lara Tomlin was commissioned by Smithsonian Magazine to illustrate a feature interview with super-foodies Ruth Reichl and Michael Pollan for their special food issue. The assignment included a series of fruit and vegetable spots scattered throughout the article… Yum! (more)

Anthony Freda’s artwork will be the subject of a retrospective exhibition, "Order Out of Chaos", at the A.J. Dillon Gallery in New Jersey this summer.  Freda considers himself to be an information warrior; the show will encompass twenty years of his ironic, often darkly humorous illustrations, paintings and digital media. (more)

Kevin McFadin illustrated the ubiquitous “Richmond Magicicada” for a recent issue of Richmond Magazine in Virginia. (more)

Dennis Wunsch swept the "Best Illustration or Cartoon in a Magazine" category at the Society of Professional Journalists - Pacific NW gala last Saturday. The competition included publications from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington for work produced in 2012. Dennis was honored with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards for his three entries shown here. (more)

Brian Ajhar’s latest children’s book project, “’No Pirates Allowed!’ Said Library Lou” from Sleeping Bear Press is about a disruptive, treasure-hunting pirate who meets his match in a cucumber-cool librarian named Lou.  Get your copy today in Theispot.com Bookstore! (more)

Yvetta Fedorova’s illustration for the New York Times Health section demonstrates several delicious ways to watch your weight. (more)

Brian Stauffer’s illustration for the New York Times Science section addresses the issue of acne in younger and younger children. (more)

Brian Taylor’s illustration for the New York Times Business travel column “On the Road” this week is all about remaining calm and coping with aggravations beyond your control. (more)