Jason Seiler ends 2010 on a high note with the news that he has just won a CG Award for excellence in the field of creative computer graphic art, design and technical execution for his Johnny Depp portrait. (more)

Steven Heller gives a shout on his Imprint blog to a few of his favorite Holiday 2010 cards, including these made by ispotters: (more)

This illustration by Jurgen Mantzke creates a metaphor for the concept of energy game changers. While the status quo is to find your way with a flashlight, one person has discovered that a squeegee changes everything. (more)

Despite the crazy snow storm that blankets the east this week, the last Health and Science section of the year for the New York Times is once more filled with the work of ispotters. (more)

Roy Scott recently finished a series of graphic illustrations on the topic of decoding genetics, to be published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Critical Care Magazine. (more)

Ellen Weinstein reflects it right back atcha in this illustration for the Washington Post. (more)

Ryan Snook created a full page illustration and icons for Runner's World Magazine’s Marathon Guide 2011. Designed to give the first time marathoner information about each race, the icons are used to describe unique details of is offered, such as Kid's Run, Pace Teams, Schwag, Rural or Urban, etc. (more)

Sarah Beetson illustrated a CD cover for UK band Popular Workshop. Their single, “All About Vikki,” provided Sarah with the opportunity to focus her pop genius on portraiture. (more)

Ruth Rowland created a splendid Noel logo for Crabtree and Evelyn. Ruth's hand-crafted imagery has been applied to a range of seasonal products, giving each a distinctly modern, upmarket feel. Says Ruth of the commission: "They have a great eye for detail, and you always know the end product is going to be beautifully designed and printed." (more)

CIO Magazine commissioned Jon Reinfurt to illustrate an article about Warner Brothers’ ability to accurately predict the number of DVDs that need to be distributed to retailers, using the most recent Harry Potter movie as the primary example. Jon chose to depict Harry as a weathervane. (more)