Ruth Rowland’s soft, linear hand lettering provides a warm Mediterranean feel for “The Olive Farm” series of book covers for Orion Publishing. (more)

David Johnson was commissioned by Time Magazine to create this finely detailed portrait of Muslim explorer, Muhammad Ibn Battuta, for their most recent issue. (more)

Tyler Jacobson was commissioned by a client in Texas to create historically accurate illustrations of Davy Crockett as the statesman he really was, not as the tall-tale folk hero with the crazy fur hat. In addition to being a statesman, Crockett was also a frontiersman and a renowned soldier who died at the Battle of the Alamo.  (more)

The late Amy Winehouse, as seen by Goni Montes. (more)

Pete Ryan proved, once more, to be a master of the visual metaphor with this illustration for AARP Magazine.  The article discusses how best to fix and maintain the Social Security system so that it isn’t bankrupted by the retiring Boomer Generation.

Zara Picken was commissioned by ShopSmart magazine to create six illustrations to accompany a feature about new ways to save money at the supermarket. Their ideas included self-scanning, mobile technology and alternative places to shop. (more)

Jacob Thomas illustrated the Mother Jones guide to top notch degree programs in fields that are cool and practical which are hiring with no signs of stopping. (more)

As Melinda Beck sees it, “It’s a good day at work when I say, ‘I would like to do something a little Louise Nevelson meets Franz Kline,’ and the client says, ‘sure.’” (more) 

Goni Montes brings an ultra-modern twist to the classic “Can This Marriage Be Saved?” advice column for the Ladies Home Journal.  (more)

Sarah Beetson's success continues with the recent announcement that she has won the Creative Review Illustration Annual - Best in Book. Sarah’s winning five entries are from her “I Dream In Celluloid” exhibition opening in London on Wednesday, August 3rd, 6-8pm @ The Brick Lane Gallery. (more)