Ruth Rowland’s hand lettered illustration is featured in this month’s Teaching Tolerance Magazine, on the opening page of the article, “We {Heart} Art.” The chalkboard style illustration combines word and image, using the opening copy to outline the effects on American pupils when vital arts programs are cut.

“This was one of several school-related options presented to the art director,” says Ruth. “When he saw the chalkboard route, he asked me to extend the illustration behind and around the opening paragraph to make a full page illustration, neatly combining the hand drawn lettering and typography.”