The first of the three-part Annual Exhibition: Illustrators 54, the Sequential/Series, Moving Image and Uncommissioned Exhibit will open tonight at the Society of Illustrators, NY, and run to January 28, 2012. Congratulations to all of the talented artists represented, and a special shout to these ispotters whose work earned medals this year: (more)

Aaron Meshon’s blissed-out portrait of Chubu and friends has earned a Gold Medal in the Society of Illustrators Uncommissioned category. (more)

Aaron Meshon worked on a great project in conjunction with Donorschoose and Sonic Drive-In on behalf of their charity, “Limeades for Learning.” Aaron’s animated illustrations make it easy and fun to help teachers realize their proposed classroom projects. (more)

Aaron Meshon’s first app, My Neighbors by Pop and Pals, has debuted in the iTunes App Store. A humorous peek-a-boo app for young children featuring wacky noises and over 80 of Aaron’s lovable characters, My Neighbors is a blast for us big kids, too! (more)

Aaron Meshon created what can only be called an insanely detailed map, featured over a double page, for this month’s Runner’s World. (more)

Aaron Meshon’s labor of love, art and commerce, KIKIMOTO, is open for business.  Comprised of all sorts of products using Aaron’s super-fun imagery, Kikimoto’s inventory is always expanding. (more)

Aaron Meshon’s sweet, busy cover for the Boston Globe Sunday Magazine had us jumping for the joys of summer! (more)

Come down to Soho this Saturday afternoon for an amazing show and sale of 170 works of art, with all of the proceeds going to the Japan society “Japan Earthquake Relief Fund.”  Cash or checks only, please.

Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Crisis Relief Benefit Art Exhibition

June 4^th, 2011, Saturday 4-8 PM
Art Connect New York Gallery Space,
491 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York City 

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Aaron Meshon was among the artists featured on NHK TV Japan’s new show, El Mundo, highlighting his T-shirt design benefiting Hearts to Japan. “I was so honored to be featured and have my shirt shown on the show,” says Aaron. “I hope many people BUY some of the artists’ great designs, and that donations for my second home of Japan continue for the many tough days ahead. Ganbate Japan!” (more)