
C.F. Payne was commissioned by The American Prospect last month to create this illustration for their special issue "Did Our Founding Fathers Screw Up?" This issue, which debates whether presidential democracy is still relevant, is now out on stands. (more)
The Wall Street Journal commissioned C.F. Payne to create one of his iconic, all-American images to mark the occasion of Derek Jeter attaining his 3000th career hit. Chris, being a lifelong baseball fan, enthusiastically stepped up to the plate. (more)
The talented people at Richard Solomon Artists Representative were inspired by Bob Dylan’s recent 70th birthday to create a series of tribute portraits. What came out of it was a diverse collection of images that shows just how different one artist’s take can be from another's. (more)
C. F. Payne’s monthly illustrations for the eyeglass company, Shamir Lenses, take a witty approach to a very real topic. Each illustrates a funny situation which could have been avoided with better prescription lenses. (more)
CF Payne’s cover for the New York Observer illustrates Glenn Beck’s inflammatory march from radio to the wilderness of the Web. (more)
Chris Payne’s new line of jigsaw puzzles for Buffalo Games are challenging, in the best possible way! (more)
Every year the Society of Illustrators hosts original artwork from the very best crop of recent children’s books in The Original Art show. This time, the work of four ispotters is featured; we sharing their beautiful books below. Click on a cover to order any of these books in Theispot.com Bookstore. (more)
C.F. Payne illustrates actor Steve Martin’s new children’s book, “Late for School,” due out this September from Grand Central publishing. Based on the lyrics to one of Martin’s best-loved songs for kids, Payne’s illustrations take things to the next hilarious level. (more)
Chris Payne taps into nostalgic memories of the seemingly endless, all-American screen-door summer vacation. Is that so wrong? According to Time Magazine... yes, it is. (more)
Chris Payne’s ongoing project for AARP magazine is the "Big 5-Oh" back page story. Each issue focuses on the milestone birthday of a celebrity and public figure; this portrait of Bono is from May/June, 2010. (more)