Ken Orvidas' op-ed page illustration about Muslim intolerance in the US runs in today's LA Times. Haris Tarin's essay titled, "My Father Did Not Fear for Me, But I Am afraid for My Children" parallels the openness and tolerance his Muslim, Afghan born father and mother experienced when they moved to the U.S. in the 1980's with the bigotry and fear-mongering present today as Muslims seek to open mosques in regions of our country. (more)

The Society of Illustrators Los Angeles has announced the winners of their prestigious annual competition, Illustration West, now in its 48th year.  Among those honored are numerous ispotters, several with medals.  Congratulations to all! (more)

The New York Times Science section was front to back Ispotters today! Page one gives us Viktor Koen’s signature wit in an illustration for, “Daring to Discuss Women in Science.” (more)

For today’s NY Times Op-Ed, Ken Orvidas shows the tougher-than-uphill push by some Republicans to create a health reform plan of their own, rather than merely opposing the existing legislative proposal. (more)

This year, the SI celebrates its 52nd year of exhibiting the best that illustration has to offer. Congratulations to the 25 ispotters whose work was chosen for the Editorial and Book show, many with multiple pieces. (more)

Ken Orvidas is part of "The Jungle," a collection of images from 28 artists published in a limited edition of 3,000 books by NoBrow in the UK. The project parameters included the general theme (the jungle), and the use of just three specific colors plus a tint of one of the given colors. (more)