Mark Smith’s book cover image for Penguin, “The Collected Stories of Rumpole,” will be included in Communication Arts Illustration Annual 53.

The second of the three-part Annual Exhibition: Illustrators 54, the Book & Editorial Exhibit opened Friday night at the Society of Illustrators, NY, and will run through February 18, 2012. Congratulations to all of the talented artists represented, and a special shout to these ispotters whose work earned medals this year: (more)

Binny Talib’s wonderfully fun book, “Doodles for Kids,” has earned her a Gold Award in the 2012 Illustrators Australia Awards.  In addition, two of her Institutional entries were awarded High Commendations. (more)

Bob Staake’s brand new sequel to his insanely popular, “Look! A Book!” is called… “Look! Another Book!”  Continuing his visual obsession with the seek-and-find genre, Bob has once more created nothing short of a visual extravaganza. (more)

Leo Espinosa weaves a charming romantic story into his notebook design for Monoblock as part of their “Live the Love” series. (more)

Chris Beatrice’s wonderfully narrative image is included in this year’s Spectrum 18: The Best in Fantastic Art. (more)

Susan Swan’s latest children’s book project, “A Monarch Butterfly’s Journey” published by Picture Window Books has earned her some pretty great reviews. (more)

Tim Foley is poised to release Political Circus Inaction Figures, a book of paper dolls published by Dover Publications featuring all of the politicos and newsmen for the upcoming election season, complete with goofy outfits and props.(more)

The creative team of Patrick George debuts “Numbers,” the latest in their line of innovative, stylishly graphic children’s books boasting high production values. (more)

Melinda Beck recently illustrated a fun book for McMillan called “Ten Rules for Living with my Sister.”  Melinda’s work is clearly not lost on her own kids! (more)