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The I Spot News Archive January 2010

JASON SEILER: ROSS PEROT, JR.

January 19, 2010

Jason Seiler's approach to this portrait, assigned by Dallas CEO magazine, was to create a mood as much as a likeness.  He decided to rely more on expression and posture than action to tell the story of Ross Perot, Jr.’s recent business woes; the apocalyptic color and lighting was inspired by the first Matrix movie... (more)

Tags: Jason Seiler, Magazine

PIETARI POSTI: TIM PARKS ITALY

January 19, 2010

Pietari Posti created these covers for a Random House travel / philosophy series by the popular British author Tim Parks. The spines of the covers, when lined up, form the Italian flag… so it would just be WRONG not to buy all three volumes. (more)

Tags: Pietari Posti, Book

DAVID POHL: IT TAKES ALL KINDS

January 19, 2010

We are loving David Pohl’s quirky visual interpretation of the phrase, “It Takes All Kinds” for O, The Oprah Magazine. (more)

Tags: David Pohl, Magazine

RAFAEL LOPEZ: BOOK FIESTA!

January 18, 2010

The latest book illustrated by Rafael Lopez, "Book Fiesta!: Celebrate Children's Day/Book Day; Celebremos El dia de los ninos/El dia de los libros," has received the prestigious Belpre Illustrator Award from the American Library Association. (more)

Tags: Rafael Lopez

MATTHIEU FORICHON: REDWOOD LIBRARY

January 15, 2010

Matthieu Forichon captures perfectly the peaceful atmosphere of concentration in the Redwood Library for Rhode Island Monthly magazine. (more)

Tags: Matthieu Forichon, Magazine

PHIL WRIGGLESWORTH: RECENT WORK

January 15, 2010

Phil Wrigglesworth’s whimsical linework keeps him busy illustrating all sorts of topics for publications around the world.  Here’s a sample… (more)

Tags: Phil Wrigglesworth, Magazine

EDEL RODRIGUEZ: REACHING OUT TO HAITI

January 14, 2010

Edel Rodriguez’s image for the Letters column of the NY Times is both a call to action and a fervent expression of hope.

Go here for a list of ways to help via international aid organizations. (more)

Tags: Edel Rodriguez, Newspapers

JON KRAUSE: SI 52 EDITORIAL & BOOK SHOW

January 13, 2010

Four of Jon Krause's mesmerizing images will be on display at the Society of Illustrators next month as part of the 52nd Annual Editorial and Book competition. (more)

Tags: Jon Krause, Newspapers

NIGEL BUCHANAN: REVERSIBLE BATS

January 12, 2010

Nigel Buchanan managed to have fun with the unsavory topic of feral bats making themselves at home. Nigel designed the bat to be viewed right-side-up, but the client, Indianapolis Monthly magazine preferred him up-side-down... We think it works either way, as long as it’s not in OUR house! (more)

Tags: Nigel Buchanan, Magazine

CHRIS GASH: THE VANISHING TENURE TRACK

January 8, 2010

These three spots by Chris Gash were for an article in the NY Times Education Life insert about how full-time, tenured professors are disappearing from the American college campus and being steadily replaced by an army of adjuncts. After trying a few other options, Chris and the art directors all liked the 'invisible man' theme. (more)

Tags: Chris Gash, Newspapers
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