Dona Turner

Posted in: Animals, Artists & Illustrators, Graphic, Icon, People, Quirky, Watercolor by Anna on September 17, 2009 | No Comments

A fine artist whose work has been licensed for greeting cards, home decor and more, Dona is also experienced in toy packaging, editorial and children’s book illustration.  Her original art is sold at several art galleries.  Dona teaches Graphic Design UC Berkeley.  Short List of Clients:  Klutz Press, Intervisual, Weldon Owen Publishing, Nordstrom, Gymboree

Kim Schwede

Posted in: Animals, Artists & Illustrators, Graphic, Hip / Edgy, Modern, People by Anna on September 16, 2009 | No Comments

Kim is an established illustrator and graphic designer.  From best-selling children’s books to designing Swatch watches, she embraces the whimsical side of life and uses that to create her lively, light-hearted, delightful  illustrations.  Travel, fashion, children and animals feed her imagination.  Short List of Clients:  Klutz, American Girl, Swatch, Ballet Des Enfants, Janie & Jack

Aaron McKinney

Posted in: Artists & Illustrators, Black & White, Dark / Gothic, Hip / Edgy, Pen & Ink, People by Anna on September 15, 2009 | No Comments

Aaron’s artwork combines a childlike fixation on funny creatures and odd hybrids with a peculiar, nightmarish monumentalism. Bold colors and watercolored, colorblock backgrounds frame the pieces, while fairytale-ish spotlights illuminate key players.  The key: Absolute believability of his completely fantastical fabricated reality. Short list of clients:  Rolling Stone Magazine, In New York Magazine, Scholastic

Giusy Capizzi

Posted in: Animals, Artists & Illustrators, Graphic, Humorous, Modern, People, Quirky, Soft / Cute, Whimsical by Anna on | No Comments

Guisy’s ironic,  bold designs and playful images engage and entertain the youngest readers.  While she began as a painter, Guisy is now a highly skilled digital artist who draws on her fine arts education in Italy to create irresistible illustration.  Short List of Clients:  Fetrinelli, Mondadori, La Coccinella, Il Pozzo di Giacobbe

Charlene Chua

Posted in: Artists & Illustrators, Digital, Graphic, Modern, People, Pop by Anna on September 10, 2009 | No Comments

Growing up in Singapore, Charlene divided her time between drawing, reading, comics and failing Mandarin. Her career began as a graphic artist, and  evolved into web/interactive production before she dedicated herself to illustration in 2003.  Charlene’s first picture book  was published in 2009.  Short List of Clients:  Ogilvy Interactive,  Image Comics, Pearson, Scholastic, Immedium Publishing

Waleska Tada Nomura

Posted in: Animals, Artists & Illustrators, Hip / Edgy, Mixed Media, Modern, Nature, People, Pop, Whimsical by Anna on September 2, 2009 | No Comments

Waleska first started painting graffiti in San Paulo, Brazil and, after several years of experimenting, she developed her own individual style using acrylic on canvas and mixed media. Her work, which is “about sharing beautry,” has been exhibited at prestigious London art galleries and used to adorn shoes, bags, and more.

Tatyana Starikova Harris

Posted in: Animals, Artists & Illustrators, Graphic, Painterly, People by Anna on September 1, 2009 | No Comments

Using a wide range of media, Tatyana creates children’s books full of detail and emotion. She can shift from silly and graphic, to sincere and painterly. Educated in the fine arts in Ukraine, she has a successful career illustrating book covers, party supplies, toys, and more. Short List of Clients: Anoki Publishing, Amscan Inc., Albert Einstein College of Medicine