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POPSGary Kempston illustration Gary Kempston’s saavy illustration work explores line and form. The London based artist experiments with the texture of the picture’s surface within his pieces, and also employs asymmetric composition and color contrasts. His work’s been highlighted in the Big Book of Illustration Ideas. Clients include BBC, the Guardian, Marketing Week, Future Publishing, Granada Learning, The Telegraph, Readers Digest, and Mediamark.
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POPSMelvyn Evans illustration London illustrator Melvyn Evans finds inspiration in such diverse sources as trees, shells and 1960's poster design. In 2003 he was a finalist in the London Transport competition, his artwork being used for press and invitations. More recently he created 23 magazine covers in a 3D digital style, for The Institute of Electrical Technicians. Melvyn Evans studied illustration at Exeter College of Art and Design. Evans' vibrant graphics have graced the pages of Elle, Vogue, Dorling Kindersley, Scholastic, and Random House. His advertising commissions include work for Rover, Waitrose, Sainsbury, Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Bodyshop and Halifax Building Society.
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POPSGarry Parsons illustration UK freelance illustrator Garry Parsons collects lots of things which eventually turn into his inspiration, such as illustrated books, images cut from newspapers and magazines, Japanese cartoon characters, toys, food packets, sweet wrappers, carrier bags and the list goes on… Parsons studied Fine Art in Canterbury and went back to college in 1996 to study for a Masters in Design/Illustration. The first picture book Garry illustrated was nominated for the Red House Children’s Book Awards 2004 and for the Stockport Children’s book awards. His editorial work appears regularly in newspapers and magazines in Britain and the USA. Recent clients have included; Proctor & Gamble, Golf Digest USA, Saatchi & Saatchi, The Times, Marie Claire, RCN Publishing, The Guardian and The Independent.
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POPSJoe Rocco illustration Joe Rocco is a graduate of Art Center College of Design and has worked as an editorial illustrator for 18 years. He's currently writing and illustrating the weekly alternative strip "Fluffer & Nutter," seen in Seattle's "The Stranger". He's illustrated the column "Joe Bob's America," written by Joe Bob Briggs and distributed by The New York Times Syndicate, and for 10 years he self published and distributed his own cartoon "Enquiring Minds" with writing partner Mandy Foster to alternative newsweeklies in the United States and Canada. His clients include Entertainment Weekly, Sports Illustrated, S.I. For Kids, Time, Disney, Nickelodeon, Premiere, Scholastic Publications, The Chicago Tribune, National Geographic Kids, Fantagraphics Comics, Harper Collins Books and many other national newspapers and magazines. His work has been recognized by the Society of Publication Design and the Alternative Newspaper Awards.
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POPSAnne Lukas illustration Anne Lukas, three dimensional cartoonist, inhabits a wildly creative and weirdly funny world. She uses a combination of materials and skills including digital photography and polymer clay to develop her wacky creature illustrations. Her unique style has developed as a result of experimenting in many mediums. Anne began her career as graphic designer working both in-house and freelance. She’s a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and the Washington DC Illustrator's Club.
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POPSLynn Gesue illustration Abby Hayes’ favorite color is purple. Her creator, artist Lynn Gesue, seems to like it too. You may or may not know about the “Amazing Days of Abby Hayes” novel series. But it’s become popular enough with the sixth grade crowd that it has its own entry on Wikipedia these days. Lynn Gesue’s done a terrific job bringing her 89 pound, pierced ear, cat loving protagonist to vivid life. Check out Lynn’s newly posted portfolio.
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POPSArtist Traci Daberko -- smart, cohesive visuals Daberko illustrates in a range styles, from clean vector lines and shapes, to a detailed approach with painterly color and texture. Her work exudes passion, enthusiasm and ideas that have clearly breathed new life into marketing, advertising and branding campaigns she’s been involved with.