Dear Economy,

We are not intimidated. We are doing lots of great promotions and still getting lots of great jobs. We are hopeful. We are not naive. We know things can change but we need to tell artists and art directors that life goes on. Not all sectors of the economy will be hit.

Yesterday we got a huge job for a major cool retailer for Sarajo to do 50 – 100 illlustrations for a photo shoot for an ad campaign. You’ll see this in early January 2009. Can’t say until then. Here’s a piece of Sarajo’s that helped her get the job:

Today a major credit card company has assigned Matte to do art for a possible cool project. A major tire company has approached us this week for a collateral with an eco/watercolor theme.

Also this week: among other things, artwork by Diane is being presented to Pier 1 for a wine journal, four horoscope illustrations were commissioned for Carolyn by a London magazine, and it’s only Thursday.

As usual, the queen of editorial work, Diane Bigda, delivers. In God we Trust? Burning credit cards, the eagle has fallen. Just because it’s a serious topic doesn’t mean the art can’t be beautiful. Amazing texture, mature line quality, and gravitas. Art directors: Diane did this piece as a personal work and it is currently available as stock. Contact us.

Allegra gives her poetic take on economic cycles. She takes the long view in such a charming, yet slightly bittersweet way. This piece is a personal piece she did and is available as stock.

Allegra lives in Milan.

Oh my. May you NOT live in interesting times. Well, we do, and if you’re a news junkie like me, you are riveted.
Check out these images by Elke, Marco, and Greg. Needing work that has edge? These are available for re-use and also, as always, these artists are available for commissions. Call us or contact us to assign.

PS Can I just say that I’m not scared? And I’m feeling very optimistic.

Elke Ehninger:

Marco Marella:

Greg Morgan: