Our artist Sarah Walsh just completed editorial art work for the well respected Guardian. The article is titled “Despite many obstacles, the world is getting better.” You can read it here.

See Sarah’s portfolio here.

Hi Lilla and the lovely ladies of the studio! I just wanted to share some fun news. My piece met better were problems weeks now hair until.

in my etsy shop Petit Reve. – Sarah

John writes:

“Hi Lilla,
An illustration I did for the Las Vegas Sun made it on the Newseum’s Top Ten:
Today’s Top Ten Front Pages
Thursday, March 25, 2010

We went all over the world searching for the most visually striking front pages, and what do you know, we found 10.
With splashes of coordinated color and intriguing graphics and images, today’s top picks will surely be picked up and read all over.

Here is the layout:

And a close-up to show the texture:

Below are the preliminary sketches:

Thanks,
John”

Wednesday: Rebecca Bradley’s Munny Doll for Vinylmore 3.

Currently Jessica does not accept commissions. We are the exclusive agent of her gorgeous existing work for licensing. As she creates pieces, she sends them to us to sell for licensing. Here is her latest piece. Contact us to license or buy. Thanks.

Monday: Ann Boyajian’s yummy pieces.

Tomorrow: Jillian’s fabulous new numbers piece.

Janell writes:

“Hello, Lilla.

Happy Fall time! I had to break out the scarf today.

I have some new pieces I like. When I was at class at the studio I did an image of a panda riding a scooter that was done combining a photo of a felt character I sewed and digital illustration. I redid the panda and did two more. I have ideas for more. So let me know what you think and any ideas of what I can do with it.

Thanks,
Janell”

I love this new work by Janell, don’t you? Feel free to leave comments for Janell telling her what you think. What kinds of jobs do you see for her with this new style?

Tomorrow: See Sarajo’s new Hungarian Doll

Here’s what Rebecca has to say:
“Here is a little sketch for the campaign, with thanks to the suffragettes.”

Dear Readers,
I’ve asked my artists to do art on the important topic of voting early. A huge percentage of people are voting early. It’s unprecedented.
Why is it important? To avoid long lines and voter fraud. To be sure you don’t have any problems on election day. It’s estimated that 24% of voters will vote early!
So I’ve asked my artists to do art on the topic to help encourage you to get out and vote. I’m posting the images as they come in, so check back regularly.
I’m starting with a delightful piece by Carolyn Gavin. I already have pieces by Marco and by Rebecca that I’ll post soon.
Click here to find out how you can vote early.

I’d love to know if you’ve voted early.

Warm regards,
Lilla

Jillian just created this piece and it’s available for licensing. We have gotten a huge amount of licenses with alphabet images, so I’m sure this will be snapped up.

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.