Iconically Canadian, The Tragically Hip are one of the nations most cherished bands. Their latest venture, The Tragically Hip ABC children’s book brings hit songs to fans in a new way. Published by Tundra, the book features cover and interior illustration by Monika Melnychuk, alongside three other Canadian artists. Monika has a knack for creating quirky characters with loads of personality. Her lifelike animals are even more entertaining and engaging when accompanied by the band’s legendary lyrics
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Tim Zeltner illustrates for Harlequin Enterprises
Murder mysteries with a twist. Tim Zeltner puts his unique folk art spin on a series of covers for Harlequin Enterprises. Art directed by the amazing creative team at Harlequin, these inviting covers offer a glimpse of what’s to come. Wander through each scene and get lost in the charming details and hidden gems buried among the brushstrokes.
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Carl Wiens illustrates The Science of Song
Carl Wiens amps things up in his latest collaboration with designer Michael Reis for The Science of Song, a unique book offering a behind the scenes look at music in the making. Published by Kids Can Press and written by creative team Alan Cross, Emme Cross and Nicole Mortillaro, this book explores the fascinating qualities that make music so special. With an emphasis on the history and technology of music, Carl’s technical illustration and retro feel work together harmoniously.
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Gary Alphonso for ACC Docket
Gary Alphonso created this brilliant conceptual cover illustration for the award winning ACC Docket Magazine, July-August 2014 issue. The feature article, “The Chief Opportunity Counsel: How to Increase Your Value Through Participation in Strategic Business Conversations” is illustrated by use of a hedge as metaphor for the barrier that can be broken down exposing fresh opportunities for open and transparent communication. To see more of Gary Alphonso's powerful illustrations check out his updated portfolio here.
Margaret Lee: Being A Writer
Working with talented art director Roberta Morris, Margaret Lee created these fun book covers for the Being A Writer Program. With a combination of actual student writing and hand created collage elements Margaret brings her clean and graphic layered treatment to these age-appropriate illustrations. To see more of Margaret's inspiring collage style art visit here.
Thom Sevalrud for Global Brief
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Tim Zeltner for Brewer's Association
Working with Allison Seymour, art director for the American Homebrewer's Association Tim Zeltner created this cover at for the March/April issue of Zymurgy Magazine, featuring the concept of home brewing with locally sourced ingredients. Tim's trademark rural landscape painting with the surrealistic addition of a pint of home brewed beer, create a dreamy utopia for any beer lover.
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Mark Hoffmann for Macalester Today
Mark Hoffmann was asked by art director Brian Donahue of Be Design, to illustrate a feature article on 'Food's Future' for Macalester Today's summer issue. Macalester College alumni weighed in on organic farming and food technology debates. The combination of Mark's 'organic' art (often painted on recycled wood), along with his brilliant ability to communicate hard-hitting ideas with wit, made him a great fit for this assignment. Brian was a great supporter of the project, and encouraged the realization of Mark's art becoming the first ever illustrated cover for the magazine.
Thom Sevalrud: Journal for the Norwegian Medical Association
Thom Sevalrud illustrated two of the 22 covers (judged as a series), and awarded the best art overall in the prestigious Norwegian Prize (Fagpresseprisen). The Journal's art director, Emma Dalby recently got in touch with Thom to share feedback from the judges: "...communicative and well thought out illustrations on every cover - simply beautiful!". We agree, Thom's images communicate difficult subject matter in a highly creative and yet academic manner. You be the judge. Congratulations Thom, for this outstanding achievement! Click here to view more of Thom's work.
This cover illustrated an article on Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).
This cover illustrated an article on drug addiction/abuse and drug screening.
