March 16th, 2010
Every year, Irene Gallo and Dan Dos Santos organize an exhibition and auction at the Society of Illustrators to raise money for the student scholarship fund. “MicroVisions” has raised $20,000 over the past four years, and after glancing at the lineup of stellar artists, it seems that this benevolent project will continue to enrich the lives of many promising young talents.
Works by some of our industry’s heavy hitters will be on display at the Society April 26th. Take a look at Irene’s fabulous blog, the Art Department, to learn more about this exciting show and the generous participants.

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March 16th, 2010
Rick Tulka and his wife Brenda are celebrating their 15 year anniversary with the City of Lights! To commemorate the occasion, the expat culled a wonderful list of reasons why they’ll likely stay for at least 15 more. Take a look here to see what, in no particular order, might delight as much as a French nose.
And Félicitations!

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March 15th, 2010
The Jonathan LeVine Gallery located here in New York’s Chelsea district is a favorite stop for those with an interest in illustration, DIY approaches, comic books, graffiti, street art and pop culture imagery. And now, they are celebrating their 5 year anniversary with a wonderful group exhibition that is not to be missed. Featuring masterful works by diverse artists such as James Jean, Gary Taxali, Shepard Fairey and Ray Caesar, it looks to be an exciting and thought-provoking show.
Sadly, the opening reception occurred back in February (the writer hangs her head in shame), but you still have an opportunity to view these masterpieces until March 27th. Take a look at their website to learn more.

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March 12th, 2010
Maira Kalman’s stream of consciousness works have been a favorite of mine for some time now, so it is a delight to announce that the acclaimed artist will soon have her first museum survey at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Philadelphia. “Various Illuminations (Of a Crazy World)” is an event that is not to be missed! Click here to learn a bit more, and be sure to visit Maira’s popular blog, “And the Pursuit of Happiness.”
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March 12th, 2010
The talented and prolific book editor Emma Dryden has recently announced the launch of her multi-faceted company that will pertain to all aspects of the children’s book publishing business. Her extensive list of awards and 25 years of experience make her a go-to gal for freelance editorial and creative services, workshops, and consultancy. Click here to learn about this wonderful new company called Drydenbks.
Naturally, we are excited to see another woman entrepreneur taking off on such an exciting venture. Congratulations, Emma!

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March 11th, 2010
The Art Director’s Club is wonderfully active here in New York, but don’t fret - they haven’t forgotten about the rest of the country (or our pals across the sea).
Their popular “Young Guns” lecture series, which features design gurus under the age of 30, has expanded. Now you can meet face to face twith a cutting-edge industry leader in Chicago, Sydney, London, and many other locations. Take a look at their calendar to see what’s happening near you.

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March 10th, 2010
The Strand, a famous NYC bookstore that boasts over 18 miles of books, is a popular home away from home to many New Yorkers. And recently, this fantastic institution announced a contest to design their newest tote bag.
Those that live here can surely attest to the popularity of the totes, which seem almost as prevalent as the latest leather designer bag boasting ostentatious logomania. Click here to learn more, and get those pencils moving!

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March 10th, 2010
If it weren’t such a haunting and beautiful image, there’s a good chance that we might have tired of it by now. Ladies and Gentlemen, Steven Tabbutt’s “The Incident” has been accepted into the 2010 Applied Arts Annual. This is the 4th award for this piece.
Between Steven’s image and Rene Milot’s killer rabbit, it seems that the Chinese Zodiac may have gotten it wrong - it is undoubtedly the year of the bunny.

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March 5th, 2010
The work of Anne Faith Nicholls is going to be making an appearance across the Atlantic! Recent works will be displayed in London at the Affordable Art Fair, from March 11-14th. If you happen to be in the area, please be sure to stop by.

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March 5th, 2010
So many of us get anxious working without a solid reference and within a tight time frame…so can you imagine waking up one morning, only to discover this remarkable ability within yourself?
Stephen Wiltshire is an autistic artist with a photographic memory unlike anything I have ever seen. In this video, his uncanny abilities are tested as he is flown over the city of Rome and asked to recreate a panorama in a matter of days. You can watch the video here.

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