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"It's when we care for each other - choosing inclusion and love over division and hatred - that this great country is at its greatest." ~ Tulsi Gabbard Illustration by Matt Rota (@matt.rota), titled "Friendship," for an article by the Washington Post (@washingtonpost) about the importance of teen friendships. Matt is represented by IllustrationZone (@illustration.zone). Explore his portfolio on the Directory of Illustration. Link in our bio. #LeadwithInclusion #inclusion #inclusivity #friendship #care #kindness #editorialillustration #illustrationart #washingtonpost #editorialart #editorialillustrator

Congratulations to Sophie Mildner (@sophiemildnerillustration), whose project "Lockdown Rhythms“ made the #Shortlist of the #WorldIllustrationAwards! We love celebrating great illustration! We're very excited for all 200 Shortlisted artists who have been selected from the #WIA2022 entries. The @worldillustrationawards are presented by @theaoi and proudly partnered by the Directory of Illustration. View the full Shortlist on the AOI website (link in bio) and browse all 10 Categories of amazing illustrations from across the globe! #Illustration #Awards #WIAshortlist #WIA #WIArecognition #internationalrecognition #internationalillustrators #internationalawards #illustrationawards #illustrationcompetition #illustrationcontest #digital #contest #competition #creative #illustrators #global #editorial #publishing #professional #newtalent #juriedaward #theaoi #directoryofillustration

Spotlight on Kimberly Morris! Kimberly is a freelance illustrator based in the beautiful city of Bath, UK. After graduating from Norwich School of Art and Design, Kimberly gained many years of experience in graphic design and illustration, specializing in editorial, branding, and packaging. Since setting up her own business – Inku Design (@inku_design) - Kimberly has been commissioned to create illustrations for magazines, greeting cards, wrapping paper, and clothing. She is passionate about creating art that tells a story, using charming and playful characters drawn from everyday life. In their depiction of friendships, relationships, and life events, her illustrations are eye-catching and uplifting. Kimberly is represented by Mendola Artists. Find her and connect with her on directoryofillustration.com. #editorialillustration #greetingcards #illustrationart #graphicdesign #packaging #characterart #illustrator #lifestyle #storytelling

Vivid and iconic conceptual visuals make the illustration work of Raúl Arias (@raularias) a stand out. Born in Madrid, Spain, Raúl's career as a graphic designer and illustrator began in the field of audiovisual animation, an activity which he combined with design and illustrative work for publishers and advertising agencies. Raúl is represented by Rapp Art (@rappart). Explore his portfolio on the Directory of Illustration. Link in our bio. #conceptualillustration #digitalart #conceptualart #illustrationart #editorialillustration #graphicarts #publishing #advertising #illustrationdesign #design #illustrator

Award-winning illustrations by Sojung Kim-McCarthy (@creativesojung) for promotional postcards for the film, Minari, a tender story about a Korean-American family that moves to an Arkansas farm in search of their own American Dream. Sojung was a World Illustration Award winner last year for her Minari postcard illustrations. We love her perspective choices and use of fresh, soft colors to invoke a sense of optimism and opportunity. Explore more work by Sojung on the Directory of Illustration. Link in our bio. #illustrationart #posterart #movieart #filmart #movieposter #minari #americana #painterly #digitalart #americandream #farmlife #tractor #family #dreams

Crisp, bold imagery by Paris-based illustrator and designer, Nathan St John (@nathanstjohnillustration), delivers eye-popping, captivating visuals for clients worldwide. Primarily working on editorial projects, he's also had the pleasure working on graphic novels, posters and advertising campaigns. Whatever your visual needs, Nathan can create effortless-seeming illustrations to wow any audience. Nathan is represented globally by Lemonade Illustration Agency (@lemonadeillustrationagency). Connect with him on the Directory of Illustration. Link in our bio. #illustrationart #design #graphicarts #coverart #editorialillustration #conceptualart #publishing #posters #illustrator #vectorart #digitalart #magazinecover

Happy Labor Day 🙌 Cover illustration by Richard A Chance (@richchane) for Mother Jones Magazine. Explore his portfolio on the Directory of Illustration. Link in bio. #laborday2022 #happylaborday #labordayweekend #illustrationart #editorialillustration #motherjonesmagazine #blacklandmatters

"Who was Mary Magdalene?" - Cover and interior illustrations by Mary Haasdyk (@maryhaasdyk) for Sojourners Magazine's (@sojogram) article about the contrasting views of who Mary Magdalene was. Mary Haasdyk is a talented and globally recognized Calgary-based illustrator whose emotive and playful illustrations bring a fresh and unexpected take on every subject she tackles, spanning editorial, publishing and public art. Mary is represented by IllustrationZone (@illustration.zone). Explore her work on the Directory of Illustration. Link in bio. #editorialillustration #sojournersmagazine #magazineillustration #marymagdalene #coverart #publishing #conceptualillustrator #illustrationart #illustrator #illustrationzone

Another iconic portrait by the talented Becki Gill: "Phoebe Bridgers" 🌙 Explore more by Becki (@beckiillustrates) on the Directory of Illustration. Link in bio. #portrait #phoebebridgers #iconic #portraitart #whimsical #space #musician #singer #posterart #feminine #portraitillustration #illustrationart #illustrator

In the final days of summer, Nuno Ramalhão (@nuno_ramalhao_illustration) has us already feeling nostalgic for those warm summer evenings. ✨ Nuno's strong sense of color, keen attention to detail and composition and his masterful use of pen and pencil make his work not only stand out but instantly recognizable. He is represented by the Bright Agency (@brightagencyillustration). Explore his portfolio on the Directory of Illustration. Link in bio.

Artist Spotlight: Kouzou Sakai (@kouzou_sakai_illustration) Having a degree in Animal Science and Biotechnology, Kouzou Sakai showcases his affinity towards nature through his subjects. Animals, birds, fishes, insects and plants often play central roles in his compositions, mixing familiar subjects into fantasy settings. Citing René Magritte as an inspiration, Kouzou creates deeply mysterious and surreal worlds, in addition to his bright information graphics. Together his styles form a varied portfolio with broad applications across editorial, publishing and advertising. Kouzou is represented by Folio Illustration Agency (@folioart). Explore his full portfolio on the Directory of Illustration. Link in bio. #artistspotlight #illustrator #whimsicalart #illustrationart #surreal #landscape #fantasy #nature #editorialillustrator #publishing #advertising #kouzousakai #digitalart #texture

"Together we can face any challenges as deep as the ocean and as high as the sky." ~ Sonia Gandhi Join us as we #LeadwithInclusion for the month of September. Illustration by Verónica Cháves, represented by Lemonade Illustration Agency (@lemonadeillustrationagency). Explore her portfolio on the Directory of Illustration. Link in bio. Throughout September, look for more #LeadwithInclusion illustrations highlighting this month's special campaign, as well as our weekly support campaigns: Week 1: #DIEmbrace Week 2: #DIInvolvement Week 3: #DICommunity Week 4: #DIAdmittance All artists are welcome to participate! For a chance to be featured in our Stories, simply tag your ‘Inclusion’ inspired images with: 1. @dirillustration 2. #LeadwithInclusion 3. Corresponding weekly #hashtag (above). #inclusion #embrace #involvement #community #admittance #together #illustrationart #inclusive #inclusivity #artprompt #illustrationchallenge #callingallartists

In partnership with @theaoi, we are delighted to announce the 200 projects that have been shortlisted for the World Illustration Awards 2022!⁠ ⁠ The shortlist has been selected from over 5,000 entries from 77 countries following a rigorous and competitive judging process.⁠ ⁠ The Shortlist presents some of the most exciting illustration work from around the world. It is an important way for commissioners to discover quality illustrators and a celebration of the illustration industry.⁠ ⁠ All shortlisted projects are in contention to win, and on 1 November 2022, the Category Winning and Highly Commended projects in each category will be announced online in a live broadcast event. Two Overall Winners, to be announced by Oliver Jeffers, will receive cash prizes.⁠ ⁠ The shortlist is also featured in our fabulous new Showcase where you can see behind the scenes content, and explore the curated galleries.⁠ ⁠ Visit the AOI website (link in their bio) to see the full list, along with the Showcase!⁠ ⁠ The World Illustration Awards 2022 are sponsored by: @walkerbooksuk @theworkbookart @londonbookfair @procreate #SocietyofArtistsAgents⁠ ⁠ #Illustration #Awards #Shortlist #WIA #IllustrationAwards #IllustrationCompetition #IllustrationContest #Procreate #TheAOI #DirectoryofIllustration #Illustrators #NewTalent #Professional #Showcase ⁠#WorldIllustrationAwards #WIA2022

Congratulations to Chiara Vercesi (@chiara_vercesi), represented by Rapp Art (@rappart), whose project “The Price of Extinction“ was Longlisted in the Advertising category of the #WorldIllustrationAwards! We love celebrating great illustration! We're very excited for all 500 Longlisted artists who have been selected from the #WIA2022 entries. The @worldillustrationawards is presented by @theaoi and proudly partnered by us at the Directory of Illustration. View the full #Longlist on the AOI website and browse all 10 Categories of amazing illustrations from across the globe! #illustration #awards #WIAlonglist #WIA #WIArecognition #internationalrecognition #internationalillustrators #internationalawards #illustrationawards #illustrationcompetition #illustrationcontest #digital #contest #competition #creative #illustrators #global #editorial #publishing #professional #newtalent #juriedaward #theaoi #directoryofillustration

Illustrations by Isabel Klett (@isabelklett) for the book "Das Kinder Verstehbuch (Children's Guidebook)" - A fun, illustrated guide on how to understand the sometimes weird behavior of babies, toddlers and small children. For example: Why do kids love their stuffed animals so much? Why do children have tantrums? Why do little girls often have a pink phase? Why do kids have to jump on beds and mattresses? Isabel is a passionate and talented illustrator from Germany who now lives in Barcelona (with two children of her own!) creating work for magazines, publications, books and more for clients around the world. Explore her portfolio on the Directory of Illustration. Link in bio.