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Andrew Hem is featured in Publikat’s new book, Beyond Illustration. Publikat invited 20 artists from around the world to contribute artwork and share their personal definitions of illustration. Kenichi Hoshine, Tomer Hanuka, Daniel Schussler and Os Gemeos are also featured. The book is available internationally through Stylefile mailorder.
Andrew Hem, Catalina Estrada, Emiliano Ponzi and Red Nose Studio all had work selected to appear in the Communication Arts Illustration Annual. Each piece was selected by a nationally representative jury of distinguished designers, art directors and illustrators. The winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Illustration Annual and on commarts.com, assuring important exposure to the creators of this outstanding work. As a service to art directors, designers and art buyers, a comprehensive index will carry contact information of the illustrators represented. Congratulations go out to everyone!
Nate Williams illustrated for Olive’s biodegradable poop bags. The bags are made naturally from GMO-free corn starch and vegetable oil, are certified 100% biodegradable and compost in as little as 40 days. They come in two sizes - Unisex (small) and Super Poop (large) – and are available online at www.olivegreendog.com.
Bella Pilar’s event at the Papyrus store in Grand Central Terminal in New York City was a huge success! Exclusive limited edition prints were available at the event and Bella was even on hand to sign everyone’s favorite Bella Pilar product. The store was decorated with Bella Pilar posters and as an added bonus, those who spent $50 or more on Bella Pilar products were entered in a draw to win an original signed painting by Bella. Thanks to everyone that came out and the wonderful people at Papyrus for making the event such a great success!
Emiliano Ponzi illustrated for the debut line of novels by Z!NES, a new book publisher in Rome. The line debuted at the Turin International Book Fair in Turin, Italy. The fair, which ran from May 14th to 18th, is the main point of reference for book professionals in Italy, including publishers, booksellers, librarians, agents, illustrators and translators.
Nate Williams will be giving a lecture to 700 people as part of the Pixelation Visual Tour 2009 in Cordoba, Argentina. The event aims to promote the contribution of design, raise the professional status of designers and introduce new design developments over three-days of lectures, workshops and an exhibition. It runs from Friday, May 17th to Sunday, May 19th, 2009.
Magnet Reps invites you to join 6000 of the industry’s top buyers and licensees at SURTEX 2009 at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. SURTEX is a dynamic market boasting over 300 exhibitors from around the world selling the most diverse art and design for manufacturers and retailers of all product categories.
Magnet Reps will debut two new award-winning artists and more than 20 new lines at SURTEX 2009. Jenn Playford’s bright pretty florals and fresh whimsical children’s artwork will be featured again, as well as Surtex newcomers with proven licensing track-records, Bella Pilar and Catalina Estrada. Hundreds of repeat patterns, single images, icons and borders will be available for license in holiday, bridal, everyday, florals and juvenile, among other directions.
Visit us in Hall 3A, BOOTH 263 – 265. If you’d like to book an appointment, please contact us at: art@magnetreps.com.
SURTEX runs May 17th through 19th, 9am to 6pm daily.
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 W. 34th St., NYC
