Brad Holland

It was 1988. I was fresh out of Art Center and testing my design wings on a small, non-profit weekly when I first got up the nerve to call Brad Holland to see if he’d do an assignment for me. He was the biggest name in illustration and had been for quite some time so [...]

Lisa L. Cyr

Lisa L. Cyr creates evocative illustrations with a unique blend of spontaneity and refined craftsmanship. She utilizes abstract textures, colors, and tactile objects skillfully woven together with tightly rendered images to communicate complex concepts. Lisa’s work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally and is included in the permanent collection of the Museum of American Illustration. She [...]

Darrel Tank

For more than 45 years Darrel has honed his unique technique, rendering highly-detailed images to a level that few have the ability or patience to master. To call Darrel’s work “realism” would be somewhat inaccurate. He creates images that often idealize or romanticize reality, infusing the ordinary with an unreal quality. Yet, despite being tightly rendered, Darrel’s work never [...]

Randall Enos

If, by some chance, you’re not already familiar with Randall Enos you could be forgiven for thinking you’re looking at the work of the latest hot-shot illustrator to hit the scene. The fact is, he’s been creating his fresh, edgy, in-your-face images for more than 50 years.
A quick stroll through his portfolio reveals a circus [...]

Jon Krause

 
John Krause creates images that are typically characterized by a sense of calm that masks an elegant edginess and witty irony. His intelligent, thought-provoking illustrations firmly grasp the viewers attention at first glance, but the second glance is often rewarded with an unexpected visual twist.
Jon executes his compelling concepts with strong compositions and a tastefully subdued [...]

Christopher Nielsen

For me the surfaces can begin to reflect some sort of narrative if they show signs of experience or history.