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The Illustration of Christopher Nielsen

Greg — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:58:09 +0000

The Illustration of Christopher Nielsen

Christopher Nielsen’s scratchy retro images have been used by wineries, zoo’s, radio stations and fish mongers from around the globe. His scratchy surfaces and itchy characters are inspired by vintage design and advertising from various cultures. He works in a beautiful old warehouse studio with several other very talented illustrators. When he takes time out from the drawing board to he likes to teach, exhibit, and if time permits...hang with his wife and children.  

Christopher’s clients include The New York Times, TIME Pacific, San Francisco Chronicle, Plansponsor, Canadian Business, LA Times, DDB Advertising, Seed Magazine, Indiana Monthly, Preece Wine, ABC Radio, Taronga Zoo, Readers Digest, The Sydney Morning Herald, Computer World, Waitrose Food Illustrated, Yalumba Wines.  

Christopher’s work has been acknowledged by 3x3, Communication Arts, American Illustration, Society Of Illustrators NY, Luerzers Archive and The Creative Annual. He has received Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in the 2011 Illustrators Australia Awards.

For further information, please visit: chrisillo.com

Christopher Nielsen Illustration | Email: chris@chrisillo.com | Phone: Levy Creative 212 687 6463

The Photography of Dominique Lafond

Greg — Sun, 06 May 2012 14:02:50 +0000

The Photography of Dominique Lafond

A faithful contributor for many magazines such as Bon Appétit, Ricardo and Living with style, Dominique Lafond counts among her latest accomplishments the illustration of the cookbooks Soupesoup and Chuck Hughes’ Garde-Manger. Known for her intimate photojournalism, for the life she brings to inanimate objects and for the natural ease of her portraits, she is a sensitive and discreet observer although her laugh is anything but.

For further information, please visit: dominiquelafond.com

Dominique Lafond Photographe | Email: do@dominiquelafond.com | Phone: 514-804-4703

2012 AIGA Student Portfolio Review

Greg — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:42:52 +0000

2012 AIGA Central PA Student Portfolio Review

It’s that time of year again, songbirds singing, flowers blooming and warm days that just keep getting longer and longer. Yup, Spring is in the air… and so is the smell of Best Test and Super 77 as design students across Central Pennsylvania work through the night to craft that perfect portfolio. But what good is all of that effort if no one sees it? Join your fellow AIGAers along with professionals and educators across the region for this year’s Student Portfolio Review hosted by York College.

Come dressed in your best, along with a resume and your portfolio (print or digital). You’ll have the chance to present and receive feedback in several one-on-one real interview sessions with the professionals who live, eat and breathe design for a living. All undergraduate and graduating senior design students are welcome, but please sign up fast because attendance is limited. Greg Bennett will be participating in this event as a reviewer so be sure to stop by and say hello.

For further information, please visit: centralpa.aiga.org

The Art of Andrew Holder

Greg — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:45:04 +0000

The Art of Andrew Holder

Andrew Holder lives and works in Los Angeles California not far from his home town of San Diego. Splitting his time between client and personal work, Andrew has exhibited in Sydney, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Fransisco, Philadelphia, Miami, New york and Tokyo.

For further information, please visit: andrewholder.net

Andrew Holder | Email: info@andrewholder.net | Phone: 858-722-3634

The Photography of Ryan Heffernan

Greg — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 15:32:10 +0000

The Photography of Ryan Heffernan

Born and raised in Northern California as the son of accomplished still-life photographer Terry Heffernan, Ryan was immersed in the world of photography and design from an early age. A passion for photography took root during his college years in Maine and while studying abroad in Cuba, Spain, and Argentina. Ultimately this obsession for the medium took him in a direction all his own.

After college he landed in Santa Fe, New Mexico working with a diverse group of professional shooters at the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops. It was an exciting and invaluable time that evolved into assisting opportunities with industry names like Jeff Riedel, Andy Anderson, Simon Puschmann, Norman Jean Roy, Arthur Meyerson, amongst others. These mentors played a key role in the beginnings of Heffernan’s professional career.

Today Heffernan is a travel and advertising photographer, based out of San Francisco, California and Santa Fe, New Mexico. He specializes in photographing people in their landscapes, capturing their lifestyle. Heffernan has worked for diverse clients such as Adobe Systems, Chase, Sesame Workshop, and New Mexico Tourism. He also contributes to Outside Magazine, GQ, Runners World, and works with award winning graphic design and advertising agencies including Studio Hinrichs, Diamond Merckens Hogan, Go Welsh, and Quigley Simpson. Recent awards include being featured in Communication Arts FRESH Profiles & Communication Arts 2011 Photography Annual, being one of PDN’s 30 Emerging Photographers of 2011, and Digital Photography Pro Magazine’s 2011 Pros of the Future.

When not on assignment you’ll find Heffernan on a trout stream or hiking in the mountains with a camera in tow.

For further information, please visit: ryanheffernan.com

Ryan Heffernan Photography | Email: ryan@ryanheffernan.com | Phone: 207.577.5122

Herman Miller Features WORKtoDATE

Greg — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:37:27 +0000

Herman Miller Lifework Features WORKtoDATE

Greg Bennett is delighted to be featured in Lifework, Herman Miller's blog that connects the world to design, life, work, and the creative community. In a feature called The Playlist, viewers will get a look at Bennett's workspace and the music mix that inspires his work.

Herman Miller is a Michigan-based furniture design and manufacturing company that collaborates with some of the most outstanding designers in the world, including Alexander Girard, Isamu Noguchi, Robert Propst, Bill Stumpf, Don Chadwick, Ayse Birsel, Studio 7.5, Yves Béhar and Doug Ball to develop some of the finest interior furnishings available today.

To check out the full feature, please visit: hermanmiller.com/lifework

The Illustration of Invisible Creature

Greg — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:46:11 +0000

The Illustration of Invisible Creature

Invisible Creature is an illustration and design studio based out of Seattle, WA. Grammy nominated brothers Don and Ryan Clark drive the art direction and creative as precise and delicate as it is ferocious and tenacious.

Invisible Creature has worked with clients such as Target, Nike, New York Times, Esquire, Wired, Interscope, Sony, Universal, Warner Brothers, Nickelodeon, Nordstrom and MTV- to name a few. Our work has been featured in the pages of Print, HOW, Communication Arts, IdN, Step, in addition to publications of the hard-bound variety by publishers such as Chronicle, Juxtapoz, Die Gestalten Verlag and Fantagraphics.

For further information, please visit: invisiblecreature.com

Invisible Creature | Email: info@invisiblecreature.com | Phone: +1 (206) 784-0718

HOW International Design Annual 2012

Greg — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:40:14 +0000

HOW International Design Annual 2012

WORKtoDATE is pleased to announce that Baby Bennett's shower invitation has been selected for inclusion in HOW Magazine's 2012 International Design Annual. A special thanks to the judges Ann Willoughby, Mary Zalla and Steve Gordon Jr. for recognizing Baby Bennett's invitation as one of only 264 award-winning pieces to represent design excellence from around the world.

For further information about this design, click here

For further information about HOW magazine, please visit: howdesign.com

The Photography of Bryce Pincham

Greg — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:41:09 +0000

The Photography of Bryce Pincham

New Zealand-born photographer Bryce Pincham developed an interest in photography while in high school. After graduating, he began assisting other photographers in Auckland to supplement his education and gain hands-on experience.

In his early twenties he moved to London to work with a higher caliber of photographers. Many of these worked around the globe, which afforded Bryce the opportunity to travel to some very exotic places. During his down time he would explore these fascinating places with his own camera. This is when he developed his love for beautiful and unique environments. He is always drawn to capturing landscapes in an interesting manner, making use of the amazing light and conditions that mother nature can provide.

Bryce now lives in New York and has been working as a freelance photographer for five years. During this time, he has been commissioned to shoot for clients such as Adobe, LL Bean, Phillips 66 and Swiss Rail. His greatest source of inspiration remains shooting landscapes and environments for his personal work.

For further information, please visit: brycepincham.com

Bryce Pincham Photography | Email: bryce@brycepincham.com | Phone: +1 646 361 2522

The Illustration of Victo Ngai

Greg — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:12:39 +0000

The Illustration of Victo Ngai

Victo is a New York based illustrator form Hong Kong, graduated from Rhode Island School of Design majoring in illustration. Victo is not a boy nor a typo but a nick-name from "Victoria"- a leftover from the British colonization. Victo's real name is Ngai Chuen Ching. Her work has received recognition from the New York Times, Communication Arts, American Illustration, Spectrum, SOI NY, SILA, 3X3, Applied Arts and CMYK mag, Digital Artist UK and many more. Apart from drawing, Victo's biggest passions are traveling and eating. She's hoping that one day she will save up enough to travel around the world and sample all kinds of cuisine.

For further information, please visit: victo-ngai.com

Victo Ngai Illustration | Email: victo@victo-ngai.com | Phone: 1-401-808-2506