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📣 We are delighted to announce the 200 projects that have been Shortlisted by the judges for the World Illustration Awards 2024! ✨ The Shortlist has been selected by the judges from nearly 5,000 entries from 84 countries following a rigorous and competitive judging process. It is a brilliant showcase of illustration across the world today! 👀 View the Shortlist: https://buff.ly/2J4PAhJ The World Illustration Awards are presented by The Association of Illustrators and proudly partnered by us at the Directory of Illustration ⁠ Sponsored by Procreate, The London Book Fair, Huion, Escape Motions ⁠ ⁠ #worldillustrationawards #illustration #illustrationcompetition #digital #awards #contest #competition #creative #illustrators #global #editorial #publishing #selfinitiated #commissioned #professional #newtalent #juriedaward #callforartists #callforillustrators #callforentries

Editorial illustration by Matt Chinworth for Realm Magazine and Cincinnati Magazine on how AI is being used in positive ways, such as monitoring crops and boosting production in community gardens. 🌼 Explore more work by Matt Chinworth on the Directory of Illustration: https://buff.ly/2OUkmc8 #AI #crops #gardening #agriculture #communitygardens #editorial #illustration #editorialillustration #technology #nature #science #realmmagazine #cincinnatimagazine #illustrator #digitalillustration

Lovely botanical art by Linda Carruth, featuring anemones, canterbury bells, and other, mostly imaginary flowers in a retro style. Explore more work by Linda on the Directory of Illustration: https://buff.ly/2OVxOgo #botanical #art #botanicalart #stylized #floral #illustration #botanicalillustration #flowers #anemones #canterburybells #whimsical #imaginary #decorative #digitalart #pattern #retro #surfacedesign #illustrator

New Artist! Henrike Lendowski is an award-winning 2D animator and illustrator working between the realms of analog and digital art. She graduated with an M.F.A. in Animation from Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, and a B.A. in Illustration from HAW Hamburg, Germany. Conveying her love for nature and environmental conservation, her work shows a variety of techniques ranging from ink, watercolors and gouache illustrations to analog frame-by-frame animation and digital art. Her last short film “Diminuendo” has won six awards and has been selected to be screened at over 50 film festivals around the world. Henrike is represented by IllustrationZone. Explore her portfolio on the Directory of Illustration: https://buff.ly/3AHnjK4 #illustrator #animator #illustrationart #animation #illustratedanimation #awardwinningwork #awardwinningartist #framebyframe #illustrationzone #nature #watercolor #gouache #environmental

✨️ 1 Week To Go Until the Winners of the World Illustration Awards 2024 are Announced! ✨️⁠ 📅 Winners will be announced on September 10th! ⁠ The winners are selected by an independent jury from a shortlist of 200 projects, drawn from nearly 5,500 entries from 75 countries.⁠ ⁠ The World Illustration Awards is a year-long celebration and showcase of illustration, bringing together creatives, industry, commissioners, and art directors, celebrating great illustration on a scale like never before.⁠ ⁠ Stay tuned for more updates over this next week! ⁠ The World Illustration Awards are presented by The Association of Illustrators and proudly partnered by us at the Directory of Illustration. #worldillustrationawards #WIA2024 #illustration #illustrationcompetition #digital #awards #contest #competition #creative #illustrators #global #editorial #publishing #selfinitiated #commissioned #professional #newtalent #juriedaward #callforartists #callforillustrators #callforentries

Celebrating the hard work, dedication, and contributions of workers everywhere this Labor Day. 🔧 💪 Illustration by Sara Tyson. Explore her portfolio on the Directory of Illustration: https://buff.ly/2I4Y1GA #happylaborday #laborday #hardwork #builders #teamwork #illustration #conceptualart #texture #stylized #worker #illustrator #bestofillustration

We are honored to present an interview with Bahij Jaroudi, a talented illustrator known for his concise, conceptual work often infused with subtle dark humor. His illustrations cover a wide range of topics, from major political events to everyday life. Recently relocated from Beirut to Toronto, Bahij continues to bring his unique artistic perspective to his new surroundings. Bahij is represented by Magnet Reps. Read the full interview on the Directory of Illustration Blog: https://buff.ly/3AMUGeA #artistinterview #interview #illustrator #conceptualartist #conceptualillustrations #politicalart #humor #penandink #motiongraphics #portfolio #illustratorspotlight #illustrationart

"Diversity and inclusion, which are the real grounds for creativity, must remain at the center of what we do." ~ Marco Bizzarri Join us as we #LeadwithInclusion for the month of September. Illustration by Mirko Cresta, represented by Salzman International. Explore more of his portfolio on the Directory of Illustration: https://buff.ly/3e3lkSv Throughout August, look for more #LeadwithInclusion illustrations highlighting this month's special campaign. 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 #LeadwithInclusion #inclusion #embrace #community #involement #admittance #diversity #inspiredillustration #illustrationart #artprompt #illustrationchallenge #callingallartists

"I believe art is a connection, like passing on a flame." ~ Wangechi Mutu Illustration by the talented Balbusso Twins, represented by Shannon Associates. Explore more of their beautiful work on the Directory of Illustration: https://buff.ly/2mFy4GS #LeadwithConnection #connection #art #passion #creativearts #illustration #conceptualart #conceptual #illustrators #textures #stylized #feminine #graphicarts

Enjoy our August Highlights with fantastic new work from our talented artists!