TODAY'S FEATURED POST
The Illustrator’s Guide to Photography
If you've ever seen one of Howard Lyon's reference packs, you know he's a master of shooting reference photography. In this new video, Howard will show you how he achieves such incredible results, time and time again. Howards goes over his equipment, lighting methods, post-production tips, and even includes a brief Q&A with the model to get her feedback. Getting great reference is absolutely essential to creating realistic paintings, and this video will help you…
YESTERDAY’S POST
The 2024 Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame
April 22, 2024 - The Society of Illustrators has announced the 2024 inductees into their prestigious Hall of Fame. In recognition for their “distinguished achievement in the art of illustration” the artists are chosen based on their body of work and the significant impact it has made on the field of illustration as a whole. This year’s honorees are Virginia Frances Sterrett [1900 - 1931], Robert Grossman [1940 - 2018], Gustave Doré [1832 - 1883], Yuko Shimizu [b. 1946], Muddy Colors' own Gregory Manchess [b. 1955], and Steve Brodner [b. 1954]. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Thursday, September 26th, 2024 at the SoI's historic carriage house headquarters in New York City. Information for how to attend will be available at the Society's official website. Above, art by Virginia Frances Sterrett. You can read more…
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