Simon discusses dream projects, what scares him most about a creative career, why it’s good to stay inside your comfort zone (as long as you’re expanding what fits inside it), and why at this point he might be addicted to the feedback loop.
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Jason Raish’s Illustrations Are Detail-Obsessed Yet Rich with Dynamic Juxtapositions
The New York-based illustrator not only combines hyper-realism and incredible attention to detail with playfully imaginative concepts for clients like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Nike, and Facebook—he did so for two different projects on this magazine you’re reading right now.
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Illustration by WNW Member Holly Stapleton
Creative Real Talk: Do You Like Your Own Work?
“Very few creatives want to talk about whether they actually like their own work. This is especially true in our culture of self-promotion, where many artists are forced to feign confidence when discussing their work and ease when describing their process.”
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This Project Showcases 25 New York LGBTQIA+ Artists on LinkNYC Screens
WNW Members Ben Wagner and Isabel Castillo Guijarro teamed up to curate 25 New York-based LGBTQIA+ designers, illustrators, and artists to feature on LinkNYC screens throughout the month of June. The list includes some real heavy-hitters, many of whom are WNW members.
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A Quick Q&A with Markus Magnusson, Motion Designer & Patreon Tutorial Maestro
We caught up with WNW Member Markus Magnusson, a motion designer and illustrator who has worked with top clients like Google, ESPN, YouTube, and Dropbox, to discuss his favorite projects, industry struggles, the future of motion, and his new full-time creative career as an animation instructor on Patreon.
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Meet the Membership Board: Illustrators Cécile Gariépy & Jonathan Calugi
Members of our Membership Board are not only some of the most talented and experienced creatives on the platform; they also take time out of their busy schedules to proactively vet creative talent on WNW and offer personalized feedback to help fellow members strengthen their profiles.
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Overshare Podcast: Illustration Roundtable
In a special bonus episode of Overshare, host Justin Gignac sits down with 4 acclaimed illustrators to discuss all aspects of navigating a creative career through the lens of illustration, from how to break in and get the attention of clients to being patient as you develop your personal style to how to determine what to charge.
Read MoreWant to Work at [adult swim]? Meet Creative Director Brandon Lively
We pull back the curtain for illustrators and talk to Creative Director Brandon Lively about why he loves working at [adult swim], why illustration is an important vehicle for [adult swim]’s voice, and what advice he has for those looking to join the team.
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This Is Illustration: Highlights, Roundtable Interviews, Behind-the-Scenes Tours, & More
This week, we're putting the spotlight on the world of illustration. We're highlighting illustrators around the world who lead their craft, going behind-the-scenes into their studios, learning about their day-to-day and career challenges, and sitting down with the most desirable studios and clients who collaborate with talent in this field.
Read MoreA Dozen Illustrators Talk About the Past: Childhood Callings, Changing Lanes, & Getting Professional
As we focus in on the past, we hear why a dozen illustrators pursued illustration in the first place, how they got started in a professional capacity, and with which project they first found their voice.
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For Jimmy Simpson, Working with Giphy Feels like Creating a Personal Project with a Payday at the End
Jimmy Simpson talks about the benefits of having open-minded clients like Giphy and why their voices align. He also discusses his interest in working with musicians and the empowerment and excitement from being part of a creative community that is overwhelmingly positive.
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Members to Watch: Best of February
Here are just five projects from Working Not Working Members that caught our eye this February.
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Ashley Lukashevsky on Finding Her Voice Through Anger, Frustration, Fear, & Hope
The Los Angeles-based artist tells me how her work is an authentic, unadulterated expression of what inspires her most, why the pointed messages in her work make it much easier for her to align with like-minded clients, and what she expects of her fellow artists.
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Members to Watch: Best of January
Here are seven projects from Working Not Working Members that caught our eye this January.
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A Collaboration with NYC Ballet is the Perfect Stage for Shantell Martin's Lines
With drawings that regularly incorporate questions like “Who are you?”, “Are you you?”, and “Where are your lines leading you?”, Shantell’s collaboration with NYC Ballet feels like the ultimate destination of where her lines are leading her. The performances will take place on February 2nd, February 8th, and March 2nd.
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Etsy Alums Celebrate Collaboration & Year-Round Summer Vibes
After working closely together at Etsy, WNW Members and creative duo Melissa Deckert and Nicole Licht decided to keep the party going and form their joint studio Party of One. With their latest project, Melissa and Nicole are exploring the very nature of their collaborative spirit.
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Illustration by Allison Filice
A Mixtape from Allison Filice for Relaxing into the Cosmic Flow
“If you attempted to control every aspect of your creative career, it would look very different than if you allowed some unknowns to guide you along your path… I put together a mix of songs that help transport me into the cosmic flow. Have a listen and hopefully you’ll find yourself relaxing into a wonderful current of your own. I promise you won’t float off into the abyss.”
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Birgit Palma Will Open Your Eyes to Impossible Imagery
Birgit Palma relishes the opportunity to paint herself out of corners. The Austria-born, Barcelona-based illustrator, designer, and lettering lover feels most comfortable creating works of paradoxical wonder. Birgit reflects on her style, her mission, her proudest moments so far, and the pressure that she and most freelancers put upon themselves.
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A Mixtape from Allison Filice for Transmitting Your Creative Beacon
“What we should focus on is understanding who we truly are, what our unique message is, and creating our beacon that we transmit out into the world so that other people can find us. Our beacons are our illustrations, our blogs, our paintings, our photographs, our sketches, our videos.”
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