In our November Newsletter we’re giving thanks for talented artists, amazing clients, and wonderful collaborations. Take a look at our roundup of recent happenings before heading out for the holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!
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The Artist’s Hand: Carolina Pelaez
The second edition of our artist interview series, The Artist’s Hand, is here! Meet Carolina Peláez, Colombian designer, illustrator, and creative force behind her brand, Kropsiland. We got the inside scoop on Carolina’s artistic process and how she fosters creativity. Check it out and learn more about the series on our blog, instagram and tiktok.
Welcome, Alanna Cavanagh
We’re pleased to welcome Alanna Cavanagh to Mendola Artists! Alanna is a Toronto-based illustrator whose whimsical, fashionable style combines expressive line art with bold color blocks and collage elements.
She has worked with editorial, publishing, design and advertising clients, and her images have appeared on many surfaces including wallpaper, greeting cards, dinner plates, and postage stamps. Clients include The New York Times, Forbes Tokyo, Style Advisor, LA Weekly, The Atlantic, Google, Neiman Marcus, Penguin Random House, Crane Stationery, VISA, Leo Burnett, and Dentsu.
Explore more of Alanna’s work here.
Wall Street’s Big Names
Since Donald Trump’s reelection, anticipated changes under his presidency have dominated the headlines, and this was one of the first. Just days after the election, photo-illustrator Dana Smith was commissioned for the front cover of the Wall Street Journal Exchange about Wall Street luminaries who were once wary of Trump, but are now positioning themselves for influence during his administration. Dana’s photo collages are always impactful and thought-provoking. See more in his recently updated portfolio.
New Adobe Splash Screens
Adobe’s latest app updates are coming with a brand refresh, and that also means new splash screen artwork. For the Adobe Media Encoder they chose to license one of Alexandra Zutto‘s vibrant, bubbly illustrations. The piece is one of a series in which she explores her character design style to express various emotions, using her signature bright colors and glossy effects.
William Murray Golf
Back in October we had the opportunity for a super fun collaboration with William Murray, a golf apparel company inspired by the irreverence of Bill Murray and his brothers. Steve Simpson designed a vibrant print for use in their Skellyshack apparel collection which they launched in honor of Dia de Muertos. His illustration is used on shirts, hats, and a cart towel in the collection. See if you can spot your favorite Caddyshack characters!
Book Covers: The Latest
The Mendola Artists roster includes a wealth of skilled book cover illustrators whose artwork tells stories of all kinds. From mystery and romance to historical and novelty, we’re thankful for the continued collaboration with all our clients in publishing. See the full collection of recent and upcoming titles our artists worked on.
And for all you Romantasy fans out there: if you don’t get your fill from this post, be sure to also check out Echo Chernik’s illustrated Romantasy coloring book, Magical Love, full of intricate, swoon-worthy scenes.
…And that’s all for now! We wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving and look forward to working together on more exciting projects as we close out the year. See you in December!
