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Science Magazine’s report on herpetologist Alejandro Arteaga’s work, is illustrated by Tavo Montañez.
Aug 7
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A Passion for Species
Andressa Meissner illustrates 'Under the Sea', a deck of cards published by Smith Street Books.
Jul 13
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Exploring Life Below the Surface
A joyful cover illustration by Luiza Laffitte highlights the people behind MAS Seeds’ sowing season.
Jul 9
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Sowing Season
Hannah Davies works with Birding Magazine on the feature 'Curiosity, Patience and Binoculars: Birdwatching Must-Haves and Tips for Park City Enthusiasts'.
Jul 2
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Sandhill Cranes
Fox and Fables illustrates a quilting fabric collection commissioned by Benartex Fabrics.
May 29
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Heirloom Garden
Armenia-based illustrator Svetlana Molodchenko creates a richly detailed illuminated alphabet for e-card company Jacquie Lawson.
May 28
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Nature’s Alphabet, Illuminated
Colin Elgie works on the cover and a series of section-opening illustrations for Virginia Living magazine’s annual Best of Virginia issue.
May 18
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Best Of Virginia
Juliet Percival's interactive map commissioned by Durham County Council’s Heritage Coast team is live!
May 18
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Coastline
Briana Kranz creates 175 illustrations for Quarto’s A Year of Garden-Inspired Living, tracing the quiet rhythm of home and garden through the four seasons.
Apr 22
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Seasonal Index
Gina Rosas Moncada creates a suite of illustrations for dm-drogerie markt’s Spring 2026 nationwide illustration campaign.
Apr 17
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Garden of Transformation
Megan McKean creates a seek-and-find children’s book for Hardie Grant Explore, mapping everyday backyard environments.
Apr 16
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Backyard Index
Svetlana Molodchenko crafts a spring-to-summer visual narrative across cover and edges for FairyLoot.
Mar 19
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Swanbound
Zansky crafts an editorial illustration connecting books, scientists and the natural world for Nature magazine.
Feb 27
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Knowledge in Bloom
Expressive illustrations by Anne Wilson energise Phoenix Studios’ Rise, Renewal and Resilience framework.
Jan 20
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The Phoenix
Carolina Zambrano illuminates Witchie Vibes’ Metamorfosis oracle, creating cards that mirror personal transformation.
Jan 5
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Cycles of Change
Liam O'Farrell paints a Redwing for the RSPB and shares his process with readers.
Dec 1, 2025
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Redwing Rendered
Hannah Davies teams up with Sonoran Rosie to bring desert-plant wisdom to life in a new herbal guide.
Nov 19, 2025
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Desert Bloom
Caribay M. Benavides teams with Caseland Argentina to craft smartphone‑cases that let users wear art as identity.
Nov 13, 2025
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Identity Case
Becca Thorne envisions Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet through delicate linocuts and botanical storytelling for The Folio Society.
Nov 12, 2025
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The Folio Society's Hamnet
Ben Tallon captures the spirit of Assam’s monsoon landscape in a richly textured illustration for JING Tea’s rebrand.
Nov 12, 2025
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JING's Assam
Rohan Eason illustrates the journey from harvest to fragrance for JING Tea’s Silver Needle blend.
Oct 30, 2025
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Silver Needle Jasmine
Hannah Davies celebrates botanical beauty with new artwork for JING TEA’s herbal range.
Oct 16, 2025
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Herbal Harmony
Bárbara Tamilin brings strength and softness together for Tena’s Pink October campaign.
Oct 8, 2025
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Pink Power
Bárbara Tamilin crafts a visually striking tarot deck for Cico Books and author Joanna Watters.
Sep 20, 2025
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Cosmic Cards
Vicky Scott crafts an Eye-Spy story for the RSPB’s Children’s Magazine.
Aug 27, 2025
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A Seal by the Sea
Gail Armstrong's all-white paper blooms, mark this award-longlisted packaging for Singapore’s iconic Mid-Autumn celebration.
Jul 18, 2025
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Paper Poetry
Carolina Rodriguez Fuenmayor's stunning visual features in Netflix's Queue Magazine.
Jun 9, 2025
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One Hundred Years of Solitude
Marieke Nelissen wins Maine Literary Award for children’s book ‘The Different Tree’, recognised for its heartfelt message and exquisite illustration.
Jun 9, 2025
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An Award for Marieke!
Débora Islas illustrates the path to smarter sales with WhatsApp.
Jun 5, 2025
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WhatsApp Business
Enya Todd casts a line into natural history with Hooked.
May 6, 2025
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Hooked