“My philosophy is pretty simple: Make beautiful things.” Simple indeed, but these words get to the very core of what makes illustrator Patrick Hruby’s creative mind tick. His illustrators are often colorful and whimsical, appealing greatly to one’s imagination and senses. So it comes as no surprise that Communication Arts chose to feature... read more

click here for video We are so sad the Olympics are over. But we find ourselves going back to this video to feel freshened up and ready to train again. Klip Collective along with Ketchum and Proximity/BBDO Canada rocked on the wall of mist on the Boston Harbor to bring Lochte's and Gay's giant projected figures alive for the new... read more

  Introducing Kathryn Barnard! Her spontaneous & timeless images combined with Friend + Johnson's unbeatable reputation will keep you coming back for seconds and thirds. Hooray! For a year full of talented artists!!... read more

Friend + Johnson is beyond excited to announce that Patrick Hruby will be part of this amazing gallery show curated Morgan Spurlock (of Supersize Me fame). 'New Blood' will open this Saturday April 28, 5-8pm at Thinkspace Gallery in Culver City. From Thinkspace Gallery's... read more

  Congratulations to Klip Collective on winning 7 Philadelphia ADDY Awards including Best of Show. Here is the list of all their wins: BEST OF SHOW Klip Collective, Nike/Jordan Brand, Melo M8 Explosive Flight BEST OF NON-TRADITIONAL Klip Collective, Nike/Jordan Brand, Melo M8 Explosive Flight GOLD ADDY AWARD SALES PROMOTION - Point of Purchase - Counter Top or... read more

“In art school, I discovered a connection between two loves—art and music,” says designer, illustrator and photographer Sean Mosher-Smith. After 16 years of stints at RCA Records, Virgin/Capitol Records and The Sloan Group, creating album packages, digital platforms and branding for some of the country’s top bands, Sean set out on his... read more

DIOR, Estee Lauder, Lexus, Neiman Marcus, Barneys New York, Herman Miller—some of the iconic brands on which illustrator Ann Field has left an indelible mark. To many, she has become an icon of style herself, possessing an uncanny ability to fuse nostalgia with the au courant. “I’m an artist—I can’t be any other way. As a young child, my natural... read more

Dumpsters. Paper shredders. Huge mirrors. Not your typical artistic inspirations. But Charles Shotwell is not your typical fine art and commercial photographer. In the process of exploring an idea, I typically bump into something great. My philosophy is built on what things look like when they’re photographed. I let the camera do what it does best. Sometimes I don’t have a clue what I’m going to get until I look at the photo. My camera is a vehicle of... read more

Patrick Fraser found himself in Miami for 5 days checking out the art fairs at Art Basel. Then he made friends with a fabulous group of street artists. Read his Journal here. We've included a few or our favorite images for your enjoyment.                ... read more

  The other day I remembered a portrait I did of one of my teachers in Art School, while I was a student at the Cooper Union. His name was Louis Faurer. In this portrait, he had wrapped himself in an American flag on top of The Cooper Union Building in Manhattan, on a sunny spring day. I don’t know why he did wrap himself in the flag, as he was not particularly patriotic. Louis... read more