Robert Neubecker

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Robert Neubecker started his career in Manhattan with the New York Times. In the years since, he’s drawn for nearly every magazine in print and done ad campaigns for Mellon Bank, Charles Schwab, Fair Health, Amgen, The New York Department of Sanitation, and many others. Robert was a staff contributor to Slate .com for 19 years and is a specialist on tight deadline assignments. Robert’s poster for the movie Sideways won the prestigious Key Award for Best Comedy Poster, and he’s won countless awards from the Illustration Annuals over the years.

Robert has authored or illustrated over 35 books for children garnering many starred reviews & awards, including an ALA Notable Book Award for “Wow City,” his love letter to NYC. Robert now lives in Salt Lake City in a storybook cottage next to the Wasatch Mountains.

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20 Years of the BYU CougarTail

Robert Neubecker‘s poster illustration of BYU Cougar fans helps to celebrate 20 years of the CougarTail, the unique, fan-favorite treat of football games at Brigham Young University. The illustration is a search-and-find, with local sports celebrities sprinkled into the crowd. It also wraps around beverage cups and the famous CougarTail...

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Not Just The Driver!

Robert Neubecker illustrated Sara Holly Ackerman’s picture book, “Not Just the Driver!” publishing from Simon & Schuster in Spring 2024. The story teaches young readers that it’s not just drivers and pilots and conductors – it’s also mechanics and maintenance workers, loaders and air traffic controllers, ticket agents and dispatchers...

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Naperville Magazine

Robert Neubecker illustrated a story in Naperville Magazine’s October issue, about the current state of the job market and how salaries compare.

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Deseret Magazine

Robert Neubecker worked with Deseret Magazine’s art director, Eric Gillett, to produce a cover and two full-page interior illustrations for, “The Future of Democracy” issue.

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In praise of anxiety

Robert Neubecker was commissioned by The Wall Street Journal to create cover art for the Weekend Review section for the article “In Praise of Anxiety”. Robert also illustrated three inside pieces. Embrace your fears!

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the bunk of generational talk

Robert Neubecker was commissioned by The Wall Street Journal to illustrate the article “The Bunk of Generational Talk”. See more of Robert’s work here. Scroll further to see the process behind the art!

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3×3 magazine

Robert Neubecker’s illustrations have been selected and featured in 3×3’s professional show. 3×3 promotes the art of contemporary illustration with books, annuals, directories, webinars & portfolio reviews. Robert’s illustrations were selected by a panel of seasoned illustration professionals and illustrators. Congratulations, Robert! See more of Robert’s work here. Merit Awarded...

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Robert Neubecker | Pitzer College

Robert Neubecker was commissioned by Pitzer College to illustrate the cover of their special 2020 issue of The Participant Magazine. See more of Robert Neubecker’s work here.

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Robert Neubecker | The Wall Street Journal

Robert Neubecker was commissioned by The Wall Street Journal to illustrate the cover of their Review section titled, “Far From Washington, Americans Are Finding Local Solutions.” See more of Robert Neubecker’s work here. Read The Wall Street Journal article here.

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Robert Neubecker | The Wall Street Journal

Robert Neubecker illustrated the cover of The Wall Street Journal‘s Review section titled, “Land of Free (And Fettered) Speech.” See more of Robert Neubecker’s work here. Read The Wall Street Journal article here.

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Robert Neubecker | The Wire China

Robert Neubecker created two illustrations for The Wire China’s article, “China and America Are Failing the Pandemic Test.” See more of Robert Neubecker’s work here.

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Robert Neubecker | The New York Times

Robert Neubecker created the illustration for The New York Times’ article, “F.A.Q. on Stimulus Checks, Unemployment and the Coronavirus Plan.” This article explores the $2 trillion relief bill that will give money directly to Americans in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. See more of Robert Neubecker’s work here. Read The...

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Robert Neubecker | Wall Street Journal

Robert Neubecker created the cover illustration and three spot illustrations for The Wall Street Journal‘s article, “Don’t Talk to Strangers? These Apps Encourage It.” This article explores the rising popularity and safety concerns of apps that allow teens to virtually meet like-minded people outside of their social spheres. As platforms...

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Robert Neubecker | Opera News

Robert Neubecker created a series illustrations for Opera News’ September 2019 issue on mindfulness. His work accompanies the article “Cutting Through the Noise,” which looks into going to the opera as a mindful activity. See more of Robert’s work here.

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Robert Neubecker | Little Smokey

Robert Neubecker wrote and illustrated the new children’s book, Little Smokey, published by Knopf. His brilliant illustrations combine watercolor with digital painting techniques that give the art texture, luminosity and depth. See more of Robert’s children’s book illustrations here.

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Robert Neubecker | Exhibitor

Robert Neubecker created a clever series of illustrations for Exhibitor Magazine’s April 2019 issue. The article, “A Case for Charity in Six Steps,” serves as a planning guide for executing an effective cause-marketing campaign. See more of Robert’s work here.

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Robert Neubecker | Opera News

Client: Opera News | Description: Neubecker creates a full page spread and spot illustration which shows opera singers resonating with their their community. The article, “Unlimited Engagement,” discusses how “U.S. opera companies are creating strategies to involve Hispanic audiences.” View Neubecker’s portfolio here

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Robert Neubecker | NYU Law

Client: NYU Law | Description: Neubecker captures the likeness of Tisch Professor of Law Richard Epstein, along with the professor’s productive career. View Neubecker’s portfolio here Read the article here

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Robert Neubecker | Marquette Lawyer

Client: Marquette Lawyer | Description: Cover, four full page illustrations, and six spots for Marquette University’s Law School Magazine.

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