University and college magazines are looking toward the future and embracing the changing world in the 2023 Spring editions. See our collection below of inspiring covers and features that our illustrators have collaborated on this Spring, telling stories of...
Peter & Maria Hoey illustrated the keyframes for an animation from the Vermont Department of Health providing education on cannabis use. The Let’s Talk Cannabis webpage covers details on the legality of cannabis use in Vermont and provides safety guidelines....
For the past two years, Chiara Vercesi has worked with Art Director Evan Levent to create key art for the World Wildlife Fund’s “Panda Paddle” event. Panda Paddle is an annual fundraiser that raises awareness and educates the public about conserving...
Nigel Buchanan illustrated 21 portraits for this year’s Time100 issue of Time Magazine. Time100 is an annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, categorized as Icons, Pioneers, Titans, Activists, Leaders and Innovators. Brittany Griner Elon...
Zara Picken illustrated an article for Boston University, focusing on how faculty and students from the College of Communication team up with peers from other BU departments for interdisciplinary research and media storytelling.
2Communiqué was awarded gold and a nomination for Best in Show at the CRAF ADDY Advertising Awards for their collaboration with us on Art | Ists Magazine. The magazine, created for the UCDA Design Awards Conference, describes the value of custom illustration and...
Peter and Maria Hoey were commissioned by the San Francisco Arts Commission and the San Francisco MTA to create 6 large-scale comics to be installed at bus kiosks along Market Street. Each of the six comics represents a crossroads of people and lives, from a rainy...
Sean McCabe illustrated this story in Northwestern University Magazine about what a group of sports media all-stars all have in common – their alma mater.
Rapp artists have done lots of wonderful work for the Winter ’22-’23 issues of college and university magazines, and other university communications. Ellice Weaver: Iowa State Magazine, Genuine Community: Iowa State fosters connections to help all Cyclones...
Pushart was commissioned to do a cover for the The New York Times Real Estate section. The article is about restrictions NYC residential buildings are placing on pets and their owners when it comes to entering and exiting the building.
As we look toward a new year, the agents at Rapp Art have made their predictions for illustration trends that will be at the forefront in 2023. Mixed Media, Cut Paper and Collage From digital photo-collage to physical paper sculpture, alternative mixed-media...
As we look toward a new year, the agents at Rapp Art have made their predictions for illustration trends that will be at the forefront in 2023. Conceptual Science Conceptual illustration for the editorial space has long been a specialty of Rapp artists. A theme which...
As we look toward a new year, the agents at Rapp Art have made their predictions for illustration trends that will be at the forefront in 2023. It’s All in the Details A stylistic trend that has been taking off as of late is something that RappArt agent Jodie Hein...
As we look toward a new year, the agents at Rapp Art have made their predictions for illustration trends that will be at the forefront in 2023. A Softer Touch While we’ve observed the recent popularity of sharp-edged, flat vector illustration, there is a trend showing...
As we look toward a new year, the agents at Rapp Art have made their predictions for illustration trends that will be at the forefront in 2023. Motion The importance of incorporating motion with illustration continues to grow as it has been for years. It’s...
David Brinley was commissioned to illustrate a period movie poster for a fictional film, Maid’s Off. The poster was used as a prop in the recent Paramount movie Babylon about scandalous 1920’s Hollywood.
Mark Fredrickson was commissioned by SpinMaster to illustrate three puzzles, showing his unique take on classic children’s fables: The Three Little Pigs, Hansel and Gretel, and The Princess and the Pea.
As we approach the new year, we’re looking back at some of the most exciting illustration projects that our artists have worked on in 2022. Scroll on for RappArt’s Best of the Year. John Jay Cabuay, Traci Daberko, and Taylor Callery have all illustrated...
Zara Picken created animated illustrations for the Christmas Price Index, a whimsical tradition by PNC Financial Services to calculate the actual prices of the gifts from the classic song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas”. Zara’s illustrations are playful, modern...
Anna Godeassi was commissioned to illustrate the Wall Street Journal’s anticipated Books of the Year Review for 2022, covering politics, mysteries, children’s books, and more. Each composition is a clever, conceptual take on each book genre.
One of Gwen Keraval’s specialties is illustrating revolutionary visions of the future. His detailed compositions and sleek color schemes shine a positive light on cutting-edge technologies which reimagine our world. Check out Gwen’s vision of the future...
Zara Picken was commissioned to illustrate the Wall Street Journal’s Holiday Books feature, their annual gift guide for readers of all kinds. Zara created an animated banner as well as section badges for the book categories, all tied together by the playful...
John Jay Cabuay was commissioned by Iowa State University’s Forward Magazine to illustrate the cover story “The Endless Frontier”. The story describes the impact of philanthropy on scientific research at Iowa State over the years.
Shaw Nielsen was commissioned to create packaging illustrations for Jonny Pops wrappers. The illustrations depict a solar system of wholesome ingredients, representing the freezer pop company’s motto, “A better pop for a better world”.
Jessie Lin’s work is featured in Target’s recently launched Heyday line of products, which aims to celebrate art and self-expression in tech. The Heyday Jessie Lin collection includes phone cases, chargers, and bluetooth speakers amongst other tech...
Kotryna Zukauskaite’s illustration made the shortlist of the first ever Global Healthcare Illustration Awards. Organized in collaboration with the Association of Illustrators, the GHIA competition seeks to attract and celebrate the best healthcare-related...
RappArt collaborated with Kelly McMurray of 2Communiqué to create a magazine for the UCDA (University and College Designers Association) Design Awards Conference. Available for digital download below, the magazine has four tradable covers and features over 50 examples...
Check your swag bag at the UCDA Design Awards Conference for the RappArt special edition magazine! Each having one of four tradable covers, the magazine features examples of award-winning illustration assignments commissioned by college and university publications,...
Egle Plytnikaite recently created a series of illustrations for personal finance company, NerdWallet. She took a conceptual approach to the topic of financial stability surrounding mortgage, traveling, leisure, and investing.
John Jay Cabuay was commissioned to illustrate the cover for middle grade novel The Other Side of the River written by Alda P. Dobbs, releasing in September 2022. This is the sequel to Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna, which follows the story of 12-year-old Petra Luna...
Jessie Lin has worked on several thoughtful illustrations for stories in Beijing-based News Magazine Sanlian Life Week. A History PhD of London University makes a living through freelancing as a writer and consultant in history related fields. Many say he doesn’t have...
Kathleen Fu was commissioned to create a cover and several interior illustrations for Harvard Business School Alumni Bulletin. The feature delves into the “New Urban Order,” what the sustainable eco cities of our near future will bring.
Jeffrey Smith was commissioned by The Pennstater for the recent article, “He’s (Still) Alive!” The story follows Penn State English professor Michael Bérubé and his new interpretation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
Kotryna Zukauskaite was commissioned by ALM to create the cover of the September issue of The National Law Journal. The issue focuses in on the upcoming contentious issues on the Supreme Court docket.
Jim Tsinganos was commissioned to create a cover and inside spread for the US Postal Service publication, The Eagle Magazine. The feature dealt with what changes would improve and simplify operations and delivery routes, and the development of new distribution and...
Kathleen Fu was commissioned by The New York Times for the article, “How To Get Published: A Book’s Journey From ‘Very Messy’ Draft To Best Seller,” which examines how new authors can get their start in the publishing world.
