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Winter University Magazines

Winter University Magazines

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...
The New York Times: Sorry dogs, the lobby is off-limits

The New York Times: Sorry dogs, the lobby is off-limits

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.
2023 Illustration Trends: Mixed Media

2023 Illustration Trends: 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. Mixed Media, Cut Paper and Collage From digital photo-collage to physical paper sculpture, alternative mixed-media...
2023 Illustration Trends: Conceptual Science

2023 Illustration Trends: Conceptual Science

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...
2023 Illustration Trends: It’s All in the Details

2023 Illustration Trends: It’s All in the Details

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...
2023 Illustration Trends: A Softer Touch

2023 Illustration Trends: A Softer Touch

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...
2023 Illustration Trends: Motion

2023 Illustration Trends: Motion

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...
Maid’s Off for Babylon Movie

Maid’s Off for Babylon Movie

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.
Spinmaster Fairytale Puzzles

Spinmaster Fairytale Puzzles

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.
Best of 2022

Best of 2022

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...
The PNC Christmas Price Index

The PNC Christmas Price Index

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...
Wall Street Journal books of the Year

Wall Street Journal books of the Year

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.
Gwen Keraval: Looking Forward

Gwen Keraval: Looking Forward

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...
The Wall Street Journal Holiday Books

The Wall Street Journal Holiday Books

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...
Forward Magazine

Forward Magazine

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.
Jonny Pops

Jonny Pops

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”.
GHIA Shortlist

GHIA Shortlist

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...
Naperville Magazine

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.
The University Magazine: Special UCDA Edition

The University Magazine: Special UCDA Edition

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...
The University Magazine: Sneak Preview

The University Magazine: Sneak Preview

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,...
Théâtre Le Sillon

Théâtre Le Sillon

Gwen Keraval has worked with the Théâtre Le Sillon in Clermont-l’hérault, France, on various programming materials for their performances and events. Most recently was a poster for “Le Grand Bain”, a family event the theater hosted on the shores of...
Harvard business Review: The Big Idea

Harvard business Review: The Big Idea

Greg Mably was commissioned for a handful of articles in “The Big Idea”, HBR’s digital series on the most pressing topics facing business today.
NerdWallet

NerdWallet

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.
The Other Side of The River

The Other Side of The River

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...
Sanlian Life Week Magazine

Sanlian Life Week Magazine

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...
Harvard Business School Alumni

Harvard Business School Alumni

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.
U+I Think

U+I Think

Ellice Weaver collaborated with &Orange Motion Design on animations for U+I Think, showcasing their plans for a new urban quarter in Cambridge, to be known as The Core Site. Art direction: New Agency
The PennStater

The PennStater

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.
Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia Inquirer

Jeffrey Smith is kicking off football season with a commission from The Philadelphia Inquirer for the article, “Embracing The Legacy.”
The National Law Journal

The National Law Journal

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.
The Eagle Magazine

The Eagle Magazine

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...
New York Times

New York Times

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.
Madison Magazine

Madison Magazine

Jessie Lin was commissioned to create the cover of Madison Magazine, working with AD Tim Burton to convey the September theme of Living Well In The City.
Batman: Urban Legends

Batman: Urban Legends

Michael Cho announces a cover and full-length story for Batman: Urban Legends issue 21. Co-written by Michael and Anthony Falcone, the 22 pages of action will be on stands in November.
Chicago Magazine

Chicago Magazine

Peter and Maria Hoey were commissioned by Chicago Magazine for the article, “What Weather Forecasters Know.” It follows three of Chicago’s top meteorologists — Brant Miller, Cheryl Scott, and Tom Skilling — sharing what they’ve learned from years of...
Princeton International Offerings

Princeton International Offerings

Loe Lee was commissioned to create a poster and logo design for Princeton University. With art direction from Carrie Compton, the project focuses on promoting their International Offerings.
The Getty Center

The Getty Center

Zara Picken was commissioned to create an illustration for The Getty Center, who are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year. As a part of the celebrations, community festivals have been held across LA to thank Angelenos for embracing Getty as part of their...
Different Leaf

Different Leaf

An Chen was commissioned to create a cover and several interior illustrations for the Summer 2022 edition of Different Leaf. Different Leaf is magazine for, “consumers navigating the evolving world of legalized cannabis.”
CJON Cover

CJON Cover

Traci Daberko was commissioned for the cover of The Clinical Journal of Oncology & Nursing to create an illustration addressing questions of COVID-19 vaccination in immunosuppressed patients.