LEVY CREATIVE BLOG - ARCHIVE FOR June, 2010

LAURA OSORNO | I LOVE KAWAII!

This month Charuca announced her first book ” I love Kawaii!” featuring LAURA OSORNO. Charuca has spent a great deal of time researching and working to present us with this super gift: a truly delightful encyclopedia, filled with images, characters, monsters, little animals, large doses of sweetness and cuteness. These pages reveal many creators who …

Posted on 06/22/2010 for LAURA OSORNO

RORY KURTZ | ESCAPE INTO LIFE INTERVIEW

Escape Into Artist Watch
Interview with Rory Kurtz
Jun 22nd, 2010

Lara Cory: I’ve read that you are mainly self-taught. Can you describe how you learned the skills you have today? Were you taught by anyone outside an academic setting?

Rory Kurtz: Well, I’ve been working at …

Posted on 06/22/2010 for RORY KURTZ

DAVID JUNKIN | BP INSPIRED ARTWORK

Lord knows we wish that DAVID JUNKIN wouldn’t have to keep illustrating artwork on the BP spill, here are some pretty inspiring illustrations on David’s take on the oil spill.

Posted on 06/16/2010 for DAVID JUNKIN

MIKE BYERS | HOLLYWOOD IN HAWAII

HOLLYWOOD IN HAWAII

From plastic palm trees to on-set pranks, from fake languages to obstinate water buffalo, intrepid humor writer Charles Memminger uncovered the funniest, strangest tales of Island moviemaking. Read more about this very interesting article from Honolulu Magazine here.

Posted on 06/15/2010 for MICHAEL BYERS

KOREN SHADMI | CARNIVORE

In between the minefield of illustration assignments KOREN SHADMI tries to find time to write and draw comics – a place where he usually feels he can express himself more freely. Certain periods are more fertile then others depending on the amount of commissioned work he has and various other factors …

Posted on 06/15/2010 for Uncategorized

JORGE MASCARENHAS | JORGE HAS FOOTBALL FEVER!

With the 2010 World Cup here and now, JORGE MASCARENHAS has payed homage to the most  handsome (sarcastic) players of the tournament: Argentina’s Carlos Tevez(stripped shirt), England’s  Wayne Rooney(white shirt), Spain’s Carles Puyol (red shirt) and France’s Franck Ribéry (blue shirt).

With our international group, we’re going to …

Posted on 06/14/2010 for JORGE MASCARENHAS

MIKE BYERS | MULTITASKING MOVIE THEATERS

MULTITASKING MOVIE THEATERS: There’s more to life than chick flicks and summer blockbusters by MIKE BYERS.

Here’s a great new illustration by MIKE BYERS for Honolulu Magazine. It’s a very interesting article on how movie theaters are branching out and hosting other events in their theaters – not only movies.

“Your trip to the cineplex doesn’t necessarily …

Posted on 06/14/2010 for MICHAEL BYERS

RORY KURTZ | SPOKESONGS FOR BICYCLE TIMES

“Pedal By Day, Play By Night.” This is a gorgeous new illustration by RORY KURTZ that we’ve been waiting to post! The time has come and the issue is out! This cover piece was done for Bicycle Times for a story called SpokeSongs. How can you make a band tour even more fun, and fulfilling? …

Posted on 06/06/2010 for RORY KURTZ

KOREN SHADMI | FEATURED IN EARTH: FRAGILE PLANET

EARTH: FRAGILE PLANET is a nine week exhibit showcasing 120 of the world’s most accomplished illustrators giving them a forum to set forth their personal views about the state of the world and the environment.

Divided into five categories: earth, energy, air, water, and wildlife, the exhibit consists of multi-media works including …

Posted on 06/04/2010 for Uncategorized

BRIAN HUBBLE | THE FINANCIAL REFORM BILL FOR THE DEAL

Here’s another beautiful illustration by BRIAN HUBBLE for The Deal Magazine. This is a full page in this weeks magazine on The Financial Reform bill and it’s affect on Wall Street.

Posted on 06/01/2010 for BRIAN HUBBLE