MENDOLA ARTISTS, FIND THAT DUCK!

Mendola Artists had the unique opportunity to participate in McKee Foods' pre-launch campaign for Drake’s Cake. McKee recently purchased the brand, and reintroduced it during its 125th anniversary. The campaign centers on a missing Drake’s duck wandering around New York City. Each illustrator had to feature the Drake’s duck in either a current or historic setting.

Take a look at a variety of final illustrations, including a few from Gerald and Cullen Rapp artists--help us find that missing duck!

Illustration by Michael Crampton

Illustration by Hugh Syme

Illustration by Lindsey Spinks

Illustration by Anthony Freda

Illustration by Miracle Studios

Illustration by Neil Duerden

Illustration by Ryan Snook

Illustration by Sarah McMenemy 

Illustration by Tom Newsom

Illustration by Yao Xiao

It's always fun to view the beginning stages of a project. Below, take a look at a collection of artists' drafts prior to completion.

By: Michael Cramptom

By: Anthony Freda

By: Lindsey Spinks

By: Miracle Studios

By: Ryan Snook

By: Neil Duerden

By: Sarah McMenemy

By: Yao Xiao

By: Tom Newsom

The original idea was to convert a 48-foot trailer with the Drake illustrations appearing on each side, creating a moving art gallery that would travel around New York City. The art found a home in the Columbus Circle subway station where it was displayed.

BEST OF 2013

Happy New Year everybody!  We are continuing the tradition of asking our artists to select their favorite piece from 2013.  This year we have a fantastic collection with a little something for everybody:  editorial projects for the Wall Street Journal and Financial Times, packaging for Boston Beer and Hasbro, a Random House book cover, and a cool retro poster for the Sundance Film festival.  Plus many more in styles ranging from CGI to info-graphic to lino-cut.  And those little thumb nails can be blown up to be viewed in all their glory.  Before 2014's craziness begins, please take a few minutes to enjoy.

Zutto

Kirsten Ulve

Illustration for an art auction benefiting

the Dubuque Museum of Art.

Jonathan Ball/Poked Studio

Cushion created for Clickforart in the UK.

Rob Ball

Illustration for the Financial

TimesReview of "The Accidental

 Apprentice."

Caroline Attia

James Shepherd

Pinata Characters for a Frito Lay Cinco

de Mayo promotion display. 

Shelly Bartek

Illustration for Rockbottom

Resturant.

Dahl Taylor

Illustration for Samuel Adams. 

Michael Crampton

Illustration for the upcoming

2014 Sundance Film Festival. 

Echo Chernik

Brand illustrtion for Calliope Games. 

Jeff Mangiat

Andrey Gordeev

Illustration for Toyota. 

Tom Newsom

Adam Hancher

Book cover for Jenny Mayhew's 

debut novel A wolf in Hindelheim. 

Charlie Hill

Illustration for the Wall Street

Journal about private investors. 

Jeff Wack

Main poster for the Wold of Equestrian

games in Normandy, France 2014. 

Russell Benfanti

Sean Parkes

Cover illustration for Hasbro's

"Draw Something Party."

Brendan McCaffrey

Advertising imagery for the 2013 product

line for Monster Cable audio products. 

Jude Buffum

John Dismukes

Project for Rick Ross Mayback Music

Group released by Atlantic Records. 

The logo was built in 3D. 

Dan Sipple

Icons for Intel app that compares their

processors. 

Laurindo Feliciano

Illustration for  La Blogotheque

article by Josephine Foster.

Amy DeVoogd

Illustration for the Wall Street Journal's

"Personal Journal" section called "Ask Teri."

Miracle Studios

Comic strip for the cleaning 

product, Mr. Muscle. The client

was Ogilvy and Mather. 

Chris Wormell

Lino-cut illustration for Ross Sutherland

whisky label. 

Julie Green

Illustration inspired by Julia Green's first 

trip to Hawaii. 

Sarah McMenemy

Illustration for Primera Airline's

website and in-flight advertising. 

Digital Progression

A royal project for BMW, launched

on April 1, 2013. 

Frank Riccio

Illustration for the Virginia Foundation

for the Humanities' 2014 New Year's 

greet card. 

Hugh Syme

Illustration for Mendola's 2014 

calendar. 

Matthew Cook

Drawing for the Military of Defense.

Steven Chorney
"Girls" advertisement for HBO

Chris Dellorco

Illustration for Tomic International

Advertising in Dubai. 

Lucy Davey

One of six cover illustrations for 

Maria Lang's crime series novels. 

Kenny Kiernan

Cartoon art of Albert Einstein for "Smart

Cookies" by Canadian game publisher

Foxmind. 

Mona Daly

Summer theme in-store signage created

for Safeway.

Christopher Nick

Label illustration for Boston Beer. 

Sam Ward

Mary Woodin

Carrot illustration for Blue Hill 

Farm's new yogurt products. 

Linda Richards

Illustration for Pomona College about

women's college softball in California. 

Joe Taylor

Illustration for Actor's 

Gymnasium. 

Kate Forrester

Book cover illustration for Poems 

from the First World War. 

Heidi Schmidt

Project for Mangos Advertising/ B
Braun Medical.