MENDOLA ARTISTS TAKE ON SUMMER THE RIGHT WAY

Debbie Powell's Summer flowers

Now that it’s summer, we have an excuse to show off our talented illustrators for this season. We love the idea of being able to display a body of work that pairs up with our favorite keywords- refreshing, innovative, and inspiring! Check out work by the following Mendola artists: Debbie Powell, Neil Duerden, Jonathan Ball, Jeffrey Mangiat,

Tom Newsom, Mary Woodin, Julia Green, Michael Crampton, Dahl Taylor, Matthew Cook, Mona Daly, Amy DeVoogd, Chris Wormell, Russell Benfanti, Bill Ledger, Lucy Davy and James Shepherd.

WARNING: Illustrations may guide you to your next destination.

Check out Neil Duerden's photo realistic illustration to promote the Toyota Prius. This tranquil country scene is composed of CGI, photography, and photoshop.  

Jonathan Ball creates a peaceful environment for all of his charming creatures.

Jeffrey Mangiat depicts a perfect summer vacation full of snorkeling, waterfalls, and beaches!

Tom Newsom is the Santa Claus master.
Even Santa takes a summer vacation.

  

Mary Woodin captures a coastal moment 
using her signature water color style. 

Michael Crampton shows off his
romantic nature with a drive through the
country. 

      Are you thinking about going to an 

      amusement park? Take a look at
     Julia Green's illustration for Busch
     Gardens Tower Ride.

Dahl Taylor can perfectly depict a soothing landscape with the use of watercolor.

Mona Daly captures an afternoon
at the playground. 

UK Artist, Matthew Cook's illustration of
one of the side courts at Wimbledon. 

Amy Devoogd's retro display of pageant women paves the way for summer competition. 

Chris Wormell captures a serene game
 of cricket.

Russell Benfanti's illustration brings you back
to the days when you were a tadpole.

Bill Ledger's Betty and Bob are rallying up the tennis court. 

Lucy Davey shows that there is nothing better than an adult swim and a glass of wine. 

James Shepherd's works his magic 
with this softball player. 

AN EXPLOSION OF POSSIBILITIES!

The Image Foundation recently completed an extraordinary assignment for Eastman developing the ‘Cyphrex.’ The image and its accompanying animation were developed in CGI.

Cyphrex is a new microfibers technology that has amazing potential due to its strength and durability. The project was directed by Bader Rutter in Milwaukee. The challenge was to show an explosion of possibilities available through the microfiber.

CLICK HERE for the Image Foundation's portfolio!

The static image was created first to be used on a variety of print materials. This sophisticated CGI image began with simple pencil sketches to outline the shape, composition, and variety of elements. Once the client signed off on the pencil sketches, the black and white model was created. 

The print piece was a big hit! Eastman wanted to create an animation for its annual trade show and to showcase on its website. Many projects today involve both print and motion components and the Image Foundation is staffed to handle everything.

The Image Foundation started the intricate process of translating the still into 3D motion. During the 3D stage, the overall structure revealed its true potential with a few rounds of minor adjustments. CLICK HERE for the Cyphrex animation. 

As you can see, The Image Foundation executed these challenges perfectly! 

KIM AND JAMES TAKE A JOURNEY TO THE OUTBACK

Kim and James Neale have enjoyed their journey with Nature’s Path. They were originally asked to create an adorable panda (see sketches below) for a cereal box, but it went over so well that the client commissioned a series of characters.

They have enjoyed working with their client as a team: each character is the result of everyone’s input, making the project a big success! The animals’ anatomy and environment were thoroughly researched before they committed to a specific design.

CLICK HERE for their recently updated portfolio.

The talented duo created a Koala, Gorilla, Lemur, Macaw, and Cheetah for the kid-friendly packaging. But wait, they have more to come in the next year and half!

 They loved working with a global brand and their children were excited to see the Nature's Path cereal in their local grocery store in Sydney!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MILKY TEA!

We are thrilled to announce that Milky Tea the UK CGI studio, has turned seven years old!

They have worked with the world’s most distinguished brands including Sony, BBC, Johnson & Johnson, and recently had a project nominated for an EMMY award. The capabilities of this versatile studio include 3D character design, realistic rendering, and animation.

Below is the Milky Tea World the studio created to celebrate its birthday.

CLICK HERE for Milky Tea's portfolio

Please check out a few samples from Milky Tea's portfolio!

"It's a vehicle that can be used to show all the skills that make us who we are as studio..."

STEVEN BONNER: PICTURES AND LETTERS

Steven Bonner is an incredible resource.  His talents never cease to amaze us, ranging from typography to illustration and graphic design. He can even create a custom font. Below we’ve posted examples of his work from advertising, book publishing, and editorial.

 

We are showcasing a recent project Steven did with  the Digital Agency of the Year, Work Club. He developed illustrations for an animation and a typeface for ‘Ballantines 12 Year Old’, a premium blended Scotch whiskey. He illustrated the seven main tasting notes as illuminated letters, each letter telling the story of its own flavor, and the illustrations were then animated as part of an introductory story. He also designed a custom typeface which the viewer could use to create their own personalized Facebook cover image. The typeface has the option of being simple or ornate, where you can mix and match letters to create a personal logotype.

 

 

 

 

Steven is a popular book cover illustrator. He is able to design just the right treatment for book titles! He can also complete an accompanying illustration as he did with The Little Shadows. 

 

 



 

 

 

Editorial illustration and title lettering are a big part of Steven's work. He has worked with various publications over the years, including GQ, Esquire, Wired, The New York Times, and Boston magazine amongst others. A recent feature in Germany’s Hohe Luft Magazine let Steven develop an illustration that referenced the article's theme of egos and self-importance. ‘Ich’ means ‘Me’ in German, so he thought it might be quite fitting to draw the word as a big neon sign, symbolizing someone's desire to be in the spotlight. This illustration may come off simple, but Steven had a lot of fun!

 

Check out his updated portfolio- Click Here

 

WELCOME KIRSTEN ULVE TO MENDOLA!

Amy Winehouse

Runners World

We've been big fans of Kirsten's work for many years and it is great to have her on our team.  She has such a deep portfolio, with so many variations, that we created two portfolios:  one for more commercial work and the other editorial.  All of her art has some kind of fashion influence-- even her character designs: check out the recently redesigned Littlest Pet Shop characters she did for Hasbro.  We've also posted examples of terrific work for Target and Kleenex.  On the editorial side, she has illustrated countless celebrities for Entertainment Weekly and The New Yorker.  She also has regular gigs for Glamour Germany and Reader's Digest, and her work continues to evolve.  We've posted her latest piece for Glamour Germany below.

Kirsten's portfolio- Click Here

Kirsten's editorial portfolio- Click Here

Glamour Germany

Hasbro Littlest Pet Shop:  Skunka

Hasbro Littlest Pet Shop characters

Ben Affleck and Co. Entertainment Weekly

Target Giftcard

Kleenex holiday packaging

KOLLECTED IS FLOATING ON TOP

This week we are highlighting one of Mendola’s talented illustration boutiques located in Sydney, Australia. Kollected Studio focuses on CGI illustration, animation, VFX direction, and conceptual art.

Creative founder Nick Kaloterakis has 13 years' experience working in post-production, advertising, and VFX.  Nick has been able to showcase his numerous skills and vision in a variety of contemporary areas. He enjoys working with designers and artists to help challenge traditional concepts and discover endless creative possibilities.

Kollected is the creative component behind many covers of Popular Science and National Geographic. You may have seen their artwork featured in campaigns by Sony, Santas, Foxtel, New York Times, Discovery Channel, Australian TV networks, and M&C Saatchi. Recently Kollected was artistically challenged with the creation of the cover and 4 page spread for National Geographic’s feature on the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. 

Click Here for Kollected's portfolio.