Category Archives: Event

Official Release of EFII: Year One

posted by Thomas James

EFII: Year One is now available!

The eBook, Audiobook, and Special Edition Podcast Episode that serves as an anthology of Escape from Illustration Island’s first year of existence can now be downloaded, read, and listened to for your enjoyment, education, and inspiration.

60 of the best articles on business, promotion, portfolios, art reps, clients, contracts, and more.

Over 4 hours of audio content to keep you informed and inspired in the studio.

12 audio segments of the most popular guests from the first 50 episodes of the EFII Podcast.

Click here for details about EFII: Year One and to find out how to get your copy now!

Category Books, Business, EFII Podcast, Event, General.

Win a Free Copy of EFII: Year One!

posted by Thomas James

Next Tuesday, September 7th marks the official release of EFII: Year One, an eBook, Audiobook, and Special Edition Podcast Episode commemorating the first year of Escape from Illustration Island, the website and podcast devoted to providing resources and inspiration to Illustrators everywhere.

And if you know me, you know I love giveaways!

So, I’ll be awarding this 3-piece bundle to 5 lucky winners as part of the celebration.

Click to enter at EFII >>

Category Business, EFII Podcast, Event, General, Give Away.

Clayton Brothers coming to Puma Urban Art Fest

posted by Nate Williams

If you are in Buenos Aires, Argentina … be sure to check out the Clayton Brothers, Calma, Leslie Iwerks, Liniers Sanz and more at Puma Urban Art Fest

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Share Your Illustration 3

posted by Thomas James


It’s time for another Share Your Illustration event over at Escape from Illustration Island, where you can show off your latest work and check out the Illustrations of your fellow artists.

Share Your Illustration 1 & 2 were both popular and inspiring thanks to all the artists involved, and I’m sure that number 3 will be no different.

Click here to find out how to participate at EFII >>

Category Event, General.

ICON6 – The Illustration Conference – LA July 2010

posted by Fernanda Cohen

So, among many of the hats I wear in the illustration field, I’m the vice president of ICON6, which is the only creative conference in the US that focuses exclusively on ILLUSTRATION.

It’s been 2 years of a lot of work to plan an unforgettable event people leave with A LOT from, making it worth their money, energy and time.

Now, we’re almost there, merely 2 weeks away, and I can say with certainty that we, the board, have proudly achieved our goal: This is the best ICON ever, packed with art directors and art buyers, illustration stars, educators and a couple of networking events (full disclosure: I’m the events chair too) that will make sure you don’t remember what you did last night.

The conference rate is about to go up, so hurry! If you’re wondering if it’s worth it, I can assure you won’t regret it- and I’m supposed to be the queen of networking and self-promotion.

Speakers include The New York Times, creatives from the illustrated United ad campaign, Christoph Niemann, DreamWorks, Yuko Shimizu, Random House, Tim Biskup, Wired, Taschen and Bil Donovan among others.

ICON6 – LA July 14-17, 2010
www.theillustrationconference.org

See you there!

Fernanda Cohen
ICON6 Vice President & Events Chair

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Announcing the Official Release of 15 Steps to Freelance Illustration!

posted by Thomas James

Today I’m very excited to announce the official release of my new eBook, 15 Steps to Freelance Illustration, a step-by-step guide to starting your Illustration business on the right foot.

To celebrate the release, for the first 24 hours you can get the 131-page eBook and supplemental Workbook for 50% off! That means this great resource is available for only $10 USD until tonight at midnight, PST.

Click here for a closer look at the eBook and to get your copy at 50% off!

Category Business, Event, General, Learn, for sale.

OFFSET 2010 Line up

posted by Nate Williams

OFFSET2010. 3 Days / 2 Synchronised rooms of Inspiration featuring the best creative talent in the world…

Speakers include:

Adrian Shaughnessy and Tony Brook (Unit Editions)
Graphic Designers / Publishers
www.uniteditions.com

Aiden Grennelle (Image Now)
Graphic Designer
www.imagenow.ie

Alan Clarke
Illustrator
www.mralanclarke.com

Celestine Cooney
Fashion Stylist
www.celestinecooney.com

Daniel Eatock
Artist
www.eatock.com

David Carson
Graphic Designer
www.davidcarsondesign.com

David O’Reilly
Animator
www.davidoreilly.com

Emily Forgot
Illustrator
www.emilyforgot.com

Espo (Steve Powers)
Urban Artist
www.firstandfiftennth.net

Gary Baseman
Subversive Artist
www.garybaseman.com

Linda Brownlee
Photographer
www.lindabrownlee.com

Lance Wyman
Design Legend
www.lancewyman.com

M&E
Graphic Designers
www.me-me-me.se

Mark Farrow
Graphic Designer
www.farrowdesign.com

Martin Haake
Illustrator
www.martinhaake.de

Nate Williams
Illustrator
www.n8w.com

Poke London
Advertising Agency
www.pokelondon.com

Scott Dadich (Wired Magazine)
Graphic Designer
www.wired.com

Stephen Heller
Art Director
www.hellerbooks.com

Philip Hunt (Studio AKA)
Animator
www.studioaka.co.uk

Tomer Hanuka
Illustrator
www.thanuka.com

Wooster Collective
Street Art Bloggers
www.woostercollective.com

Zach Gold
Photographer
www.zachgold.com

+ MUCH MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

WHEN The culmination of OFFSET2010 will be a 3 day creative conference running from Friday 1st October – Sunday 3rd October.

WHERE This year we are moving venue to the amazing Daniel Libeskind designed Grand Canal Theatre in the heart of Dublin's Docklands for what is shaping up to be a fantastic three days of presentations, lectures, debate and inspiration from some of the leading creatives from Ireland and around the world.

More info here:
http://iloveoffset.com/

Category Event.

Win 15 Steps to Freelance Illustration and a Portfolio Critique with Art Rep Scott Hull!

posted by Thomas James

CLICK HERE TO ENTER AT ESCAPE FROM ILLUSTRATION ISLAND >>

CLICK HERE TO ENTER AT ESCAPE FROM ILLUSTRATION ISLAND >>

Category Business, Call for Entries, EFII Podcast, Event, General, Give Away.

Nuts and Bolts Conference

posted by Nate Williams

A conference for illustrators by illustrators

Learn what it’s like out in the real world from some of the world’s most respected illustrators. Join us in an intense two-day event that will explore the ins-and-outs of promotion, provide self-defense tips on how to protect your work, give you direction on building a stronger web presence and share with you the three things every successful illustrator knows as well as talking about the do’s and don’ts of being a young illustrator.

We’ll offer studio tours, a complimentary online portfolio review as well as a Premium Subscription to 3×3 Magazine that includes our illustration annual. You’ll also receive a free copy of A Blueprint for a Successful Illustration Career.

We’ll encourage you to interact with our speakers and ask questions before, during and after the conference. We’ll top the conference off with a cocktail reception with all our speakers on our final day.

Everyone starts where you are today but by attending this conference you’ll have a better understanding of what it takes to be successful. Register today

via Nuts and Bolts Conference.

Category Event.

Anita Kunz & Luba Lukova SI Lecture 4/21/10

posted by Fernanda Cohen

I’m producing and moderating a lecture with famed artists Luba Luvoka and Anita Kunz. They’ll discuss social propaganda posters, their commercial and personal work, as well as working in a field mostly ruled by men.
Wed, April 21st, 6.30-8.30. Society of Illustrators of NY, 128 East 63rd Street (@ Lex).

http://societyillustrators.org/upcoming/kunz.cms

- Fernanda

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