Here's an illustration I just did for the April issue of Today's Parent magazine. The article is about elementary school kids going green and becoming more environmentally aware.
Wow! I love it— you've got a great signature way of seeing the world. I enjoy how you were able to weave all of the elements and shapes into the image without it becoming cuterred or confusing! You're in Cleveland? We should get coffee— I live in Akron and for a long time lived in C-Heights. I'd love to talk shop in person some time!
FANTASTIC!!!! each one has a personality and it's so very beautiful. Your work is stellar and now I have to go and find me a copy of this wonderful magazine so I can ripe out this picture for my inspiration board he he he he. YOU ROCK!
Hey Michael, You did it again!! :D Another amazing piece, with so many great characters with awesome expressions, beautiful color palette, very well done composition. Love every part of it! And the theme is very pertinent. Everyone should go green! :D
Oh Wow I love these kids. They should come to my neighborhood. Strange I was thinking about sending tree seeds to a friend of mine this morning and now I end my day with this illustrations.
Michael - What an awesome piece! Congrats that it will shine in that magazine..how cool! The flow is lovely - you have a way with composition! And agreeing with everyone else, all of the details (their hairstyles, faces, coo-ool kid clothes) set this apart from the rest. I am most impressed with your ability to show so many ethnicities in a way that keeps a cohesive illustration style, yet is apparent enough, but doesn't knock the person over with exagerrations... how'd you do that so well?!
And thanks for the answer today! Great to know a bit of your process. Always a treat to see your work!
The other night my wife and I were reading in bed. She was flipping through the latest issue of Today's Parent. I happened to look over at one point, and there it was...this illustration!
I was so excited that I grabbed the magazine from her hands. It was great to see your work in print Michael.
48 comments:
it's really adorable! i love the way you draw kids!
I love it! Great message, great concept, great execution.
Michael! Hey! This is terrific! Love the layout... and your kids are amazing! Love it.... You ROCK my friend!
very nice! why is the image a bit blurry?
I so love each and every character though!!!
Lovely illo, I really admire your style!
Terrific!
Great work, I love it!
Beautiful characters! Overall the scene is really lively! :D
Its beautiful!! Love all the characters, they are so busy! :)
super fab! love the composition with that slinky sidewalk :)
Very cool illustration!!!
Beautiful illustration, Michael. I like how the track articules the children.
Wow! I love it— you've got a great signature way of seeing the world. I enjoy how you were able to weave all of the elements and shapes into the image without it becoming cuterred or confusing! You're in Cleveland? We should get coffee— I live in Akron and for a long time lived in C-Heights. I'd love to talk shop in person some time!
i sure do love your art ;)
FANTASTIC!!!! each one has a personality and it's so very beautiful. Your work is stellar and now I have to go and find me a copy of this wonderful magazine so I can ripe out this picture for my inspiration board he he he he. YOU ROCK!
Great illustration, your work is amazing!
it is fabulous in every way. great design, color and i love how it is not too cluttered.
so adorable!
Wonderful illo Michael. Love the textures...
Hey Michael,
You did it again!! :D Another amazing piece, with so many great characters with awesome expressions, beautiful color palette, very well done composition. Love every part of it!
And the theme is very pertinent. Everyone should go green! :D
Cheers my friend, have a great week!
wonderful, love the colors and the personalities, very nice illustration
Woo! I planted trees when I was younger and it was great fun! Lots of kids should go green :)
Great illustration!
Oh Wow I love these kids. They should come to my neighborhood. Strange I was thinking about sending tree seeds to a friend of mine this morning and now I end my day with this illustrations.
hahaha love the illustration michael! go green!
soo cute!! Wonderful illo!! GREEN ROCKS!
love the styling of the hair-do's! and their postures are all so well done.
this one is GREAT, there are soo many subtleties i didnt notice the first time i saw it.
This is great Michael. I really like the composition...the way the path leads the viewer's eye through the scene.
Nice work!
wow michael... genius!
Cool! I really like your work. The banner is awesome.
This is great.... you've captured the sense of team work and still kept it fun!!
Wonderful! So much of action, variety and positive vibes in this illo!
Beautiful, I love this one.
great illustration! I like your style.
This looks wonderful. I love how there's so much room to keep looking at the drawing and finding newer stuff. The colors look good.
*a big thumbs up!
this is really wonderful, michael! and it's completely great that you got to illustrate for such a great topic. as always, you rock.
This is great! I found your blog through IF and I really like your style.
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Great execution on the topic. All the characters are just wonderful and I really like your style!
Michael - What an awesome piece! Congrats that it will shine in that magazine..how cool! The flow is lovely - you have a way with composition! And agreeing with everyone else, all of the details (their hairstyles, faces, coo-ool kid clothes) set this apart from the rest. I am most impressed with your ability to show so many ethnicities in a way that keeps a cohesive illustration style, yet is apparent enough, but doesn't knock the person over with exagerrations... how'd you do that so well?!
And thanks for the answer today! Great to know a bit of your process. Always a treat to see your work!
totally cool and cute, makes me wish it was spring already!
Michael, Great Stuff! I love the style!
This is good.
Muito bom...
Love this one and the IF "Muddy" illo. such fun action, color and design. Your stuffs is so damn charming.
I love their smile!
The other night my wife and I were reading in bed. She was flipping through the latest issue of Today's Parent. I happened to look over at one point, and there it was...this illustration!
I was so excited that I grabbed the magazine from her hands. It was great to see your work in print Michael.
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