In the midst of a long career drawing comics for such titles as Wonder Woman and Legion of Super-Heroes, Colleen Doran has found her artistic Holy Grail in her series of adaptations of Neil Gaiman short stories published by Dark Horse, including her 2023 Eisner nominated masterpiece Chivalry, the Eisner and Bram Stoker Award winning dark fantasy Snow…
Deep in the midst of pandemic lockdowns, a plan was hatched: a new illuminated edition of Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio, engineered to unDisnify one of the strangest, most startling pieces of fiction ever to be beloved by generations of children worldwide. The seed was planted by cartoonist and author Mike Mignola (Hellboy), who had been pondering his own…
In 1986, Graphis stated that Mandel, “deliberately set out to achieve a style that was universal in language and appeal…He added a habit of humor allied to a love of all things childhood.” His simple, smiling, naïve style was “widely understood at once by young and old, and by the ingenuous and the sophisticated.” Opening Reception: April 21…
Please join us for a celebration of the exhibit The Magical Spell of Saul Mandel, on display from April 19 through July 22. Cash Bar.
Every year since 1981 the Society has held the Student Scholarship Competition. Over three hundred works are chosen from more than 8,000 entries submitted by professors of college-level students nationwide. In a competition which can kick start a career, students bring their most sophisticated, well-crafted and original work to be tested. A jury of professional…
Artists of all skill levels are invited for figure drawing at the Society of Illustrators. Models will be nude. Chairs and sketch boards will be provided, but artists should come prepared with their own art materials. Guests are also invited to enjoy their favorite cocktail at our 128 Bar & Bistro. Please note, doors for this…
Artists of all skill levels are invited for figure drawing at the Society of Illustrators, hosted by Anthony Kieren. Models will wear costumes. Chairs and sketch boards will be provided, but artists should come prepared with their own art materials. Guests are also invited to enjoy their favorite cocktail at our 128 Bar & Bistro. Please…
Join us for an in-conversation event with cartoonists/illustrators Leah Hayes and Emily Flake, in celebration of Leah's picture book debut, I Touched the Sun (Enchanted Lion Books). A child dreams of flying up to touch the sun. But… His mother says it's too far away. His dad says it's too hot. And his brother says…
Join us in toasting our outgoing Director Anelle Miller as she embarks on her next adventure! Friday, June 9th 6:00pm - 10:00pm The Society of Illustrators invites you to attend a beach-themed party to help send Anelle off and thank her for her years of service! Enjoy drinks, friends, and sunshine. Sea you soon! RSVP…
Join picture book author/illustrator and instructor Clare Pernice. for a character drawing workshop using inspiration from creative prompts, reference and imagination! Students will learn character development and how illustrators create a short sequential story. All art materials are included. Good for ages 8 -12. $35 per student (10% sibling discount)Clare Pernice is workshop presenter and children’s programs…