Libra Izze!

Izze's not really a Libra, but I thought she'd be a great model for my newest personal project--Astrology Doggies! Years ago I got really interested in creating astrology birth charts for friends (before computers!). I'm really intrigued by all of the symbolism and mythology surrounding the astrological signs and it provides great visual material for art.
--Julie

Microvisions Time!

Nomad by David Palumbo

Hey, in case you didn't know about it, it's that time of year again and the bidding has already started! Microvisionsis an annual auction that, in past years, Boris and I have both participated in. All of the proceeds go directly to the Society of Illustrators Student Scholarship Fund. The original 5"x7" paintings are on exhibit at The Society of Illustrators in NYC.
Artists featured include John Cuneo, Tony DiTerlizzi, Zelda Devon, Jesper Ejsing, Tyler Jacobson, Gary Kelley, Chris Moeller, Dave Palumbo, George Pratt and Mark Summers.

Boundary Waters

I just finished this painting a week or so ago. Boundary Waters is an area between Minnesota and Ontario that is packed with beautiful wolves. Since I lived for about 5 years in Marquette, Michigan, which is also on Lake Superior, painting this background gave me a great feeling. I love Lake Superior and I really love wolves!
--Julie

The Crimson Battle Axe

This is a cover painting that we did for the book "The Crimson Battle Axe" by Curtis Oddo. The book is chock full of action and fantasy. The art was lots of fun to do and the book is lots of fun to read!

Boris and Julie

Old Spice

This is a painting full of fun and adventure that we did together for Old Spice.

Boris and Julie

New James Gurney Book!

We just received our copy of Jim's new book, Color and Light: A Guide For The Realist Painter, and you've GOT to check it out! Jim's ability to break down all aspects of painting into a beautifully explained science is truly amazing.
At last year's Illustration Master Class where the two of us are core faculty members, Jim was a guest faculty member. He treated us all to some of the most well thought out and entertaining lectures we've ever seen and now he has put that same information into this book. Aside from his obvious and celebrated artistic gifts, the man's ability for clear, insightful communication is second to none. And to top it off, he's just such a good guy!

Your Highness

This is a poster that was commissioned for the movie "Your Highness"
In the next few weeks we will be posting a number of paintings not yet in our website.
In some cases, unpublished art.

Boris and Julie