all images, c. Kevin Sprouls I decided to share some early work with you this week. You’ll see the famililiar ink line work in formation here. These illustrations were mainly produced in art school years and after graduation. It was … Continue reading
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More Conceptual Illustrations for The WSJ
all images, c. Kevin Sprouls This week, more conceptual illustrations for The WSJ. Although most of my original illustrations are warehoused somewhere at the Journal, I do have a collection of art that I created while I was on staff … Continue reading
Conceptual Illustrations for The WSJ
All images, c. Kevin Sprouls A long time ago, when The Wall Street Journal was printed only in black and white, I was asked to provide conceptual illustrations for The WSJ, in a large format. This was a departure from … Continue reading
Illustrations of Trees
all images, c. Kevin Sprouls Several years ago, I was hired to create a series of five very detailed illustrations of trees. People say that hands or ears are very difficult to draw, but I find that trees are a … Continue reading
Illustrations at Christmas Time, 2018
all images, c. Kevin Sprouls It’s that time again. In this Season of the Holidays, I present some Illustrations at Christmas-Time, for your enjoyment. I used to make a big fuss over producing Christmas cards and such art. It’s fun … Continue reading
Illustrations of Moses and Jesus
All images, c. Kevin Sprouls This week, something different. I present a few sketches that I’ve produced — illustrations of Moses and Jesus. I found that drawing these was a challenging experience. Having grown up a Catholic, in my mind … Continue reading
Wine Illustrations by Kevin Sprouls
all images, c. Kevin Sprouls This week, some wine illustration, with a special bonus illustration of wine critic, Robert Parker which I created a few years back. Recently, my wife and I had dinner out. We brought along the great … Continue reading
Preliminary Sketches by Kevin Sprouls
all images, c. Kevin Sprouls This week, I’m showcasing a collection of preliminary sketches I created for a client a few years ago. The sketches never went to finished art, but I think they’re rather distinctive, and I offer them … Continue reading
Wall Street Journal Art
This week, I present some examples of the illustrations I created while at The Wall Street Journal. These WSJ art pieces were produced by me in the 1980’s, while I was lead illustrator at the paper. Back then, The Journal … Continue reading
Lady Liberty and Two WSJ Portraits
illustrations c. Kevin Sprouls A few months ago, I was retained to create two WSJ hedcut portraits and an illustration of the Statue of Liberty, also known as Lady Liberty. My client has the interesting name, “We are Harrington”. www.weareharrington.com … Continue reading