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Sara Forrest Rediscovers Home

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Sometimes it takes leaving a place to truly appreciate it and to understand the impact it has had on us. Sara Forrest grew up under the open skies of the Kansas …

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Corey + Emily Critser and the Taste Face Project

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Corey and Emily Critser recently spent an afternoon recording random strangers’ reactions to one of three choices: a lemon wedge, some Himalayan rock salt, or horseradish.  The assumption going in …

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More Workbook Winners

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There are many stunning portraits in this year’s Graphis Photo Annual.

Kyle Webster: Artist and Innovator

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Kyle Webster is undoubtedly a talented artist with a thriving career in the advertising and editorial world. But in March of 2016 he found himself negotiating a deal with the help …

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Workbook Winners

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Workbook contributors took home numerous awards across all categories in the 2018 Graphis Photo Annual. Many of these gold and platinum category winners are parts of series. To see more …

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Mike Tittel’s Latest Personal Project

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Sports and lifestyle photographer Mike Tittel captures all the intensity of a CrossFit workout in his latest personal project.

Spring is Here!

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Dave Moser’s Authentic Award-winning Vignettes

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Dave Moser was awarded Graphis Gold for “Vignettes,” an ongoing personal project in which he captures individuals with whom he found immediate connections and who have fascinating life stories. The images are …

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Workbook is Seeing Double

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A gallery of doubles and twins

Corey Hendrickson Documents a Time-Honored Tradition

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Filmmaker and photographer Corey Hendrickson will show his short documentary, Gathering Time, at the 21st annual Green Mountain Film Festival in Montpelier, Vermont, scheduled for March 16-24, 2018. It’s an …

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Megan Piontkowski Imagines Some New Faces for American Currency

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The decision is made: Harriet Tubman will appear on the $20 bill (Andrew Jackson will move to the back), but the US has five other denominations, and Megan Piontkowski imagines new …

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Latest Additions: Illustration and Animation

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Check out the terrific new illustrators and animators who’ve joined Workbook.

Paul Elledge is Sharing What He’s Learned

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Photographer Paul Elledge has given more workshops around the U.S. and abroad  than he can remember and in many ways, they are as much a learning experience for himself as they are …

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Portraits in Black History

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Honoring the Blues

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When we looked a little deeper as to the origin of this image, we found a gritty and beautiful body of work that captures the uniquely American culture of the …

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Beauties and Beasts

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John Fulton has been working on a new portrait series.

Workbook Turns 40

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 Workbook turns 40 this year and there’s a lot to celebrate! As Richard Borge shows us, technology has given artists and their clients new ways to express ideas that not long …

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Photographer Dan Goldberg Pays it Forward in Puerto Rico

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We learned about Dan’s efforts to aid in the effort to help Puerto Rico recover from the devastating hurricane this past fall and wanted to know more about his activities …

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The Best Nine

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Lilla Rogers has built a solid following on Instagram with a highly talented group of artists who show you how it’s done. They work on everything from advertising, publishing and …

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A Cast of Xmas Trees

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Some are traditional, others a bit quirky with personalities of their own.

A Happy Holiday GIF

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Federico Gastaldi created a holiday GIF within a snow globe that captures the sometimes solitary life of the freelancer.

Giulio Bonasera’s Musical Take

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In his latest personal project, Giulio Bonasera created a set of visual metaphors by utilizing the notations of man’s highest form of expression: the language of music. He’s telling us we can …

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Giulio Bonasera Makes Good

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If you are like us, you’re convinced great art and design can make the world a better place. That’s why we were impressed to see how Dribbble and Ello are working with All Hands to …

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Colorful Characters from Ryan Snook

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Award-winning illustrator Ryan Snook is known for his colorful character- driven illustrations. With a style reminiscent of cartoons from the 1930s he tackles everything from editorials for respected publishers to …

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Support The Arts. Give Something Handmade.

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Giving something handcrafted signifies time and care. If you’re looking for something a little extra special this holiday season, the artists at Lilla Rogers have you covered. Many of them …

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Snap, Crackle, Pop, and More at Liz Sanders Agency

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This is a group that is expert at pattern design, packaging design, and editorial illustration. Jim Steck’s colorful and slightly wacky style is perfect for kids’ cereal boxes (see image …

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Kristyna Archer’s Latest Personal Project

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Parents all over the world struggle every morning to get the kids in gear and ready for school. But the kids have other ideas!

Great GIFs from Robert Tardio

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Robert Tardio Robert Tardio is a tabletop photographer, but in these latest GIFs he utilizes the product to create movement in colorful patterns. Thousands of dollars worth of candy left over …

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Kirsten Ulve’s Twist On the Souvenir Scarf

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Souvenir Scarves have been around forever. There’s probably one for every state in the union and every major city in the world. Kirsten Ulve just released her own version featuring …

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Kremer Johnson and Their Craigslist Encounters

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The ad reads: “Portrait subjects needed (anywhere). Compensation: $20 per hour. Portrait photographer seeking subjects. Looking for interesting people to photograph…all shapes, races, genders, and sizes are welcome. I will …

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