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Meet the Artists New to Workbook

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We are so excited to welcome these latest additions to our Workbook family. Spanning Illustration, Photography, and Production Services, these artists elevate every project they take on.

Above Image from Levente Szabo. Levente creates colorful and dynamic illustrations for book covers, posters and editorial. With more than ten years as a professional illustrator, Levente has worked with many international clients such as Apple, Audible, BAFTA, TBWA, Simon & Schuster, Bloomsbury Publishing and many more. He is also a regular lecturer/course leader at the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design of Budapest.

Represented by Colagene Creative Clinic
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Gabe Sanchez is a Miami based commercial photographer and director with full post production services. Gabe has a long career capturing images for many well known brands and major magazines internationally. He describes his style of photography as “simple, candid, and somewhat minimal with contrasty yet subdued tones.” Gabe places extraordinary value in the relationships between himself and his subjects, the environment and the moment. Capturing content is a way of life for Gabe, and you will rarely catch him out and about without his camera.

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Davide Spelta is an Italian illustrator based in Cremona, Italy. His work mainly focuses on the study of composition, the synthesis of shapes, and the use of clever concepts to communicate an idea. He attended Visual Design at IED Milan in 2018 and Mimaster Illustrazione in 2020 and has worked for a variety of clients spanning magazines, newspapers, publishing houses, and creative agencies.

Represented by Colagene Creative Clinic
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Jonathon Chi has been immersed in the food culture since birth. Steeped in the aromatic ambiance of his parents’ restaurant, his keen eye and profound love for food and people have evolved over the years, and the power of his images vividly reflects this passion.

As the son of hard-working immigrants, Jonathon brings a genuine admiration for humanity, perseverance, and grit to his work. His commitment lies in delivering a strong and clear message that aligns with the vision of his clients.

Food and people is the passion but Jonathon’s photography reaches further than that. He has worked outside of the food industry with clients such as Moderna, Shady Rays, BeHealthyr, AARP, Dant Clayton and more.

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Paul Meisel has authored and illustrated 15 books with more on the way. He has also illustrated more than 90 books, including early readers, picture books, and mass market books. With a BA in Fine Art and an MFA in Graphic Design from Yale University, Paul worked briefly as a graphic designer before becoming a full time illustrator and author.

In addition to children’s trade books, Paul also work in editorial, educational and advertising illustration using both traditional and digital techniques.

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Nicole Walmsley is a Los Angeles-based makeup artist for celebrity and advertising. Nicole was introduced to the world of cosmetics when she worked for Clinique while earning her degree at UCLA. It was there that she realized that her love for the arts and her fascination with makeup could merge into a dream career. Since then, Nicole has worked with many of Hollywood’s familiar faces, including Claire Holt, Katherine McPhee, America Ferrera, Phoebe Tonkin, Sabrina Ionescu, Ginnifer Goodwin, Isabella Rosallini, Laura Marano, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. She has worked on advertising campaigns with Volcom, Nike, Mother, and Fabletics.

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With over 20 years in Communication Design, Margarida Barreto has cultivated a career that spans Graphic and Web Design, Marketing, and collaborations with industry giants like APPLE, HP, and Dell. Starting her journey in agency environments, Margarida quickly moved into creative leadership roles, where her passion for blending design and technology flourished.
 
Her exploration into AI opened new possibilities, leading her to integrate AI-driven techniques into her work, particularly within tech and lifestyle brands. Margarida is also the author of “The MidJourney Expedition”, a resource that empowers creatives to explore the fusion of design, technology and art.
 
Whether leading complex projects or crafting innovative digital experiences, Margarida brings a unique blend of creativity and technical expertise to every challenge.

Represented by António Adriäo Artist Representative
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Zave Smith is a commercial photographer serving Philadelphia and New York. Exuberant and poignant, philosophical and passionate, Zave Smith’s photographs capture the tangible pleasures and tactile experiences of life. Zave has a special feeling for personality that suffuses his work.

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Christy Lam
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