Richard Solomon’s New Artists Shine!

Eric Petersen was born in Santa Monica, California in 1973. He received a BA in Art from California State University, Northridge and has taken continuing education courses at Art Center College of Design, The Cooper Union, and School of Visual Arts. He has worked with clients including Apple, GQ, Politico, Scientific American, Washington Post and Wired. Features and interviews can be seen on Hi-Fructose, It’s Nice That, and Juxtapoz. Awards include Communication Arts, Society of Illustrators, and 3×3.  

Tallulah Fontaine is an illustrator and artist from Edmonton, Alberta. She is currently based between Los Angeles and Montreal. Tallulah’s work is inspired by nature and lifestyle through her atmospheric use of graphic shapes and form in traditional mediums.  

Vanessa Branchi is an Italian illustrator currently living and working in Berlin. Her creative path began while studying Graphic Design in Florence before relocating to London to seek new forms of inspiration and collaborative relationships. During the 5 years spent in London she refined the style of her illustrations focusing on smooth shapes and a bold and evocative color palette, while working with a wide range of clients and offering her illustrations for different medias and purposes. Ready to step out of her comfort zone, Vanessa moved to eclectic Berlin at the beginning of 2018 to get inspired by the colorful city and experiment with new medias such as painting and ceramic. In recent years she has worked with digital, editorial and textile mediums, whilst continuing to develop her personal projects which experiment with shape, form and color.  

Tyler Jacobson is an illustrator from Alameda , California. He is an MFA Illustration graduate from the Academy of Art University. Tyler’s work is inspired by sci-fi and fantasy themes that engage viewers through his use of dynamic , painterly compositions and bold color palettes. He is a member of the Conservatory in Seattle’s Artist Guild where he focuses on his art education and cultivating a community for artists in the area.  

Julia Yellow is a Taiwanese illustrator and designer who currently lives and works in LA.  After she received her BFA in illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design, she moved to New York and started her full-time freelancing career.  She creates her work digitally and with a playful, warm and witty quality. Her work has been recognized by several publications and organizations including: PRINT Magazine 2014 Top 20 under 30, Society of Illustrators NY, Society of Illustrators LA, Applied Art Magazine, CMYK Magazine, American Illustration, 3×3, Greater China Illustration Awards, Addy Awards.