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Hank and snOLiVER Put Down The Phone Give Away

What: I am giving away 5 signed Hank and snOLiVER books  and a signed limited edition silkscreen print.
How: To enter, leave a comment below  or draw a picture on the following:  “THE WORST TIME TO USE THE PHONE!” (examples: Juggling Chainsaws, Shooting a apple off someone’s head with a bow and arrow, while performing open heart surgery, etc)
When: On Febuary 1st, 2015 I will randomly select 5 people and mail each person a book.
Leave your comment on this page http://www.n8w.com/wp/8253

 

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Hank and snOLiVER In Stores

Hand and snOLiVER books are now in stores.
Indie Bound / Amazon / Barnes and Noble /

"Who could have known such a small phone could have hidden such a BIG world?"

Welcome to the whimsical world of Hank and snOliver. Come along on an incredible journey through the Bubble Gum Meadow and see the treasures that await you when you involve curiosity, play and discovery in everything you do. Give this book to someone who you think should PUT DOWN THEIR PHONE.

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"Everyone knows what they want to be except me!"

Welcome to the whimsical world of Hank and snOliver. Come along on an incredible journey to "Planet Basketball" to solve this question and learn how to involve curiosity, play and discovery in everything you do. Give this book to someone who likes to EXPLORE.

Orders: (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm MST)

800.835.4993 phone
800.213.3023 fax
tradeorders@gibbs-smith.com

I can't thank my publisher enough for taking a risk to publish my books and for supporting my creative vision with confidence. Thanks Suzanne Taylor and the rest of the Gibbs Smith crew for all your great energy and awesome support!

Personal Art

I went on a hike today ..

and some how it inspired this



and the song Take My Breath Away by Gui Boratto

Society of Illustrators – New York City

Do You Want to Create a Picture Book?

Get your questions answered here! Join us for a night of fun and exploration, at the Society of Illustrators. Author and illustrator, Nate Williams, will speak, outlining his creative process—from ideation to publishing. Afterwards, there will be a book signing for Nate’s two new books, along with a question and answer session with experts in the industry including:

James Yang – Author/Illustrator
Giuseppe Catellano – Art Director, Penguin Young Readers Group
Jim Hoover – Associate Art director, Viking Books
Kirsten Hall – Agent/Producer

Where: Society of Illustrators NYC – 128 E 63rd St, New York, NY 10065

When: February 10th, 7pm

Why: To inspire, connect and learn from each other

Register: http://n8w.com/soi

$15 Non-members, $10 Members, $7 Seniors/students

Bonus: First 50 people will receive a limited edition screen print and hand drawn sketch.

Book signing to follow. The bar will be open upstairs for Sketch Night, so people are welcome to get drinks!

Do You Want to Create a Picture Book?

Get your questions answered here! Join us for a night of fun and exploration, at the Society of Illustrators. Author and illustrator, Nate Williams, will speak, outlining his creative process—from ideation to publishing. Afterwards, there will be a book signing for Nate’s two new books, along with a question and answer session with experts in the industry including:

James Yang – Author/Illustrator
Giuseppe Catellano – Art Director, Penguin Young Readers Group
Jim Hoover – Associate Art director, Viking Books
Kirsten Hall – Agent/Producer

Where: Society of Illustrators NYC – 128 E 63rd St, New York, NY 10065

When: February 10th, 7pm

Why: To inspire, connect and learn from each other

Register: http://n8w.com/soi

$15 Non-members, $10 Members, $7 Seniors/students

Bonus: First 50 people will receive a limited edition screen print and hand drawn sketch.

Book signing to follow. The bar will be open upstairs for Sketch Night, so people are welcome to get drinks!

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Hand Lettering for Products & Advertising

Here are some of my favorite hand lettering projects for advertising, editorial & products. See more kids work here and picture books here.

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Lettering & Illustration for Children’s Notebook
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Organic Geometry
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One Good Reason
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Can Wit Be Taught?
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Southern Poverty Law Center
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Washington Post
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Thomas Edison Quote
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The Class Debate
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Hand Lettered Quotes
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Lettering on Urban Outfitters Textiles / Pillows
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Lettering for Bookmobile
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Packaging Illustration for Buttons and Magnets
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Children’s Puzzle
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Summer Lettering Some are Magazine Illustrations ;)
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Green Lettering for KIDS!
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Construction Onomonopias
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Colorful Lettering for Children
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Lettering for Packaging
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Lettering for Music Packaging
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Covers for the Algonquin Reader
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Hand Lettering for Children Related Products & Advertising

Here are some of my favorite hand lettering projects for kids related advertising, editorial & products. See more kids work here and picture books here.

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Southern Poverty Law Center
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Washington Post
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Thomas Edison Quote
.

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Lettering & Illustration for Children’s Notebook
.

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Hand Lettered Quotes
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“Be the change you want to see in the world.” -Gandhi

“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.”  -Jimmy Dean

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Lettering on Urban Outfitters Textiles / Pillows
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Lettering for Bookmobile
.

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Packaging Illustration for Buttons and Magnets
.

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Children’s Puzzle
.

.
Summer Lettering Some are Magazine Illustrations ;)
.

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Green Lettering for KIDS!
.

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Construction Onomonopias
.

.
Colorful Lettering for Children
.

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Lettering for Packaging
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Lettering for Music Packaging
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Covers for the Algonquin Reader
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THE ADC 94th ANNUAL AWARDS & ADC TOMORROW AWARDS

It’s a huge honor to jury The ART DIRECTOR’S CLUB 94th Annual Awards of Art and Craft in Advertising and Design. February  2015, New York City

Enter work:  https://www.awardcore.com/adc/register

Jury: http://adcglobal.org/awards/jury/

Dora the Explorer

Collage illustration I created for Nickelodeon/Struck. The  creators of DORA THE EXPLORER (Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh and Eric Weiner)

Agency: STRUCK

Creative Director: Brent Watts

Design Director: Tosh Brown

Illustrator: Nate Williams

Hank & snOLiVER bOoKS!

“Who could have known such a small phone could have hidden such a BIG world?”

Welcome to the whimsical world of Hank and snOliver. Come along on an incredible journey through the Bubble Gum Meadow and see the treasures that await you when you involve curiosity, play and discovery in everything you do. Give this book to someone who you think should PUT DOWN THEIR PHONE.

.

“Everyone knows what they want to be except me!”

Welcome to the whimsical world of Hank and snOliver. Come along on an incredible journey to “Planet Basketball” to solve this question and learn how to involve curiosity, play and discovery in everything you do. Give this book to someone who likes to EXPLORE.

Orders: (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm MST)

800.835.4993 phone

800.213.3023 fax

tradeorders@gibbs-smith.com

I can’t thank my publisher enough for taking a risk to publish my books and for supporting my creative vision with confidence. Thanks Suzanne Taylor and the rest of the Gibbs Smith crew for all your great energy and awesome support!