As a freelance illustrator and designer I am mostly known for my editorial work. I studied in New York at School of Visual Arts under Will Eisner and Harvey Kurtsman earning my BFA, and at Fashion Institute of Technology where I received my MA degree. Working a...
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Member of the Week…This Could Be You!
YES, THIS COULD BE YOU The Member of the Week project is available to all currently paid members. We post your story on the Society's webpage, si-la.org, and a different image each day on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. To date we've shown over 100 stories...
Board Member of the Week: Ben Bensen, Air Force Chair
Ben Bensen, Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles Air Force Chair (2010-present), recalls his first professional assignment as an artist. While in his senior year at the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette, he painted a pocket watch for a...
Member of the Week Alvin Jones
Alvin Jones is an artist and visionary with his hand on the pulse of pop culture. He has been creating digital art and characters that not only reflect the challenges humanity faces today but also imagine future possibilities. His work, spanning comic books,...
Member of the Week Holly Vigil
Holly Vigil is a freelance illustrator based in Los Angeles, California. In 2022, she received her BFA with an emphasis in illustration from California State University Fullerton. Vigil utilizes traditional mediums, including but not limited to color pencil, mixed...
Jorge Mascarenhas: Board Member of the Week
Jorge Mascarenhas Second Vice President/Illustration West Show Chair 2024 Jorge Mascarenhas was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He’s been drawing since he can remember, as he doodled away through his notebooks and desks during his early education. His illustrations...
Member of the Week…This Could Be You!
YES, THIS COULD BE YOU The Member of the Week project is available to all currently paid members. We post your story on the Society's webpage, si-la.org, and a different image each day on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. To date we've shown over 100 stories...
Member of the Week Huining Shi
I am a concept artist and illustrator currently residing in Los Angeles, working at Treyarch, mainly on the Call of Duty series. Originally from China, I have been passionate about drawing since childhood. As I grew older, my fascination with games, movies, animation,...
Member of the Week Amaryllis Graybill
I'm a multimedia illustrator based in California. I'm an independent artist with art shown in convention spaces, galleries, and faires. I've worked with business clients on such things as animated app store videos, mascots, character illustrations, and comic art. I'm...
Member of the Week Connie Resch
Connie Resch is a self-taught artist and illustrator living in the Seattle Metropolitan area. She specializes in representational art through traditional media such as colored pencils, inks, acrylic paint, and more. Her illustrations are rich in detail and focus...