RACHEL FULLER SIGNS WITH LEMONADE
Bologna brought the agency some fabulous new clients but our stand also attracted many wonderfully talented Children's Book illustrators, not least, Rachel Fuller who found us from her Brighton studio but had to come to Bologna to bring her work to the Agency! 

Rachel is extremely experienced and is developing her unique style outside the juvenile marketplace which she has worked in for so long. We are excited to have her on board and look forward to her blossoming under the Creative wing of Lemonade :)

BESS HARDING KEEPS HER ILLUSTRATIONS HEALTHY
Our Bess doesn't have to watch her weight but Weightwatchers Magazine sought her work to enlighten their pages and help get across an awkward subject in a bright, quirky way.
The Art Director was overjoyed by the end result and I'm sure you will agree, Bess' work is suitable for grown-up content aswell as Children's markets...We look forward to the next
article.

SARA WOWS' THEM IN THE FASHION MEDIA!
Brilliant Pencil specialist Illustrator, Sara O'Neill is causing a stir on many levels in her native Northern Ireland and afar, as she has been featured by NW Magazine for her work in the fashion industry. Her unique used of delicate pencil rendering, with powerful images really sets her work apart. There is more news to come soon, so keep checking out Sara's folio ;)

LEMONADE WELCOMES INBAL SARID
After the Bologna Book show we had such a wealth of talent approach the agency and we are delighted to sign up one of Israel's leading illustration talents, Inbal Sarid. Her vibrant style and endearing characters really lend themselves well to Children's Picture Books and Children's Products alike. We have already had wonderful feedback about Inbal's work so we are excited for the future and her career with Lemonade. Come back soon to see further developments!

COBURN CREATES CHARACTERS FOR DIY BRAND
Pete Coburn has just completed the work for re-branding a leading do-it-yourself chain in Germany.His style really shows figurative content off in a unique way.When clients want realistic without being overly photographic,then Pete's graphic style is a perfect solution.

We hope you agree?! ;)

LUIS TINOCO CAPTURES A GREAT PORTRAIT
Lemonade's watercolour specialist illustrator, Luis Tinoco has created 13 fabulous portraits
of contributors to Apex Magazine published by our great friends at Ink Publishing.Luis' fluid portraits really capture the person's likeness and give a fantastic alternative to boring, photo mugshots'.The Portrait Illustrations have gone down a storm and this has lead to further commissions and great interest in Luis' portfolio.

If you would like to see more of Luis Tinoco's folio please go to our website and get in touch with the office anytime.

BOLOGNA PASTA'S ALL OUR EXPECTATIONS

The agency exhibited at the 50th Anniversary Fair in Bologna (in March) and we were overwhelmed by the interest and the clients we met from all around the world. We have some exciting plans in the near future but were pleased to see all our Print material and Postcards disappear for client's files

Bologna attracts a huge attendance from around the Globe and you can see from these pictures that our stand recieved lots of compliments and interest because of the diversity of work we represent.

It was also a huge pleasure to meet some of you are the Fair and finally say hello to some of our Europe based members. We hope you enjoyed coming along too if you called by? :)

We are busy following up with all the clients and potential clients we met and we are trying to get more new work together to help them find the samples they are looking for. We're also showing work at the upcoming London Book Fair so if you are there and want to see our brand new Group Portfolio, just get in touch with the office studio@lemonadeillustration.com and we will call by to see you, no problem!

REIHILL HELPS US RAISE A GLASS FOR ST PAT'S
We don't want you to think we are always celebrating with a glass in our hand :) ... Any excuse you may be saying? Recently our illustrators have been attracting some of the world's leading Drinks Brands to create some unique imagery for their products and I hope you will agree that Mark Reihill's superb illustration really gives the brand a point of difference in the marketplace? Jameson thought that illustration really gave them an edge that photography couldn't deliver. We all loved it...happy St Patrick's Day to Mark and all!

LEMONADE EVEN REACHES THE POLAR REGIONS
Lemonade's Gary Swift created another unique character development for HP Publishing's presentation at Bologna Children's Book Fair. This was one of several characters he created for a Children's App idea, that may be hitting the Apple Store in the future. Gary's unique designs lend themselves to all media and make them so versatile for Print or Interactive platforms. We can't wait to see these go live!

CHEERS TO LUIS, ROBERT AND COURTNEY
We had great feedback for a fantastic job with did with our friends at Contagious for their client Chivas.They produced a luxurious book for all Chivas' drinks brands. Our illustrators Luis Tinoco, Robert Tirado and Courtney Mason all created wonderful images for the pages and the client was overwhelmed by the results! it was a wonderful project to be involved in.

LEMONADE @ BOLOGNA/ MARCH 25-28
We are excited to announce our participation in this year's 50th Anniversary' Bologna Children's Book Fair. Our Stand number is B/108, in Hall 25 and we have already received very encouraging interest for appointments. We have some outstanding new work to show at the Show which we would be delighted to go through with clients during the 4 days. If you are a client please do not hesitate to get in touch to schedule a meeting or email us at studio@lemonadeillustration.com and we will get back to you. 

ARTIST PORTFOLIO REVIEWS
No doubt there will be a countless number of talented artists walking the show, but please be patient as we will have set times to review portfolios and our staff will only see artists that we see potential in. It will be impossible to go through every folio that comes to the stand during the Show's 4 days. Professionalism is always appreciated by our team at the event :)

LEMONADE WELCOME KIM AND KATHRYN!
Continued client growth demands we expand our roster regularly,and we are delighted to announce two more great talents signing for the agency, in the form of Kim Slijkhuis from the Netherlands and Kathryn Hudson from the U.S.A. They both have different styles but both illustrators have an enduring look that is fabulous for Children's Books and Children's branding, the colour palette that Kim and Kathryn offer, is quite unique and separates them from the common garden, children's book Illustrator :) Take a look at their fantastic portfolios online soon, we are sure you will be suitably impressed!

LEMONADE EXPANDS IT'S CGI DIVISION
It never ceases to amaze us here at the agency just how talented our 3D/CGI
illustrators are. Some of this work is from their respective studios,would not look out of place coming out of a George Lucas or James Cameron studio.We are sure you would agree?We are excited by the diverse calls we are receiving from TV ads to Food Packaging clients. If you want to see our latest CGI Portfolio please contact the office and we would be delighted to send over some of this breathtaking work for you to review.

JIM THEODORE MOVES MOTORS
Lemonade's U.S based, realistic Illustrator, Jim Theodore proves just how effective his painterly style is promoting the Motor Retail sector.His outstanding animal characters really add the touch of difference for Kia Motors' campaign.This features in-Store,Online and across Print media throughout the U.S.The client was extremely pleased with the results,so keep your eyes open for the next exciting instalment! 

UPDATING AGENCY SITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA SITES..
The New Year has seen lots going on at Lemonade Towers and just like spring cleaning' we have been updating many of our illustrator's folios ready for client's projects and requirements coming in.Our talented Group have sent some outstanding work, so please keep an eye on the site over the next week or two.We have also updated our Social Media presence further and received some lovely comments, some please keep it coming! :) ..More exciting news to come very soon.... 

SARA O'NEILL BRINGS BEAUTY TO LEMONADE
The New Year has begun very well at the Agency and we have some star signings to announce from Lemonade HQ. Northern Ireland based illustrator Sara O'Neill has brought her breathtaking hand-drawn, pencil style to our talentpool and we are over the moon she decided to join us after her critically acclaimed solo exhibition in her native Belfast. Please go have a look at her folio online to see her delicate, yet powerful illustrations.We are excited to see Sara's new work which is in development as we speak!

ASCANIO MAKES THE IMPOSSIBLE, POSSIBLE!
Lemonade are excited to have leading CGI/3D Illustrator Ascanio Malgarini join the agency all the way from Italy. Please take a look at his new Portfolio on our website as some of the outstanding technical illustrations need to be seen to be believed. Often using the Company's product or brand within the illustration Ascanio is an expert at creating mood and atmostsphere in his artwork. 
We hope you agree?!

JAVIER MAKES EDITORIAL, EYECATCHING!
Lemonade's Mexican illustrator, Javier Medellin Puyou is renowned for his retro,
conceptual style of work, but here he shows just how effective his work is across all subject matter. 
This article for Moda Accessible Magazine is a full page illustration about fashion/retail therapy. We hope you like it and agree with the client, that Javier's style of work has many uses :)

LEMONADE ADD EVEN MORE FIZZ
It is always a pleasure to announce, the arrival of our new members and currently our new illustrators are really pushing the Creative boundaries and 
Danny Chatzikontantinou, Neil Price and Chiaki Darski are no exception. Based in Greece, England and the States respectively it shows just how Global our business has become. If you check out these Illustrator's portfolios on our website I am sure it will enlighten your day as it did for us. Their styles are provided digitally but their techniques are still very traditional and this gives their style a unique warmth and richness that only paint can give. We look forward to your thoughts on these talents...

KOUZOU WOWS KOENJI GALLERY IN JAPAN
Lemonade's Japanese illustrator Kouzou Sakai recently held a solo exhibition 
at the Koenji Gallery and received great reviews for his stunningly colourful,conceptual illustration. Please check the website for Kouzou's new work.

ALECIA RODRIGUEZ SIGNS UP WITH LEMONADE
Internationally renowned, figurative Illustrator, Alecia Rodriguez joins the agency from her Florida base and we are so excited to have her with our Group. Clients will also be glad to know, that Alecia is also a very capable Storyboard artist and has been working with some of the America's top Ad Agencies for many years. Please watch this space for future news.

CAPTIVATING CHILDREN'S BOOK ILLUSTRATORS JOIN THE AGENCY
Here at the Agency we are always taken aback by some of the talent that approaches our door, looking for our representation. The last month has been no exception and we are proud to show you 3 x breathtakingly beautiful styles from Moni Perez, Sabine Cazassus and Magali Morales.
We hope you agree, but this is a small taste of their Portfolios, please go onto our site and see more of their stunning illustration. Lemonade are looking forward to 2013 and what new projects come their way!

THE ART OF ANIMATION FOR 2013!!
Lemonade is delighted to begin the New Year with the signing one of Europe's leading Animator/Illustrators, Art Grootfontein.It is very exciting to have him on board and we look forward to telling you about his new projects in the future. 
Art has great humour in his work but his animation is very adaptable for both internal communications and commercial banner ads. Please check out his work
on the Motion section of the website.

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM CARY AT LEMONADE!!
We have the pleasure of showing you this fantastic seasonal image from new addition,Cary Phillips. U.S based Cary has a beautifully soft style that just embodies all things Christmas' .We hope you enjoy this? and go to our website to see even more from Cary's stunning portfolio. All the very best from all here at Lemonade!! :0)

THE AGENCY SHOWS OFF NEW ILLUSTRATOR RECRUITS!
At Lemonade we are all about providing our Illustrators with the best platforms and opportunities for showing off' their talent and expanding their profile within the Media industry, so we thought we would how you this recent Trade Magazine advert we did... hot-off-the-press! Keep your eye out for it because it will be out very soon.

LEMONADE ATTRACTS TALENT FROM THE MIDDLE EAST
Lemonade is proud to announce further growth of it's talent roster with the addition of fabulous children's book illustrator Maryam Tabatabaei, all the way from Tehran. Please take a look at her outstanding portfolio which has just gone live on our site!

NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER THEY SAY'?
And this image shows why, because fashion Illustrator Eum Hayoung shows just how versatile his style is, as it portrays this Fiction Book Cover for Little Brown with great effectiveness. We hope you like it as much as we do, and it puts us all here at Lemonade in the Christmas spirit...Keep your eyes on Eum Hayoung's folio as it it develop into new markets!

ILLUSTRATING THE WORLD FROM HIS STUDIO
Conceptual Illustrator Gary Venn completed a series of graphic and effective map illustrations for Traveller Magazine, this Map series really jumped off the page and looked so different than photography. The client loved the way Gary's limited palette gave the pages a more sophisticated presence.

GENETICALLY MODIFIED ILLUSTRATION
Lemonade cartoon illustrator, Gary Swift shows how he adds a special humour to serious subject matter, with this image about Genetically Modified foods for this NY Magazine article. This was a very urgent deadline, and Gary proves he can work 'swiftly' and creatively and still bring home the bacon! ;)

INTERNSHIP PLACES AT LEMONADE
A huge 'thank you' to all the interns who have worked at our Northern studio this year (and over the past few years for that matter ). It has been a fantastic program
and we will continue to offer 2-3 week placements at our offices. Often it can result in expanding the term if the placement works out for all parties but hopefully
we can schedule in even more places from all the inquiries we recieve. We would like to stress the importance of submitting a professional CV and presenting your interest in the Internship program in the best way possible way, as this is what is the deciding factor when we are reviewing the applicants each month. 

Illustration is a fabulous business, but Agencies are working companies that want to see articulate, professional CV's regardless of the position you are applying for.
We still love to hear from the next generation of Illustration pioneers!

 Mary Jane Begin

Mercedes DeBellard

Milli-Jane

Rasmus Juul

 Simone Shin

Rosie Woods

LEMONADE WELCOMES EVEN MORE TALENT!
We are again honoured to open our doors to some amazing, talented illustrators.
There will be much more news to come from them, but please check out their inspiring portfolios on our website www.lemonadeillustration.com.It is a special part of our job when such talented artists want to be represented by our Agency and all the team at Lemonade are so excited to have such a wide variety of styles and award winners join our Group. We look forward to posting more work from each illustrator very soon!

LEMONADE LOOKS FOR NEW AGENT IN NYC
Due to increasing demand from our customers, Stateside we are looking for extra help for our NYC office. The post would suit an out-going person with a passion for Illustration ( of course ) and great PR skills. We are not going to add a job description here, but we would be more than happy to send the details to anyone who submits their Resume and any relevant skills they think would be helpful to the role. Experience of Agency work is not absolutely essential, but a knowledge of the Creative Sector would be important. Closing date is 14th December. We look forward to hearing from potential candidates! :)

VIOLA MASSARENTI BRINGS ROMANCE 
Italian Children's Book illustrator, Viola Massarenti adds a touch of romance and luxury to Lemonade.Joining our ranks with her rich,painterly style that is perfect for Picture Books and Educational media alike. We think you will agree that Viola has a sought after style? and the work has a traditional feel even though it is provided to clients in a digital format.Ciao

MAXIMUM IMPACT FOR MERCEDES BENZ
These eye catching and humorous illustrations are from a series of images for the latest Mercedes Benz ads illustrated by Max Kostenko. They have won many admirers already and have been submitted for a variety of Print awards.Fingers crossed they achieve great success and we look forward to the next campaign with Mercedes in Germany.Auf wiedersehen for now!

LUIS GIVES FOOD FOR THOUGHT...
Fashion Illustrator Luis Tinoco, again shows his versatility and skill in depicting
other content, like this food illustration for MIA Magazine. His watercolour, painterly style gives the page an added sophistication. We hope you agree and it appeals to your taste? :)