Magnet Reps at SURTEX 2010

Magnet Reps will debut new artists and more than 50 new lines at SURTEX 2010 in New York City (Javits Convention Center, Booth 341-343) May 16-18.

Returning with Bella Pilar's successful line, Magnet Reps will launch two new artists and collections spanning everyday, holiday, bridal and kids from ankle-biter through tween and teen. The new artists add sizzle to the agency with Hennie Haworth’s prettily quirky art and Nate Williams' frisky, folky looks.

The agency unites their work with the art licensing needs of respected companies large and small, matching art with product and creating unique solutions for clients in industries such as apparel, social expression, publishing, gift and toys. As a special bonus, Bella Pilar will be attending SURTEX and participating in promotions each day of the show. If you'd like to make an appointment, please contact us at art@magnetreps.com.

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Roumieu Wins in American Illustration

Graham Roumieu had work selected to appear in the American Illustration 29 annual. From an impressive 8,033 pictures entered by over 1,200 illustrators, magazines, agencies and publishers, the jury selected only 388 images by a majority vote or better to appear in the book and represent the best images from 2009. AI29 will be printed in full color and distributed world-wide in hard-cover in November 2010.

Congratulations!

Graham Roumieu, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada

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Pilar: Buon Compleanno Fleur!

Bella Pilar illustrated for Italian beauty brand La Gardenia. This month La Gardenia is celebrating their spokeswoman Fleur's birthday with a new ad campaign that includes several 2-minute telepromotions that can be seen throughout Italy. Buon Compleanno girlfriend!

The tv spots can be seen here, here, here and here!

THE ARTALOG 2010

Check your in-box this month for your copy of THE ARTALOG 2010 magazine – the third annual collaboration between Magnet Reps and Frank Sturges Reps.

The 74-page catalog of illustration showcases the work of 34 artists from 19 cities in 11 countries. The carefully edited pages give a nice perspective on what each illustrator is up to and a news section and award gallery boast recent accomplishments.

Since it's launch in 2008, THE ARTALOG has evolved into what we hope is an innovative visual resource for those whe seek out (or just admire) the top talent in today's illustration marketplace. We designed it to be a keeper and hope you'll agree!

Roumieu, Bigfoot Fan Gets Crafty

An especially crafty Bigfoot fan created this striking likeness of Bigfoot - bloody hand and all!

Pilar Skates Into the Holidays

Bella Pilar illustrated for San Francisco's Union Square Ice Rink. Last year the outdoor rink, which is operated by Willy Bietak Productions and surrounds the Macy's holiday tree, attracted 55 000 skaters over the holiday period. Bella's illustrations could be seen on outdoor signage surrounding the rink, as well as on the building that houses the zamboni.

Pilar for Savoir Flair

Bella Pilar has done five more illustrations for the online magazine Savoir Flair. The magazine showcases the hottest must-haves and coolest trends in fashion and beauty and is a perfect fit for Bella's savvy, sweet and sexy girls. Each illustration coincides with a section of the magazine - clothing, bags, shoes, accessories and beauty. Click here to check it out.

Roumieu's Cat & Gnome a Favorite in 2009

Graham Roumieu's Cat & Gnome (Blue Q) was named a favorite book of 2009 by Juliet Waters of The Montreal Mirror and is one of the ten books she recommends you carry with you into 2010.

The Blue Q blog also named it one of the nearest and dearest in their in collection of 'world's smallest coffee table books,' along with Esther Pearl Watson's Romeo & Juliet and Mark Todd's Bad Asses.

Pilar's Love Letters

Bella Pilar illustrated for Galison's Love Letters diary. The diary is 192 pages, printed with non-toxic inks and comes with a hot pink lock. It is recommended for ages 4 and up and is available now.

Pilar's Fleur Comes to Life

Bella Pilar's illustrated character, Fleur, made her television debut in two animated spots airing in Italy during this holiday season. The character is the centerpiece of Italian cosmetic retailer La Gardenia's new brand effort, Fleur. The line debuted in Milan last month. The campaign also includes print ads in Italy's top magazines, such as Vanity Fair, La Repubblica delle Donne, Io Donna and Anna, among others. Click here to watch the ads.

Pilar for PIN

Bella Pilar will be part of the fourth annual Power In Numbers show at Nucleus Gallery in Alhambra, CA. This year's show had 100 international and local artists create 5 x 7 inch art in the medium and theme of their choosing. Each piece is priced at $100 and a selection of artworks will be auctioned with a portion of the night’s sales benefiting the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles and their efforts in aiding California wildfire victims. The show runs until Monday, December 28th, 2009.

Opening reception: Saturday, December 12th, 2009 7-10pm

Nucleus Gallery 210 E. Main St., Alhambra CA

Italian Ad Campaign for Pilar

Bella Pilar's illustrations are the centerpiece of Italian cosmetic retailer La Gardenia's new brand effort, Fleur. Bella's illustrated character embodies the essence of Fleur - a woman who is chic, confident, and aware of herself and her femininity.

La Gardenia flew Bella to Milan for the launch of the campaign, which includes television spots and print ads in Italy's top magazines, including Vanity Fair, La Repubblica delle Donne, Io Donna and Anna, among others. The press were introduced to Fleur by an invitation to her 'home,' a suite entirely decked out a la Fleur, which looks quite a la Bella to us!

Roumieu for 100 €

Graham Roumieu is part of the 100 € Show at the Hotel de Vil in Stuttgart, Germany. The 100 € Show is an international exhibition consisting of illustrators from Canada, Germany, England, France, Israel, Italy, USA, Korea, Holland, Spain, and Japan. Each illustration sells for 100 €. The show is 'cash and carry' and once a piece is sold the empty space on the wall reveals the artist's full name and county.

Each participating artist has been recognized either by The Society of Publication Design, American Illustration, The Advertising & Design Club of Canada, The Society of Illustrators, the Art Directors Club of New York or the Art Directors Club of Germany. Click here for a preview of the art.

Pilar's Wanderlust

Bella Pilar joins Ali Gallagher, Danielle DeFoe and Rebecca Friedman for Wanderlust. This group show opens on Saturday, December 12th and a portion of all proceeds goes to benefit Inner-City Arts.

Inner-City Arts is widely regarded as one of the nation's most effective arts education providers and is an oasis of learning, achievement and creativity in the heart of Los Angeles' Skid Row. Click here to find out more about Inner-City Arts and what they do.

Opening reception: Saturday, December 12th, 2009 7-11pm Goodform Salon 725 N.Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles CA

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Society of Illustrators Winner: Hennie Haworth

Magnet Reps is thrilled to announce that Hennie Haworth had work chosen to appear in the Society of Illustrators 52nd annual. This year the Society received over 4,600 submissions, with 418 pieces being chosen by the jury of professional illustrators and art directors. The winning pieces will be published in the annual and some will be exhibited at the at the Museum of American Illustration at the Society of Illustrators in New York early next year. Congratulations!

Hennie Haworth, Habitat

Haworth for POCKOSHKO

Hennie Haworth was one of 20 international artists commissioned by Pocko, in collaboration with Magma, to customize a series of wooden Matryoshka dolls for POCKOSHKO. The exhibition opened at London's three Magma stores as part of the London Design Festival and will eventually travel to NYC, Madrid and Milan.

Other artists that participated in the project include: Studio Number One, Jeremyville, Dave McMacken, Mike Perry, McFaul, James Braithwaite, Tabas, Olaf Hajek, Paul Bower, Postics, Ben Newman, Staffan Larsson, Nomoco, James Dawe, Adam Hayes, Fernanda Cohen, Joey Hi-Fi, Kinpro and Jorge Alderete.

Illustration Reps Now and Then

Magnet Reps' director, Chrystal Falcioni, joins Matthew LeBaron (Bernstein & Andriulli), Richard Solomon and legendary agent, Darwin Bahm, for Illustration Reps Now and Then, part of the Society of Illustrators lecture series. The panel discussion will be moderated by Fernanda Cohen and will focus on the differences and generational changes in illustration agencies over the past 30 years, including  the client-agency-illustrator dynamic, competition and business strategies in today's market.

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009   6:30-8:30pm Society of Illustrators 128 East 63rd Street, New York NY

Haworth 'Said Why Eggs?'

Hennie Haworth was part of Said Why Eggs? at the East End Arts Club in London. The exhibition included 26 unique interpretations of the alphabet by 26 artists, printers and graphic designers.

Haworth at Kemistry, London

Hennie Haworth was one of 14 artists that took part in No Understanding Between the Brain and the Hands at Kemistry Gallery in London. For the show, Pocko invited five photographers and nine designers to create their own interpretations of Metropolis, the 1927 silent science fiction film created by the famed director Fritz Lang. The artists reinterpreted Lang's urban dystopia, creating new versions of the city as we know it today.

Magnet Artists in the Big Book

Magnet Reps is pleased to announce the inclusion of several Magnet artists in Martin Dawber's Big Book of Contemporary Illustration (Anova Books). Following the hugely successful Big Book of Fashion Illustration, this 400 page book features nearly 1000 illustrations from over 160 international illustrators, showcasing everything from digital drawing, pixelated pictures and Photoshop fantasies to traditional sketching and painting. It is available now.