Notable Women in the visual arts fields
Each year we feature the works of outstanding women in the design, illustration, photography, typography and publishing fields.
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21st Annual Designing Women Celebration One
Welcome to the 2016 Designing Women edition, celebrating Women's History Month. This will be our 21st year of celebrating, and it continues to be one of our favorite editions, because we get to meet so many wonderful artists, designers, illustrators and photographers. 
Lucia Bustamante designing diversity TypeTalk: Most Notable Fonts of 2015 An obsession with Grids Karina Mosqueda and many, many more! BLITZ, Stacey after a decade, Becca's soft hand, Cuba Illustrated and more Marta Granados, Visual Storyteller, two new videos and more Jennifer Dickert, Nicole Miller-Wong, Sue Murphy and many more Laura Worthington introduces Spumante Liza Donnelly : Inside a cartoonist's world Flora Borsi : the day of the selfie Documentary: Louise Fili by Julie Boswell
20th Annual Designing Women Celebration One
March is "Women's History Month" and each year for the past twenty years, we've celebrated with a guided tour of some of the best designing women we could find in the world. Some of these were actually sent in by readers, others were discovered online by staff. . Ladies and gentlemen, we present the 20th Annual Designing Women edition surf 1 : 
UN Women ad series reveals widespread sexism Hallie McGee ~ Designer + Creative How the Media Failed Women in 2013 Nicoz Balboa: Magical Mystery Wood Anita Wasik : Divine Vision Liz Clements : the fine pen Three Designing Women Luci Gutiérrez Ena Cardenal ... and more to come!
Meet Lois van Baarle, illustrator, painter, teacher, animator and designing woman!
Every year one individual seems to stand out from the rest -- captivating our interest and admiration. In 2008 it was Luba Lukova; in 2010 it was Jessica Hische; ten years ago it was Nena Anderson -- there are many others, and they all have one thing in common. Beside their extraordinary talent they share a unique perspective of vision along with an entrepreneurial spirit that takes them to the top of their field! Lois van Baarle epitomizes those qualities -- and is our Designing Woman for March 2015! Meet Lois van Baarle
Claire Sells the talent behind Splot Designs & Glean Magazine
Light, fresh and opinionated -- Claire Sells, based in the UK, has been a practicing graphic artist for over a decade. Her specialties range from traditional, handdrawn illustration to digital vector art, design, layout, photography and even publishing. . . . Designing Women continues! Full story : Claire Sells the talent behind Splot Designs & Glean Magazine
Malika Favre : negative space design excellence
The first thing that impressed us about Malika Favre is her innate talent of boiling lots of visual information into the sublime essence for communications. The second thing that occurred to us was -- she's probably one of the most ripped-off designers of all times! Designing Women field trip! Full story : Malika Favre : negative space design excellence
Rare talents of KJun of rare, magical, fantasy paintings
During our March and April "Women's History Month" we like to go back and revisit some of the rare talents we met years ago -- just to see how they're doing. This young talent in Seoul, South Korea caught our attention several years ago -- and we've been captivated ever since. This kind of special talent deserves a new visit every few years . . . hopefully there will be many more to come! Full story : Rare talents of KJun of rare, magical, fantasy paintings
Women's History Month Marches into March
Every year we discover new history and new historic references surrounding Women's History Month. This time I dug into the heroines of the 2nd World War, particularly that image of the strong, iconic bicep-flexing Westinghouse poster image of "Rosie the Riveter"! You thought Norman Rockwell created her, but he didn't . . . and we've got lots more about that era in a very special video presentation to celebrate this year :: our 19th Annual Women's History Month edition! Please enjoy! Full story : Women's History Month Marches into March
Kia ora! That's hello! from New Zealand
I'll bet that when Erika Pearce was a little girl, she was into everything! I'll be she ran somebody ragged just trying to keep up. That's the immediate feeling I get when cruising Erika's portfolio, website and Tumbler stream! And, she's a lot of fun! You should take a look and let me know! Full story : Kia ora! That's hello! from New Zealand
19th Annual Designing Women
March is "Women's History Month" and each year for the past nineteen years, we've celebrated with a guided tour of some of the best designing women we could find in the world. Some of these were actually sent in by readers, others were discovered online by staff. . Ladies and gentlemen, we present the 19th Annual Designing Women edition surf 1 : * Elizabeth Manos * Erin Jang : high above New York City * Anne Willoughby * Anna Sui Victorian cowboys or Warhol superstars * Colette Calascione * Amy Jo: Most Fun Portfolio ... and more to come! Full story : 19th Annual Designing Women
Event, Exhibit : Designing Modern Women, 1890-1990
Modern design of the 20th century was profoundly shaped and enhanced by the creativity of women -- as muses of modernity and shapers of new ways of living, and as designers, patrons, performers, and educators. This installation, drawn entirely from MoMA's collection, celebrates the diversity and vitality of individual artists' engagement in the modern world, from Loïe Fuller's pulsating turn-of-the-century performances to Paula Scher's deconstructivist graphics of the 1990s. Full story : Event, Exhibit : Designing Modern Women, 1890-1990
Miss Aniela : A Surrealistic view
Natalie "Miss Aniela" Dybisz is a fine arts photographer who will stir your emotions and shake reality with her hauntingly surreal imagery. She's featured in the latest Adobe Masters Class for Photoshop, and here in our April Designing Women edition ... Full story : Miss Aniela : A Surrealistic view
Maki Kawakita : explosive color and graphics for dramatic storytelling
Maki brings a new kind of female panache to the scene with her kicky, sometimes kinky, always dazzling imagery. Her work exhibits a rare blend of diversity -- of Japanese, American and European cultures. In 2007, she was selected as one of the top 200 photographers in Japan! Full story : Maki Kawakita : explosive color and graphics for dramatic storytelling
Heather Keogh : Green Screen Photography
Our 18th Annual Designing Women edition continues with a field trip visit to the photography studios of Heather Keogh, where she specializes in green screen photography and photoshop. Everything in her portfolio is from a green screen... Full story : Heather Keogh : Green Screen Photography
18th Annual Designing Women Celebration
18th Annual Designing Women edition of DTG Magazine Each year we take great relish and pleasure in discovering creative spirits in celebration of Women's History Month. This year, our 18th, the social networking scene has taken over, and now, we've been discovered because it would appear that everyone and their brother has a "Designing Women" edition. But we've found a few fabulous women designers through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Flickr and other social networking channels that we feel deserve to be celebrated!
Ladies and gentlemen, the 18th Annual Designing Women edition kicks off with : * Original screen prints of the Chicago Women's Graphics Collective posters * The Role of Women in Design | 12 Designers - 12 Opinions * Louise Ormerod : Gender Disparities in Graphic Design * Interviewing Women in Web Design Around the World * 5 Women Designers You Should Know About ... and more to come! Full story : 18th Annual Designing Women Celebration
Are You Stuck in a Spiral? 6 Steps You Can Take To Get Out!
The Design Center and DTG Magazine welcome back Sandy Wright-Hibbard - Social Media Strategist, Marketing Consultant, Designer, and Writer - with Lyric Marketing, to share some of her wisdom for this year's Designing Women edition . . . Full story : Are You Stuck in a Spiral? 6 Steps You Can Take To Get Out!
18th Annual : Designing Women Part 2
Continuing from last month, we take another surf through great personalities from the design, painting, and illustration worlds -- closing out this year's Designing Women with : * Kathleen Meaney, * Debbie Millman : Sterling Brands, * Nicolle Rager Fuller, * Susan Sellers : brand strategy, * Tina and Esther: Little Fury, * Jessica Skipworth : Branding, * Deborah Adler, and last but not least, * Sara De Bondt!
Designing Women: Jane Seymour
Our Designing Women issue is usually dedicated to women in the visual arts world. And this one deserves our extra attention and admiration. Art, drama, and Golden Globe / Emmy levels should be enough. But sharing with and benefiting children takes Jane way over the top! Full story : Designing Women: Jane Seymour
Designing Women: Lydia Leith
Lydia Leith, a graphic designer from the UK, has hit upon a national best seller : the *Throne Up, Royal Wedding, SICK BAG.* (Seen above with her own hand doing the screen printing! 16th Annual Designing Women Full story : Designing Women: Lydia Leith
Designing Women: Jane Conner-ziser
We get so wrapped up in Photoshop stuff, we often forget about the extraordinary work being done in Corel Painter! One particular artist will totally sweep you away, so I knew I had to get her into this year's Designing Women. . . ladies and gentlemen, meet : Jane Conner-ziser! Full story : Designing Women: Jane Conner-ziser
Practical Typography with Dasha
The magic of experimenting in graphic design! Freelance designer Dasha Wagner presents her innovative ideas and interesting solutions. Elegant style and color harmony along with some totally practical typography makes her projects unique Full story : Practical Typography with Dasha
Women of Design
Influence and inspiration from the original trailblazers to the new groundbreakers. Women in Design takes you to the most excellent designing women in the industry. Don't miss it! Full story : Women of Design
Miss Aniela : A Surrealistic view
Natalie "Miss Aniela" Dybisz is a fine arts photographer who will stir your emotions and shake reality with her hauntingly surreal imagery. She's featured in the latest Adobe Masters Class for Photoshop, and here in our April Designing Women edition
Designing Women Part 2
Continuing from last month, we take another surf through great personalities from the design, painting, and illustration worlds -- closing out this year's Designing Women with : * Kathleen Meaney, * Debbie Millman : Sterling Brands, * Nicolle Rager Fuller, * Susan Sellers : brand strategy, * Tina and Esther: Little Fury, * Jessica Skipworth : Branding, * Deborah Adler, and last but not least, * Sara De Bondt!
17th Annual Designing Women
WELCOME to another great year of personalities from the design, painting, and illustration worlds -- we'll be discovering new talents, and revisiting some of our past Designing Women! Ladies and gentlemen may we present : * Maya Barkai, * Sarah Pannell, * Andrea Rahal, * Louise Fili, * Paula Scher, * Jessica Hische, * Lizania Cruz, * Yuko Shimizu, * Gina Triplett, * Kelli Anerson! and more ...
Pamela Wells : Publishing Art & Magic
In 2001 we featured an up-and-coming young artist ... and TODAY more than ten years later, we revisit Pamela Wells, and her successful creative world of painting, design and the everyday goddess
Vanesa Merulla : whatever it takes
We discovered Vanesa Merulla, from Norwalk CT, in the DTG Facebook group! She creates some solid design seasoned with logic and soul to create the most evocative solutions! So, we knew she should be in this year's Designing Women special February 28, 2012
Photoshop (Designing Women) Madness
Sandy is a progressive thinking designer and strategist -- founder of Lyric Marketing & Design, in McKinney, TX, USA. Sandy says: My purpose is to share my artistic vision through the emergent opportunities that exist in today's explosive technology evolution Gina operates her own web design studio -- A good eye for colour and space, but more importantly a good ear for listening to her clients' needs and expectations. Visit GAWD Productions . . . return appearance! This year we revisit Catherine Morley, the energy behind Katz Design, and an influential woman in the graphic design industry, founder of "Creative Latitude" ... Visit Katz Design Erin is a graphic designer and illustrator in the San Francisco Bay Area -- where you'll find many visually exciting design projects all created by the founder of Elf Design , author of HOW Design Books Designing Websites for every audience, and editor/publisher of Self Promotion Online chats with DT&G about "Heads-in-the-sand Design" Mary is the Managing Director of HerbertBaum Integrated Marketing in St. Louis, MO, designs with elegant simplicity -- but drives a persuasive message to the assorted and loyal clients of Mary Baum Here's a graphic designer and illustrator from Indianapolis, Indiana with respectable skills in graphic design, digital imaging, technical illustration, and copy editing. Let's visit the studios of Leane K. Wells Hanna is a Canadian artist of Polish origin and one of the winners of the Macworld Digital Art Gallery Contest, painted this image of "TEMPLE" but what we saw made us stop and ask... " Was it Premonition?" Yes, it's March again and you know what that means -- Designing Women! We decided to skip all the bad stuff this month and go with an all-star line-up of wonderful works including self portraits from * Gemma Roberts, * Anne Pogoda, * Katherine Dinger, * Suzanne van Pelt, * Anna Steinbauer, and * Emily Warren! If these ladies aren't inspiring, you'd better check your pulse! Febr
16th Annual Designing Women
Welcome to the 16th Annual Designing Women edition of DTG Magazine and the Graphic Design & Publishing Center ... the annual quest to find the very best in women designers in graphic design, illustration, photography, typography, advertising, screen printing and visual communications. Enjoy the tripDesigning Women: Lydia Leith
Lydia Leith, a graphic designer from the UK, has hit upon a national best seller : the *Throne Up, Royal Wedding, SICK BAG.* (Seen above with her own hand doing the screen printing! 16th Annual Designing WomenDesigning Women: Jane Seymour
Our Designing Women issue is usually dedicated to women in the visual arts world. And this one deserves our extra attention and admiration. Art, drama, and Golden Globe / Emmy levels should be enough. But sharing with and benefiting children takes Jane way over the top!60 Seconds: Updating the handicapped symbol?
Fred Showker shares this story about a young graphic designer who thinks the handicapped symbol of the international signing symbol system needs a redesign. Does it? This is 60-Second Windows, an editorial column continuously published online by Fred Showker since 1988.15th Annual Designing Women
In our travels over the past weeks we've run across so many spectacular talents. For our March theme, we were particularly looking for outstanding works by women and nobody was disappointed. Designing Women: Simulating LifeJessica Hische: Caps to Captivate
Three wonderful designing women this month, all directly related to type and typography. Jessica Hische is the genius behind "Drop Caps of the Day" and a host of other delightful dreams in type, lettering, calligraphy and typography! You're going to enjoy this trip. . . Xandra Zamora: calligraphic hands
Designing Women presents Xandra Y. Zamora, a master at calligraphy, hand lettering, and classic styled quill work! Don't miss this inspiration in hand lettering Carol Kemp: Fresh Typography
When we talk about "fresh" in the graphic arts world, it generally means a visually exciting... it also means Carol Kemp! African American Independent Comics
Damian Duffy and John Jennings, 'Black Comix' brings together an unprecedented collection of largely unheard of, and undeniably masterful, comics art from the black community Designing Women: Simulating Life
Welcome to the 15th Annual "Designing Women" edition of DTG in celebration of Women's History Month... here are some outstanding talents in the graphic design field... enjoy the ride The perfect photo subject?
What happens when the perfect photo subject is following you around every day? Find out with some delightful photos and commentary by Penina Finger, Design Professional from Atlanta, Georgia Field Trip: Designing Women
Celebrating Women's History Month, we'll revisit some favorites, and discover some new ones * Redefining the "F" word * Guerrilla Girls * Nervy Girls * Professional Women Web Designers * Nerd Girls * Girl Scouts of the USA and more Designing Women 2009
Each year we discover some pretty special ladies, and this year we introduce you to Susan Kare the original Icon Queen; Karen D'Amico with a European flare ; well rounded Jennifer Duarte and Allison Foltz Milmoe for some distinctly dexterous with typography! We think you'll really like this year's Designing Women field trip!cre8d design
When a designer hires a designer you may think that spells problems. Not in this case. After actually using the design services of Rachel Cunliffe and the cre8d design team on two successful sites, we're ready to bring them on for the 'big' job. What better endorsement can you get? Come meet the cre8d design teamWetherbee: design with a conscience
From a family full of creative thinkers to a self-employed creative and partner in her own design firm, Wendy Wetherbee has it all. Wetherbee Creative & Web is an independent design and marketing studio based in New Hampshire, serving clients nationwide... meet Wendy WetherbeeLady sings Design: Nena Anderson
Once in a while we find a designer who exudes talent in 360-degrees! We found Nena and not only discovered a highly sophisticated visual designer in 2-D and 3-D, but a drop-dead blues and jazz musician as well. This powerhouse lady sings print design, trade show displays and product design from mountain biking to sea-side sandals to down-town swing ... it's all about talent!All about design: Amanda Keating
For Amanda Keating, owner and artistic genius behind Ferris Wheel Creative, design is far more than a trendy-looking ad or billboard. Amanda's work is fresh, but takes a strict business approach for the best client results... visit Ferris Wheel CreativeSheila Quinn Wilson
In a world of hyperbole, the results are what count -- how to get results? Customer care and a hard line to the nuts-and-bolts of the message. Sheila Quinn Wilson takes this philosophy seriously and gets results for her clients. DTG Designing Women feature visits the studios of Sheila Quinn WilsonLuba Lukova: Social Justice 2008
Somewhere between Picasso's wood-cut years and German Expressionism, Luba Lukova has carved a deep niche in social graphic design -- one that will not be erased for decades and generations to come. The messages are stark, undeniable, and slam you right between the eyes. If you cannot own it, at least see Social Justice 2008 Luba LukovaMarie Thacker: Well Rounded Web Design
Marie is a Web, UX, Interaction Designer and Art Director in the Seattle Washington area who is well rounded and equally grounded -- with a propensity for nuts and bolts. We liked her dash of creative spark and intuition -- and welcome her to the DTG Gallery ... visit Marie ThackerSandra Selle-Rodriguez
How often do you encounter an artist with the sensitivity of Van Gogh, C'ezanne and Degas -- some of the greatest artists who ever lived? It looks like digital painter Sandra Selle-Rodriguez is just such an artist. We were impressed with Sandra's work -- but considering she had her first art show at only 13 years of age, it's no surprise!Tracy Martin : Photo Folio
It's always a pleasure to visit DTG readers and their portfolios -- and sometimes, maybe one out of every so many hundreds of entries, along comes one with true vision. When we looked at Tracy's images were then frozen to the moment. Photo Folio: Tracy MartinSareh Khajehnouri
Sareh Khajehnouri is an artist currently based in Washington DC. Her extraordinary visions echo her native background in Tehran, Iran. Her advertising design sparkles, but her photo-illustration reveals a subtle yet striking depth in visual exploration. Don't miss the works of Sareh KhajehnouriStacey Dyer
from a fine arts Painting background, to rock band lead singer and publicist comes Stacey Dyer, graphic designer par-excellence and her Triple Frog LLC a balanced design firm dedicated to printed and interactive media. Stacey Dyer: Rock on!JudyAnn Dutcher
from Santa Barbara, CA, JudyAnn didn't start out to be a graphic designer -- but through a career move, she certainly became one, applying lessons learned in the services industry to become a versatile and practical designer... visit Dutcher Design: web.graphics.solutionsDesigning Women 2008
... This month, Janet, Maryvonne, Becky and Christina join us in the April Creative Net to share their brief vision -- and a glimpse at their work. But don't worry, their links are included and you're in for some spectacular eye-candy... I guarantee you'll enjoy Designing Women, 2008
... then you can catch up with more in the Creative Networking departmentVeerle Pieters
Veerle Pieters, a graphic designer and web designer living in Belgium, caught our attention with her fresh Illustrator design portfolio, and her lively blog featuring many great articles and tutorials... Veerle PietersAmy Dresser
If you'd like to see some extraordinary photo retouching, and spactacular photo-illustration, go no further than the studios where photography takes on a whole new meaning. Of course, we're talking about the studios of Amy DresserMarian Bantjes
Of all the places to find a unique graphic designer, Bowen Island, BC, Canada would seem remote -- to say the least. However, here we discovered a truly rare mixture of graphic design, illustration and typography talents spanning a work history from simple print to killer billboards. Come along and meet Marian BantjesLaura Smith
Fabulous illustrations; classic color palettes; soft texturing; stylish drawings -- posters, stamps, ads, billboards for some of the most prestigious clients in the world -- we cannot say too many good things about Illustrator Laura SmithKristen Nikosey
Graphic designer and illustrator from the LA area presents spectacular art influenced by textile design, pattern designs and impressionist paintings -- possibly the leading pattern artist in the world...visit the works of Kristen NikoseyMelissa Mason
... You read Melissa Mason's article "Designless In Seattle" last month -- this month let's take look at some of her outstanding design work with a little visit to her studio Semiartist portfolioSue Goyen
from nature, flowers and art... Sue softens, spreads, colorizes, texturizes, and reshapes existing and familiar images into dream-like visions of nature... .
visit Sue GoyenDaniela Stockenhuber
Seldom do we see such fire and excitement in a designers' work as we do in that of Daniela Stockenhuber. Wow! is about all we can say about her considerable portfolio of stand-out graphic arts and packaging design ... visit Daniela StockenhuberLisa Mullis is Spright Design
The Greening of Design... Lisa Mullis' Spright Design offers graphic arts and packaging design services to a unique audience: those who have an appreciation for "Green" design. With Lisa's superb talent, those companies get a lot of bang from Spright DesignExotic Visions: Geeta Vadhera
While Geeta Vadhera's (Noida, India) work is solidly planted in the fine arts world -- of oil on canvas, her art would be just as well at home in any illustration studio on Madison Avenue! Enjoy the powerful tension of negative and positive space for a lesson in visual dynamics! (Be patient, large images loading!)Carol Catiller
Carol Catiller is the creative mind behind ArtMuvz Illustration Studio in Winterhaven Florida. Carol's art is popular for its fresh and innocent appeal. She sells her art on TShirts, and all kinds of other imprinted goods via the CafePress.com web site ... ArtMuvz Illustration Studiocorereactive
Jo Swartz is a graphic designer and artist from Toronto Ontario who shines with superb logo designs... dazzles with knock-out collateral materials... and top-flight branding designBohtieque Design
Take a look at the next rather special Designing Woman Julie Tiedens, graphic designer and logo specialist in Black River Falls WI. Come along as we visit Bohtieque DesignAmy Wasserman
The Gallery revisits Amy Wasserman and her wonderful Photoshop art, after nearly ten years since her article in DT&G. Amy sent a fantastic demo disk full of goodies back in '96 -- yes, good stuff was being produced back then too... with a smile!Designing Words and Folia Graphic Design
This month we introduce Julianne Nardone and Janet Bertucci -- Beautiful graphic design from Ashland Masschusetts and Cambridge Massachusetts; and the design power behind Designing Words and Folia Graphic DesignCarey Jones
From Greenwich CT, US comes designer Carey Jones with her own brand of hard-hitting graphic design... from Balance Design...a varied range of designs from packaging to logotypes that show off a true balance!Akila Seshasayee
DTG takes a field trip to have a look at some rather extraordinary graphics from Akila Seshasayee an independent graphic designer from New Delhi, India. Akila has a decided flare for typographySandy Wright
Gina Geick
Catherine Morley
Varshesh Joshi
This month our travels took us into the exotic world of Bangalore, India, to meet up with Design Consultant to see some extraordinary images with an engineer's edge -- all created by Varshesh JoshiErin Ferree
Ilise Benun
Mary Baum
Leane K. Wells
Hanna Haska
The Design Center Gallery Continues...
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