Dec 25

A big thank you to everyone who has submitted their news to the LCS over the past year! You make the site what it is, so please do keep it coming!
Please note that we will not be publishing or updating anything on the LCS between 25th December and 2nd January. We will back in action from the 3rd January 2012.
We would like to wish all our users and visitors a very Happy Holiday and hope you have a fantastic New Year!
The LCS team
Cats: Editor's Choice, Recent News
Oct 10

It’s finally here! We would like to officially announce that the upgraded hire an illustrator website is now live, with improved portfolios, better and faster searches and integrated video galleries! Check out the new and improved hire an illustrator! Want to know more? Check out the hai staff blog.
External Link: hire an illustrator – Rebuilt from the ground up
Cats: Editor's Choice, Illustration, Recent News, Websites
Tags: Hire an illustrator!, Portfolios, website update
Oct 04

It’s that time again! Why not get into the spirit (woooooo!) of Halloween and create an entry for the annual Anna Goodson Management Pumpkin Carving Contest?
The contest is open to all, so have a go and create a wild and spooky pumpkin of your own to share with everyone!
Check out the link below for more details.
External Link: The 2011 AGM Pumpkin Carving Contest
Cats: Call For..., Editor's Choice, Recent News
Tags: contest, Halloween, Pumpkins
Sep 07

This isn’t new news and I’ve been meaning to post about it for a while. Our friends at Thumbtack Press are back! They have brand new and feature-rich website and are serious about getting people into tasteful art affordably – prices start at under $20 and they’re still stock my fav, Bob Dob! Check them out at http://www.thumbtackpress.com
Cats: Editor's Choice, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Merchandise, Recent News, Websites
Jul 07

We are pleased to announce that we now have more of the Mail Me Art: Medium Without a Message books back in stock! There are limited numbers of both Mail Me Art project books available on the website, so why not hop on over and snap one up before they all go…
The MMA website has also had a bit of an update and we will be releasing news about any upcoming MMA events on the site and in the LCS newsletter.
(Artwork © Joseph Wilkins)
External Link: The LCS – Mail Me Art 2 Books
Cats: Editor's Choice, Fine Art, Illustration, Merchandise, Publishing, Recent News
Tags: Books, Mail Art, Mail Me Art, MMA, projects, Publishing
May 12

Dear Members of The Little Chimp Society,
I am writing to you about the Hartford Art School, University of Hartford, Low Residency MFA in Illustration program. We are reaching out to the professional illustrators in your group who seek personal growth and wish to advance their distinct creative voices through challenging work, exposure to top illustration professionals, and exceptional student/faculty relationships. Our program, the ONLY program of its kind dedicated exclusively to illustration, offers students the requirements for a 60-credit MFA in Illustration – the standard for teaching at most colleges and universities – without disrupting their lives and careers.
Sincerely,
Ronni Mitten
Co-Director, Advertising and Marketing
Hartford Art School, University of Hartford
Low Residency, Master of Fine Art in Illustration
External Link: Hartford Art School – Low Residency MFA
Cats: Advertising, Editor's Choice, Editorial, Graphic Design, Illustration, Recent News
Tags: education, Illustration, MFA
Apr 05

Tomorrow (6th April) sees the start of the Pictoplasma Festival in Berlin! The Festival features four days of all things to do with contemporary character culture, including presentations, talks, workshops, exhibitions and much, much more.
Wish could be there!
External Link: The LCS – Pictoplasma Festival 2011, Berlin
Cats: Animation, Editor's Choice, Events, Illustration, Recent News, Vinyl & Toys
Tags: character design, EXHIBITIONS, Festival, workshops