Jeffrey Alan Love

Chicago Reader - The Trip That Sank Before It Sailed

2012-02-02T08:11:00.003-05:00

New spot illustration for The Chicago Reader for an article about a classical-music themed cruise ship that ran into some trouble. Thanks again to AD Paul Higgins - always a pleasure to work with.

Sketchbook - Joe's Inn

2012-01-30T13:35:00.000-05:00

The Progressive - America's Democratic Revolution

2012-01-24T10:20:00.002-05:00

New work for the February 2012 issue of The Progressive. Reading through the article, and the title itself, reminded me of Tiananmen Square, and the lone man who stood before and stopped the column of tanks. In my American version, the tank is replaced with a limousine, and the wealthy passenger mirrors the tank driver, his head through the sunroof. As always, it was a pleasure working with Nick on this one - thanks Nick!

Face 3

2012-01-16T07:58:00.002-05:00

Face 2

2012-01-13T14:03:00.002-05:00

New Experimental Series: Face 1

2012-01-12T19:29:00.002-05:00

Since I've started getting work I haven't been as diligent with my experimental studies as I would like to be. This will be the first in a series of experiments combining sketchbook pages with digital manipulation as I test out things that I would like to bring into my illustration work for clients.

Sketchbook (X-Mas/NYE/Philadelphia)

2012-01-10T09:51:00.004-05:00

Chicago Reader - Local Politics Awards

2011-12-30T09:11:00.003-05:00

Another spot illustration for the Chicago Reader that is on the stands this week to accompany an article handing out awards for local politicians.

Sketchbook (December 2011)

2011-12-19T09:33:00.004-05:00

Malibu Magazine - The Salons of Ghost Geniuses & The Command Center of Ghost Nazis

2011-12-14T09:01:00.003-05:00

Opening spread and a full-page illustration for the Winter Issue of Malibu Magazine. The article was about a group of European refugees that fled Europe and the Nazis and ended up in LA in the 1930s. Little did they know that a few miles away a rich American couple had been convinced by a German mystic that they should build a command center to give to the Nazis when they took over America... Really interesting (and true!) story, and it was a lot of fun to work on this. Thanks Julian!

Margaret Atwood

2011-12-13T15:25:00.002-05:00

Portrait of the author Margaret Atwood.

The Progressive - Paid Sick Leave

2011-12-11T10:43:00.003-05:00

New work for The Progressive's December/January issue for an article about the lack of paid sick leave for the majority of workers in America, to the extent that workers are afraid to let their bosses know that they are sick for fear of being fired. As always it was a pleasure to work with AD Nick Jehlen.

Chicago Reader - Can't They Take A Joke?

2011-12-08T07:39:00.003-05:00

Spot illustration for today's Chicago Reader for an article about a local professor who says he was fired for telling a joke. Thanks to AD Paul Higgins for giving me the call!

Sketchbook (Thanksgiving)

2011-11-29T17:45:00.002-05:00

Richmond Magazine - Growing Pains

2011-11-27T13:44:00.002-05:00

New two-page spread for the December issue of Richmond Magazine. The story was about how there is very little support for autistic children as they grow into adults. A big thank you to AD Steve Hedberg for letting me run with a drawing/design solution - this was a fun one.

Sketchbook 11.21.11

2011-11-21T19:17:00.002-05:00

Society of Illustrators Annual Exhibition 54

2011-11-16T15:59:00.004-05:00

I was just notified that my piece "Keeping Track of a Moving Target" was accepted into the Society of Illustrator's Annual Exhibition in the "Uncommissioned" category! I'm humbled and honored to have been selected.

Ammo Magazine - Minotaur

2011-11-15T17:37:00.003-05:00

A few weeks ago I was thrilled to be invited to contribute to Ammo Magazine's forthcoming special issue. I created the above piece specifically for the magazine, which will also include a few paragraphs where I describe my thought/working process. I will post when the magazine is available for purchase. Thanks for the invite, Dave!

Sketchbook 11.12.11

2011-11-12T18:50:00.003-05:00

Sketchbook 11.6.11 - 11.11.11

2011-11-11T11:56:00.001-05:00

Sketchbook 11.1.11 - 11.5.11

2011-11-05T14:53:00.002-04:00

Sketchbook 10.29.11 - 10.31.11

2011-10-31T10:56:00.002-04:00

Sketchbook 10.26.11-10.28.11

2011-10-28T15:05:00.001-04:00

On the Drawing Board

2011-10-27T15:40:00.003-04:00

On the drawing board - initial drawing for next Grimm Brothers piece.

The Frog King

2011-10-25T15:45:00.002-04:00

First in a series of personal work based upon the Brothers Grimm fairy tales.

Sketchbook 10.13.11 - 10.25.11

2011-10-25T09:46:00.002-04:00

Figure Drawing Night 10.20.11

2011-10-21T11:17:00.002-04:00

Supersketch Art

2011-10-21T10:54:00.002-04:00

This is the piece I did during Wednesday's "Supersketch" at Quirk Gallery. Acrylic, monotype, torn paper, and white-out. 16"x20".

Malibu Magazine

2011-10-19T14:29:00.003-04:00

Just got my copy of Malibu Magazine in the mail, and was blown away by the quality of the magazine. The design is exceptional, and the print quality is awesome. If you have a chance to check it out on the newsstand I highly recommend that you do. Thanks again to AD Julian Chavez!

Supersketch at Quirk Gallery

2011-10-17T12:39:00.002-04:00

I will be participating in "Supersketch", a live drawing event, at Quirk Gallery (311 W. Broad St.) in Richmond, Virginia this Wednesday October 19th from 6 - 9 pm. I will be doing some strange things, so come on out and watch me try to salvage a drawing from the mess I make.

Sterling Hundley Lecture at NYC Society of Illustrators

2011-10-13T19:27:00.004-04:00

I'm driving up to NYC tomorrow with Sterling Hundley and Leslie Herman for Sterling's lecture at the Society of Illustrators - if you're there say hello! I'll be the bearded gentleman at the bar.

Sketchbook 10.4.11 - 10.12.11

2011-10-12T18:36:00.003-04:00

Going away party for Edward Kinsella at Secco - one of my favorite people at my favorite place in Richmond.

Malibu Magazine - Charity is Selfish

2011-10-10T19:28:00.003-04:00

Two full-page illustrations for Malibu Magazine and AD Julian Chavez for an article about how being charitable is selfish.

Sketchbook 9.19.11 - 10.3.11

2011-10-03T13:26:00.002-04:00

Richmond Magazine - Denver Rebrands Richmond

2011-09-29T12:55:00.002-04:00

Spot illustration for Richmond Magazine for an article about a Denver company being hired to revitalize Richmond's image.

Sketchbook 9.16.11 - 9.18.11

2011-09-19T16:37:00.002-04:00

Sketchbook 9.14.11 - 9.15.11

2011-09-16T09:28:00.003-04:00

The Progressive - The Coyote Clan

2011-09-14T10:28:00.003-04:00

Another piece for The Progressive and AD Nick Jehlen for a column by Terry Tempest Williams about how she became part of what she calls "The Coyote Clan". I loved working on this one - thanks Nick!

Sketchbook 9.11.11 - 9.13.11

2011-09-13T18:44:00.003-04:00

Sketchbook 9.9.11 - 9.11.11

2011-09-11T10:45:00.003-04:00

The Box/Center Stage - Dessa Rose

2011-09-10T14:45:00.002-04:00

Boris and Anna from The Box contacted me recently to do a poster for a Center Stage production of the play "Dessa Rose." The story revolves around two single mothers, one white and one black, in the American South in 1847. The turnaround time on this was very short, but it was a lot of fun to work in my sketchbook style at two by three feet. Thanks Boris and Anna!

Sketchbook 9.2.11 - 9.9.11

2011-09-09T09:26:00.002-04:00

Richmond Magazine - A Different Kind of Education

2011-09-02T12:53:00.005-04:00

Illustration for the September issue of Richmond Magazine. The article was about forced busing and desegregation in Richmond in the 1970's. A big thank you to AD Steve Hedberg, whom I've wanted to work with since I moved to Richmond - great assignment and great art direction.

Sketchbook 8.28.11 - 9.1.11

2011-09-01T11:15:00.002-04:00

Minneapolis City Pages - Sound Cloud

2011-08-31T10:06:00.002-04:00

Illustration for the Minneapolis City Pages for an article about cloud-based music distribution sites such as Sound Cloud and Bandcamp. I had a great time rushing to get this one done before Hurricane Irene knocked out power. AD Mike Kooiman let me run loose on this one, and had some spot-on suggestions. Thanks Mike!

Sketchbook 8.19.11 - 8.27.11

2011-08-28T18:22:00.003-04:00

The Progressive - Tim DeChristopher

2011-08-25T13:02:00.002-04:00

I had the pleasure of working with Art Director Nick Jehlen and The Progressive recently for a column by Terry Tempest Williams on Tim DeChristopher. It's a compelling read and I recommend checking it out!

1708 Gallery - Monster Drawing Rally

2011-08-22T13:52:00.002-04:00

I will be drawing at 1708 Gallery this Saturday, August 27th, from 4-5pm as part of their annual Monster Drawing Rally - if you're in Richmond you should come check it out. For more info please visit the 1708 Gallery website.

Summer Promotion

2011-08-20T16:10:00.003-04:00

I sent out my Summer Promotion in July, and have gotten a great response. I will be posting new work as it is published. Each one of the envelopes was hand-drawn with the cowboy boots collaged on. I'm already at work on my Fall Promotion - if you're an Art Director and would like one, let me know!

Sketchbook 8.12.11 - 8.18.11

2011-08-19T08:50:00.003-04:00

Sketchbook 8.7.11 - 8.11.11

2011-08-12T10:29:00.004-04:00

Sketchbook 8.5.11-8.6.11

2011-08-06T16:44:00.002-04:00

Sketchbook 7.30.11 - 8.4.11

2011-08-04T10:45:00.001-04:00

Sketchbook 7.23.11 - 7.29.11

2011-07-29T16:00:00.001-04:00

This Crooked Way

2011-07-24T10:47:00.003-04:00

Illustration for Jon Schindehette's Art Order "Story Extraction" challenge. I chose to work with the passage from James Enge's "This Crooked Way" in which a serpent's greed for gold coins is its undoing.

Sketchbook 7.5.11 - 7.22.11

2011-07-23T09:52:00.002-04:00

Sketchbook 6.24.11 - 7.4.11

2011-07-04T15:27:00.003-04:00

Sketchbook 6.12.11-6.23.11

2011-06-23T12:00:00.003-04:00

A Murder Foretold

2011-06-20T16:26:00.000-04:00

Illustration for an article about a man who predicts his own murder.

The Science of the Apocalypse

2011-06-18T11:53:00.001-04:00

Illustration for an article on the science of the Apocalypse.

The Worst Is Over

2011-06-15T11:27:00.001-04:00

Illustration for an article with the theme of "The Worst Is Over."

Keeping Track Of A Moving Target

2011-06-13T17:31:00.001-04:00

Illustration for an article about keeping track of a moving target.

Sketchbook 6.6.11-6.11.11

2011-06-12T12:17:00.002-04:00

Under Threat

2011-06-11T15:28:00.000-04:00

Illustration for an article about being under threat.

The Price of Inattention

2011-06-08T13:49:00.002-04:00

Illustration for an article on the price of inattention.

Sketchbook 5.28.11-6.5.11

2011-06-08T13:27:00.002-04:00

Last One Standing

2011-06-08T13:15:00.000-04:00

Illustration for an article about being the last one standing.

Gold Medal: Richmond Illustrator's Club Show

2011-05-31T11:55:00.003-04:00

I'm excited and honored to announce that my piece "Nick Cave & Warren Ellis" was awarded a Gold Medal by the Richmond Illustrator's Club Show. Thank you to the jurors Mark Summers, Bill Koeb, Amy Crehore, Phyllis Saroff and to Holly and Katie of the RIC.

The show opens this Friday and runs from June 2 - 25th at Ghostprint Gallery. There is a preview on Thursday night that I will be attending from 6-8pm - if you're in town come down and say hello!

Sketchbook 5.21.11-5.27.11

2011-05-27T11:21:00.003-04:00

A Lot To Consider

2011-05-25T12:33:00.002-04:00

Illustration for an article about having a lot to consider.

Blue Collar/White Collar Preview & Pre-Order!

2011-05-24T10:21:00.003-04:00

Head on over to the Adhouse Books website and download a preview of Sterling Hundley's upcoming book "Blue Collar/White Collar"! You can also pre-order the book on Amazon.com by clicking here! This book is going to sell out, so don't wait too long!

Avoiding Obstacles

2011-05-21T13:24:00.002-04:00

Illustration for an article about finding your way through obstacles.

Sketchbook 5.16.11 - 5.20.11

2011-05-20T10:12:00.003-04:00

Tumblr Time

2011-05-19T17:47:00.002-04:00

I've started a tumblr (is that what they're called?) over at www.jeffreyalanlove.tumblr.com - I'll be posting finished illustrations and inspiration over there, but things will continue as before here - finished work, sketchbook pages, and news. So if you like tumblr, go tumbl me, but if you're happy with our relationship the way it is, why change a good thing?

Masters vs. Movie Stars

2011-05-18T16:59:00.002-04:00

Illustration for an article about the battle Shaolin Kung Fu masters are facing trying to attract students to the traditional styles due to the mindless violence in movies and the ego-driven movie stars who act in them.

Sketchbook 5.9.11-5.15.11

2011-05-15T17:15:00.001-04:00

Eowyn vs. the Nazgul

2011-05-13T13:23:00.004-04:00

Two pieces I submitted to Jon Schindehette's recent ArtOrder challenge - I'm looking forward to seeing everyone else's work!

Britannia

2011-05-07T16:22:00.002-04:00

Eowyn & The Nazgul

2011-05-03T19:21:00.002-04:00

Up next: Eowyn vs. The Nazgul...

"Gallery" Section on Website

2011-05-03T12:44:00.004-04:00

I added a gallery section to www.jeffreyalanlove.com that showcases the drawings/monoprints I've been doing over the past few months.

Printmaking Demo Piece

2011-05-02T17:02:00.003-04:00

Richmond Illustrator's Club Show

2011-05-02T15:27:00.002-04:00

Two pieces of mine, "Nick Cave & Warren Ellis" and "Mortal Engines", were selected for inclusion in the upcoming Richmond Illustrator's Club Juried Show. I'm doubly excited because two of my studio-mates, Edward Kinsella and Josh George, are in the show as well!

The show opens June 3rd from 7-10pm at Ghostprint Gallery in Richmond, VA, and runs until June 25th. There will also be a preview opening Thursday, June 2nd from 6-8pm. Come on down, check out the great work on display, and say hello!

Printmaking Demo Photos

2011-05-02T14:31:00.004-04:00

The Printmaking Demo at TAD RVA this past Saturday was a lot of fun - thank you to everyone who came out! The piece I did (top) is still in progress - hopefully the process and my thinking out loud was informative and inspired some of the attendees to make some art!

Viking & Indian

2011-04-27T11:55:00.002-04:00

Sketchbook 04.26.11

2011-04-26T12:14:00.003-04:00

Printmaking in Illustration Demo April 30th

2011-04-18T12:01:00.003-04:00

Sterling Hundley, Andrew R. Wright, and I will be giving a Printmaking in Illustration Demo at TAD RVA on Saturday, April 30th from 1-5pm. The cost is $10 for non-students and $5 with student ID. Hope to see you there!

Sterling Hundley: Blue Collar/White Collar

2011-04-15T10:24:00.003-04:00

I'm very excited to be able to talk about a project that I have been assisting Sterling Hundley work on for the past few months - his forthcoming book "Blue Collar/White Collar" which will be published by Adhouse Books. It has been a great privilege to work alongside Sterling and Chris Pitzer, and I can't wait to see the book on the shelves.

Blue Collar/White Collar collects the art of award-winning illustrator and painter Sterling Hundley. This retrospective monograph is embellished with process while showcasing Hundley's commercial work AND fine-art career. Hundley employs materials from traditional (printmaking, oils, acrylics) to digital, in creating his idea-driven solutions. The result? Work that lies between a blue collar ethic and white collar aesthetic.

Sketchbook 04.07.11

2011-04-07T11:53:00.003-04:00

Figure Print/Drawings

2011-04-05T11:58:00.003-04:00

Printing ink on paper, 22"x30".

"Cheers to Art!" Silent Art Auction

2011-04-01T14:04:00.002-04:00

The Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is having a silent art auction entitled "Cheers to Art!" on April 14th from 6 - 9:30pm with all proceeds benefitting the Children's Garden. I've donated the above piece and will be attending the event. For more information, check out their website.

The Strokes

2011-03-29T11:08:00.002-04:00

Conceptual portrait for their new album "Angles".

Citizen Astronaut

2011-03-24T18:00:00.002-04:00

Figure Drawing Night 03.23.11

2011-03-24T13:58:00.001-04:00

Pentel Brush Pen, water, paper towel on Yupo paper.

Sketchbook 3.18.11-3.24.11

2011-03-24T13:27:00.003-04:00

Figure Drawings: Ink

2011-03-22T11:00:00.002-04:00

Secret Project #1

2011-03-20T10:22:00.003-04:00

I've been helping Sterling Hundley prepare _______ which will be released in August of this year. I'm looking forward to filling in the blank soon!

Sketchbook 3.11.11 - 3.17.11

2011-03-17T14:53:00.005-04:00

Eat The Birds

2011-03-16T12:40:00.000-04:00

The Black Keys

2011-03-10T18:08:00.002-05:00

Portrait of the band The Black Keys.

Sketchbook 3.8.11-3.10.11

2011-03-10T12:35:00.005-05:00