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A Conversation about Bill Russell's 50 Years as an Illustrator
Making Illustrations and Telling Visual Stories
Jun 12
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Drawing the Musk v. Altman Trial
Artist Lance Jackson captures the moment and delivers the narrative through his courtroom drawings.
Jun 11
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2006-2010: My 50 Years in 50 Illustrations
Resuming freelance work amid a global financial crisis
Jun 4
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May 2026
My 50 Years in 50 Illustrations: 2001-2005
I take on a newspaper job that provided both stability and challenges.
May 28
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My 50 Years in 50 Illustrations: 1996-2000
I continue to find new applications for my work in the latter part of the 90’s.
May 21
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My 50 Years in 50 Illustrations: 1991-1995
The world was changing and I chose a new life in San Francisco.
May 14
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My 50 Years in 50 Illustrations: 1986-1990
I kept scratching away at scratchboard, weaving in more narrative elements and seeking out new venues for the work.
May 7
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April 2026
My 50 Years in 50 Illustrations: 1981-1985
A big move and a change in style and media
Apr 30
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My 50 Years in 50 Illustrations: 1976-1980
Ambitious and naive, I begin my career as an illustrator.
Apr 23
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Narrative Painting as Visual Journalism
Do my Morocco‑inspired paintings deliver newsworthy narratives?
Apr 16
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John Cuneo: Drawing the Masters
An artist’s-eye view of golf’s premier tournament
Apr 9
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Józef Charyton: Art of What Cannot Be Forgotten
Shocking scenes and empathetic portraits from the Holocaust
Apr 2
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