Koren Shadmi

Summer Travels

Koren — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:43:22 +0000

Here are two recent illustration I did for the NYTimes - The first deals with various express check in services, and ways for travelers to skip or at least shorten the battery of tortures associated with air travel. The sketches show the lucky guy who invested time & money into an express check in service, as he shoots ahead next to us lowly proles.

The second illustration was for an article about internships abroad, and how certain students choose to have their summer internship in a different country. AD Minh Uong was concerned that I had put dirty words in Japanese on the signs, but I assured him that I wouldn't do such thing, I copied the type from a photo of a Tokyo street, so hopefully they don't say anything worse than 'ramen shop'!

Liberal Thinking

Koren — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:10:25 +0000

I recently did a cover illustration for the Washington Post's Opinion section - the writer was discussing the differences between the Democrats and Republicans as far as psychological / cognitive tolerance to new concepts. Read the article here.

Submitted for Your Approval

Koren — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:33:16 +0000

On Tuesday, April 17 at 9 a.m (Eastern time) I will be releasing a new print for sale in the Print Store: 'Untitled' - a limited edition of 50, signed and numbered, 13"x19", printed on 310 gr Hahnemühle Fine Art Paper, for $55. I will be making only thirty of these available online and the rest saving for conventions/ gallery shows.

The print is a portrait of Rod Serling, creator of The Twilight Zone - a show that, for me, has stood the test of time and remains one of the most original and outstanding series in the history of television. The print features some elements from the show over-imposed on a photo like rendering of Serling. Hope you enjoy this one!

“There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man ... a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination.” - Rod Serling

Total Recall

Koren — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 21:46:12 +0000

My latest assignment was to illustrate the cover of The Progressive. The Wisconsin based magazine ran an article about the state's controversial governor - Scott Walker, who's been accused of some dubious acts and working with some pretty corrupt people on his administration. The people of Wisconsin are so frustrated with Walker that they have gathered over a million signatures in the hopes of having him recalled!

On this image, I worked with a triangular composition - in the hopes of giving the drawing more momentum and drama despite the fact that the Governor is wrapped in a stiff package. Thanks to AD Nick Jehlen, who assigned me this illustration and picked a hot red for the cover type.
Below is the final illustration:

(also, don't confuse this guy with the fantastic singer - Scott Walker! an all time favorite)

The Abaddon Kickstarter

Koren — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:31:50 +0000

Part I of my web comic - The Abaddon - has just conluded! and I've launched a kickstarter campaign to help create part II of the saga. By providing support to the comic you not only help guarentee that there will be a sequel, you become an active part of the comic by funding it! If you've been reading and enjoying The Abaddon this is you're chance to get involved and help out. If this is the first time you're hearing of the comic - go, give it a read. There's lots of prizes to pledgers, including the option of being drawn in as a character into the comic! so check it out.

Super IT

Koren — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:16:19 +0000

This was a cover assignment for the Israeli business magazine Kalkalist. The issue was titled 'super IT' and included several articles showcasing new advancements in the world of IT - and arguing that the people working in that industry are influential, technologically savvy individuals rather than the gray computer dorks we thought they were.

When my friend saw this illustration she asked why there weren't any asian or indian folks in there - well israel is predominantly white, so thats stereotype only works in certain places of the world!

The Last Gasp

Koren — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:29:01 +0000

Interesting assignment for the Progressive - I got to illustrate an article written by Lawrence Egbert - a retired anesthesiologist from Baltimore, who has so far helped about 300 people commit suicide. Egbert argues that people with terminal illnesses, who suffer and want to die in dignity - are entitled to end their own lives. Here are the sketches I sent the A.D followed by the final illustration:

Radio-In-Active

Koren — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:14:20 +0000

A recent illustration for the Washington Post about the US owned uranium enrichment corporation. The government company has quickly become dated falling behind other, more modern international companies which are creating fuel for nuclear plants in cheaper and faster ways. Below is the final illustration and page layout.

Communication Breakdown

Koren — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:44:57 +0000

Two recent illustrations done for the Israeli magazine 'Mint'. the first deals with the subject of medical psychology and the ways in which doctors can improve their communicating with patients without making them feel degraded or small.

The second illustration was paired with an article about learning to better live after reconverting from a serious illness, such as cancer - with the mental recovery sometimes taking longer than the physical.

Rock Show

Koren — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:55:12 +0000

A concerned mom debates if she should or shouldn't let her 15 year old son go see a Kanye West concert by himself. For Family Circle.