Art direction of illustration for the Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring editions of All Good Things magazine. This process involved strategising the creative direction for each article, identifying a fitting illustrator to work with for its theme, developing a brief and visual concept and working with the illustrator through revisions to achieve the desired outcome. While working with a diverse group of artists, the images needed to align with the All Good Things brand aesthetic and colour palette. 

Art direction for an article about disconnecting with one’s phone and social media. Illustration by Mary Kirkpatrick.

Illustration concept spanning three spreads where one characters walks through an extended landscape. The article is about the benefits of walking as meditation. Illustration by Charlotte Mei. 

Earthy and textural hero and spot illustrations for an article about regrowing vegetable scraps. Illustration by Jordan Amy Lee. 

Stylized map concept showing the different regions in America where particular spring wildflowers grow. Illustration by Flora Waycott. 

Cover illustration showing a window like view into the themes of the Summer issue of the magazine. Illustration by Jordan Amy Lee.

Four alternative types of gifting for an article on sustainable and socially conscious gifting. Illustration by Paola Saliby.

Concept of a winter food garden which illustration a list of cold-climate crops which can be grown across America in winter. Illustration by Eleanor Taylor. 

Illustations reflecting upon the crisis of waste, excess and trash which our society is facing. Illustration by Cynthia Kittler. 

Illustration concept of an abstracted orchard where women are picking the rare, Americanheirloom apple varieties discussed in the article. Fruit stickers label the different apple varieties. Illustration by Tatjana Prenzel. 

Illustration concept celebrating the influential women working to revolutionise and disrupt the food industry through a hero portrait. Sketched spot illustrations  provide additional visual interest throughout the article. Illustration by Sam Russell Walker. 

Illustration concept where the misinformation and confusion found on the internet is interpreted in abstract visuals which interract with the text of the article.  Illustration by Sarah Mazetti. 

A New York landscape in which the 10 American bird varieties discussed in the article can be found. Illustration by Haley Tippmann. 

Lively dinnner table compositions which playfully frame the article’s heading and interract with the layout of the page.  Illustration by Barbara Ott.

Hero and spot illustrations for an article on making perfume from natural ingredients. Illustration by Jordan Amy Lee. 

Full page illustration for an article on  making your own hand sanitzer. Illustration by Barbara Ott. 

Series of illustrations for an article about a group of women in California sharing intergeneration knowledge about cooking. The rich patterns and detailing speak to the blend of cultures, ages, hisories and cuisines. Illustration by Camilla Perkins. 

Composition of women celebrating their found vintage treasures. Illustration by Cynthia Kittler. 

Illustration concept where the bold imagery playfully interracts with the type layout for an article about the benefits of play as adults. Illustration by Ohni Lisle.

The ingredients for a tomato leaf pesto recipe are reimagined in a full page hero composition. Illustration by Jordan Amy Lee. 

An atmospheric illustration concept for an article about deep listening which visually  interprets pulsing audio waves. Illustration by Nicholas Law. 

Serene and spacious painted images for an article about the importance of doing nothing. Illustration by Loulou Elliot. 

Dynamic sketched illustrations for a how-to article on  stretching and excersing with Bala bands. Illustration by Jeff Phillips. 

Concept of a confident, millenial women educating herself about personal finance for an article on the same subject. Illustration by Stephanie Deangelis.   

Sensitive illustrations about Doulas and birthkeepers showing nurturing, support and diversity. Illustration by Mathilde Bel. 

Dreamy series of images exploring states of deep sleep using metaphors of the ocean. Illustration by Hoi Chan.

Image concept using scanned, graphic compositions of seeds for article about which seeds to sow in spring.  Illustration by Antra Svarcs.

Aesthetic interpretations of clean, plant-based cleaning products discussed in the article. Illustration by Chloe Weinfeld.  

Full-page illustration concept combining the particular mushrooms discussed in the article. Illustration by Tatiana Boyko.

Cover artwork of a female figure holding objects related to the themes found inside the issue. Illustration by Jordan Amy Lee. 

Illustration concept of hands holding sustainable swaps for common kitchen items. Illustration by Tatjana Prenzel.

Collage concept for an article about composting at home. Scanned sections from vintage cookbooks create a composition which speaks to decomposition. Illustration by Antra Svarcs. 

Illustration concept featuring a content women, reflecting upon cherished items in her domestic space for an article about the pratice of gratitude. Illustration by Livia Falcaru.

Technical illustration concept for an article able aesthetic, visible mending. Illustration by Carla McRae

Joyous, abstracted female figure incorporting reference to biodynamic principles and natural wine. Illustration by Amber Vittoria.