Marco Wagner for Cicero Magazine

Marco Wagner created this image of a Dodo bird for the German magazine Cicero:

Marco Wagner for Cicero Magazine

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Marco Wagner illustrates Denmark for Asset International

Marco Wagner was commissioned by Asset International to create an illustration representing Denmark for aiCIO magazine...and here's what he came up with...gorgeous!

Marco Wagner - Denmark

Marco's illustration in place with the aiCIO article

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Marco Wagner's portrait of Malcolm Cowley for New Republic magazine

Marco Wagner was commissioned by The New Republic magazine to do a portrait of Malcolm Cowley.  Marco's illustration accompanies the book review of the overview of Cowley's life, The Long Voyage: Selected Letters of Malcolm Cowley, 1915-1987.

Marco Wagner - Portrait of Malcolm Cowley

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Marco Wagner for Das Magazin

Marco Wagner was commissioned by the German magazine, Das Magazin, to do this illustration for the book review of a new novel by Stefan Schwarz.  The title of the book is Prachtrussin und Wurzelzwerg, which translates roughly into "glory Russian woman and dwarf".  The novel is about a couple living in Germany who are planning a fictitious marriage, and to prove that they are a "real" couple they go to dancing school together.

If the book is half as interesting as Marco's illustration, then it must be good!

Marco Wagner - Das Magazin

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Happy Thanksgiving

A random selection of Thanksgiving inspired images for your viewing pleasure…

Brian Love - Thanksgiving Table

Marco Wagner - Krocan

Chris Buzelli - Pilgrim

Robin Moline - Turkey

Robin Moline - Thanksgiving Farm

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Marco Wagner illustrates Don Giovanni

Marco Wagner was commissioned by Festspielhaus Baden-Baden, Germany's largest opera house, to do an illustration of Don Giovanni for an upcoming performance of the opera by the same name.  Marco's illustration is featured in the magazine of the opera, which is designed by Munich agency Anzinger Wünschner Rasp.  Such a gorgeous piece - love the colors!

Marco Wagner - Don Giovanni

Marco Wagner - Don Giovanni illustration for Festspielhaus Baden-Baden Magazine

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Great new portrait illustrations by Marco Wagner

Marco Wagner recently illustrated this portrait of August Hermann Francke, the German clergyman, philanthropist, and Biblical scholar, for the German magazine Chrismon.  LOVE Marco's unique style of portraiture!

Marco Wagner - August Hermann Francke

And another recent portrait...

Marco Wagner - Karl Victor Böhmert

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Marco Wagner illustrates for Rare Medium Magazine

Marco Wagner was commissioned to create illustrations of two chefs for Australian magazine, Rare Medium.  The client liked Marco's "pencil sketchy, texture layering" style, and that's exactly what Marco brought to these portraits.  Very nice!

Marco Wagner - Chef Tom Allen

Marco Wagner - Chef Georges Aoun

Sandwich Chef - Tom Aoun

Shawarma Chef - Georges Aoun

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Here are a couple of random, gorgeous illustrations by Marco Wagner and Robin Moline to get us in the mood for Turkey Day...Happy Thanksgiving!!

Marco Wagner - Krocan

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Robin Moline - Turkey

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Jennifer Vaughn Artist Agency group show in Dallas

We're coming back to Dallas, and this time it's for a gallery show featuring the work of 12 of our artists at TractorBeam Gallery from October 11 until November 9th, 2012.

If you're in the Dallas area this Thursday, try to make it to the opening which is from 7 to 10pm – we'll have drinks, music, some great art, ... and most of all we'd love to say hello! 

Artists showing: Calef Brown, Chris Buzelli, Bob Dob, Charles Glaubitz, Terri Fry Kasuba, Craig LaRotonda, Jen Lobo, Joel Nakamura, Martha Rich, Dave Stevenson, Santiago Uceda, and Marco Wagner

Jennifer Vaughn Artist Agency + Tractorbeam - October 11, 2012

Marco Wagner illustrates portrait of Ida Scudder

Marco Wagner recently illustrated this portrait of Ida Scudder for the German magazine Chrismon.
Ida Scudder came from a long line of medical missionaries, and from the early 1900's - on, she dedicated her life to the plight of women in India.  Marco always comes up with the most interesting portraits!

Marco Wagner - portrait illustration of Ida Scudder

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Marco Wagner illustrates for German magazine "Psychologie Heute"

Two of Marco Wagner's latest illustrations were just published in a German magazine called "Psychologie Heute".  The story was about destiny and key moments, and here's what Marco came up with:

Marco Wagner - Augenblick 1 - (deer in the headlights)

Marco Wagner - Augenblick 2 (illustrated portrait)

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Marco Wagner's portrait of Sojourner Truth

Here is a recent illustration by Marco Wagner: a portrait of Sojourner Truth.  He was commissioned by the German magazine, Chrismon, to create the image of the well known abolitionist and women's rights activist.  We love how Marco's style translates into such unique portraiture!

Marco Wagner - Sojourner Truth

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Marco Wagner illustrates the Mojito

Marco Wagner illustrated the latest cocktail recipe for The Art of the Cocktail. His selection is the Mojito, a cocktail we can probably all agree on as being fabulous.

Here's a peek at the illustration ... and here you can check out the two full pieces and learn the recipe!

Marco Wagner illustrates the Mojito - sneak Peek. Click on image to go see whole image and learn the recipe!

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Marco Wagner illustration for Rooms Magazine

Marco Wagner was featured in the latest issue of super cool Rooms Magazine – check it out

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Marco Wagner - Bon Iver

In light of Bon Iver's Grammy win earlier this week, we thought we would share with you this portrait that Marco Wagner did of the band's lead singer, Justin Vernon:

Marco Wagner - Bon Iver: Justin Vernon

In his free time, Marco often illustrates musicians that inspire him.  In this particular case, Marco had gone on a holiday road trip during which he drove 2000 km and the only music he listened to the entire time was Bon Iver's album, "For Emma, Forever Ago".  Not only did he never tire of the music, but it inspired to him to create this personal piece of Justin Vernon.

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Marco Wagner's krocan

Since Thanksgiving is upon us, it seemed appropriate to feature this gorgeous piece by Marco Wagner.  The title of the painting is Krocan, which is the Czech word for turkey, and Marco created it for a contemporary art fair in Essen, Germany.  C.A.R.: Contemporary Art Ruhr was held in an amazing old factory in the "Zeche Zollverein", a former industrial area which is part of the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites, and is one of the anchor points of the European Route of Industrial Heritage.

Marco Wagner - Krocan

 In Marco's own words, "My body of work shows the world of hunting and killing, man and nature, fun and food.  I chose this theme as it provides a huge range of imagery that I wanted to transform and
interpret.  Furthermore this theme was helpful to feel free and try out new techniques like ink-drawings, linocut, oil colors, etc. You can say it was a trial and error experience.  Especially the Turkey (krocan is the czech word). My aim was to simplify the complex feathers of this animal and play with decoration and color. The technique is acrylic and bronze color on board."

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Marco Wagner in Illustrators Unlimited

The work of Marco Wagner is featured in the recently released book, Illustrators Unlimited The Essence of Contemporary Illustration, published by Gestalten.  Marco's artwork graces 2 spreads in the book:

Marco Wagner -2 spreads in Illustrators Unlimited

Cover of Illustrators Unlimited by Gestalten

Marco Wagner - A Favorite Blend

Marco Wagner recently created this piece for a PlanAdviser magazine articled titled "A Favorite Blend".  We are loving seeing how Marco's style translates in these botanicals he's been doing lately - gorgeous!

Marco Wagner - "Best of the Best"

Marco Wagner's artwork in the context of the article

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Marco Wagner - The Magician King

Marco Wagner illustrated this piece for the NY Times Book Review of The Magician King, by Lev Grossman.  In Marco's own words, he wanted to "create a magical, but dark and a bit depressive mood".  Here is the final piece, along with Marco's initial sketches & descriptions + the article with final art in place...

Marco Wagner's final art of The Magician King

Sketch 1: a fantasy beast surrounded by a magical landscape:

Marco Wagner; sketch #1

A dark forest with magical plants...out of the dark, a blur, gloomy and glowing creature is coming:

Marco Wagner Sketch 2 (approved)

The main character standing in a dark forest surrounded by a glowing,
magical aura. His face is blurred and overexposed:

Marco Wagner Sketch 3

The article as it ran on Sunday, August 28, 2011 - click image to read:

Marco Wagner - Final New York Times article

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