COGRID-19

Excited to contribute work with 76 designers from Boston, Chicago, Kansas City, and Minneapolis to support those most impacted by the pandemic.

Grids for good.
COGRID-19 is a series of risograph prints created to raise money for those most affected by the pandemic. The project brings together 19 artists from a city, each contributing to a shared grid representing their time in quarantine. The collected works are a commentary on the public health crisis and the racial, political, and environmental issues that have overtaken the year 2020. Every penny raised will be donated to worthy organizations leading the efforts to help those in need.

https://www.cogrid19.com

Kansas City Cogrid-19 poster

Posters from all the participating cities.

My grid.

Doodle Addicts Interview

Interview can be found here: https://www.doodleaddicts.com/post/82/the-allaround-genius-artwork-of-david-terrill/

American Illustration 39 Annual Award Book

During these difficult times, it sure is nice to receive a little good news. The jury for American Illustration 39 selected my illustration “Eat. Draw. Chat." for inclusion in the American Illustration 39 annual award book. I'm honored to be recognized with so many wonderful illustrators. Thank you to American Illustration and the jurors.

"You're in the Book! Your work has been SELECTED to appear in the American Illustration 39 annual award book. From over 7,000 submissions, the jury selected only 415 images to appear in the book and represent the best illustrations from 2019."

Communicating Through Graphic Design, Second Edition

Something fun arrived today, a hardback copy of the graphic design textbook in which I have a piece. Communicating through Graphic Design, Second Edition. It’s a treat to see my American Jazz Museum poster from 2014 included in this textbook!

The Seasons, Acrylic Gouache on Wood Skateboard Deck

👉👉👉 Tonights the night. Come out and support The Kansas City Artist Coalition. My piece, The Seasons, Acrylic Gouache on Wood Skateboard Deck.” will be auctioned off to support the Kansas City Artists Coalition’s 37th Annual Benefit Art Auction taking place tonight, February 29, 2020. 

Look who I ran into tonight at the KCAC Auction!

Digital + Analog: The Creation of a Scout Mural

Follow the process of creating artwork from a digital file to a hand-painted 10’ x 13’ wall mural.

LitUp Festival, Books and Art for the Next Generation

I recently had the privilege to participate in the 2nd Annual LitUp Festival, Books and Art for the Next Generation. Visit http://www.litupfestival.org to find out more about this incredible event that took place at the Mid-Continent Public Library’s North Independence Branch in Independence, Missouri.

What is LitUp?

The LitUp Festival is an all-day event that brings Kansas City-area teens and bestselling authors, screenwriters, poets, and illustrators together in conversation. LitUp will include keynote presentations, panel discussions, writing and illustrating workshops, a poetry slam, refreshments, fun activities, and book signings!

Teens can register for the morning session, afternoon session, or both! Each session will include a keynote presentation, book signing, followed by a choice of panel discussions. Participants can also register for one of four afternoon workshops prior to the poetry slam. 

Communication Arts Typography Annual 9 / January 2019

A very nice way to start the new year! Honored to be included in Communication Arts Typography Annual 9 in the Calligraphy/Hand Lettering Category. Work from 22 countries is included in the annual. Thanks to CA and the judges. 

Online annual can be viewed here: https://www.commarts.com/proje…/28327/are-you-a-shapeshifter

Noodler's Ink Demo at Artist & Craftsman Supply, KCMO / October 2018

Recently I was asked to demonstrate my favorite inks and fountain pens from Noodler’s Ink at Artist and Craftsman Supply here in Kansas City. It is always fun to nerd out and talk about drawing, fountain pens, and sketchbooks.

Below are a few photos from the demo.

Sketch Wallet Interview, Featured Artist: David Terrill / July 2018

I really enjoyed chatting with the folks over at Sketch Wallet about my career. You can read the interview here.

Read the interview here.

ICON10 | Education Symposium Speaker / Detroit, Michigan / July 2018

In 2018, I spoke at ICON10 The Illustration Conference on the subject The Sketchbook: Let’s Connect in Detroit Michigan. I was honored to present with educators from the U.S., Canada, The United Kingdom, and Israel.

 “In the summer of 2017, I traveled to China with my family. While there I documented our journey and experiences in my sketchbook. The sketchbook proved helpful in communicating without speaking the verbal language but using a common visual language. The paper expands on this idea and explores the question of why we draw and how we use it to communicate.”

What is ICON?

 “ICON brings together top illustrators, designers, educators, representatives, and art buyers to explore the future of illustration. Since 1999, we have produced conferences in Santa Fe, Philadelphia, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Providence, Portland, Austin, and Detroit.

 ICON is committed to providing a diverse forum for an ongoing dialogue that serves the illustration, design, publishing, advertising, and academic communities.” -ICON

Miami University Miami Regionals Alumni & Students | Inaugural Alumni Masters Award | Lecture and Exhibition / 2017

When I  received the notification of this award, I was speechless. My time at Miami University was unique and life-changing.  My experiences with my professors and fellow students were extraordinary. 

Beginning my college career at the Middletown Campus, I had the opportunity to work with Professors Mike Heiber and Gary Wheeler. Both were integral in my training as a creative, but also as an educator. Their examples prepared me as I moved on to the Oxford campus of Miami University where I studied Illustration with C.F. Payne.

As I gave my lecture and acceptance speech, I looked out into the audience and saw old and new friends, members of the college community, the community at large, along with my professor, Mike Heiber. What a joy to come full-circle in the place where it all began.

AJM, Where It Lives Poster, HOW International Design Awards, Spring 2017

ICON9 | THE ILLUSTRATION CONFERENCE EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM | AUSTIN, TEXAS / JULY 14, 2016

I recently had an amazing opportunity to speak at the ICON9 Illustration Educational Symposium earlier this month. Educators from around the world spoke on the theme of RADICAL TEACHING; NEW APPROACHES IN PEDAGOGY. My contribution was on the subject of young creatives staying relevant in today's creative environment as it relates to my illustration elective class, MICRO.

Staying relevant in todays evolving illustration field is of the upmost importance now more than ever. There is an increasing need for illustrator/designer hybrids possessing both skill-sets in today’s market. MICRO is one way to address this need and prepare students for the competitive creative world ahead.

I was also honored to participate in the educational roundtable that took place after the educational symposium wrapped up. The subject was "How are educators today preparing students, in the classroom and online, for a changing industry and global market?" The roundtable discussion was hosted by Sam Weber, with Nannette Hoogslag, Lee Ford, Petrula Vontrikis, Lynda Weinman, Laurie Burrus, and David Terrill.

At the bottom of this post is a link to view the talk in its entirety. 

Tossing out a few t-shirts after my talk.

Roundtable discussion, hosted by Sam Weber, with Nannette Hoogslag, Lee Ford, Petrula Vontrikis, Lynda Weinman, Laurie Burrus, and David Terrill.

3X3 ILLUSTRATION ANNUAL NO. 13, PORTRAIT OF SEAMUS / JUNE 14, 2016

Just found out my entry for the 3x3 International Illustration Show, "Portrait of Seamus" will be published in the upcoming 3x3 Illustration Annual No. 13 for contemporary illustration. Super excited for the Merit recognition in the Unpublished category. http://3x3mag.com/shows/professional-shows/no-13-pro-winners

Portrait of Seamus, Mixed media, 6.5" x 10"

This piece is a direct result of taking time to play in my sketchbook and continue to experiment with image making. 

DAVID TERRILL: DRAWN TO TEACHING / MAY 12, 2016

A nice little bio about regional campus alums from Miami University.

Source: http://miamioh.edu/regionals/news/2016/05/...

PRINT TYPOGRAPHY & LETTERING AWARDS / JANUARY 26, 2016

Dana Tanamachi and Dr. Shelley Gruendler judged this year's Print’s Typography & Lettering Awards, and our entry titled This Might Look Like a Bag. has been selected as a Merit winner in the Handlettered Work category.  The online gallery can be viewed here.

Creative Director Robin Knight, writer's Jessi Wilson and Adam Savage, Illustration/Design David Terrill. 

THE SOCIETY OF ILLUSTRATORS OF LOS ANGELES 54TH ANNUAL ILLUSTRATION EXHIBITION / JANUARY 20, 2016

I was fortunate enough to be included in the The Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles 54th Annual Illustration Exhibition with my poster for the American Jazz Museum's 2015 18th & Vine Jazz and Blues Festival in the Entertainment and Visual Development category.

Illustration West is an annual competition and exhibition highlighting the year’s best illustration – both from L.A. and from all around the world. SILA is proud to represent established and emerging artists and demonstrate that this continues to be an exciting era for illustration.

The online catalog of included work here.