American Illustration 45 Winners

Editorial illustration featuring Jim Gaffigan for a Q&A article touching on his new brand of bourbon and his love for the spirit.

Illustration commissioned by the NHL and Florida Panthers advertising their team in the 2026 Winter Classic competition. The scene depicts a Florida Panthers player skating through the streets of Little Havana, Miami, where the Winter Classic was held. The Art Director requested that the illustration shows iconic elements of Little Havana instead of a generalized background of Miami. Such elements include landmarks like Azucar ice cream shop and Ball and Chain (Cats and Rats) restaurant and bar. Additionally, free-roaming roosters and chickens are often seen throughout the streets of this neighborhood, which was also requested to be highlighted in the illustration.