Kevin McFadin

Richmond Magazine's Best & Worst

Overview of illustration work‌personal and promotional work, editorial, etc‌

Eric Cantor's 'pants on fire' moment on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Created for Richmond Magazine's annual Best & Worst issue.
Contemporary CollectingContemporary Collecting | Recently wrapped up a book cover illustration for “Contemporary Collecting: Objects, Practices, and the Fate of Things” “…What do the practices of collectors, surviving collections, and new and emerging fields of collecting reveal about our contemporary world and our changing sense of the past? Collectors and their collections force us to consider our relationship to objects, as the collector’s obsession, scope, practices, and care put into dramatic relief the role of objects in our lives…”
Kumon QuestKumon Quest | This poster is part of a collection of pieces done for UK-based Kumon Learning's Quest Program.
Kumon LearningKumon Learning | A series of stickers is part of a collection of pieces done for UK-based Kumon Learning's Quest Program.
The Mind of an EntrepreneurThe Mind of an Entrepreneur | Illustration on the mind of an entrpreneur and how to get into a mind constantly looking to the future and the next big thing. Created for Research Magazine.
The Rush for FrackingThe Rush for Fracking | Created for Research Magazine to partner with a story that focused on the perceived windfalls from fracking.
Strawberry Street FestivalStrawberry Street Festival | Every year William Fox Elementary holds the Strawberry St. Festival in Richmond's Fan, one of the largest fundraisers for Fox. I was thrilled to help out with designing and illustrating posters, banners and, of course, the Strawberry St. Festival t-shirt.
Origami/Gift WrapOrigami/Gift Wrap | Part of a promotional series that doubled as gift wrap and origami paper.
Origami/Gift WrapOrigami/Gift Wrap | Part of a promotional series that doubled as gift wrap and origami paper.
Origami/Gift WrapOrigami/Gift Wrap | Part of a promotional series that doubled as gift wrap and origami paper.
All's FairAll's Fair | Personal piece on from a series on Richmond, VA
By Appointment OnlyBy Appointment Only | Personal piece on from a series on Richmond, VA
The Horse They Came In OnThe Horse They Came In On | Personal piece from a series on Richmond, VA
Commodity vs. ValueCommodity vs. Value | Cover art for a story on the shifting relationships and perceptions of commodity and value.
Everybody KnowsEverybody Knows | Personal piece
Building CommuntiesBuilding Communties | Created for Staffing Success magazine to go with a story on how businesses can build relationships in their locales and communities that go beyond business concerns.
Penguin TrainingPenguin Training | A piece on the folly of training new employees in in fields that may not be best suited for their skills.
Riding the RallyRiding the Rally | Cover illustration for Staffing Success magazine on how to staffing firms can ride out the economic climate.
Diving into Social MediaDiving into Social Media | Created for a story that covered the steps businesses, small and large, need to take and consider when jumping into the social media pool.
Winning WebsitesWinning Websites | Created for Staffing Success magazine, this accompanied an article on the many hats a business website has to wear.
CertificationCertification | Created for a story on industry specific job certification its payoffs.
Unlocking PotentialUnlocking Potential | This accompanied an article for the staffing industry on how to unlock the unseen potential of job candidates.
OutsourcingOutsourcing | Illustration for an article on outsourcing and the relationships and benefits is creates here, and abroad.
Richmond Magazine's Best & WorstRichmond Magazine's Best & Worst | 'Opener' illustration for Richmond Magazine's Best & Worst annual issue.
Richmond Magazine's Best & WorstRichmond Magazine's Best & Worst | Eric Cantor's 'pants on fire' moment on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Created for Richmond Magazine's annual Best & Worst issue.
Richmond Magazine's Best & WorstRichmond Magazine's Best & Worst | Part of a series of illustrations for Richmond Magazine's Best & Worst annual issue. This piece was on VCU's Shaka Smart.
Conspiracy TheoriesConspiracy Theories | Part of a series for the The Wall Street Journal on the every-popular conspiracy theory.
Conspiracy TheoriesConspiracy Theories | Part of a series for the The Wall Street Journal on the every-popular conspiracy theory.
How Much Sleep Is Enough?How Much Sleep Is Enough? | Created for Muscle & Fitness HERS magazine for an article on what goes into a good, substantial night's sleep.
WRIR Monster MashqueradeWRIR Monster Mashquerade | WRIR lp 97.3 FM is Richmond, VA's community, all volunteer run radio station…'radio for the rest of us.' This was a poster for their annual 'Monster Mashquerade' Halloween bash.
AAPSAAPS | Lead art used for the AAPA (American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists) conference and collateral.
AERAER | Lead art used for the AER (Association for Education and Rehabilitation) conference and collateral.
Spielberg's AbeSpielberg's Abe | Richmond went Hollywood…and beardy…when Spielberg was in town filming scenes for his upcoming Lincoln biopic. Created for Richmond Magazine.
Cloud SecurityCloud Security | Created for Staffing Success Magazine to accompany an article on cloud technology, and security, for the staffing industry.
Cold CallCold Call | Piece done for a story on heating up, and warming up to, the dreaded cold call.
Finding Your BlissFinding Your Bliss | Created for a story in Richmond Magazine about business owners mentoring and nurturing students to help them focus on their bliss, known and unknown.
HoneyHoney | Part of a series of promotional/thank you cards for clients and friends.
Extra StrongExtra Strong | Part of a series of promotional/thank you cards for clients and friends.
Fresh FishFresh Fish | Part of a series of promotional/thank you cards for clients and friends.
Staffing Box Office StatsStaffing Box Office Stats | Spot illustration done for Staffing Success Magazine on new robust staffing statistics that outshine Tinseltown.

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