Illustrator John Hersey visits lynda.com

John Hersey signs my Art of lynda.com book

John Hersey is an amazing Illustrator I have admired from afar in magazines, books, lynda.com & online. That is until today when John stopped by lynda.com in Carpinteria, California to pay us a visit out of the blue. John has been working with lynda.com as a freelance illustrator by creating artwork for our courses much to our delight for the last year or so (I can’t recall how long). Recently he was one of the featured artist in our very limited edition / hand made Art of lynda.com book in which he so kindly signed for me today. Below are a few photos of his surprise visit. If you don’t know the work of John Hersey, I strongly think you will be delighted by the whimsy and playful nature of his illustration work. Take a look at hersey.com

Illustrator John Hersey signs my Art of Lynda.com book

In this photo: Bruce Heavin, John Hersey, & Lynda Weinman

John Hersey: wrapping paper: emoticons

The Art of Lynda.com book

Lynda.com left the book publishing business years ago, however that didn’t stop us from creating yet another book in a grand fashion. Why make a book if it isn’t jaw dropping amazing? So that said, we worked with Stefan Bucher to push the printer & binders to the point of absolute breaking. Needless to say, we were quite happy with the book he worked with us to make. We made a small batch of 500 hand made books to give to our staff, associates, & current authors over the holidays. Artist featured are: Richard Downs, Maria Rendon, Don Barnett, Bruce Heavin & John Derry.

Unfortunately these books are not for sale as this was intended to be a one time limited edition run. We are contemplating a 2nd printing if strong interest arises.

More photos of the book can be found here.

Richard Downs posted about his work in the book here.