Edelman Arts: The Infamous Rose Hartman

A series of limited edition photographs by Rose Hartman will be on view at our shared space 111 East 70th Street in New York from November 20th through December 20th, 2017.

A native New Yorker, Rose Hartman began her career working for the SoHo Weekly News where her first assignment was covering the 1976 wedding of Papa’s granddaughter Joan Hemingway to restaurateur Jean De Noyer. Since the late 1970’s, she has been documenting cultural icons at exhibition openings, soirees, clubs, and on city streets. Intimate shots of Mapplethorpe muse David Croland and Margaux Hemingway entering the iconic Studio 54, Fred Hughes and Elsa Paretti at the Marlborough Gallery, and Bianca Jagger astride a white horse on her 30th birthday populate the artist’s extensive oeuvre and are featured among the twenty one limited edition photographs on view at Edelman Arts through December.



Retracing her footsteps through ateliers, fashion shows, and some of the most legendary settings of New York nightlife across four decades, The Infamous Rose Hartman celebrates the spirit that marks her distinctive aesthetic through some of her most career-defining images. These iconic works have been paired alongside lesser-known and more intimate scenes from her travels around the world, offering a rare glimpse beyond the city into the far corners of Rose Hartman’s pervasive oeuvre. Together, these parallel narratives of life at home and abroad tell the most complete story of the artist’s career.

Always one step ahead, Rose was one of the early photographers to steal glimpses of the real excitement behind-the-scenes, capturing the creative personalities who transformed New York into the most fascinating city in the world. Her talent for capturing the essence of a person or place is evident also in her saturated imagery of Europe and the far East.

Rose Hartman’s work has appeared in The New York Times, London Sunday Times, Vanity Fair, Vogue (US, French, Dutch, and Italian), New York Magazine, Marie Claire, Alllure, Elle Magazine, BBC.com, Grazia, Le Journal de la Photographique, Colette, The Daily Beast, W, and Rolling Stone amongst other numerous international publications.

Jason Brooks and New York City

Get into the New York state of mind with Jason Brooks’ “New York Sketchbook,” just released by Laurence King Publishers. The book is the latest addition to his award-winning series following on the heels of Paris Sketchbook and London Sketchbook.



“Many travelers have documented the excitement of New York City, but perhaps none so beautifully as acclaimed fashion illustrator Jason Brooks. Jason brings to life the city that never sleeps through his incredible drawings from day through to night. Against a backdrop of iconic landmarks such as the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty, he celebrates the most vibrant city on earth and depicts the day-to-day lives of native New Yorkers from diner to doorstep. With a mix of paper stocks and a gorgeous binding, this sumptuous gift book will bring the city alive.”





Jason explores this great city with over 200 illustrations that evoke authentic scenes, including the latest trendy spots. It’s not Xmas yet, but this could be a good one for this year!





New York Sketchbook is available for purchase Click here

TRAVEL THE WORLD, LIVE LIKE A LOCAL
By Ella Alexander

Summer is finally here! Take advantage of the blue skies and sunny days to break out of your routine and see the world. Return to your favorite vacation spot or venture out somewhere new, but wherever you go, make sure to travel in style. To give you some inspiration, we’ve curated a group of our illustrators and photographers from around the world to render places they know intimately with the special touch and experienced eye of a local.

THE SOUTH OF FRANCE WITH IZAK ZENOU
@izakzenou_illustrationist

Although Izak Zenou now lives in New York, the top fashion illustrator and international trendsetter has not lost the effortless style of his native France. Using broad sweeps of color and pattern, Izak refuses to stay within the lines.



His beach scenes transport us to the South of France, where the elegance of the French aesthetic meets the carefree vibrancy of the seaside. Mingle with the best and brightest along the Riviera in Saint Tropez and Cannes, or relax in the sunshine in cozy beach towns like Biarritz, where the French themselves vacation.



Izak Zenou’s work has appeared extensively in top international publications. His coveted clients include Chanel, Celine, Hanro of Switzerland, L’Oreal, Lancôme, Revlon, Guerlain and Bucherer. He has collaborated for twenty years with Henri Bendel, creating and recreating his iconic and perennially fashionable “Bendels Girl,” as shown above in her newest form.

Click here to see the latest from Izak.

A WEEKEND IN PALM SPRINGS WITH MICHAEL MUNDY
@themichaelmundy

Michael Mundy took a trip down to Palm Springs to visit his friend Michael Smith, a renowned interior designer with clients including the Obamas, and Smith’s partner James Costos, ambassador to Spain. Mundy made it his mission to capture the particular glamour of Palm Springs, a town unique amongluxury destinations for its Hollywood history. Smith’s design for his own home combines elements of old Hollywood and California leisure. The intimate photographs combine the opulence of Smith’s interior design with Mundy’s unique sense of the place.




Palm Springs was once the go-to vacation spot for old Hollywood, and recently the town has cast its spell on a new generation. Enchanted by its vintage look and ethereal sunsets, the New York and Los Angeles elite have adopted it as a getaway to sit poolside, sip drinks, and forget the craziness of city living, if only for the weekend.



Mundy’s work has been featured in such publications as Architectural Digest, House & Garden, Martha Stewart, The New York Times Magazine, Town & Country, and Vogue. His commercial clients include Andre Balazs Properties, the Charmant Hotel, Champalimaud Design, Hola Magazine, Loews Chicago Hotel, the Mondrian Hotel Miami, Morgans Hotel Group, One World Trade Center for the Durst Organization, Restoration Hardware and Roman & Williams. Mundy is known for his interior and exterior spaces, as well as his portraits, a versatile body of work tied together by a characteristic understanding and intimacy with the subject.

Click here for more of Michael Mundy’s work.

NEW ZEALAND WITH MOKSHINI
@mokshini

Fashion and Lifestyle Illustrator Nadeesha Godamunne, known professionally as Mokshini, was born in Sri Lanka but raised in New Zealand, immersed in a natural beauty that helped shape her identity as an artist. When asked her about her childhood, she told us, “It now seems magical. Nature was abundant; I remember hiking and canoeing on camping trips as a teenager.” While she is known for her work in fashion, these ink and watercolor paintings of her childhood home reveal another side of Mokshini, infused with deep love and a touch of nostalgia, along with all the wit and fluidity of her editorial illustrations.



Mokshini has collaborated with brands such as Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren as an illustrator and textile designer. Her illustrations have appeared in V Magazine, Huffington Post, Fashion Unfiltered and Afropunk. She works regularly as a live illustrator for Prabal Gurung, Alice and Olivia, Brother Vellies and Tadashi Shoji during New York Fashion Week. She is known as much for her clever and observant renderings of people as she is for her work’s graceful yet energetic style.

Click here to see the latest from Mokshini.

AROUND THE WORLD WITH PENELOPE ROLLAND
@peneloperolland

Penelope Rolland grew up hopping from country to country, and as a result she creates scenes from around the world with the casual ease of a local. Her bright, breezy, and deceptively simple illustrations make anywhere feel like home.

Whether she wanders the vast halls of the Taj Mahal, weaves through the palm trees and horseshoe arches of Morocco, or simply visits the most famous architectural achievement of Paris, the city she now calls home, Penelope Rolland takes us with her. Her illustrations suggest more than they reveal, allowing the viewer to fill in the blanks. In this playful restraint lies the magic of Penelope’s work.

Penelope Rolland’s illustrations and textile prints have been used by Aerie, Ann Taylor, Le Bon Marche, Lancôme, Monoprix, Neiman Marcus, Nivea, Papyrus, and Victoria’s Secret. Her work has appeared in major publications such as Vogue, Vogue Italia, D-Magazine, Oprah Magazine and InStyle.

Click here for to see more of Penelope Rolland’s work.

We hope we’ve ignited some wanderlust in you, but whether you’re booking a plane ticket now or prefer to view the world from your computer, you can’t help but admire the beauty and variety of these works from around the globe.
See more at our website, and enjoy the rest of your summer!

Traffic Creative Management

There’s an art to cooking and an even greater art to creating an excellent Cookbook. Lucile Prache’s delectable recipe illustrations make this 4 book series by Marabout a must have. Catherine Quevrement and Lucile spent a year working on this project. We wan’t wait to see many more!.


Lucile’s other cookbooks include Les Petites Toques Lenôtre (Le Cherche-Midi éditeur), Le Monde en 500 recettes (Edition La Martinière), Shabbat en 30 minutes (Edition Le Chêne), À table avec Luana (Le Cherche-Midi éditeur), Ein Italianischer Sommer ( GU Germany)

If you’re hungry for more information contact us at info@traffic-nyc.com
To see more work: Recipe Illustrations Lifestyle Illustrations

Illustration by Penelope Rolland ©2017

Happy Valentine’s Day! We’re celebrating Love—Self Love. For if you cannot love yourself, how can you love anyone else! Self-love encourages our physical, psychological, and spiritual growth and fulfillment. We asked around our office to find out what self love means to a few members of our team…

Michelle Edelman
@michelle_edelman

This is my favorite day of the year! Everybody needs love. And, there is never too much love. Bring it on!
I think it’s so important to share love everday! A warm smile. A compliment. An acknowledgement of something well done. And, Self-Love—yesssss indeed!

The pressure we live in feels unbearable sometimes— between personal struggles, our countries politics, misunderstandings, work pressure, traffic jams and subway delays, and the usual madness we are submerged with daily. We have to stop festering on the negative all the time. It only feeds on itself and expands the negativity. Love is the only answer! And, we need to love ourselves! Meditate, clear our electric heads, do YOGA , Pilates, build some muscle, feel beautiful- regenerate.  I’m opting out of Tequila (today) and choosing a green apple ginger juice! My favorite music these days is OMMMMM…..

Shereka Evans
@xaymacabird
Self love to me means self-preservation. I need to be my whole self before I can give away parts of me to others. One of my favorite quotes is by the poet Warsan Shire:

My alone feels so good,
I’ll only have you,
If you’re sweeter
than my solitude …

It is important for me to nurture confidence and joy within myself without always depending on others. Coming from a very big family I learned early that I needed to carve out time for me. Over the years I’ve become more and more comfortable with spending time alone. I have a list of things I love to do on my own, these things big or small, energize me and light me up from the inside out.

Here are some of the things I love to do alone—

• Write in my journal
• Go to a matinee
• Cook a luxurious dinner (candlelight, jazz music, and wine included)
• Walk around the city and discover hidden treasures
• Read, Read, Read …I like to find a nook and get fully absorbed in a great book.
• Go to a spa and sitting in the steam room or sauna. Just breathe.
• Wake up very early on a Saturday morning and listen to the quiet. It’s essential to just be still sometimes. I lay there alone. No tv, no phone, nothing but the sound of silence amidst the occasional chirping from the birds and watching the sun rays slowly rise as my bedroom walls.

If any of that doesn’t work … there’s always Gin and Tonic. #ginmakesyousin

Jacob Allen Berry
@jacoballenberry

It is so important to love yourself. Especially now, Take the time to practice self-care and do all things you need and want to do for yourself! Growing up My mom would always tell me that I am responsible for my own happiness — and I have taken this to heart, especially as of late!

My favorite escape—Music! and and the occasional reality television show. (No judging!) This Valentine’s day I plan to wipe the dust off my record player and spin Solange’s A Seat At Table and some Beach House all day and sit back and catch up on all of my favorite shows on Bravo.

I’ve recently started gardening indoors.
I love shopping for design magazines and art books
I love catching up with my mom – She has recently moved out of the country, I would call her every day if I could!
And, I love listening to a podcast – This American Life and This Week Had Me Like are great ones!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Our favorite client, uber astrologer Susan Miller, on KTLA News talking about the exciting year ahead. This is our second year running working closely with Susan on her beautiful yearly calendar. The artist for 2017 is Rebecca Moses.

http://ktla.com/2017/02/08/astrologist-susan-millers-2017-forecast/

Thoughts for the New Year….

We need light in the darkness. Beauty shines. It’s the radiance of kindness and heart. Beauty is hope, your best face forward. Prettiness is a happy distraction. Superficial is crucial. This year more than ever, we want sparkles. We want glitter, kisses and compassion. We want flower petals, honesty and gratitude. We want words that touch us and crack open our fears. The best gifts are glorious good health, ease and glowing vitality. Beauty is the smile that becomes the embrace. This year, we want connection. We want love. Love. LOVE. And serious magic.
 
This season, everyone needs as much love and beauty that we can share. Scroll to the bottom for our edited list of charities for holiday gift giving. — Ameena Meer

Illustration by Alicia Malesani
Click here for more of Alicia’s Work.

BEAUTY IN BALANCE

IZAK ZENOU

@izakzenouillustrationist

Izak Zenou’s illustrations have become the gold standard for fashion and beauty brands worldwide. We asked him what he sees as the next beauty trends for 2017.

IZAK: Beauty today has to transcend the cosmetic aspect and deliver beauty in its purest expression. I believe women want to look healthy, they want to feel good and be good to themselves. They want to use healthy products to enhance their well-being.  They should also be celebrating their differences and individuality. Someone with strong eyebrows should accentuate them. If you have big eyes, we want to emphasize them even more. Having character is very modern.
 
WHERE DO BEAUTY AND FASHION MEET?
IZAK: Fashion and beauty should be in perfect balance. If you have a strong style, you go with a more natural beauty. If you have a simple style, you go with a more forceful look.
 
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE PRODUCTS?
IZAK: I’m low-maintenance. I use Biotherm for men.  For fragrance, I like Un jardin sur le Nile by Hermes.
 
IS THERE AN OVERLAP BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN’S GROOMING?
IZAK: There is definitely a more androgynous aspect today, which leads to an overlap in men’s and women’s styles. Next step, make-up? Not sure. But men take care of themselves much more. I can see in the future guys using more women-oriented products.

Click here See the lastest work from IZAK.

BEAUTY IN THE MOMENT

JASON BROOKS

@jasonbrooksart

Jason Brooks is one of our resident beauty powerhouses, working consistently with the most iconic brands like Jo Malone, Chanel, and Revlon.
Lancome asked Jason to create portraits of the brightest young women on Youtube and Instagram – insta-stars like Taylor Hill and Lisa Eldridge – to celebrate their new L’Absolu Rouge lipstick collection. The portraits are trending on social media as we speak. #LANCOME #

Click here for more of Jason’s work.

BEAUTY BUBBLES…

CECILIA LUNDGREN

@cecilialundgrencom

It starts with love, as do all things made in Italy. A love of beauty, artistry and local quality. The scents are a curated assortment inspired by journeys through marketplaces redolent with fresh flavors, fragrances and the bustle of life. The soap formulas are made of skin-loving ingredients like shea butter, glycerin, Italian olive oil and coconut oil.

Artist Cecilia Lundgren and Via Mercato came together to create a perfect marriage of art and soap. Cecilia’s loose ink and watercolor work has made each cake an evocative gift – whether it’s for yourself or someone you adore.

Via: VEEYA Traveling through (a place) en route to a destination.
Mercato: mer-KA-toe Italian word for Market.

To Order Visit: Uncommon Scents, Amazon, Trapp And Company
For Wholesale Inquiries: European Soaps Wholesale

Click here for more of Cecilia’s work.

MANIFESTING BEAUTY

MAREN ESDAR

@maren_esdar_illustration

Maren Esdar’s magical vision leads us to a surreal, dream-like dimension. Her creations combine photography, collage and digital rendering into frothy, inviting confections. Esdar’s work captivates and inspires the beauty and fashion world with narratives that reference nature, philosophy and literature with prettiness and a smile.  Even her most apocalyptic illustrations reconstruct the universe into a glamorous, effervescent place. Esdar’s work had graced the pages of the world’s top fashion and style magazines and brands including, Vogue, New York Times Magazine, Neiman Marcus, Surface and Esquire.

Click here for more of Maren’s magical work.

BEAUTY BLOSSOM

WENDY PLOVMAND

@wendyplovmandstudio

If the earth laughs in flowers, Wendy Plovmand’s flowers spread the joy across the page. Her lush watercolors capture the scent and psyche of her subjects. The elegant compositions intertwine color, ink and graphite resulting in flowery explosions and timelessly captivating images.

Plovmand’s work has brought a wide spectrum of prestigious brands to life, including Topshop, GUESS, Johnson & Johnson, Womens Wear Daily, NYLON, SHAPE Magazine, The Guardian, and many more.
Click here for more of Wendy’s work.

IMPERFECTLY PERFECT

REBECCA MOSES

@rebeccamosesofficial

Today’s fashion and beauty retail market is no place for perfect dummies. Renowned mannequin maker Ralph Pucci teamed up with Rebecca Moses to create “Mes Demoiselles: Imperfectly Perfect.” Unlike the haughty or expressionless figures in most shops, this unique series celebrates the imperfection that makes a woman captivating.
 
The 25 distinctive Mes Demoiselles reflect the spectrum of multicultural individualists who are redefining the standards of beauty. These bright, eccentric mannequins speak to the new generation of consumers who are drawn to authenticity and originality.

Moses adds, “Art, fashion and retail need to reflect our changing world and society. People are blending. Stereotypes are breaking. A consumer should recognize herself in Mes Demoiselles’ multi-ethnic, multicultural, imperfect yet spectacular personas.”

The Mes Demoiselles were on display at Ralph Pucci, 44 W 18th St, dressed in custom clothing made from the first Ralph Pucci fabric collection, surrounded by murals and paintings by Moses. Styling by Freddie Leiba. Inquire through Ralph Pucci for sales, including paintings and works on paper that are exhibited simultaeously. All other art sales contact Michelleve@traffic-nyc.com
 
The exhibition was featured in Vogue Italia and Womens’ Wear Daily.
Click here for more of Rebecca’s work.

GIVING IS LOVING

THESE GUYS NEED YOUR HELP!

With the incoming administration its likely that many organizations will suffer as well as the people they support.  Continuous donations throughout the year is both generous and essential.

Planned Parenthood heath centers and patients will face unprecedented dangers in the coming months. Planned parenthood provides up to dat, clear, medically accurate information that helps you better understand your sexual health. DONATE

The Waterkeeper Alliance strengthens and grows a global network of grassroots leaders protecting everyone’s right to clean water. The Waterkeeper Alliance is the largest and fastest growing nonprofit solely focused on clean water. We preserve and protect water by connect local Waterkeeper organizations worldwide. DONATE

Save The Bees Millions of bees are dying off with alarming consequences for our environment and our food supply. We rely on bees to pollinate everything from almonds to strawberries to the hay used to feed dairy cows. What happens if they disappear? Its simple: No bees, no food. DONATE

Covenant House For homeless youth everyday is a challenge! Help vulnerable kids, rescue a child in need, save a homeless kid, and make a big difference. DONATE

TOP BEAUTY WRITER @ TRAFFIC

AMEENA MEER

@Brandwallah @FearlessHealing

Creative Director and copywriter Ameena Meer loves to create advertising that loves the world back. As a writer, Meer knows intuitively that a good story changes minds. From the beginning, her strategic and conceptual work has launched high-impact brands and products with lasting influence. A mother of re-invention, Meer’s been a copywriter, thinker, conceptor and/or creative director for Avon, Calvin Klein, Coty, The Gap, Estee Lauder, Donna Karan, Federated Stores, Pzifer, L’Oreal, The Navajo Nation, Homes for the Homeless, Proctor & Gamble and others.

Click here for more of Ameena’s work.

PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT ALL OUR COPYWRITERS AND BRANDERS.

For all inquiries please contact info@traffic-nyc.com.

Its always a pleasure to work with the amazing Susan Miller, founder of Astrology Zone, and this year we are excited to unveil her 2017 astrological calendar, beautifully illustrated by Rebecca Moses.

We have copies hanging all over our office walls, allowing us to better navigate the stars and target the good days for creativity and success in the new year!

Want More? www.astrologyzone.com

@rebeccamosesofficial
@astrologyzone

Congratulations to Rebecca Moses for a year of hard work in creating her amazing mannequins, extraordinary exhibition of work and one of a kind fashion! We had a blast at Rebecca Moses’ Imperfectly Perfect Mes Demsoilles debut at the Ralph Pucci Showroom in NYC. Spirits were high as the floor was filled with friends and guests mingling and admiring the fantastic collection!

“Mes Demoiselles: Imperfectly Perfect,” is a unique series of mannequins which debuted this week in an exhibition at Ralph Pucci. Through the exhibition Rebecca’s extraordinary world will come to life. The Mes Demoiselles will be dressed in custom clothing from the first Ralph Pucci fabric collection, surrounded by murals and paintings, all created by Moses.

We recently sat down and caught up with Rebecca to learn more about her upcoming show.

Can you tell us more about your creative process? 

Color is fundamental, moods are exaggerated, and body language strong, and the attitudes are large. If I am illustrating space and interiors I like to create exaggerated, out of proportion personalities. Imperfection is always so captivating.

Tell us about Mes Demoiselles and your collaboration with Ralph Pucci. 

I created 25 distinctive Mes Demoiselles to reflect today’s multi-cultural individualism and to redefine the standard of beauty influencing a new generation of consumers who are a reflection of this new world order.

You talk about “undefined beauty.” Can you tell us more about that? 

The women I create personify “undefined beauty.” They have ever-changing self-defining personal glamour, and take cues from themselves, their tastes, and their their whims. Their expressive, unconventional made-up faces possess irregular features, an under-slung chin, long neck or articulated arms and hands, so-called “imperfections” that make them so uniquely beautiful. Each conveys a fearless personal style, eccentric and original, indicative of the power and beauty of their self-confidence.

How do you see beauty and art evolving in today’s fashion world? 

Art, fashion, and retail have to reflect our changing world and society. People are blending. Stereotypes are broken. A new individualism has evolved, with fresh, personal visions of beauty. With my Mes Demoiselles mannequins, I want the customer to walk through a store and recognize herself in them— multi-ethnic, mutli-cultural, imperfect yet spectacular personas.

How has your artwork changed or developed over the years? 

Yes, it has become more humorous and spirited. I feel very close to the characters I create. I enjoy being able to laugh at oneself. This is why I love maximizing each characters style and mannerisms.

The exhibition is getting amazing press and has been featured in Women’s Wear Daily and Vogue Italia.

Imperfectly Perfect is A MUST SEE and is on display at the Ralph Pucci Gallery at 44 W18th Street, New York, NY 10011.

To view Rebecca’s full portfolio click here.

As the country prepares for a new leader to take office, President Barack OBama and First Lady Michelle Obama open the doors to the in Architectural Digest’s December 2016 issue—on newsstands now.

Who better than photographer, Michael Mundy, to photograph the Obama family’s private White House residence. Gracing the cover of the magazine, as well as the feature story, Michael’s stunning interior photography showcases the exceptional work of interior designer Michael S. Smith. To combine great classic design with contemporary art is incredibly refreshing. Bravo to both of them!

If you happen to be going through Luxembourg, a stop at Sofronis Arts will make your visit even more worthwhile! The extraordinary artist and fashion illustrator, Margot Van Huijkelom a.k.a. Margot Mace is currently featured in a solo show with a stunning series of works on paper.

October 13—November 6th

GALERIE SORONIS ARTS 12, rue Munster +352 20 60 01 98

Margot Mace studied at the Academy of Arts with a Masters in Design ARTEZ alongside the fashion greats Viktor and Rolf. Her art work and illustrations have been exhibited internationally.

Margot Mace’s illustration is inspired by traditional Japanese techniques. This influence in her work began 15 years ago when she visited the country and worked on a fashion illustration commission that snowballed into a multitude of clients and editorial work. She has created illustrations for three ongoing columns in L’Officiel Japan for several years, translating her vision of female beauty and Japanese celebrities. She has worked with Vogue Japan since 2010 creating a monthly double page beauty illustration column called, Jan Says.

She continues to work with important brands such as Clarins, L’Oreal, and Lancome, creating a unique universe of beautifully illustrated women. In 2013 Escada commissioned her for their fragrance and worldwide campaign “Cherry in the Air.” She works with magazines – Vogue Pelle, Vogue Gioiello, Vogue Japan, Officiel Japan, Madame Figaro and more. She has also been included in the 2011

and 2014 editions of “Illustration Now” by Taschen and 2 editions of Illusive, Friestill.

To see more on Margot Mace, visit http://www.traffic-nyc.com/portfolio/margot-mace/

For Inquiries regarding purchasing prints contact michelleve@traffic-nyc.com.

Check out new work from Jason Brooks for Jo Malone London at www.jomalone.co.uk – As a clever way to get consumers to engage more on the Jo Malone website, and for the launch of their Basil and Neroli fragrance, Jason created fun and interactive avatars so we can all create our own likeness and share the result. Check it out and send us your image! We’ll repost it on instagram and tag you!

https://londonlark.jomalone.com/uk-en

With our winter coats and sweaters tucked away, temperature rapidly rising, and our summer getups in full action, we realized we were so busy being busy that our Newsletter got a little forgotten. We have much to share, and so much to celebrate. This is our 20th year anniversary! To think that the idea of Traffic, born on a lawn chair in Long Island in the summer months of 1995 would grow into this wonderful group of artists, collaborators and become the creative hub that we are today. Celebrate with us at this virtual party—we really must have a party!

THE IDEA

We’ve got what you need. We’re a Creative Agency like none other. A creative hub. An industry resource. A multi-armed juggernaut of expert branders, creative matchmakers, gifted talent and artists’ management. 20 years of cultivated alliances and long-standing relationships make us almost uncanny.

Over the years, we thoughtfully curated solutions and offered seasoned guidance to our clients in brand marketing and strategy, design, advertising, licensing, publishing, and public relations. Our talent pool includes illustrators, photographers, art directors, copywriters, creative directors, packaging designers, web designers, social media specialists, marketing strategists, boutique creative agencies and public relations resources. Whatever or whoever you are looking for, they are at our fingertips. Our clients include international brands, Fortune 500 companies as well as hot, fresh start-ups. Each project is tailored to your needs.

THE VISION

We opened our doors in the fall of 1995 with a vision – a la carte agency that represents each piece of a traditional advertising agency. This proved to be the zeitgeist of the time. Agencies, clients and talent wanted to be fast, flexible and create the best work in an innovative and unexpected way. Our talent is behind some of the most compelling brand identities and groundbreaking ad campaigns in the past two decades.

Today, we represent the top echelon of brand name talent and also bright new ones you’ve never heard of who are tapped by the world’s leading creative directors.

We stay true to our mission – a highly-distilled boutique agency that connects exceptional talent to innovative brands – and that keeps us being the Go-to creative resource you can rely on.

Unveiling his truth.

We sat down with photographer, Michael Mundy, to talk about his work. Born and raised in New York City, Michael began his photographic journey in his late teens shooting rock bands in the East Village. He has shot for top magazines and clients around the world.

What is the biggest misnomer people have about photography? They have no idea how long it takes to edit! The shoot is only part of the job!

Actually, shooting is a very personal thing for me. It’s professional, but I have to be moved by my subjects. I have to feel something. I have to make a connection. I have to find something about the subject or room to fall in love with. If I’m in love with it, then it becomes something beautiful that I can engage with.

You work across several genres of photography, from interiors to fashion and portraiture. What do all of these have in common? I love beautiful things. It doesn’t have to necessarily be a beautiful room or young woman it could be anything. I find the beauty no matter what in an object, a human, a room.

When shooting a portrait, what is your technique of getting “the picture”? How do you engage your subject? I always make myself as vulnerable as possible to make the person I’m shooting feel comfortable. I try to open up to them first, sharing something about myself. I never ask for something without offering something.

There’s something about your work that comes across, like a sense of waiting or a calm politeness. I leave room for it—that moment or the person, or space—to exist. I don’t try to put a stamp on it; I allow it to be what it is. I never try to make fun of things— or impose myself. I’m not about satire or comedy. I prefer things to be very pure— to leave things as they are. I also try to convey what I experience. If it’s a beautiful afternoon, I try to bring that feeling into the picture.

What are the 3 things that you cannot live without when you travel on a job?
A white shirt
Passport, you never know when you’ll need it.
A great assistant!

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@themichaelmundy @anafternoonwith

Lucky indeed! We collaborated with the fabulous Susan Miller of the über renowned Astrology Zone, for her 2016 anniversary calendar, which Izak illustrated beautifully. It’s tacked to the wall by the coffee machine, so we can better navigate the stars and target the good days for creativity, thoughtfulness and success!

Want More? www.astrologyzone.com

@izakzenou_illustrationist
www.facebook.com/IzakIllustration
@astrologyzone