PHOEBE FLYNN RICH
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
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ILLUSTRATION

ILLUSTRATION
Illustration is a powerful way to express an idea, especially when shaping stories that call for more conceptual imagery. Commissioned artwork can make dynamic projects through use of a cohesive color palette and style, or a touch of whimsy. Throughout my work I’ve sought out artists whose styles bring nuance, humor, and modernity to complex ideas. Successful pieces that seamlessly align with the brand’s tone and visual identity result from pairing the right artist with the narrative.

For Real Simple How to Feel Your Feelings, by Laura Peretti

For Real Simple Cut the Clutter, by Rose Wong

For Real Simple 2025 Smart Money Awards, by Oyow

For Real Simple 2024 Smart Money Awards, by Fran Pulido

For Rachael Ray EveryDay Your Happiest Year Yet, by Chris Buzelli

For Rachael Ray EveryDay Your Happiest Year Yet, by Diela Maharanie

For Rachael Ray EveryDay Your Happiest Year Yet, by Peter Arkle.
Selected image for American Illustration 35.

For Real Simple health column, by Katherine Streeter

For Real Simple Same Year, New You, by Monica Garwood

For Rachael Ray In Season Insiders column portrait series, by Alessandra Olanow

For Real Simple The Realistic Guide to Getting a Good Night’s Sleep, by Andrea Mongia

For Real Simple It’s Electric, by Asia Pietrzyk

For Real Simple Take A Seat, by Bo Lundberg

For Drew + Jonathan Reveal 20 Ways to Relax, by Monica Garwood

For Real Simple Nerding Out series, clockwise from top left: Harriet Lee Merrion, Beth Hoeckel, Gina Triplett, Scott Bakal, Katherine Streeter, Brett Ryder, Diana Ejaita, Mia Nolting.

For Drew + Jonathan Reveal 20 Ways to Embrace Outdoor Living, by Carole Hénaff

For Drew + Jonathan Reveal The Smarter Smart Home, by Errata Carmona

For Rachael Ray In Season health column series, by Asia Pietrzyk

For Real Simple family column, by Katherine Streeter

For Rachael Ray EveryDay Like a Boss infographic, by Kate Bingaham-Burt

For Real Simple health column, by Harriet Lee-Merrion

For Rachael Ray EveryDay column, by Beth Hoeckel

For Rachael Ray EveryDay Like A Boss, by Louisa Bertman

For Drew + Jonathan Reveal health column, by Katherine Streeter

For Rachael Ray EveryDay It’s the Year of the Vegetable, by Jenni Sparks

For Rachael Ray EveryDay cover, lettering by Sarah J. Coleman

For Rachael Ray In Season cover, background by The Heads of State

For Rachael Ray EveryDay cover, background and lettering by Samantha Hahn

For Rachael Ray EveryDay cover, lettering by Dave Homer

For Rachael Ray EveryDay Diner Revival!, lettering by Dirty Bandits