Check out this fun step-by-step GIF of the creation of Houstonia magazine’s premiere issue cover, illustrated by John-Patrick Thomas and Art Directed by Chris Skiles. Chris has a history of doing great work with illustration, so we’ll be keeping an eye on Houstonia in the months (and hopefully years) to come.
ILLUSTRATION AGE 
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Evolution of a stunning cover. Wonderful stuff…
Are there REALLY 250 reasons to love Houston? Just kidding – this gets your attention.