I was reading a recent copy of C.A. and found this profile of Shaw Nielsen, an illustrator that I really liked. I am always drawn to ads with illustrations or with any handmade aspects to them. Nielsen doesn't just do illustrations for ads, of course, but also for books, articles, and just personal use. This is an illustration he did for the Denver Zoo for a children's event called Zoomily. The kids in the illustration are all dressed up as their favorite animals. I like illustrations that aren't particularly realistic, but still give off the feeling you would get from the actual situation. For example, the trees in this image are circles with different patterns sitting on a striped post, but the fun, carefree feeling of a day at the zoo is definitely portrayed. I think Nielsen doesn't only attract children with this picture, but hits a nostalgic note with an older crowd, making this a successful illustration for an ad.