Maria Rendon

Lightwave

2011-06-14T10:59:00.000-07:00

Detail of a piece for a Lynda.com course title "Lightwave 10 Essential Training".

Maya

2011-05-04T11:04:00.000-07:00

Detail of image for Lynda.com course title "Character Animation Fundamentals with Maya".

Education Budget

2011-04-06T11:10:00.000-07:00

Illustration created for Carolina Alumni Review that accompanied an article about how the state budget affects the University budget.

Z Brush

2011-03-16T11:07:00.000-07:00

Detail of an image for Lynda.com course title "ZBrush4".

Thursday, March 3 2011

2011-02-07T22:27:00.000-08:00

I have been chosen to be the March featured artist at Canary Hotel in Santa Barbara. Please join me Thursday, March 3 from 5 to 8 PM for a reception in the Chapala Terrace, adjacent to the bar. Should be fun and a great chance to catch up. Look forward to seeing you there!

Red Dress

2010-12-03T16:16:00.000-08:00

A self portrait commissioned by Lynda.com for the book beautifully designed by Stefan G. Bucher, "The Art of Lynda.com".

Pinwheel

2010-11-15T16:31:00.000-08:00

Image detail for the cover of the Lynda.com title, Cinema 4D R12 Essential Training.

Money + Medicine

2010-11-12T16:26:00.000-08:00

The financial practices in healthcare. For Strategic Finance Magazine.

Skeptic

2010-10-07T16:02:00.000-07:00

For the cover of the Health and Science section of the Washington Post illustrating the article about a Nurse Practitioner's skepticism regarding the effectiveness of mammograms.

Act Fast

2010-09-03T15:56:00.000-07:00

An image for Reader's Digest to accompany a story titled "7 Ailments to Treat Instantly".

Back In Business

2010-08-11T15:47:00.000-07:00

Upstream deal making has bounced 400% off of the bottom, but could lingering uncertainty curb the momentum? For an article published in Oil & Gas Investor.

Baby Ready

2010-07-12T15:42:00.000-07:00

For HomeMakers Magazine for an article on tips for how to get your body ready to conceive.

Hit Refresh

2010-07-05T15:07:00.000-07:00

An image for Bicycling Magazine to accompany a story on 4 tips for refreshing your bike ride.

The Great White

2010-06-22T15:34:00.000-07:00

For the Lynda.com title "Papervision3D 2 Essential Training".

Dangerous Distraction

2010-06-21T15:29:00.000-07:00

An illustration for Military Officer Magazine for a story about retirement living.

Time To Ride

2010-06-03T15:20:00.000-07:00

For Bicycling Magazine on finding time and ways to make riding easier.

Butterfly + Praying Mantis

2010-05-14T14:31:00.000-07:00

Details of a couple illustrations for the Lynda.com titles " Maya 2010 Essential Training" and 3ds Max Essential Training"

Older + Wiser

2010-05-03T10:56:00.000-07:00

A piece for Bicycling Magazine about the 10 best pieces of wisdom the columnist has picked up - and kept - along the way.

The Autie Advantage

2010-04-13T10:28:00.000-07:00

New Scientist Magazine illustration for a story that comments on how people with autism aren't disabled - they just think different to the rest of society. Research carries this concept a step further to say that auties (as some people with autism call themselves), don't merely think differently - in certain ways they think better.

Sustainable Cleveland

2010-04-06T10:20:00.000-07:00

A spot illustration for a story titled "Growing Trend" that features 3 people as the faces of Cleveland sustainability.

Naval

2010-03-30T10:08:00.000-07:00

Detail of an illustration for the Lynda.com title "Rhino 4.0".

Green Business

2010-03-15T09:52:00.000-07:00

A piece created for Strategic Finance magazine for a story about Corporate Sustainability. The article describes how company's decision-making can impact people and the environment.

Weasel

2010-02-26T14:32:00.000-08:00

Inspired by the book of Poems by David Starkey titled

"A Few Things You Should Know About The Weasel"

Energy Policy Outlook

2010-01-05T13:49:00.000-08:00

Illustration for an article about how various 2010 energy legislation and tax code changes could define conventional fuel's role - and economic health - under national carbon constraints.

Holiday Countdown

2009-12-01T13:03:00.000-08:00

A piece for the cover of the Washington Post - Weekend Section illustrating the Holiday Events Guide.

Too Blue

2009-11-12T13:09:00.000-08:00

An image for ShopSmart Magazine for an article reporting on the best drugs for treating depression.

Catch + Release

2009-10-28T12:51:00.000-07:00

An image for Nexos Magazine / American Airlines, illustrating a story about Guatemala's catch and release governmental regulations while fishing marlin and sailfish.

Florida's Real Estate Market

2009-10-26T12:57:00.000-07:00

Foreign money supporting Florida's real estate market.

Planned Giving

2009-10-20T12:47:00.000-07:00

A piece for Minneapolis / St Paul Magazine for a story about Planned Giving.

Full Disk Encryption

2009-10-05T12:41:00.000-07:00

A piece for CSO Magazine illustrating... "Just encrypt it!" seem like a simple way to protect data, especially on laptops. It does protect data - but it's not necessarily so simple.

You Tell Me

2009-09-29T14:25:00.000-07:00

I have been painting for myself and submitted a piece for the Small Images 2009 Exhibit at the Atkinson Gallery - SBCC. I am happy to report that it got in the show!

Theater in DC

2009-09-08T12:33:00.000-07:00

Fall Theater Guide for the cover of the The Washington Post - Weekend Section

Multitasking

2009-08-05T12:27:00.000-07:00

A piece for Homemakers Magazine about "The Myth of Multitasking"

UNIX Turns 40

2009-07-21T23:14:00.000-07:00

Just finished this piece for Computerworld Magazine about the future of UNIX, commemorating the operating system's 40th anniversary and its legacy.

Re-Thinking Retirement

2009-07-13T23:02:00.000-07:00

Two pieces for a story about retirement planning for the July 13 issue of Business Week.

New Scientist Cover

2009-06-06T22:43:00.000-07:00

A piece created for the article about savants having phenomenal talents in music, art and mathematics. Studies say that their brains are not fundamentally different from the rest of society. So, can we all develop similar abilities? It appeared on the cover of the June 6th issue of New Scientist Magazine.

The Deal Magazine Cover

2009-05-18T13:10:00.000-07:00

I just finished this piece for the cover of The Deal magazine. It accompanied an article about Boston's high tech corridor still thriving, despite recession and the vagaries of innovation. I had fun making a butterfly out of high-tech objects. It was a pleasure to work with Art Director Larry Gendron.

Debate

2009-05-10T13:36:00.000-07:00

I created this illustration for the cover of Managed Healthcare Executive magazine. It illustrates a story about healthcare leaders debating a "government run health plan option" proposed by the Obama administration. Ideologically, some people are completely for it or completely against it.

Tax Season

2009-03-05T12:04:00.000-08:00

I just finished this piece for The Miami Herald for an article on help available to low-income workers, when it comes to tax season.

Valentine's Day piece for The Washington Post

2009-02-13T13:08:00.000-08:00

I created this piece for the Washington Post about what to do on Valentine's Day. Happy Valentine's Day to everyone!

Speed

2009-02-12T14:29:00.000-08:00

I created this image for the March 2009 issue of PC Magazine for an article about the fastest Internet Service Providers in the USA.

Bee Loves Yellow

2009-01-30T11:41:00.000-08:00

I just finished a piece for the Lynda.com title: "Maya Particle Effects". I had so much fun making a bee out of a light bulb, wire and fur. More bugs on my mind. If anyone has cool looking bulbs, please send them my way.

Health Plan Savings

2009-01-14T14:14:00.000-08:00

I created this image for an article about Health Savings Accounts and High Deductible Health Plans available to employees.

2009 NPR Calendar Cover

2009-01-01T11:25:00.000-08:00

I was honored to learn that this piece I created for the 2009 NPR Calendar was selected to appear on the cover. I wish everyone creative inspiration in 2009!

Vineyard Voodoo

2008-11-21T12:13:00.000-08:00

Image for the cover of San Francisco Weekly for a story about biodynamic wine making.

Outliving Your Ovaries

2008-10-10T12:22:00.000-07:00

I created this piece for the cover of a book titled "Outliving Your Ovaries", about hormone replacement therapy and living a healthy life.

Bicycling

2008-09-02T16:12:00.000-07:00

My favorite part about this piece for Bicycling Magazine is the Calder inspired bicycle. I love drawing with wire. It's about how cycling affects the brain.

Running Pains

2008-06-24T12:32:00.000-07:00

This piece accompanies a story in the June 2008 issue of Runner's World about alternative therapies to help with running injuries.

Healthy Eye

2008-05-03T11:47:00.000-07:00

A piece for a story about the connection between the nutrients in leafy greens and Macular Degeneration.

Thyroid Heat

2008-04-22T16:20:00.000-07:00

I created this piece for More Magazine for an article on how Thyroid disorder can affect the body's thermostat.

Energy Independence

2008-03-18T11:29:00.000-07:00

This piece accompanies a story about alternative forms of energy.

New York Marathon Olympic Trials

2007-11-01T13:31:00.000-07:00

This piece opens an article in the November 2077 issue of Runner's World. It is about the U.S Men's Olympic Marathon Trials taking place in New York City.

The Heart Foundation

2007-08-29T11:13:00.000-07:00

A piece created for the Heart Foundation, a group dedicated to increasing awareness of heart disease. Their goal is to prevent, cure and eradicate this silent killer.

Brain Cancer Research

2007-07-23T10:42:00.000-07:00

This image portrays "The Brain Trust", a group of African-American women that raised millions of dollars for brain cancer research. It was published in a book honoring Cedars Sinai Hospital donors.

Ivory Tower

2007-02-14T14:03:00.000-08:00

Image created for Foreign Policy Magazine for an article about a special survey that is distributed to leading academics all over the country, to gather their opinions on current events and the state of education.

Epilepsy Surgery

2007-01-30T13:51:00.000-08:00

This image illustrates how surgeons can remove a portion of a child's brain to cure epilepsy.

Science and the Soul

2006-10-03T11:56:00.000-07:00

An image of a series of four that were published in U.S. News & World Report. It accompanies an article about scientists debating the existence of the soul.

Booming Oil Market

2006-08-30T11:23:00.000-07:00

A piece depicting the risks of investing in the oil market.

Medical Philanthropy

2006-05-03T12:05:00.000-07:00

2005-11-29T15:38:00.000-08:00

My work is featured in Graphis 355. You can read the article by Stuart I. Frolick if you go to:

http://www.mariarendon.com/about/GraphisArticle.pdf