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From the Yankee Years

Art Director: Leonard Loria
Designer: Gil Martinez, RGD
Photo Editor: Heather Marcus
Photographer: Eric Roth

This piece is my favorite Yankee assignment, and remains in my portfolio. And for some reason, I never included it in my blog. I am proud of what we did here. The home was beautiful but it demanded some serious styling. We did not have an opening shot, and I composed the mud room tableau with a chair, a table and some random objects that were lying around in the barn. The light, as you can see, was gorgeous.

Yankee Magazine Bed and Breakfast and Inn Directory (2003)

Art Director: Leonard Loria
Designer/Stylist: Gil Martinez
Photo Editor: Heather Marcus

This image is of the very first place I styled, ever. I love the light, the dog, and the sense of possibility inherent in the shot. I can´t remember the name of the photographer or the inn, so if you recognize either the place or the work, please let me know so I can credit him properly.

Home Feature, Yankee Magazine (2006)

Art Director: Leonard Loria
Designer/Stylist: Gil Martinez
Photo Editor: Heather Marcus
Photographer: John Gruen

I styled this house for our January 2006 issue. It was challenging because bookcases and cupboards were very disorganized, but a lot of fun. The owners collect trolls, and they have hidden them throughout the house.

Home Feature, Yankee Magazine (2005)

Art Director/Designer: Leonard Loria
Stylist: Gil Martinez
Photo Editor: Heather Marcus
Photographer: Julie Bidwell

I styled the Massachusetts home of two entrepreneurs that turned their hobby into a booming business for the December 2005 issue.

Historic Wallpapers, Yankee Magazine (2004)

Art Director: Leonard Loria
Designer/Stylist: Gil Martinez
Photo Editor: Heather Marcus
Photographer: Ann Card

This story marked the first time I was given the opportunity to actually coordinate an entire project myself. I contacted all the wallpaper manufacturers, selected the samples, styled the room for the shoot, and created the small illustration that gives the name and manufacturer of each pattern on the photo.

Here´s what my coleagues have to say about me:

The launch of TechSoup Canada would not have been the same without Gil's creative leadership. He transformed a rough idea--of showcasing the historical time-line of TechSoup Global during the launch of TechSoup Canada--into an exhibition.
The result of Gil's vision was a series of extraordinary, hand-crafted, perfectly displayed--posters.
All of the key stakeholders who attended the launch celebration were delighted by the exhibition, and we have plans to display Gil's art permanently at the TechSoup Global headquarters in San Francisco.
Donnie Claudinho, Marketing Manager, TechSoup Canada

Gil is an experienced, talented, and detail-oriented art director and book designer.
Omegar Martinez, Translations Coordinator, Fondo de Cultura Económica

Gil Martinez was not only a creative and resourceful art director, he also brought wonderful enthusiasm and energy into the entire editorial group. He was probably one of the most liked colleagues by his peers I have known in my nearly 30 years at Yankee.
Mel Allen, Editor-in-chief, Yankee Magazine

Working with Gil was one of the best parts of the job. He is talented and creative, eager to tackle new challenges, and was always willing to take on additional work, even when it went beyond his job description. Even better, his broad education and life experience made him a knowledgeable resource on editorial matters. A true team player.
Amy Traverso, Food editor, Yankee Magazine

Gil is an innovative Art Director, with special strengths in Type Design and Direction of Photography with a modernist flair. He directs others well, and works to build a team that can create beautiful publications on a tight deadline -- and keep the budget in line as well. I have enjoyed working with him very much.
Susan Champeny, Art Director, IDG

Gil is an outstanding designer, has great creativity, and is a pleasure to work with. Good team player.
Jim Connell, Publisher, Connell Communications Inc.