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How I illustrate articles for The New York Times

By Allie Sullberg

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Article
Level
Intermediate
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Published
2026
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NYT contributor Allie Sullberg walks through the real timeline of an Opinion-section commission, from a Monday morning art-director email through same-day sketches to next-day final art, including how the brief, dimensions and deadline get communicated.