Bio
(1993)
After graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Ann DeVito moved to New York City and surrounded herself with illustrators, artists and designers at Interview magazine. Under editor-in-chief Ingrid Sischy and creative director Richard Pandiscio, she learned the art of scanning, developed her attention to detail and appreciation for pop culture.
(1996-2002)
Ann combined her love for drawing and design at Temptu, becoming their in-house art coordinator with projects ranging from packaging, body painting (w/ Fabien Baron, W Magazine and Richard Burbridge, Harpers Bazaar) to building catalogs, designing ads, presskits and websites -
(2003)
She branched out to
fulltime freelance, fell in love,
had 2 babies and raised a family
in downtown Lower East Side -
(2005) HISTOLOGY
(2009- INNOCENCE
(2012) TRANQUIL
(2013)
Embraced
social media
INSTAGRAM
@anndevito
and posted art,
all day, everyday -
fashion, pop culture,
red carpet, lifestyle,
dogs, gardening,
food, love of
my2bbs -
(2016) Wrote and illustrated
DOG LOVE (Penguin Random House)
(2020)
Launched
Dog Love Merch,
OPD (OTHER PEOPLES DOGS)
Custom comissions,
bags and prints -
(2026)
Creates daily -
drawing, painting, gardening -
brainstorming by the sound with
Richard DeVito, husband of
22 years and their dog
Teddy -
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Clients include -
HBO
UNTITLED MAGAZINE
XXXXMAGAZINE
REMEMBERING McQUEEN
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“The images embody the quintessential features of each dog breed, bringing them to life as you flip the pages of this thoroughly sweet read!” —Connie Wilson, Modern Dog Magazine
“Ann DeVito’s book Dog Love is a beautifully funny, visually stunning, and informative book on man’s best friend and is an absolute joy to read!” —Laura Young, author of Pumpkin: The Raccoon Who Thought She Was a Dog
“An engaging illustrated collection exploring the diversity of dogs…. Check out this book!” —Mark Ruffalo, husband, father, actor, director and a climate change and renewable energy advocate with an eye out for love and hope.
“[A] beautiful book.” —Minnie Driver, actor
“If you love dogs, dogs and more dogs, [this is] the book for you!” —@HarlowandSage
“Dog Love is best defined by its panache, passion, and breezy prose. In other words, a welcome relief from all the negativity we see and hear around us today.” —Ranny Green, American Kennel Club
“The diversity of dog breeds serves as Ann DeVito’s inspiration for a collection of bold and colorful illustrations of everything from the labradoodle (Labrador retriever/poodle mix), the puli (think Rick James’ dreads), the Rhodesian Ridgeback and beyond. Included also are tight descriptions of each breed, fun facts and quotes about dogs from contemporary and historical figures.” —Jeremy Mikula, Chicago Tribune
“Ann DeVito has a way with illustrating dogs.” —MrsSizzle.com
“Dog Love, I love it!” –Jon Patch, “Talkin’ Pets”
“[T]he perfect gift for the dog lover in your life or for the friend who is trying to decide which breed to add to the family.” —Jathan Fink, JathanandHeather.com
“[A] a lovely little compendium.” – Our RISD