The New York Observer describes itself as "New York's Smartest Tabloid." Although for many years it was a full broadsheet,
The Observer, known for printing on salmon-colored paper, switched to the tabloid format several years ago. Brilliantly art directed by
Nancy Butkus, the paper has long been outstanding for both its graphic crispness as well as the distinctive roster of illustrators that grace its cover each week.
Most weeks the cover art is by Drew Friedman, Philip Burke, Robert Grossman, Barry Blitt, or Victor Juhasz, although other illustrators occasionally make an appearance.
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