I drew this pelican on a map of the Greek island, Mykonos. It measures 23" by 17". Please check out more map drawings here!
Scandinavian Goat
Here's a portrait of a goat, inspired by Scandinavian folklore. You can view a large collection of map drawings here.
Signed prints of this piece are available here!
Math Versus Politics
This piece for Princeton accompanies a story called Math Versus Politics. It explains how utilization of activism and mathematics can end a true threat to our democracy, partisan gerrymandering. Thanks to art director Marianne Nelson for this fascinating assignment.
White Mountains Moose
I was messin' around with a moose on a map of the White Mountains.
David Bowie
Here's my portrait of the immortal David Bowie, for an upcoming exhibition of map drawings. Signed prints of this piece are available here!
Stephen Hawking
Here's a portrait of famed physicist and cosmologist, Stephen Hawking. His body may be imprisoned by the ravages of ALS, but his mind can travel to infinity, and beyond. Signed prints of this piece are available here!
John lewis
Here's a portrait of civil rights icon, John Lewis, as a young man. Born in Alabama in 1940, he helped lead the fight for racial justice and voting rights in the South. A proponent of nonviolent protest, Mr. Lewis was arrested over forty times (and beaten several times as well). As eloquent as ever, he is now a representative of Georgia in the US Congress. He is a great American.
Thanks for viewing. Signed prints of this piece are available here!
Summer into Autumn
This piece for Rutgers Magazine celebrates the transition from summer into autumn. It accompanies two articles about how alumni volunteers help students transition from their communities into a new school year on campus. Thanks to editor Scott Fognall for this colorful assignment!
Chasing Talent
I had a blast collaborating with my first-ever client in Indiana, Purdue University. These illustrations accompany a story called Chasing Talent - all about the process of recruiting elite student-athletes to attend the school. Thanks to art director, Virginia K Reynolds, of a perfect back-to-school assignment!
Empowering Disabled Americans
This piece for the University of New Hampshire accompanies a story about their Institute on Disability. Through the study of statistics, this group helps craft policies which empower disabled Americans. Their goal is to ”improve the lives of and opportunities afforded to people with disabilities, to support equal opportunity in employment, independent living, and healthcare.” Thanks to art director Valerie Lester for this enlightening assignment!
Climate Change is Not Cool
I carried this hand-drawn sign in the People's Climate March over the Hudson back in April. I’m thrilled it will be included in a book, Posters for Change, published by Princeton Architectural Press. Thanks so much to the jury! (oil pastel and pencil on poster paper)
Washington Post Grilling Story
Here’s a piece in today’s Washington Post, about 11 Mistakes Novice Grillers Make - and how to Avoid Them. As an avid griller, I learned some valuable tips from this story. This piece worked as a cover illustration in the Food section, but also as a series of smaller spots interspersed in the story. Thanks to art director, Amanda Soto, for a super tasty assignment!
ABCs of the Fiduciary Rule
Here's a piece in today's Wall Street Journal, for a story called The ABCs of The Fiduciary Rule. The article educates investors about new regulations which guide mutual fund sellers. I've been fortunate to collaborate with this great publication for over two decades. Thanks to art director Sheryl Dermawan for another tasty assignment. Below are sketches I submitted to the editors:
Group Chat
Here's a full-page illustration for HR Magazine. It accompanies a story about how group chat is becoming a popular form of communication in many companies. Because of it's more informal and conversational nature, Millennials consider group chat a superior form of business interaction. Older workers still prefer the more formal nature of email. This article weighs the pros and cons of these communication methods. Popular group chat brands include Slack and HipChat. Thanks to art director Mari Adams for a super-timely tech assignment!
Southwest Survey Animals
These animal portraits are part of a new series, inspired by Wheeler’s Photographic survey of the American West. From 1871-1873, George M Wheeler led an expedition to create topographic maps in the western states. He took with him two photographers, Timothy O’Sullivan and William Bell, who documented the journey. For me, these landscape photos act as inspirational launching points for drawings. The image above portrays a jackrabbit, animals which inhabit the Arizona wilds. Stay tuned, I’ll be posting more portraits soon!
Bighorn Sheep, Nevada
Black Bear, Alpine Lake, California
Southwest Survey Portraits
These portraits are part of a new series, inspired by Wheeler’s Photographic survey of the American West. From 1871-1873, George M Wheeler led an expedition to create topographic maps in the western states. He took with him two photographers, Timothy O’Sullivan and William Bell, who documented the journey. For me, these landscape photos act as inspirational launching points for drawings. The image above portrays naturalist John Muir, who was considered “Father of the National Parks”. Stay tuned, I’ll be posting more portraits soon!
Portrait of a Paiute woman, who's tribe was indigenous to the Kanab Creek, Utah
President Theodore Roosevelt, who was pivotal in creating the US National Park system
A Powerful Network
These illustrations for Rutgers Magazine accompany a story about the school's powerful network of industry mentors. Students and graduates get direct experience learning from executives on Wall Street, the publishing media, and many other fields. Thanks to Lara De Meo Hoyt for a super fun assignment!
Protest Signs
Ever since the swearing in of the 45th president of the United States, it’s become my ritual to attend a protest march once a month. Each of these events is designed to stand up for particular cause which is vulnerable under this administration. Designing signs helps me focus on issues which I value, as well as how best way to communicate the message. It’s been energizing to participate, because you realize you’re not alone in your feelings, and you have the opportunity to amplify messages which are important to a healthy society. I hope you enjoy this little collection of signs.
With hand-drawn signs, at the People's Climate March on the Walkway over the Hudson.
At a rally in support of public education in Kingston, NY, with my girlfriend who's a teacher.
At a rally in support of Planned parenthood in Poughkeepsie, NY, with a sign inspired by their logo.
At the Woman's March in Woodstock, NY, with a quote from Elie Wiesel. Sometimes all you need is words.
Maori Map Drawing
It always feels good when one of my drawings finds a new home. I’m thrilled to be shipping this depiction of a Maori Carving (on a map of New Zealand) to it’s new owner in Chicago. bi!
Walls are Un-American
Here's a little meditation on symbols. Without a doubt, the American bald eagle is a powerful representation of the freedom which America stands for. In contrast, the current U.S. president is glorifying the idea of building a "big beautiful wall", one which would run along our southern border with Mexico. To my mind, a project of such monumental proportion would create a different sort of symbol for the United States. I would argue that walls are completely incongruous with the freedom our country so proudly promotes.
