Illustration

These projects span editorial, conceptual, book, portraiture, and commissioned brand illustration in traditional and digital medium.

Editorial & Conceptual Illustration

African Community Theatre

Conceptual illustrations for the theatre’s seasonal programming.

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The Calabash Kids, a story of a woman whose calabashes transform into children, teaching her the power of her words.

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An Echo in the Bone, a Jamaican ritual exploring the lasting effects of slavery through spirit possession and trance.

Jewish Studies Program (JSP) Pomegranate

Conceptual illustration for the JSP 50th anniversary fundraising event.

Pomegranates, one cut in the shape of the Star of David, with other culturally significant symbols hidden throughout.

Husserl in a New Generation

Conceptual illustration for a Philosophy conference on Edmund Husserl, the founder of phenomenology.

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Acrylic wash, applied across print and digital event collateral.

Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Speculative editorial illustration for an article on the dangers of ocean plastics in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

Acrylic wash and Conté, inspired by Chris Jordan’s photography.


Book Illustration

Truly Devious

Speculative cover for the YA mystery novel, Truly Devious.

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Story elements woven in, encouraging readers to look closer.

Wonder Woman Symposium

Illustrated title page for Wonder Woman’s 75th Anniversary Symposium program.

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Cover design and illustrated title page inspired by Rosie the Riveter.


Commercial Illustration

Monopoly Day, hosted by Nike and Hasbro

Commissioned illustrations for Monopoly Day, an event for kids ages 11-14, celebrating the Nike x LeBron x Monopoly collaboration and teaching financial literacy through a life-sized game board. The event was covered by Sports Illustrated, Hypebeast, and Complex.

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Four illustrations with themes tied to the event’s spirit and mission. Nike requested additional colors and designs during the approval process.

Voodoo Ranger Halloween

Commercial illustration for New Belgium Brewing’s Halloween campaign.

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Concept: Voodoo shows up to my Halloween party dressed as Glenn Danzig.

Lady Liberty (BG Cornhole)

Licensed illustration for 4th of July cornhole bags.

Statue of liberty with fireworks. Sold out in minutes.

Back side of bags with BG Cornhole branding.


Portraiture

Digital Illustration Process

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Digital portraits begin as photo composites, layering images to establish the composition from which the illustration is drawn.

Mac Miller

No hidden elements, no ornamentation, just soothing colors and a stare that locks you in.

Billie Eilish

Graffiti and handwritten lyrics, cold blue, neon green, and sharp lines create a mood and tell a story.