Unity

Here’s a design I’ve been thinking about and wanted to make for a while. I finally made the graphic and I’m having fun designing apparel and stickers with it. It’s to help extend the brand visuals for Bold Design Co. A business that is based on inclusion, diversity and unity through design. More to come…

The Rose Show

I’m very happy to announce my contribution to Lumenati’s Rose Show, hosted by JD Pruitt here in Denver, Feburary 15 & 16. RSVP by email to art@lumenati.co before the show to be added to the entry list. Hope to see you there!

Son of Scorpio™

This is daunting and exciting. I've decided to launch my own trademark called Son of Scorpio. This artist owned brand will be one to supply dry goods and sensibilities to those who resonate with them. Here are some graphics I've been working on. 

Within Without

A new illustration, inspired by "Within You Without You".

Sit Down & Make Decisions

Motivation. I keep hearing from artists with a daily practice, "just sit down and start, make decisions along the way". It's helped me experiment more and not be afraid to try something new. 

Seal of Life

A new illustration, representing energy and health.

Process to Design Black & White Graphics →

I begin by making an outline of the image with a light box and a sharpie marker. I move slow to make sure the lines are clean and consistent. Also it's important to connect the intersecting lines at this stage so when I transfer it to vector I'm able to pull my corners easier.

Next, I block in parts of the image in solid black to compose a balanced image.

Then, I add the remaining detail before it is made into vector shapes.

This is the final, vector image ready for print.

Featured Artist: Ello →

Thank you Ello for featuring me in your illustration section.

Son of Scorpio →

I've been working to define an illustration style based on a process. I have settled, for now, after a lot of experimenting. I've tried just pencil and paper, paint, ink and collage to define a style. I found a combination of paper and ink plus the computer is a fun place to work because it's limitless. I can start out with a blank page and draw the image. Then, take it to the computer and manipulate it further as vector shapes. I like the vintage look of something having aged and been printed a long time ago when inks bled to make curved edges, nothing is exact. I am inspired and learned a lot from the work of Simon Walker, LAND and Mike Giant. Son of Scorpio is the name of my new set of drawings.

Vote Our Planet →

For the past few years I've been asked to contribute to Creative Action Network's campaigns. They are a talented group of people who show and sell my work across the country. The latest campaign I made a design for is called "Vote our Planet". I took the opportunity to practice telling a story in one image. I had fun making these cartoon like illustrations. Here's my contribution.

Orlando is Love →

The other morning I woke to find a direct message on my Instagram account from a designer I really respect in New York City. It was Rafael from Alfalfa Studio. He asked me to contribute a design to his activism effort #orlandoislove. I chose to illustrate a portrait of Darryl "DJ" Roman Burt II, who lost his life June 12, 2016. It's sickening to think about the night that unfolded in Orlando. Spread love, not fear and hate. Here's my small contribution.