Here is a set of illustrations that I made for the Progressive brand, focused on motorcycle insurance. Along side the direction of Wasserman’s sports and entertainment division in Miami, FL. I created these tattoo inspired images for a new app. It’s such a thrill to be tasked with jobs like this and I love the outcome of the creative.
T-Shirts are now available. All proceeds go to fund hearing aids for families in need. Venmo $20 @molly-wachtel. List your name, address and size(s) in the description. All shirts are printed on super soft, heather gray T’s. I love mine!
I’m honored to be chosen as one of the featured artists in the latest release for “Recovering the Classics”. My design for Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book is now available as stationary notecards. Check out the latest collection at Creative Action Network.
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!
Pleased to share the identity designs for Ella Rose. Another great collaboration with Mint Marketing in Albuquerque. This time for a hair boutique specializing in female hair cuts, colors and style.
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.
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.
I was inspired by my friend, and designer Anthony Dimitre to participate in 36 days of type. It's a challenge to design everyday. It's been going on for over a month, and there are some incredible entries.
Since spring is here, I'm combining traditional, tattoo style, flowers with the numerals. They form touch points on each number. This is how I was first taught to count and do math. Here are the first four.
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.
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.
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.
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.
