DV Expo East

This illustration is for DV Expo East, a digital video show in New York this summer where new devices and gear are exhibited. The art director wanted me to incorporate the NY skyline and the devices to create a 1/3 page illustration that faded at the edges (and allowed the type logo to fit nicely below) and used the colors they had pre-selected for the show. Big thanks to Adrianne for a very fun assignment!

Here is an ad in the latest issue of DV magazine that shows the illustration in action:

Bascom Lodge

This is an illustration of Bascom Lodge at the summit of Mount Greylock, the highest point in Massachusetts near North Adams, MA. This was printed on the programs for the best Hurricane Wedding you could ever imagine. Congratulations, Christa & Sienna!

Bark for Life

Yesterday, I spent the afternoon with Stephen Gardner, Alison Stephen, and Joan Chiverton drawing dog portraits at the Society of Illustrators volunteer table at the "Bark for Life" fundraising walk for the American Cancer Society. For whatever reason, I decided I would try doing scratchboards on the spot. I've never scratched from life before, but It was a blast. Here's some photos from the event, thanks to Alison for sending some of the photos she took!






Big thanks to Sigmund, Bruce, Woody, Dori, Lola, Amber, Lucy, and Oscar for all being such great models.

Scratchboard Menagerie

These are 13 large (18x24") scratchboard panels that I made for a gallery show in Oklahoma that just finished up. This was my first time exhibiting original scratchboards. I really enjoyed making these images and exploring ways I could imagine animals moving. My favorite part of the gallery opening was that so many people wanted to tell me which one was their favorite. It was a blast.

Sunday Social

Robert and I have been friends since I was 15, back when we both lived in a tiny town in Oklahoma. Now, we both live in this here big bad apple, and, as far as I'm concerned, he has become the King of the New York Gay Nightlife Scene. To say I'm proud of him would be an understatement.

This illustration is the poster for a weekly event Robert's incredible party planning organization 21st Century Life will soon be hosting on Sundays at Eastern Bloc, a gay bar in the East Village. It's been described as "a post-brunch, champagne-fueled romp," and it starts this weekend. Can you guess where I'll be this Sunday?

Here's the full poster:

Green Party

This illustration is for a poster for another event later this month that has been put together by FrockOn. This party is in Ohio and has a green theme in more ways than one. The event is focusing on raising awareness for recycling. There will be a fashion show put together by a NYC designer styled completely from a local thrift store. Attendees are asked to bring an article of clothing to donate to the thrift store as well. To bring the green theme one step further, green ice cream will be served to all the guests. There will also be live music and a jewelry and art show by local artists.

For more details on the event, you can check out the facebook page here.

Thanks again to the ladies of FrockOn for always being such a pleasure to work with.

Perceptions

This is an illustration I did for a charity event in Brooklyn on May 15th. There will be an afternoon of cocktails and a performance by Perceptions Contemporary Dance Company. The event promises to be a very special performance where fashion and movement collide to benefit the Park Slope Safe Homes Project. This organization is now in its 28th year, and it raises awareness, provides services, and advocates for victims of domestic violence and their children. This is just a sampling of what they do for the community, but they provide shelter, counseling, legal advocacy and a support group for battered women.

Obviously, this is an excellent cause to support, and the event itself sounds like it will be fantastic. This has been organized by the amazing ladies from FrockOn.com, a fashion website that loves to give back, and it has been wonderful to work with them again to help yet another amazing charity. Thanks to Melanie and Jacqueline from FrockOn for being so great to work with.

Here are the details:
May 15th, 2010 2-5PM
TERMiNAL Art & Event Space
343 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Tickets are $10 in advance and $13 at the door, and can be purchased here. You can also RSVP for the performance on the Facebook page for the event.

ABA National Solo & Small Firm Conference

I did this illustration for the American Bar Association's annual National Solo & Small Firm Conference. This year, the conference is being held in Austin, so they wanted an image that had a bit of western flair. Special thanks to Joe DeWoskin, Chair-Elect of the General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division, for getting me involved with this project. I hope this conference, which is being held in October, is a great one.

Blue Party

This illustration is for an event in Youngstown, Ohio. The party has a blue theme; blue drinks, a Blues Brothers tribute band, a denim fashion show, and everyone must wear blue. It sounds like a great time, and it is also a benefit for the Mahoning Valley Rescue Mission. Thanks go out to Melanie from FrockOn -- she's a pleasure to work with and she organizes really incredible events.

Aphrodisiac

This illustration was created for a Valentine's Day themed party in TriBeCa this weekend. There's a fashion show and a dance party with multiple DJs, but, to make this event even better, it is a benefit for the charity God's Love We Deliver, an organization that provides meals to people living with debilitating illnesses. If you'd like to join in on the fun and support a great charity, check out the Facebook page for the event.

A little about the illustration -- I know I'm mixing my saints together a bit, but Saint Sebastian has always been a favorite of mine, so it was a lot of fun to do this piece. On top of that, my very dear friend Robert is one of the organizers for this event, and he was kind enough to both involve me and allow me to twist his arm to pose for the piece. Thanks, Robert!