Killed Summer Books Cover

This is a recent cover piece I did for The Texas Observer. The items on the front all relate to summer or something from the books reviewed within. Completed with collage and acrylic paint. With so much going on, I used a limited color palette so the copy would be very legible. I left room at the top for the title and a space for "Summer Books" in the middle, and for teasers under that. Unfortunately, just before press time, this cover got killed and replaced with some artwork from one of the books reviewed.

A Bag for Books

This is an image I created to be used on book bags for Ingram Book Company. The bags were given out at Book Expo America (BEA) 2009 in New York City. We wanted to make an attractive bag that would draw people to the Ingram booth. Also, to make something that would remind people of their time in the city. Done with painted paper collaged together.

Crusin' for a Cause 2009

This is an illustration I did for the May 2009 issue of Knoxville Magazine. The illustration is for Knox Life page. The article is about a motorcycle ride from Knoxville to New Orleans, lead by two prominent college basketball coaches. Click here for more info. The final is completed with collage and painted paper. Below is the initial sketch.

Presentation, Portfolio Review, and Show

Last month, fellow artist/illustrator/designer Bill Elliott and I were invited to participate in some exciting opportunities at Itawamba Community College. On March 6th, 2009, we packed up some work and made the trip from Music City, USA to Fulton, Mississippi. We gave a presentation describing the creative work that we do to a group of 1st year art students. After the talk we reviewed portfolios (It was interesting to be on the other side of the table). After the reviews we hung some artwork in the gallery on campus, where it stayed for a month long show. I would like to extend a big thanks to Bill, Tom and ICC for making this happen!

Reviewing a students portfolio

Presidential Eagle

I bought a couple pieces of scratchboard the other day. I haven't really used this medium much. I had a little time this weekend so i decided to try it out. An image of the presidential seal was printed out, sitting on the floor in my studio. I have been looking at that thinking about making a black bald eagle image. Here it is...

Stevie on the Web

One of my recent pieces (seen in my last post) is also online. 

Check it out here. 

Cut It Out, Stevie

This is a recent piece I did for The Texas Observer. They wanted to do a paper doll idea using the Stevie Ray Vaughn statue in Austin, an iconic Austin landmark. The illustration is accompanying memories/impressions of SXSW. Stevie can be adorned with some of the articles that out-of-towners brought with them, like skinny jeans and an iphone.