Llamas Llove Peru!

LLamas llove Peru. Or at least that's what this 2 color silk screen t-shirt design says. Maybe Peruvian llamas wish they where in Chile, skiing. I wish I was.

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The illustration featured in this promotion was originally comissioned by the Denver Zoo, it is currently being featured online by Communication Arts here, and can also be found in the Fresh section of this years Comm Arts Illustration Annual along with more of my work. Click here to read more about it...

Communication Arts: Illustration Annual!

I just received my copy of the Communication Arts Illustration annual... the one I'm featured in! Don't forget to look for my work in the Fresh Section. As I've said before, it's an honor to be included! Check out my online feature here.

Under the Sea!

This illustration is from a self generated series about life under the sea. Click through to see a larger version. It will soon be available to purchase as a limited edition large format poster in the store!

Communication Arts

I recently landed myself in the Fresh Section of Communication Arts. I'm online now at CommArts.com. The section is called "Fresh," and displays work by young illustrators. As many illustrators and art directors know, Communication Arts is a very respected magazine in the industry, and it's an honor to be included. Check it out!

New Work for the Denver Zoo! (Zoomily)

I again had the pleasure of working with Kelly Morgan to illustrate the 'Zoomily' event for the Denver Zoo this year. I think this year's is better than last. The work will be used on a variety of illustrated collateral, including the Denver Zoo's website, in a direct mail piece, a bookmark and on banners around the zoo. Click here, or on any of the images to view a full sized image.

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The Friendly Robot - www.theFriendlyRobot.com

Here are a few pieces from a recent project. I am going to be starting a story blog that is updated weekly - about a robot who is invented by a group of evil mustacioed men to destroy everything. But when he goes out into the world he finds that he loves everyone instead. The robot then goes on adventures helping people out in his own awkward way. When the site goes live (sometime the second week in March) there will be posters and t-shirts sent out! So sign up for my mailing list and let me know who you are.

New Work Jordan Sher - www.MyHeadFullofIdeas.com

I recently had the pleasure of helping out a friend - Jordan Sher - with his website. I relied heavily on my doodling abilities to help fill our a variety of pages and help bring Jordan's "Head Full of Ideas" to life. I also did all of the type by hand (I will be posting highlights of it very soon). Beyond just the illustrations I also designed Jordan's business cards, website and a promo that included a bookmark and belly band. Check out the full website here: www.MyHeadFulofIdeas.com. A special thanks to Jordan Sher, Jeff Mason, Hero Design Studio and Dan Weaver for helping to bring the website to life.

Rocket Powered Balloon!

Here's a new piece about succeeding in a a down economy.
You have to be tough, innovative and willing to rise above the crowd.
Client: Miami Herald.

New Work!

Here is a recent illustration I just completed for a personal project. It’s a book about funny little people, who live in funky little houses and play crazy instruments. I love drawing funky instruments. {SN}

My New Website!

My New website is up and running. I have a few new gallery items posted, a small store with a few posters and a new blog. Go Take a look!

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Eat that tax man - More work for the Miami Herald

I had the pleasure of working with Chris Melchiondo over at the Miami Herald again, this time for a feature about the uncertainty in tax law. Tax advisers aren't sure what the IRS is going to be like under a new Obama administration, and are torn about what advice to give. The concept for the illustration boils down to: Predicting what the IRS is going to do is like doing battle with an archaic monster.