Opportunity knocks. “An illustration for an essay discussing possible ways to turn a controversial landmark in Baltimore into a tourist attraction.” Brian Lawrence, art director; Style magazine, client
“Summer Madness, for an article in which a man recalls one summer growing up in a rough section of Baltimore city.” Joe MacLeod, art director; Baltimore City Paper, client
“Sally Kearsley, a portrait of artist Sally Kearsley for a review of her exhibition.” Joe MacLeod, art director; Baltimore City Paper, client
Big Machine Efficiency, personal work.
“Painful Performances, an illustration for an article that provides helpful hints about making the most of the annual work appraisal.” Alison Popp, art director; Jugglezine, client
“Not One of the Boys. An illustration for an essay about being unable to be part of the ‘boys club.’” Brian Lawrence, art director; Style magazine, client
“Size Matters, for an essay discussing the lousy fast food choices at airports, using Cinnabon as an example.” Brian Lawrence, art director; Style magazine, client
“This Dog’s Life, for a story about attending a dog fashion show.” Brian Lawrence, art director; Style magazine, client
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Duration: Five years. Staff: One, just me. Education: Two years at Towson University and two years at Maryland Institute College of Art. Cultural Influences: Russian film posters from 1925–1929, and cartoons from the 1930s. Environment: I work at a large desk with my computer and lots of old paper and fabric I find at flea markets.Philosophy: “Never trust a man in a blue trench coat, never drive a car when you’re dead.”—Tom Waits