Seattle Met: Shorter Short Sales

Appuie sur le Champignon

I was inspired to create a poster based on a phrase my French friend David told me: “Appuies sur le champignon.” It literally means “Step on the mushroom” but translates to “Put the pedal to the metal.” I thought this would look good in a kid’s bedroom, to help them get out of bed in the morning.

Little Chimp Society: Editor's Choice

Thanks to Little Chimp Society for choosing my rooster illustration an Editor's Choice.

Seattle Met: Free Rage Chickens

Iron Orchard: Band logos

I'm designing a logo for my friend Bill's country band, Iron Orchard. Apparently, an "Iron Orchard" is jargon for rusty machinery, often seen scattered around midwestern farms.

A few T-shirt mockups.

Las Vegas Sun: Beer Slot Machine

For an article in the Las Vegas Sun, about advertising beer on slot machines that aren't being used. I can't believe it took them this long to figure this out. Original thumbnail sketch below.

Las Vegas Weekly: Gene Shopping

This was for the Las Vegas Weekly for an article about finding about ancestry through DNA testing.

Below is the final layout and some sketches.

Public School

Thanks to Jay from Public School for featuring me on their blog

Seattle Met: Too Legit to Permit

This is one for Seattle Met magazine, about people renting out guest houses and sheds without permits.

Poolga

Poolga is a cool site that has artwork and wallpapers for iPhone, iPad and other mobile devices created by selected illustrators and designers. Click here to download

Share Some Candy

I was featured on Share Some Candy, one of my favorite blogs. Thanks Reuben!

Las Vegas Sun: Out of Towners

For an article about people working out of state.

Las Vegas Sun: No Card Required

Aqua Velvet

I was featured in one of my favorite blogs today—Aqua Velvet. Thanks Amy!

Bonus: Vintage Aqua Velva packaging:via neato coolville

Las Vegas Sun: Nevada Budget Cuts

An illustration for the Las Vegas Sun, about balancing the budget. Layout and sketch below:

LCS: Editor's Choice

I was an Editor's Choice on LCS. Somehow having it on April 15/Tax Day makes it even better.

Seattle Met: Rentals

This was for an article in Seattle Met Magazine, about house builders renting houses, until the housing market recovers.  Art Director: Ben Purvis  Below, the final layout and sketch.

Las Vegas Sun Illustration

This made it on the Newseum's Top Ten.

Here is the final layout with the headline incorporated. Thanks to Rachel Perkins and Spencer Holladay at the Las Vegas Sun:



Click below for a close-up of the texture:



A couple of the rough sketches: