The fog of fog
I remember how the last year of college caused all kinds of anxiety. Most of it stemmed from knowing this would be the last time I was in a structured environment with a safety net. Ironically the first year after college was one of the funnest years in my young adult life. The Chronicle of Higher Education requested an illo about the lack of information regarding the future of doctoral graduates after school. I thought this is why it is called the future. You never know. Ellen Winkler, AD.
2 for 3×3
Good news from 3×3 late last week. Two of my pieces received awards for merit from the 3×3 ProShow. The annual will be out later this winter. Much thanks to Charles Hively and the judges for making my day.
Top: Lamps for Lamp in the Box. Designer Director, Al Quattrochi. Tornado Design, design firm.
Bottom: Acceptance of Transgender people article for Mother Jones. Tim Luddy, AD
Dancing in the shadows
The Chronicle of Higher Education is one of my oldest clients. They first called the summer I graduated and we have been working together ever since. This illustration commissioned by Scott Seymour is for a column about the problems Asian Pacific Islanders have being overlooked since they are grouped with other Asians as a demographic in the US. Scott suggested a shadow metaphor which seemed perfect.
Stop ruining everything
One of my funner gigs is the Booming Blog for the New York Times. It’s a series of stories geared to the Baby Boomer generation. It is amazing how often I relate to the columns that are assignments. Ironically I relate more to the younger generation in this column telling Boomers to stop blaming Millennials for everything. Laura Chang, Editor.
Seeing through you
Lately a couple projects popped up that seemed perfect for playing around with transparency. One of the best things about being a creative is the chance to explore. Ironically, it’s something I need to constantly remind myself is “allowed” as an illustrator.
Top: Banner for Petit Madrid, a site celebrating Madrid.
Bottom: Illustration for Golf World Magazine about the origins of stadium golf. Jennifer Corsano, AD
Shall we dance
Got a note from my doctor that it’s time again for the annual checkup. This illustration for Healthleaders magazine is for an article about labor and management’s process in hammering out contracts. It also seems like an appropriate image for a yearly checkup. Doug Ponte, AD
Picking your brain
Many of my assignments recently have involved the brain. There seems to be rising interest in breaking it down to figure out why we react irrationally during times of stress or conflict. Turns out we can’t help ourselves and have to go against our nature to behave rationally in various situations. Illustration for Tim Priddy for CFA magazine for a story about breaking down the investor brain.
