Brezinka Illustration

Blog feature post by Aqua-Velvet

2012-01-12T11:50:00.000-06:00

Aqua-Velvet blog feature today. Many thanks to Amy Henderson in Austin for her kindness towards me the last couple of years. You can view the post here.

The Minneapolis Star Tribune

2012-01-12T09:17:00.000-06:00

For Minnesota's own . . . Star Tribune. I grew up in Minnesota (Call me crazy but I miss the snow and cold around this time) This is featured in today's paper on the cover of the TASTE section. Many thanks to A.D. Nicole H. for reaching out and for this opportunity. Here's an online link to the story. Collage and mixed media.

Artificial Intelligence for the Boston Globe

2012-01-11T12:57:00.000-06:00

The power of technology in the classroom. Khan Academy, and also a new Stanford course on artificial intelligence -- free, online, and boasting some 58,000 students. A recent assignment for The Boston Globe. Collage and mixed media.

Nashville Arts Magazine Cover Feature and Article

2012-01-05T09:57:00.000-06:00

Thank you, to all the wonderful folks over at the Nashville Arts Magazine for pursuing me and my work and for this months feature. They are extremely talented, kind, ambitious and welcoming people. Each one of the following contributed to this article in some form or other. I am so grateful. Paul Polycarpou (President, Editor and CEO), Meagan Nordmann (

Happy Christmas and Happy New Year!

2011-12-29T09:16:00.000-06:00

Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and that you're gearing up for a fresh and Happy New Year! I'm excited to share some new ventures and projects I've got on deck for 2012 in the coming months. I'll also post a few photos from my 11.11.11 art/gallery show soon taken by my friend Brian Bobel of Dual Identity Design . . . I was blown away and thrilled at the

You could be the winner . . .

2011-12-16T13:16:00.002-06:00

Thanks to all who have participated thus far. I will select a winner end of day today . . . still time left to enter. See below post for details.

3 Days Left to get FREE stuff!

2011-12-13T17:50:00.002-06:00

HEY FOLKS . . . 3 DAYS LEFT to get FREE STUFF!!! Want free swag (prints & note cards - product sample shown on below post) "like" my business page today http://www.facebook.com/brezinkadesign, leave a comment to let me know you have . . . winner will be drawn this Friday!

New prints for sale!

2011-12-12T18:36:00.000-06:00

A couple of new prints have been added to my ImageKind store. They make great Christmas gifts! Or, become a fan and "like" my facebook.com/brezinkadesign page, leave a comment to let me know that you have and I will draw a winner this Friday for a free giveaway. Merry Christmas!

Robert Johnson for Utne Reader

2011-12-05T16:40:00.000-06:00

My latest Illustration assignment for Utne Reader magazine. The article is about the Chicago School of Blues, an education program that brings blues music to schools throughout the city. Collage and mixed media. This image available as a print. Full-size gallery prints, framed and canvas prints available here.

100 Top Global Thinkers of 2011

2011-11-28T13:26:00.000-06:00

A new image commissioned by Foreign Policy Magazine. The subject is John Stewart Mill, the English thinker. Robert Kaplan, the noted journalist, has linked Mill with this year's Arab revolutions. Kaplan is one of FP's "Top 100 Global Thinkers," and his essay is featured in the magazine's special December issue. Collage and mixed media.

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE LA LAs

2011-11-28T12:32:00.000-06:00

New cover art and package design for jam band artist moe. Simple Digipak, Deluxe Digipak and Vinyl to come.

FAMINE PORTRAITS

2011-11-22T10:45:00.000-06:00

FAMINE portraits benefiting The Horn of Africa Food Crisis. Nourishment. A simple necessity that I often take for granted. This series was inspired by the recent news of the severe drought in the Horn of Africa. Having never been truly hungry, I cannot grasp walking miles on end in search of food and water. A portion

36th Humana Festival of New American Plays

2011-11-16T10:32:00.000-06:00

A few months ago, I was commissioned by Andy Perez of the Actors Theatre of Louisville to create this years art for The 36th Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays. It is the leading event of its kind, launching new plays into the national spotlight. It presents groundbreaking works that represent many generations, many voices and many views. The festival runs the gamut

FAMINE . . .

2011-10-18T09:25:00.004-05:00

Nourishment. A simple necessity that I often take for granted. This series was inspired by the recent news of the severe drought in the Horn of Africa. Having never been truly hungry, I cannot begin to grasp walking miles on end in search of food and water. More than 12 million lives have been threatened as families travel long distances (sometimes

Please Join Us

2011-10-10T10:26:00.001-05:00

Working hard . . . my first solo art show and print sale is one month away! I'm very excited. Please join us for an evening of art, wine, food and music. RSVP here. We would love to have you as our guest. Full-size Gallery Prints, Note Card Sets & Collectibles will be available for purchase in addition to many originals. Musical guest and singer-songwriter, our friend Andy Gullahorn

The National Book Festival

2011-09-22T11:22:00.000-05:00

2 weeks ago I received a call from Carrie Lyle at the Washington Post asking if I'd be interested in illustrating the cover of the Book World section. The project turned out to be a full-color cover illustration used for their special 12-page edition regarding the National Book Festival. They were looking for something fun that suggested books/words/reading as well as a sense of place (

Once Upon a Time . . .

2011-09-20T08:18:00.000-05:00

New cover art created for friend Jill Phillips and her husband Andy Gullahorn. Two killer artists making some amazing art . . . be sure and check em out!

European Focus

2011-08-29T08:46:00.000-05:00

A few months ago, I was invited to work on an assignment for American Lawyer Media. ALM distributes a manifold of supplemental magazines a year. This particular image accompanied an article in "Focus Europe" and centers around The European Union who has taken the position that nearly all existing investment treaties involving E.U. member states are

Brezinka in Steven Heller book

2011-08-15T14:33:00.015-05:00

During a recent e-mail correspondence with Steven Heller (art director, author, curator, & lecturer) regarding my work, he inquired about my hand created type and asked if I kept sketchbooks over the years. He was in the middle of compiling a new book with Lita Talaric featuring an inside look at various typography sketchbooks - he was

On the cover . . . in Chicago

2011-08-11T11:38:00.000-05:00

It's been a steamy hot summer here - busy with kids, travel and work and I have a lot of fun and upcoming projects that I look forward to sharing with everyone soon. For starters, here's a recent cover assignment for The Chicago Tribune Sunday section. It ran last weekend. This was a back to school edition. Thanks again Hugo . . . always great to work with you!

"Gun of a Son"

2011-07-13T08:33:00.000-05:00

"Gun of a Son" Collage and mixed media.

Nashville Symphony art in Gallery One

2011-07-12T13:06:00.001-05:00

I was recently commissioned to create the art for the June and July cover of the Nashville Symphony program guide. Last week, I received some printed samples of the program in the mail (shown here above) The finished collage "A Slice of Summer" is 24" x 36" in size, framed and currently on display and available for purchase at Gallery One Nashville. It was this months feature for "Art After

ON THE COVER of Time Out Chicago

2011-06-28T14:11:00.000-05:00

Recently, I was contacted by Time Out Chicago magazine and asked if I might be interested in illustrating the cover of their Summer Music issue. Time Out provides the latest in things to do, arts and culture, music, restaurants and shopping around The Windy City. Stephanie (the A.D.) had seen an image I created for the Nashville Symphony and was interested in

Experimenting with personal work

2011-06-24T16:13:00.002-05:00

A couple of portraits that I've been experimenting with are shown at the very top of this post. These two images lead to the creation of my Gaddafi portrait 2 weeks ago and shown below in the previous post. I've been playing with how much detail and or how simple the illustration needs to be. How much is to much? How much is not enough? What resonates with the viewer best?

Libya's Muammar Gaddafi

2011-06-14T07:53:00.000-05:00

Violence, death and Gaddafi. Here is a recent, self-initiated portrait illustration of Muammar Gaddafi. I had the urge to create this image last week and since then, Libya has been quietly rising to the top of the news . . . again. Rebel fighters are saying that they've obtained Libya's top-secret battle plan to retake Misrata. Has Gaddafi backed himself into a

The Washington Post

2011-06-06T10:25:00.000-05:00

Here's a quick turn assignment that came in last week and is featured in todays Washington Post Capital Business section. The article explores the new tax proposals in DC that could either make up budget shortfalls or threaten small business and the local economic recovery, depending on who you ask. Meredith (the AD) came to me with this idea of a beautiful flower being swallowed

Nashville Symphony cover art

2011-06-01T08:33:00.000-05:00

My latest image was created for the June & July cover of the Nashville Symphony program guide. The original collage was developed as a 24" x 36" finished piece and will be available for purchase (details to follow in the coming days.) I've shown a bit of my process here, along with the 3 initial concepts that were presented. I use GOLDEN brand paints, varnishes and adhesives for

Retain and Recruit

2011-05-19T14:27:00.000-05:00

My latest full page editorial assignment created for Strategic Finance magazine. The Tale of Two Strategies: Retain and Recruit. The title says it all, the two most important things a manager can do in 2011: (1) Retain the most talented coworkers in the department, and (2) spend an equal amount of time preparing for their departure. Collage and mixed media. <

The African Children's Choir

2011-05-18T13:17:00.000-05:00

Recently, I ran into some old friends and former co-worker's at the Evening of Stories event here in Nashville. They contacted me a short time afterwards regarding a benefit they were planning to host for the African Children's Choir. They asked if I might be willing to create the invitation card for them in exchange for 2 tickets to the event hosted

"Change In The Air" for The Boston Globe

2011-05-02T11:44:00.001-05:00

A new Op-Ed piece for The Boston Globe. The article ran April 25th and was about how congressmen on either side of the isle are making strides in communicating and "getting along" during their travels and are creating a deeper appreciation of their responsibility, America’s place in the world, and the challenges that lie ahead.

The Washington Post cover

2011-04-28T14:32:00.000-05:00

Today's Washington Post Local Living section features my cover illustration. The story examines the "green-ness" of the Washington, DC, region and compares what different communities/local governments are doing to reduce their impact on the environment. The bird was submitted as a separate image in order to overlay it on the cover type. Also shown is an alternate sketch (the

Grateful . . .

2011-04-21T08:07:00.000-05:00

Working this week on a cover illustration for The Washington Post "Local Living" section, an Op-Ed illustration for The Boston Globe, a fine art piece for The African Children's Choir and a few other projects.

NEW! Book cover design

2011-04-11T10:41:00.000-05:00

Another design project. I got my start in the design world several years ago . . . I happen to do a lot of illustration these days but still do in fact design! My cover for Deeper Thanks, Deepest Apologies featured here. Also shown above are a few of the alternate cover options that were presented.

New package design . . .

2011-04-06T16:15:00.001-05:00

A new design project created for Austin, Texas based singer and songwriter Sarah Jarosz. The album is filled with a who’s who of A list players, musicians, artists and prodcers including: Shawn Colvin, Bela Fleck, Jerry Douglas, Vince Gill, Gary Paczosa, Stuart Duncan, The Punch Brothers and many others! Support this artist and

Jewish Film Festival

2011-03-29T11:06:00.001-05:00

A new illustration created for the ARTS section of the Hartford Courant. The Hartford Jewish Film festival is currently running through April 5th of 2011. This year, one of my personal goals as an illustrator is to push myself and the concepts and sketches that I create. I want to simplify them and make them smarter if you will. In this particular assignment, we felt that the

Code of Silence

2011-03-24T09:40:00.000-05:00

A recent assignment for the Boston Globe Op-Ed page. The article is about the 2007 murder of 18-year-old Dwayne Graham, who was shot in the head and lay on the floor of a crowded bus in the heart of Dorchester. There were few cooperative witnesses and no obvious suspect. The shooter was outside the bus and the code of silence was high. We decided to take this illustration in the

Dissapearing Montessori?

2011-03-23T09:33:00.000-05:00

Here's my latest illustration for Milwaukee Magazine. It's about Maryland Avenue which is a K-8 neighborhood based Montessori school located in the heart of Milwaukee's historic and culturally diverse East Side, and the proposed budget cuts that may affect the school. Collage and mixed media.

Her Magazine

2011-03-21T17:07:00.003-05:00

Back in December, I was asked by Heather Pierce at Her Magazine to work on a cover illustration for their latest issue. Her Magazine is a monthly local women's publication in Nashville (similar to Skirt and Underwired) offering intelligent, inspirational editorial content. Each issue features 5 - 7 personal, insightful narratives on topics of interest to

Bring Back the Poetry

2011-03-09T09:16:00.000-06:00

New poster art for my friend and spoken word artist, Jason Tomlinson's upcoming performance. Collage, paint and mixed media.

An Evening of Stories

2011-03-07T08:36:00.001-06:00

Recently, I was commissioned by Porter's Call to create the artwork for this year's Evening of Stories event. The idea was to convey mystery, wonder, moon, stars and of course, evening. This is the 2nd annual Evening of Stories and features Ian Morgan Cron a writer, Amy Grant a singer, and Becca Stevens a priest. This is sure to be another tremendous night and benefits one of

Chicago Tribune Award of Excellence

2011-03-01T18:41:00.000-06:00

I received a note from the Chicago Tribune last week and I wanted to share it with you: Wayne, Good news! . . .We won an award of excellence from the Society of News Design with the DIY cover!! Congrats and here’s to doing it again soon . . . Cheers! H Thank you, Hugo for the opportunity. I was commissioned to create this illustration in March of last year. Here is my original post. The

Milwaukee Magazine

2011-02-24T09:52:00.000-06:00

A new illustration for Milwaukee Magazine. The article title says it all. "You Bet Your Life." New regulations limit a tricky way of collecting on your own life insurance. Collage and mixed media.

"Layer" for Illustration Friday

2011-02-21T10:07:00.000-06:00

I created this piece for PASTE Magazine's album review section last year and thought it might be a good fit for this weeks topic on Illustration Friday . . . "layer"

2011 Dove Award nomination

2011-02-18T11:43:00.001-06:00

I was notified by my client yesterday: Sara Groves’ Fireflies and Songs was recognized in the “Recorded Music Packaging” category for this years Dove Award nominations. The singer/songwriter released the album in November of 2009. I am honored and grateful to my peers for their critique and votes. Thank you. This is my 4th nomination over the years. The

Chicago Tribune cover

2011-02-17T11:53:00.001-06:00

My latest cover image for the Chicago Tribune HOMES section. The article is entitled "Decisions, Decisions" How to add character to your home with a few choice upgrades. With many options, there are many choices . . . what to do. I experimented with an optional color palette on this one. They went with the brighter version with a toned down yellow in the background and a super punched

The Boston Globe

2011-02-15T08:27:00.001-06:00

It's been a long time since I've posted anything. I've been very busy and excited to share some new projects with everyone, so here goes the first. I received a call from the Boston Globe on Wednesday of last week regarding an assignment for the Sunday edition of the Opinion section. I had only one mysterious and intriguing line from the columnist saying that

New work coming soon!

2011-01-25T15:56:00.002-06:00

I have been busy working on a few new projects. 2 editorial illustrations, a new and upcoming campaign for a music industry client and a new project for a musician/singer songwriter. I will be posting new images as I am able. If you have a new project you are interesting in having me create, drop me a line or give me a call. Thanks for stopping by.

Orange Coast Magazine

2011-01-05T12:05:00.000-06:00

Here are a few illustrations for Orange Coast Magazine out in Newport Beach, CA that I finished right before Christmas. These were created for their year in review issue. Collage and mixed media.

Permission to Speak Freely

2011-01-04T12:55:00.000-06:00

Book jacket design and illustration for Thomas Nelson Publishers. Also shown above is the raw collage before it was manipulated. I miss the vibrancy of the blues and greens that are not on the final printed cover.

3x3 Illustration Annual

2011-01-03T13:00:00.000-06:00

I received a copy of the 3x3 No. 7 Illustration Annual on Christmas Eve! My image entitled "Disengage" was selected to be published and is featured on page 21.

Old Time Rock n Roll

2011-01-03T11:43:00.000-06:00

A couple of portrait commissions for Curb Records - Brenda Lee and The Righteous Brothers. Watercolor and collage.

Of Course, I Could Be Wrong

2011-01-03T10:56:00.001-06:00

Here's a new poster illustration and design commission that I finished right before Christmas for LIFEWAY. The assignment was based on showing various quotes throughout history that turned out to be wrong. For example: “The cinema is little more than a fad. It’s canned drama. What audiences really want to see is flesh and blood on the stage.” – Charlie Chaplin, 1916. Collage

Limited edition wall art?

2010-12-15T18:34:00.002-06:00

LOOKING FOR YOUR FEEDBACK. Possible limited edition wall art prints to be made available for your home or office. Let me know what you think. Would you like to see more or additional and alternate options?

Brezinka iPhone and iPad Wallpapers for Poolga

2010-12-04T15:16:00.000-06:00

Two of my illustrations were recently selected by Poolga.com and are now available to download as wallpapers for your iPhone and iPad. Poolga was established in 2007 hosting a variety of wallpapers from many talented illustrators and designers. They also have an online shop. Be sure and check em out! If you are interested in purchasing a print of either of these images, please let me know.

Illustration Friday - Savour

2010-11-30T12:43:00.001-06:00

Originally created for a Los Angeles Times food section commission, this is my submission for this weeks Illustration Friday's topic SAVOUR.

Cover illustration and design

2010-11-29T12:54:00.000-06:00

Here's my latest cover illustration and design for Austin, Texas based artist Ryan Beaver's upcoming album.

The Nashville Scene

2010-11-18T10:50:00.000-06:00

Several weeks ago, I was contacted by Elizabeth Jones who is the AD for The Nashville Scene. She asked if I was available to illustrate a cover portrait of Elvis Costello for their upcoming issue. She referenced a recent illustration of Elton John and Leon Russell I had just completed for the L.A. Times and liked the vibe and execution of that as well as a

Burning

2010-11-16T11:54:00.000-06:00

Originally created for Irish singer-songwriter Willie Kelly as an album cover a few years back, I thought this would be a great image for this weeks topic "burning" on Illustrationfriday.com

Pawned

2010-11-15T12:51:00.002-06:00

"Pawned" - The Shepherd and the Lamb. A modern day interpretation of a rich and traditional story. I wanted to create a present-day and relatable image of an Irish looking shepherd . . . a simple, contemporary and up-to-date man wearing jeans and rubber boots tending his sheep. Created for the 2010 Community Church of Hendersonville

The New York Times Op-Ed

2010-11-08T11:40:00.001-06:00

My first illustration commission for The New York Times ran in yesterday's paper. This was created for the Op-Ed section on Alzheimer's disease - letters to the editor in response to the original article that ran back in October. Alexandra, (the AD for the project) mentioned that the topic was sensitive but felt a collage could work well and suggested something

2010-11-04T12:18:00.000-05:00

You can now follow Brezinka Design and Illustration on Facebook!

Sarah Jarosz

2010-11-04T11:16:00.001-05:00

NEW 45 sleeve design and illustration for Sarah Jarosz. Collage and mixed media.

Product design and illustration for Carey Ott

2010-11-04T10:18:00.000-05:00

Here's another finished product sample that I recently received. I created the art (illustration, layout and overall package design) for my dear friend Carey Ott. Carey is an extremely talented writer, singer, musician and all around artist. Check him out.

Final Package and Product Samples

2010-11-01T10:12:00.000-05:00

I received some product samples in the mail last Friday for a project I worked on earlier this summer. The entire CD package (except for the text and credits) was built as a collage and I've shown a bit of that process here.

Racing for Illustration Friday

2010-10-28T09:14:00.000-05:00

I created this VW bus earlier this year for a client and thought it might be a good fit for this weeks topic on Illustration Friday "Racing." Collage and mixed media.

Nashville Counts to Benefit flood victims

2010-10-27T17:36:00.002-05:00

A few months ago, I was contacted by Vadis Turner, a New York based artist originally from Nashville. My friend Andy Perez passed along my name to her. Vadis extended an invitation to me and 19 other Nashville based artists to participate in a Hands on Nashville art Benefit and sale in the form of a children's counting book entitled Nashville Counts! This book created by Vadis Turner and

ONE THE COVER - Chicago Sunday Times

2010-10-26T09:34:00.000-05:00

Here's a new illustration assignment I created for the Chicago Sunday Times. The story is about time management and how we have more time than we think. It includes tips to make the most of your time. Hugo (the AD for the project) requested a fire orange or red painted background to represent panic and loss. The color lab at the Tribune punched the color quite a bit

NEW children's literature cover comps

2010-10-12T11:21:00.000-05:00

Elton John & Leon Russell for cover of L.A. Times

2010-10-11T10:50:00.002-05:00

I received a call from the L.A. Times a week ago last Thursday. It was a little before 7:00 p.m. and they asked if I was available to illustrate Leon Russell and Elton John for the cover of their Arts and Books section. The image would run October 10th. I answered with a very loud and excited YES! Sketches were due the next day on Friday. Upon approval, I

New in Town?

2010-09-27T17:03:00.000-05:00

On The Cover

2010-09-27T17:00:00.002-05:00

I've been fortunate this past year to have been published on the covers of The Washington Post Capital Business section, The L.A. Times Business section, The Chicago Tribune Sunday Section and now the prestigious Hartford Courant Home and Real Estate section. This particular image ran about a week ago. The article is about the overwhelming task of cleaning out your

The Prodigal

2010-09-20T11:37:00.000-05:00

The homeless. The addict. The bum. The black sheep. The throw away. THE PRODIGAL SON. A timeless story with relevant and modern significance. Whatever your belief and or religion, you cannot deny the power and impact of redemption. Would you welcome your son or daughter back? Would you lay down your anger and feelings of disappointment despite the awful smell and filth? Would

Play On!

2010-09-15T11:17:00.010-05:00

I've been an avid jazz fan for years and was inspired to create some images of such a rich, diverse and beautiful history. This image and the others to follow are works in progress. One of my goals with this experiment was to work more freely, quickly and feel the process at it happens . . . to let it be what it is and not overwork the image. Feedback and comments are very welcome. Let

Neenah Paper & Fingerprints

2010-09-07T16:37:00.002-05:00

Josh Chen's upcoming book entitled Fingerprint No. 2 is featured on Neenah Paper's blog today. Check out the write up here. Some of the other contributors to the book include Marian Bantjes, Wink, Taxi Studio, Jason Munn, myself and Sagmeister.

Capital Business - Washington Post cover

2010-09-07T11:12:00.000-05:00

I worked on this image with Meredith at the Washington Post last week. A very pleasant experience. It ran yesterday (Labor Day 2010) on the cover of the Capital Business section. To tie in with the holiday, they we're wanting to do a piece on what it would take for employers to actually start hiring again. One side says it would take essentially another stimulus to get people

OP-ED - Obama, Race & "The View"

2010-08-30T10:49:00.008-05:00

Wes from the L.A. Times called on Thursday of last week. He said they were running an Op-Ed story regarding Obama's appearance on "The View." He inquired about my portrait of Obama and asked about commissioning me to run it with the article. The story centers around his response to Barbara Walters' question about why he didn't call himself a biracial president. Collage and

A Cursive Memory

2010-08-23T14:43:00.000-05:00

A few months ago, I received a call from Shaun Profeta who heads up the Los Angeles based band A Cursive Memory. We talked about his band, their internet video sensation “Everything” from a few years back, their overall history as a group and about creating the artwork for their latest album, Let Love In. This record was produced by Matt

A, B, C and 1, 2, 3

2010-08-13T15:59:00.000-05:00

2010-08-10T17:08:00.000-05:00

The Society for News Design

2010-08-10T14:59:00.001-05:00

A new assignment created for The Society for News Design. The mission of the SND is to enhance communication around the world through excellence in visual journalism. This image was created in support of an article on the "how to" of connecting within today's modern day newsroom and industry. I loved the non literal reference of the butterflies all sharing a wing and felt

The Los Angles Times and Guns

2010-07-26T15:57:00.001-05:00

Here's an illustration I cranked out last week that ran in yesterdays (7-25-10) Op-Ed section of the Los Angeles Times. The article is entitled "The reluctant gun owner." Here's how Wes (the very talented AD) described his take on the article to me. "The author is a 70-something woman, and there is an undertone of helplessness in an often ominous world, which can unfortunately

INTERVIEW with Aqua-Velvet blog

2010-07-20T10:11:00.000-05:00

Aqua-Velvet blog conducted an interview with me a while back, it was published and went live today. Thank you, Amy!

AMERICAN AIRLINES / AMERICAN WAY

2010-07-01T11:58:00.005-05:00

An editorial assignment created for American Way magazine. Stemming from a book by author Peter Lovenheim’s In the Neighborhood: The Search for Community on an American Street, One Sleepover at a Time. The article is entitled How best to get to know your neighbors? May we suggest a sleepover? Here's a link. A big thank you, to the kind and talented folks at

Fuzz Guitar and Rock 'n Roll Baby!

2010-06-25T19:22:00.002-05:00

Here’s a new cover for the upcoming BarlowGirl project I’m working on. 16 page booklet, digipak on uncoated paper stock. The entire book will be filled with artwork, vintage photos (some, never before seen) of their past 10 years in the business. I'll post more at a later date. Collage and mixed media.

Collage or Watercolor?

2010-06-18T17:49:00.002-05:00

I love creating in collage, watercolor and pen and ink mediums. I've been working very diligently on honing my collage skills, pushing myself to become a better and much smarter illustrator in that medium. I've not wanted to confuse the AD's I’ve been working with and those I've been marketing towards by offering too many styles. I think it’s important for AD’s to know

The Evolution of Handmade . . .

2010-06-15T10:29:00.000-05:00

I received an e-mail from Joshua Chen of Chen Design Associates yesterday. The e-mail contained a link to the cover for his upcoming book FINGERPRINT No. 2: The Evolution of Handmade Elements in Graphic Design and is now available for pre-orders. 4 of my images were chosen to be featured and he inquired about a 5th, shown here above. The assignment I

Album Cover and package design – "Being Here"

2010-06-10T14:05:00.000-05:00

Here's a recent album cover and package assignment I'm working on for recording artist and friend, Shane Lamb. The VW bus was created for another client but was killed by them . . . they wanted to go in another direction and have me create a watercolor version for them. I thought this VW bus would work great on the inside or back of Shane's project. Last year, I created the art

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

2010-05-28T17:36:00.000-05:00

Several weeks ago, I received a call from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. They were nearing the end of compiling their latest, 2nd floor exhibit featuring all new artifacts, videos and music spanning several decades . . . from 1965 – present. Their creative team thought I might be a good fit for this campaign and commissioned me to create 3

3x3 Pro Show

2010-05-26T19:08:00.003-05:00

I just found out today that Disengage has been selected for this years 3x3 International Professional annual! This year, 3×3 received more entries than ever before, making their seventh show their largest to date. My piece entitled "Disengage" received a Merit award in the Advertising category. Thank you, to all the judges!

Bennett Galleries

2010-05-22T08:41:00.003-05:00

Last Saturday evening here in Nashville, Bennett Galleries featured an art exhibition entitled New Faces. Two of the featured artist's are John and Lynn Whipple . . . their work is killer! I tried to find a quick link to their site but it seems to be temporarily unavailable. My work was not featured in the show, but was requested by Bill Bennett, the gallery

Full page illo for Bay Magazine

2010-05-12T15:12:00.001-05:00

Here is a full page illustration commission for Florida’s upcoming June issue of Bay Magazine. Many thanks to the fantastic AD, Suzette for being such a pleasure to work with! Collage and mixed media.

PASTE samples

2010-05-12T14:23:00.001-05:00

I received some PASTE magazine samples in the mail this week featuring my Willie Nelson portrait commission. It's the April / May issue currently on newsstands.

Illustration Animation

2010-05-04T11:50:00.003-05:00

One of my illustration commissions has been animated and I wanted to share it with you. Thank you, Greg Pope for a job well done!

Aqua-Velvet

2010-04-22T16:25:00.067-05:00

A big thank you, goes out to Amy Henderson | Aqua-Velvet for her in-depth post and feature on my work. Amy asked if she could do a more in-depth interview and overall story on my work and history in the business, so stay tuned for that in the coming weeks. She will also be inquiring about my recent and current projects. For now, check out her blog and all the amazing profiles and

FINGERPRINT 2 and This and That

2010-04-14T16:11:00.015-05:00

I've had a lot going on here lately and wanted to update everyone. Lot's of fun and upcoming projects . . . some, I've started and some I've yet to dive into. For starters, 7 of my illustration pieces will be on display and for sale at Bennett Galleries here in Nashville. I'm very excited about this! A few months ago, I was approached by the owner who inquired about a piece I created called "

PHANIN Art and Illustration

2010-04-01T11:41:00.005-05:00

A big thank you, goes out to ymke at Phanin.com for posting the attached image on their brand spankin new site. Phanin describes themselves as a fresh new blog with a growing collection of inspirational art and illustration. Check em out and show your support.

THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE Sunday Section

2010-03-22T08:44:00.008-05:00

Created for the cover of the Chicago Tribune's Sunday section . . . a special DIY (do it yourself) issue. The article ran yesterday. The idea was to make the cover a DIY-type project, where the letters of the SUNDAY logo would be in volume, along with the DIY letters on a table and maybe a pair of hands (real or not) putting it together with things like a hammer, nails, glue,

THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE

2010-03-19T07:29:00.003-05:00

I will be posting a new cover illustration I recently completed for The Chicago Tribune next week. The article runs this Sunday, March 21st. Come back and check it out on Monday!

2010-03-09T14:53:00.005-06:00

Hand cut collage type commissioned for upcoming book cover. More to come. Collage and mixed media.

SOI Advertising and Institutional Show

2010-03-05T16:44:00.005-06:00

Tonight is the Society of Illustrators Advertising and Institutional show. This piece is a part of the exhibition. Refreshments are at 6:00p.m. and the Awards Presentation starts at 7:00p.m. If you are in the New York area, check it out! 128 East 63rd Street.