Illustration

30 Dec

Posted at 17:43h in Character Design, Comp Art & FPO, Illustration, Sketchbook Silliness, Toy Design, Uncategorized

2016 was another jam-packed year for my illustration studio. I’m deeply grateful to have such a fun job where I get to work on so many exciting projects with so many amazing people. Here’s a few highlights from our most recent trip around the sun. (I'll warn you there are a lot of projects I can't reveal yet but I've linked...

03 Nov

Posted at 12:41h in Character Design, Illustration

Earlier this year I was contacted by Mountainside Farms, a regional east coast dairy company, to help them design a new mascot for their packaging. They had been using a cow character designed by another illustrator but decided it was time for a new look. They asked me to design a cow who's face could be plugged into the existing packaging...

03 Aug

Posted at 15:54h in Illustration

One of my regular clients is Goldfish Swim Schools. I designed a mascot for them a few years ago (Bubbles the goldfish) and they've been making steady use of him ever since. The most recent project I've done for them is to illustrate a photo standee. Children can stick their head in the little hole and have their picture taken...

03 Aug

Posted at 15:14h in Illustration

Earlier this year I was hired by the Minneapolis Star-Tribune to help them pitch an ad to a national pizza chain. The name of the chain needs to stay confidential but it's a well-known brand. The idea was to have a full-page spread featuring a pizza-themed board game, something the whole family could play while waiting for the pizza delivery guy...