Stay Beachy, Now!

   (From left to right) Beach Date, a graphic illustration inspired by my days in Sarasota and Secret Spot, a pastel rendering based on a  trip to Sutton's Bay Michigan.

She Sells Seashells

  Having some fun with pen & ink!

NYC trip

 I had the pleasure of taking a little trip to the City of Dreams to soak up some inspiration! Below are a few snapshots from my sketchbook session at the New York Botanical Gardens. More to come soon!

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Ringling Alumni Show

Process photos of Rosey painting.

Rosey
Watercolor 16"x 20"

Featured at the Ringling College of Art & Design Alumni Show, happening tonight! 

Beach Condo

"Beach Condo"
Watercolor 4"x4"

Here is a little watercolor I painted of the view from my friend

 Reece's family beach condo at Crescent Beach (Sarasota, Fl).

Wink Love

                                    Here are some cards I illustrated in collaboration 
                                    with lovely line designer Emily Gross for Just Wink.

Best Coast

In honor of my favorite band, Best Coast, playing tonight in Cleveland, I drew up a little poster! Below is my initial sketch and above the final gig. Looking forward to a fun show!

Happy Father's Day!

For your Mum!

Here are some Mother's day cards I illustrated for Target via American Greetings. I totally sent the bottom one to my Grandma. Do I dare say which one I sent to my internet savvy Mother? She'll just have to wait until the 13th to find out!

All Hearts (Happy Valentine's Day!)

I feel very honored to have been included as an artist for this Valentine's Day series for Target! All Hearts was a collaborative project featuring a select group of four artists with differing styles coming together to create a special edition of six unique cards.

 Each artist began with the same color palette and centered heart format. Using this template, the artists designed their individual interpretation to contribute to the collection. 

*Special thanks to designer Dalia Macys for leading this fabulous project and group!

(My design pictured above, and the collection as a whole pictured below.)

Surf Paintings

Here are a few photos of my most recent work! In these two pieces, I tried to convey the feeling I experience before and after surfing. 

From Sand to Sea 

20" x  30"

watercolor

From Sea to Sand

12" x 16"

watercolor

SURFRIDER Show Sneak Peek!

I am pleased to announce that I will be displaying my work at the Defending Lake Erie show presented by Breakneck Gallery and Surfrider Foundation, Nov. 26th- Dec. 9th. The gallery will be featuring artwork produced by surfers in an effort to bring awareness to the importance of protecting and maintaining our beaches.

Here is a sneak peek at a section of one of my watercolor paintings.

The show will also be featuring a screening of the documentary Out of Place, winner of New York Surf film festival's viewers' choice award, directed by my friend and all around good guy, Scott Ditzenberger.

Please join us at the opening this Saturday, November 26th 6-10 PM! 

(1702 Madison Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107)

Sugar Pie Honey Bunch

 

Here is a fun card I illustrated for cardstore.com, that just launched this past week! Make sure to pick one up for your nearest and dearest.

Nose Walking Sasquatch

  Here is a piece I created for a Sasquatch-themed show. It's called "Secret Spot".

Little Surfer Girl

I'm going home to Sarasota for the week! I hope to be carrying one of these and wearing one of those.

Spring/Summer cards for Target

Here are some of my favorite cards I illustrated for Target's 2011 Spring/Summer line, including Wedding, Mother's Day, Friendship, Easter, and Father's Day.