Black and white sketch of a vintage motorbike on a drawing board with a pencil and eraser nearby.

Illustration remains the creative backbone of my work. It continues to inform how I approach design and art direction, giving me a foundation built on observation, storytelling, and countless Moleskin sketchbooks.

Editorial illustration
Advertising illustration
educational illustration
books and comics

Illustration archive

Before expanding into design and art direction, I spent about a decade as an illustrator for popular brands, collecting a few awards and a lot of revision notes along the way. I also kept an active fine art practice, exhibiting multi-media pieces and sketchbook work. I love to draw, and it’s always been less of a job title for me and more of a lifelong habit.

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Illustration of a traditional Japanese building with tiled roofs and posters on its outer wall under clear sky.
Black and white sketch of a street view with a traditional Japanese building and surrounding structures.
Sketch of a small shopfront with plants, a shutter, a display window, and a penguin statue at the door.
Black and white sketch of a parked scooter beside a plant-filled corner on a tiled sidewalk.
Illustration of a traditional Japanese building with tiled roofs and posters on its outer wall under clear sky.
Black and white illustration of a vintage small motorcycle parked near a textured wall and bike wheel.
Illustration of a cluttered kitchen countertop with appliances, jars, a cake, and an open cabinet under the sink.
Illustration of urban buildings, trees, and rooftops under a cloudy sky in a city setting.
Man behind fresh seafood stall with various fish and shellfish, another man with a shopping bag.
Illustration of brick buildings with arched windows and fences in urban setting under blue sky.
Orange car with loud speakers on back shaking windows on city street, man covering ears in distress.
Comic drawing of Robin asking Batman about his pen; Batman replies it's a freakin' sweet pen.
Red vintage car racing fast, kicking up dirt with a man in a suit driving and looking ahead.
Two white vehicles parked in front of brick and gray buildings with an outdoor staircase on a sunny day.
Street corner with a stop sign, trees, car, and a small building near a wooden fence.
Red sports car passing between two white vans in a city street sketch with buildings.

Over the years, my illustration work has been fortunate to receive international recognition, including top honors from leading national organizations. It has also been published, featured in instructional guides, and exhibited in solo and group shows.

Exhibitions

2014: Illustrated Tribute to Wong Kar-Wai | Gallery KULT, Singapore
2010: Pictural Colloquy | Gellman Room, Richmond, VA — solo
2006: My Complete Works | the Commonwealth Art Space, RVA - solo
2006: Society of Illustrators of New York
2005: Society of Illustrators of LA
2005: An Eye Fool | Gallery 5, RVA
Illustration of a woman viewed from behind with flowing hair and a hand touching her head.
Stylized sketch of a woman in fishnet stockings sitting, with abstract red figures behind and a seated woman sketch.
Sketch of a woman in profile holding a traditional parasol over her shoulder, with hair tied up.
Illustration of a warrior in armor holding a skull and sword with a skeleton beside him.
Sketch of a pickup truck on a street with trees, barrels, and buildings in the background.
Illustration of a bicycle locked to a post between two cars with Transformers robots drawn in red behind them.
Illustration of a man kneeling on the floor and drawing on paper inside a room.
Illustration of a blue and white building with a red porch and a large tree stump in front.
Illustration of urban buildings with a wooden staircase, brick walls, and a parked car behind a fence.
Illustration of a green wooden building with a sign for Donald Cooper Real Estate Broker and white porch columns.
Illustration of a man with pale skin, wide smile, red lips, wearing a hat and striped suit.
Illustration of four people walking outdoors, two women in front holding umbrellas and two others behind.
Black and white illustration of a stern man with a mohawk, beard, and warrior-style clothing.
Illustration of a muscular man in a beanie with zombies behind him in a dark, red-tinted scene.
Workstation with two monitors, digital tablet, keyboard, gaming console, and various desk items.
Illustration of a bloody zombie woman in a yellow bikini on a tropical beach with palm trees.
Illustration of a man touching his face and looking shocked at his distorted reflection with symbols floating around.
Green Frankenstein-like monster strapped to a chair with lightning bolts around and a shocked scientist nearby.
Futuristic armored figure with large arm cannon stepping forward in dark sci-fi corridor.

Awards & features

2014

Imagine FX, Featured Artist

Urban Sketching-The Complete Guide to Techniques

2013

AIGA Open Forum Richmond, VA, Guest Speaker

2010

Drawing Inspiration: Visual Artists at Work, interview

Creative Quarterly 21, Professional Illustration Winner

2009

3X3 Magazine Issue 13, Featured Artist

2007

Creative Quarterly 21, Professional Illustration Winner

Illustrators Club of Richmond, Silver Medal Award

American Illustration 26, featured works

2006

American Illustration 25, Featured works

CMYK Magazine Issue 33, Featured Works

SoI Educators Symposium Sketchbook Anthology

2005

Society of Illustrators of New York, Featured works

Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, Featured works

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