on a lighter note...But still (RED)


This was for a cute story in the upcoming issue of Threads magazine on a New England sewing club that had the task of sewing 150 redcoat uniforms for a reenactment of the Battle of Bunker Hill. They only had a few weeks and as you can see ended up making last minute adjustments as the soldiers marched out. I love working on these with the team at Threads.

I support teachers


Perhaps too much time has passed since we were all sitting at school desks, looking ahead to our teachers for guidance, but the attack on unionized teachers (and fire fighters and police officers) makes my stomach turn. This country, as great as it is, is only as strong as it's public school system. What the republican governors are doing in Wisconsin, Ohio, and Florida is indefensible. The teacher's union in Wisconsin has agreed to concessions, but Gov. Scott Walker refuses to budge. We're witnessing an all out assault on unions nationwide. Hasn't the little guy, the union worker sacrificed enough?

This issue is so near and dear to my heart because it's personal. My mom is a elementary school art teacher at a small public school in central Florida. Recently a Tampa news channel affiliate produced a story on my mom and her undying passion for teaching. You can view it online here. She's perhaps the happiest person I know at her job, she loves her students as her own. Please don't forget the teachers working hard in schools across the country everyday.

we'll miss you dearly Corey...

...your ethereal landscapes, your crazy pranks, and most of all
your hysterical wit and infectious laugh.
Peace and love

South 49, Corey Parker 2009


taking in a game, 2007


off to another two-hour AG lunch!


Walking up with Michael and Corey, Creative Picnic 2008

To see more of Corey's work check out his blog - also view his monoprint landscape series at ilikey.

3x3 Annual

3x3 Illustration Annual No. 7
cover illustration by Shout



Get your hands on one of these little books - you'll be blown away. You can buy them online here. To say I'm honored to be featured with so talented a group is a huge understatement. The work represented this year is INSANE good. Hmmmm, might just have to find a new line of work...

p.s. the freshly printed ink smells good too

three great cities



Just a few more lettering samples inspired by some of my favorite cities. For those of you who live in or are visiting any of these places right now, please send a one-way first class plane ticket. Seriously though, get out there and take it all in! I'm infinitely jealous.
: )

an autumnal smooch


Okay I know it's a little late, but Fall seemed especially quick this year, I remember walking the dogs around the neighborhood a few times (very much like this illustration minus the girlfriend and PDA). But then all of the sudden there was 2 ft. of snow on the ground. Oh well, this one's for you Fall 2010!

stack of meat

This was for a story in the November issue of Eating Well Magazine connecting high-protein diets with Osteoporosis in women. Serious subject, but we wanted to create something 'a little funny' to pull the reader in. So go easy on the turkey this thanksgiving ladies!

he's back...

Not sure if you've seen him around but he's back with a new book. While I was going through my old things I stumbled upon this. A sign I made during the 2004 election that through an unknown turn of events ended up in the IFC documentary film ...So Goes the Nation. I nearly fell out of my seat at the Cedar-Lee when I saw these shots in the film's preview. Good times.



Latest George

So I recently got back from a weekend trip to DC and (naturally) felt inspired to make this. A dream opportunity would be a children's book (in this or a similar style) about George. I've been mulling over some story ideas. I'll keep at it. : ) You can view pics from the trip on my facebook album here.



Election Tuesday - November 2, 2010

All of the recent (sometimes hateful) rhetoric made me think back on that old Emma Lazarus poem I probably last read in 4th grade. In that benevolent spirit, I wanted to make something that highlights the good this country is capable of. I posted Emma Lazarus's poem below, it's worth another read.


The New Colossus

Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,

With conquering limbs astride from land to land;

Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand

A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame

Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name

Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand

Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command

The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.

"Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she

With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,

Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,

The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,

I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

Emma Lazarus, 1883

Poster Designs

I was going through my old work and found these posters. One is for a local theater company, Mercury Summer Stock, and the other was for an Art Show at American Greetings. I liked the lettering in these and have been doing more stuff like this, I'll try to post soon!




Joan Harris

Another great season has come to a close... what ever will I do with myself? See you next Summer Madmen!

"I can't wait until next year when all of you are in Vietnam. You will be pining for the day when someone was trying to make your life easier. When you're over there, and you're in the jungle and they're shooting at you, remember you're not dying for me because I never liked you."

-Joan Harris