The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Jimmy Fallon introducing Rose Byrne.

Jimmy and Rose Byrne talking about the production.

You Can't Take It With You Playbill

The coolest thing to happen in a long time.

I just about fell out of my bed tonight when Jimmy Fallon held up the You Can't Take It With You Playbill!  As kids, I can still remember sneaking out to watch the Tonight Show with my sister Sarah and my cousin Josh. Never in a million years would that little 6-year-old me expect to see his illustrations grace the Tonight Show desk. This business isn't always easy and these moments don't happen very often, but I'm almost tearful tonight, feeling so lucky and thankful.

ALS ice bucket challenge


My ALS Ice bucket challenge video in memory of my Mom, Connie Christoph.

Please join me in making a donation to the ALS Association at www.alsa.org

More importantly, please call your member of congress and ask that they vote to restore critical research funding to the National Institutes of Health. It's our only hope for a cure. 

Mercury Summer Stock 2014 - The Wedding Singer

Wedding Singer postcards spotted on Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights.

Had the pleasure last night of catching Mercury Summer Stock's last show of the season, The Wedding Singer. The refreshing and wildly talented cast and crew had us howling and nearly in tears.  Can't wait for next year and our future collaborations. Outstanding guys! Bravo!

Pandora Destinations 2014


With the Summer travel season in full swing, I'm excited to share this first batch of silver charms I designed for Pandora.  They are part of Pandora's Destinations Collection and are now available in stores and online.  Happy and safe travels out there! 

Special thanks to Ivonne and Lisa @ Pandora for the fun work and all the lovely samples! 


Civil Rights Act 50th Anniversary

Martin Luther King Jr. and LBJ at the White House bill signing.

July 2, 1964

50 years ago today, LBJ signed into law perhaps the most profound piece of legislation the country has yet known, the landmark Civil Rights Act. It outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, ended unequal voter registration, and made racial segregation in schools and workplaces a thing of the past. Reflecting on it later that night LBJ said, "We just delivered the South to the Republican Party for a long time to come."

Disney Cruise Line


My take on the Disney cruise ship Dream, the largest ship in the fleet. It's part of a Castaway Club series featuring interpretations by five artists, there is a little something for everyone.  Thank you to David for the awesome opportunity, the smart direction, and for sending the lovely samples. Bon Voyage!


Once On This Island (THIS WEEKEND ONLY)

Postcard promotion we designed for the show. 
Thanks for sending Brian! Getting this in the mail, was the highlight of my week! : ) 


The local stage flourishes at Caryl Crane Youth Theatre. Check out their latest production, Once On This Island, this weekend!  If you have a second, read the show's synopsis at wikipedia here. Something about this unique island love story, set in the French Antilles, carried me away. 


-alternative design used on Facebook


Light & Sound

       


Our story begins with a girl folding origami.

Jasper and Jim experimenting with the pitch of sound.


In books 3 and 4 of the Science Adventure series, young readers explore the science behind light and sound. You can find them on Amazon or at Capstone's website here.  It's been a true pleasure illustrating these books, thank you Ashlee and Nathan for the rewarding collaboration. Also, heartfelt thanks to those friends and family who ordered sets for your children and students, your enthusiasm and support means the world. I hope the books make for hours of curiosity and fun.
Now howabout we make some noise?

Glowing with Electricity

by Thomas Kingsley Troupe
Illustrations by Jamey Christoph
Graphic Design by Ashlee Suker



Glenda's home, a farm house in the country. 

Molly tells Glenda about alternative sources of power.

Molly and Glenda talk about power lines.

Book two in the Origami Science Adventure series, and probably my favorite of the second batch- two fireflies, Glenda and Molly, learn all about electricity, including alternative energy sources. 

Wild Weather (indeed)

by Thomas Kingsley Troupe
Illustrations by Jamey Christoph
Graphic Design by Ashlee Suker


Sonny and Chuck learning about wind.

Chuck telling Sonny about weather technology.

Sonny and Chuck learn about tornados, one of my favorite weather phenonmena from the book.


With Winter behind us and Springtime setting in, I thought it fitting to share one of the childrens books I recently illustrated, Wild Weather. Published by Capstone, this is the fifth book in the Science Adventures series, a recipient of the 2013 Teachers Choice award. Thanks to Nathan and Ashlee for another fun collaboration. You can find each of the books on Amazon or through the publisher here.
Sonny and Chuck heading off on another adventure!

Children's Book Series

My other dog Owen at his favorite spot, the kitchen table. 

I'm happy,  I just got a shipment of samples from my latest children's book series, they are a welcome burst of color on this gray day. Thank you Ashlee - they look great! I will scan the covers in and post pics soon!