City Pages

I made this cover for City Pages based on an article about Vegas card counters moving to the midwest because of the lax security at their casinos. (card counter = card shark/ now do you understand my subtle use of animal symbolism?) City Pages had a contest to see which who could make a good city pages cover, and this took second place; it was a little to detailed for a pulp publication.

Done for my Illustration Professional Practice Class with Carrie Hartmann.

BEARGREASE

I made this poster to promote the John Beargrease Dogsled Marathon. It seems pretty hardcore to me – a trek through the North American tundra, just a man and his dogs. I wnated this poster to look "epic" and heroic, while still emphasizing the bond between the musher and his dogs.

Done for my Illustration Professional Practice Class with Carrie Hartmann.

Jack and the Devil

Here's an illustration about the history of the Jack o' Lantern. At this part of the story, Jack traps the Devil in a tree by carving a cross in it. He won't scratch it out and let him down until the Devil promises not to bother him the rest of his life.
This is sort of inspired by Mike Mignola, but more so just folklore in general. I like how much research Mignola puts into his comics. For those of you you not "in the know," Mike Mignola writes the Hellboy comic series, and he's boss.

Done for my Illustration Professional Practice Class with Carrie Hartmann.

Health Spots

This is a series of spots I made for an article about healthy living. It was a pretty weird to try cramming all of the information and technique that usually goes in an illustration into 2" square spots. It was also kind of relaxing. They promote (1) Relaxing, (2) Tobacco Free, (3) Exercise, (4) Eating Fruits and Veggies, and (5) Getting Rest.

Done for my Illustration Professional Practice Class with Carrie Hartman.

No Temptation Has Siezed You

This illustration portrays my struggle with temptation, and how it feels like something that just surrounds and suffocates me. I am only ever victorious when I depend on God. He will provide a way to stand up under it (I Corinthians 10:13) (Rom. 7:24).
And that stippling for the shading... FIVE STRAIGHT HOURS!! It better get easier/ faster, or it may loose its allure.

Done for my Professional Practice Class with Carrie Hartmann.