ILLUSTRATION DESIGN
2020 - Present
Illustrating has been my main form of expression for as long as I've been alive–serving as both a way to bring imagery to life that wouldn't otherwise exist and as a way to enhance the built environment. My illustrations are defined by their use of pattern and the presence of the human touch. Both literally in the sometimes gestural or imperfect nature, and figuratively with the inclusion of evidence of the imagined people who occupy them. Creating an annual calendar allows me to combine aspects like seasonal trend research, personal evolving interests, and moments from the zeitgeist with typography and layout skills gained as a graphic designer.
CORPORATE BRANDING DESIGN AT GALLUP
2019 - 2021
Some of my greatest strengths and most rewarding design successes are found within creating branded pieces. I approach each task with renewed optimism and the objective to strengthen a brand's existing image with my creative efforts. The project on the right highlights one recent project I created for our Year End Awards at Gallup in Omaha. This year's theme was "Art and Science of What's Humanly Possible." Coming out of 2020 and what felt like a year of chaos and destruction, I wanted to introduce a feeling of growth and confidence that we all have been craving because that is truly what is humanly possible.
