DRAWING DEAD

Digital, 8x12"

Longlisted illustration for the Folio Society’s annual Book Illustration Award, an international illustration contest. Based on the short story “Red Masque of Death” by Edgar Allen Poe, entrants were tasked with illustrating a scene depicting a specific line of text from the story. I chose “And Darkness and Decay and the Red Death held illimitable dominion over all.” to capture the Red Death at the climax of the story, basking in his victory after murdering the cast of party guests. 

Maestro

Digital, 8x12"

Editorial portrait assignment of Hans Zimmer, with a focus on displaying the wide variety of electronic instruments he uses to compose masterful soundtracks. I wanted to highlight his materials, as well as capture the often booming, emotional, and low-toned sounds he produces. 

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CREATE AN EDIBLE LANDSCAPE

Digital, 15.5X9”

Mock editorial lifestyle Illustration assignment, covering the topic of creating edible gardens. Through playful, personable illustration, I explored the trend by adopting a story book aesthetic. I also hand wrote and altered the typeface used for the title. Communication Arts Shortlist. 

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Something You Loved

Digital, 160x240mm

Illustrated scene from Neil Gaiman’s short story “The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains”. The scene depicts the entrance of a skeletal creature who emerges in the cave: “I chose something you loved. This was your daughter, Flora, as she was the last time you saw her.”

Cockroaches
DIGITAL, 11x17”

Designed and Illustrated show poster for Emma Schillage’s play Cockroaches. “Cockroaches, is a Southern Gothic dark comedy. It tells the story of three sisters as they deal with the fallout of their mother’s most recent suicide attempt.”

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