Super Fresh
Self promotional piece for use as a rubber stamp
Go Easy On Me
One of three unwanted helmets painted with enamel. This series repurposed unwearable, unsafe helmets found long after their previous owners' hey-day.
Dove Music Video
Filmmaker pal Jacob Krupnick of Wild Combination asked me to collaborate on some lettering that was inspired by vogue-dancer Kia Labeija's killer movements for the new Pillar Point music video, Dove. View the entire video here. It's a good one.
Belstaff Shop Bike
This is one of three bikes built by friend and collaborator Taras Kravtchouk for the luxury fashion brand, Belstaff. This 1973 Triumph was built custom for display inside of the Los Angeles Belstaff store. I painted details on the tank and racing plate as Taras finished the build in his shop. Shortly thereafter, Ryan Handt shot these gorgeous photos. See more here.
Belstaff NYC Shop Bike
This is one of three bikes built by friend and collaborator Taras Kravtchouk for the luxury fashion brand, Belstaff. This 1964 BSA was built custom for display inside of the New York City Belstaff store. I painted details on the tank and racing plate as Taras finished the build in his shop. Shortly thereafter, Ryan Handt shot these gorgeous photos. See more here.
Paper Heart
My contribution to the Paper Hearts Show curated by Tuesday Bassen and printed by Little Friends of Printmaking. I was joined by 13 other artists, illustrators, and designers in creating a modern Valentine in a limited color palette. To view the entire collection, visit the site here.
Death Before Decaf
This limited edition tee shirt was printed by the Cotton Bureau and remains one of their most popular designs. For the proud coffee lover. For more information, or to request a re-print, visit their site here!
Lightning
This poster is a personal piece designed after seeing The Place Beyond the Pines. This phrase is uttered to Ryan Gosling's character with strong notes of foreshadowing. I thought it would make for a great motorcycle safety reminder.
Where Has My Easy Rider Gone?
One of three unwanted helmets painted with enamel. This series repurposed unwearable, unsafe helmets found long after their previous owners' hey-day.
Fast N' Loud
Inspired by my favorite show, Fast N' Loud, I drew this up on a plane from Texas to NYC. It's a phrase that the Gas Monkees say in their garage, and I thought it would make for a fun lettering piece.
Get Back to Work
We all need a little reminder to get back to the grindstone once in awhile.
Shopify Coasters
Shopify asked me to create a design that would be printed by Holstee on coasters. Distributed at Shopify-sponsored events, these coasters represent the design-centric thinking of the company.
Baron Fig
In collaboration with Baron Fig, I designed this poster to accompany eleven other designs by eleven other illustrators.
True Love is a Triumph
Thruxton, that is... this piece is part of a series based on traditional motorcycle make logos.
Trouble
A spread for the first issue of the Miserable and Worthless zine, themed around "Mischief."
Occupy Texas Title Card
Friend and Filmmaker Jeff Barry invited me to contribute lettering for his latest movie, Occupy Texas. The film follows main character Beau, played by Gene Gallerano, as changes in his life pull him from the dwindling Occupy movement and back into his childhood home.
Occupy Texas Actors
Friend and Filmmaker Jeff Barry invited me to contribute lettering for his latest movie, Occupy Texas. The film follows main character Beau, played by Gene Gallerano, as changes in his life pull him from the dwindling Occupy movement and back into his childhood home.
Dove Music Video
Filmmaker pal Jacob Krupnick of Wild Combination asked me to collaborate on some lettering that was inspired by vogue-dancer Kia Labeija's killer movements for the new Pillar Point music video, Dove. View the entire video here. It's a good one.
Creativity Makes Things Better
This pieces was created for internal use at It's Nice That, to be used as a wall art piece and for promotional materials such as business cards.
Fire Walk With Me
Lettering design for the New Zealand fashion brand Stolen Girlfriends Club. This design was for the Spring/Summer 2015 collection inspired by Twin Peaks, and walked the runway at fashion week.
Don't You Forget About Me
One of three unwanted helmets painted with enamel. This series repurposed unwearable, unsafe helmets found long after their previous owners' hey-day.
Dove Music Video
Filmmaker pal Jacob Krupnick of Wild Combination asked me to collaborate on some lettering that was inspired by vogue-dancer Kia Labeija's killer movements for the new Pillar Point music video, Dove. View the entire video here. It's a good one.
Heartbreaker Banquet
In collaboration with Squarespace, this artwork was created to embody the spirit of the annual Heartbreaker Banquet. The music festival takes place on Willie Nelson's ranch in Luck, Texas every year and attracts a crowd of artists and cowboys. Squarespace used this artwork on tee shirts, coasters, tote bags, and on-site signage. This is the second year that I've created artwork for the Heartbreaker Banquet.
Live for the Ride
Inspired by a crash photo I saw on Instagram, I designed this lettering to go on a Ruby helmet. When safety looks this good, there's no excuse to not wear a helmet.
How to Succeed in Business
This lettering piece was presented as a slide during a short lecture to a crowd at the 99U conference. The event was a night of networking, and I tried to bring an element of "realness" to the discussion.
TSY
This graphic was created to honor the image of the Hells Angels but spin history into a more positive light. Created for J.P. of The Selvedge Yard, he requested that we take the biker phrase FTW (Fuck The World) but instead write it as "Fare Thee Well." This graphic is available in black and white as a limited edition tee shirt on the TSY website here.
Ghostly Ferns Sampler
A sample of mostly unseen lettering work to show off the skills that I bring to the Ghostly Ferns table.
ADWEEK: The L.A. Issue
This lettering was done to accompany a gratuitous photo of Jared Leto's face for an article about the current state of Los Angeles for the cover of ADWEEK's L.A. Issue.
Fresh, hot, custom
Get it while it's hot! Fresh lettering drawn custom to your every need.
Keep Calm
In response to current trends and the brutal murder of the iconic "Keep Calm" poster.
Paul Rand
An illustrated quote in honor of the great Paul Rand. This piece describes the duality between chaotic attempts at originality and the serene ease of good work.
Ghostly Ferns Patches
I designed these "Sorry" and "Not Sorry" patches for our brand new Ghostly Ferns shop!
Ghostly Ferns Tote
I designed this Ghostly Ferns totebag for our new shop!
Eager, Young, and Qualified
In March 2014 I visited the wilderness of Texas for the first time and met a mysterious guy wearing a navy suit and a cowboy hat. I learned later that he is a songwriter under the moniker of Shaky Graves, and I became obsessed with his song, Late July. I left Texas with a feeling of eagerness and inspiration, and drew this when I got home to NYC.
Brooklyn Derby
Numerals drawn for the 10th annual Brooklyn Derby put on by Workshop.
Etsy Product Team Shirts
I created some retro-stylin' lettering for the product team at Etsy! Having lots of friends on the team, I was already very excited to work with them. When they asked for a baseball-style script, I knew we were going to make something fun together.
Happiness
An animated gif created for the first month of CreativeMornings themed talks, sponsored by MailChimp.
Ruby Helmet
Lettering design for a flashy ruby half-face helmet.
Blood, Sweat, & Tears
The Art Director's Club asked me to create a piece describing the hard work that goes into a creative career. I painted the phrase on the back of a found leather jacket using One Shot lettering enamel. This piece was displayed along 11 other artist's renditions for the ADC Portfolio Night.
The Best Boys
Lettering design for the musical project, The Best Boys.
Ghostly Ferns
Promotional piece to announce my joining of the freelancer family, Ghostly Ferns, in November of 2014.
The Manual
This hero spread was created to accompany the very thoughtful article by Wilson Miner in Issue Four of The Manual.
Born Rebel
This design was created for Target to emblazon across a baby boy's tee shirt.
Hello Again
Hello Again 2
Hello Again 3
Hello Again 5
Hello Again 4
Let's GO
Brush lettering inspired by punk lyrics
Get Biked
A lifestyle tee shirt design for cyclists available through GetBiked, a NYC-specific newsletter for those looking to buy or sell a bike.
That That Is, Is.
ADC
A graphic created for the Art Director's Club's 75,000 likes on Facebook
Brooklyn Derby 2014
This lettering piece was commissioned by Workshop NYC for their annual Brooklyn Derby party. The design was printed on tote bags and beer cozies. Take a gander at this video to see the drawing process!
Made in USA
Custom rubber stamp designs for local small business Tattly's outgoing packages.
Photoshop
When your hands start shaking, take a deep breath. Don't fret if it's not perfect. There's always photoshop.
Brooklyn
Calligraphy done with a brush pen
Slowfactory
A promotional design done for the science-meets-fashion brand, slowfactory. Slowfactory's mission is to mix the beauty of NASA's royalty-free images with sustainable fashion and high quality silk to create ethereal garments.
Quality over Quantity
Me, I always want a little bit of both. But in the end, quantity always comes out over quantity.
The Selvedge Yard
Mock identity design for motorcycle and lifestyle blog, The Selvedge Yard
The Selvedge Yard
Mock blog header/Mock identity design for motorcycle and lifestyle blog, The Selvedge Yard
The Selvedge Yard
log header/Identity design for motorcycle and lifestyle blog, The Selvedge Yard
Yay, Internet!
I set out to make the most internet-esque gif and ended up within this spazzy, cosmic, feline situation.
Gods and Monsters
Logo and identity design for consultancy firm Gods and Monsters
Quit Fakin'
I always had a problem with the phrase "fake it 'till you make it."
Carroll Gardens
Lettering in the style of my neighborhood
Karyn Campbell
A monogram and painted elements created for the personal identity of dear friend and collaborator, Karyn Campbell.
Karyn Campbell 2
A logo and painted elements created for the personal identity of dear friend and collaborator, Karyn Campbell.
Get Lost
Brush lettering exercise
Decaf
Brush lettering exercise
Carpe Diem
Tattoo design
Amos Lee
Album artwork for Amos Lee's best-selling EMI record, Mission Bell. Art Directed by Burton Yount.
Rabbit
Poster design for Amos Lee's Mission Bell tour.
Shoes
Poster design for Amos Lee's Mission Bell tour.
Naive Melody
I created this gif for the Got Love for Sale show at the Land Gallery in Portland. Curated by Kate Bingaman-Burt, Will Bryant, and Frank Chimero, this show devoted itself to showcasing Valentines designed as Talking Heads fanart. This gif was printed as a lenticular postcard which animated as it was moved.
Keep it Together
Brooklyn
This piece of lettering was created as a promotional decoration for my favorite conference ever, Brooklyn Beta. The design was printed on pennants and flags, as well as painted on a megaphone.
Flesh
Screenprinting films
Today is the Day
A lettering design that was eventually turned into a Tattly temporary tattoo
What do you see
esktop design for The Fox is Black based off of Animal Collective lyrics