After receiving a BA in painting from Western Washington University in Bellingham, I moved to Seattle to study at the School of Visual Concepts, where I eventually taught figure and basic drawing. During that time I began my career as a professional illustrator in the Seattle market, gradually branching out nationally. I've been represented by Morgan Gaynin Inc. in New York city since 1993.
In addition to illustrating I taught figure drawing, basic drawing and illustration for a total of 9 years, 7 at SVC, and 2 at Seattle Central CC.
With the block print medium my love for line, texture, color and design are expressed using the brayer, brush and gouge. I also love watercolor, inks, charcoal and pastel and include those in my repertoire of mediums that give me tremendous joy in using.
Clients include:
WSU Extension/Island County Marine Resources Committee, Full of Life Flatbread Pizza, Spartanburg History Museum, MacGraw Hill, Widmer Brothers Beer, New York Times, Franklin Library, Microsoft, Weyerhaeuser, Wall Street Journal, Ciba-Geigy Pharmaceuticals, PCC Markets, RCA, Boston Globe, Bank of Boston, Wired Magazine, Atlantic Monthly.
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In addition to illustrating I taught figure drawing, basic drawing and illustration for a total of 9 years, 7 at SVC, and 2 at Seattle Central CC.
With the block print medium my love for line, texture, color and design are expressed using the brayer, brush and gouge. I also love watercolor, inks, charcoal and pastel and include those in my repertoire of mediums that give me tremendous joy in using.
Clients include:
WSU Extension/Island County Marine Resources Committee, Full of Life Flatbread Pizza, Spartanburg History Museum, MacGraw Hill, Widmer Brothers Beer, New York Times, Franklin Library, Microsoft, Weyerhaeuser, Wall Street Journal, Ciba-Geigy Pharmaceuticals, PCC Markets, RCA, Boston Globe, Bank of Boston, Wired Magazine, Atlantic Monthly.
Awards:
- American Graphic Design Award 2009
- Silver Medal, Creativity 38 Awards, 2008
- Northwest Addy Award 1995, Certificate of Merit
- Package Design Council Certificate of Excellence in the International Gold Competition 1994
- Communication Arts Award for Excellence, 1994
- Society of Illustrators/Certificate of Merit, 38th Annual Exhibition
- Society of Illustrators/Certificate of Merit, 36th Annual Exhibition
- Society of Illustrators/Certificate of Merit, 28th Annual Exhibition
Magazines:
- Step by Step’s Digital Design Magazine titled “Brush Gestures,” November 2002
- Step by Step’s Electronic Design Newsletter titled “Carving in Color,” July 2000