Bio

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.

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