After 25 years in NYC, I am now on the West Coast.  As an illustrator, I am perhaps best known for my work with MAD Magazine, but have a variety of styles ranging from highly realistic to very stylized and cartoony. I frequently illustrate/design for packaging, from the earliest stages (concept) through to finished art. As a designer, I have worked primarily in the sports industry, designing logos, theme art, mascots and the like for both professional and collegiate clients.

I am proficient both in traditional hand and digital media (Illustrator/Photoshop). Please browse my portfolio and feel free to contact me if you have any questions. (Note: I do not provide free samples)

ABSTRACT
Artist with over 25 years experience creating original work for a wide variety of clients including the NFL, ESPN, NIKE, MAD Magazine, Kraft Foods, Diageo and Mondelez International. Comfortable in both hand and digital media across a wide variety of styles. Strong layout and conceptual skills and able to work as both part of a team and on my own and carry out long projects as well as bring rush jobs in on time. Confident, capable and highly motivated, I take ownership of and great pride in my work. I have built strong relationships with my clients often transcending decades and the companies they originally worked for.

EDUCATION
New York University MA in Drawing and Digital Media 1996
SUNY New Paltz BA in Painting, Minor in Art History 1993

Hand illustration, caricature, character design, concepting, realism, vectoring
ADOBE CS Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign. Microsoft Office Word, Excel

EXPERIENCE
1995-Pres: Freelance illustration and design
Managed all aspects of running my own design business
Created original artwork (ink, watercolor, digital) for MAD Magazine and DC Comics Designed six NFL team logos and icons for ESPN’s X-Games
Devised T-shirt series art (Nike, ESPN, Joe Boxer)
Produced storyboards for events and advertising (Madison Sq. Garden, Hershey’s, FedEx) Built layered, digital files for animated TV broadcast (ESPN, Howard Stern Show) Developed artwork for retail point-of-sale applications (Nabisco)

2012-2013: Long-term contractor. Landor Associates, NYC Brainstormed with Creative Director to choose inspiration art
Collaborated with designers to create art for packaging layouts Concepted and developed a range of sketches based on project goals Refined sketches and created final art (digital and hand media)

2009-2012: Long-term contractor. Spring Design Partners, NYC
Conceived artwork for wide variety of packaging
Established a succession of packaging for seasonal products
Replicated existing styles for commemorative merchandise
Updated longstanding characters for contemporary market (eg. Mr. Peanut)

2005-2008: Long-term contractor. NFL Properties, NYC
Brainstormed with design director to establish Super Bowl style Teamed with design director to select color palette
Created artwork centered on (1)football, (2)stadium, (3)host city Constructed a versatile, harmonious program of elements
Saw artwork through from sketch to final art (Abobe Illustrator)
Worked on specialized versions of art for embroidery and enamel pins Compiled comprehensive files in official style guides

1998-2001: Senior Designer. SME Design, NYC
Interfaced with clients to understand their goals and pitch ideas
Met with sales and designers to discuss work and direction
Managed and led a team of 6 designers to produce high-quality deliverables Worked with traffic coordinator to prioritze and assign projects Created cohesive brand identities for professional and collegiate sports Originated art for new brands as well as established brands
Prepared presentation strategy in concert with sales personnel Delivered “cleaned” files to client specifications and ready for production