He ate my heart

I was chosen as the Spot Artist Extraordinaire for an upcoming issue of the children's magazine Cicada. I absolutely love doing work for them because its generally really fun and silly work that gets me out of the groove of constantly drawing half naked ladies.

As spot artist, your job is to choose a theme and do 5 sketches to be used as spots throughout that issue of the magazine.

.....my theme was Famous Cats in History.

The Eccentric Salvopuss Dali

Two Star-Crossed Lovers, Romeow and Mewliet

The Portly and Fearsome King Meowry the VIIIth

The Heinous Genghis Kitthan

The Alluring Cleocatra

I'm pretty sure I'll do more of these just for fun.

I prefer the beer

A quick digital sketch to update life. More coming soon. Whew.

A falling star fell from your heart and landed in my eyes

Busy, busy, busy. Thats what I have been as of lately. So without further ado, here is some of that busy.

First and foremost is a cover I did for the NOV/DEC issue of the Children's Magazine, Muse. I love how it turned out and it was my first time using my rapidographs on a final. I am in love with them now and have no idea why I didn't buy a set sooner. It gave me the line quality I've only ever dreamed of with microns.
Next was a third Burlesque poster I did for my favorite local Chicago troupe. I went with fall colors, as Chicago is starting to get prettty chilly. The first image is just a little fun I had with it without the type. I think I actually prefer the type version.

I really enjoy laying out and hand lettering my own fonts.


And last but not least is two of three pieces I did for another client about being able to escape daily life and relax. I didn't end up really happy with these, but I don't think I could've done the above pieces if I hadn't struggled through these.




Thats it for now! love love.

In the shadow of your heart

I went ahead and splurged on a set of Koh I Noor Rapidograph pens today. I'm worried they'll make my work more stiff, but mostly I'm just excited for intense stainless steel pen action.

Regardless, here is a set of freelance I finished up over the weekend. The client wanted something Fashiony but that showcased the Lingerie in a marketable way.
As you all know I love few things more than drawing curvy ladies, but for some reason this last week was just a pox on my artistic existence. I had a string of the worst drawing days in YEARS. I finally managed to overcome the hump and finish these up. I'm excited to see what becomes of them with the client.

Whatever will be, will be

I promised this Sketch Dump like 3 weeks ago. I'm sorry.


A quick sketch from a break at work, I liked how it turned out. Que Sera Sera is the Russell family motto.

This was originally meant to be a warm up sketch that wasn't supposed to go anywhere. Then I liked it.


Ms. Pryde! A quick collage done for the DAS X-Men theme!

This is my response to the movie The Duchess. It was so unexpectedly depressing.
I have a weird love for greyhounds. One day I'm going to get one and smother it with love.



I've started a new sketchbook and I've actually been forcing myself to use it. Here is a little taste of some of whats been going on inside of it. I think I'm actually daunted by attempting a "real piece" right now. I need to just give myself a project and do it.

I know I keep disappearing guys, I'm sorry. Life is a hectic hectic hectic place.
I will be posting some freelance soon, though! Hoorah!

Shes a killer queen

Always with the naked ladies.
I have been getting into post-it art lately, it is a dangerous pasttime when you're surrounded by them at work. This is a little lady doodle I sketched the other day and I thought she was quirky and cute enough to get some photoshop lovin'. I think the 70s inspired her.

Enjoy. I promise to post real art soon! Still settling in the new apartment!

Lucidity Book

Sorry I haven't been updating! Its been crazy busy here in Chitown, and I've been running around nonstop. I won't be able to update with new work this week because...I'M MOVING!

Hoorah! Just closer to the city, basically to my dream neighborhood. I am very, very excited. I'll be firmly planted next week, but until then I am without access to art supplies or a scanner, blergh!

But I wanted to let everyone know about Lucidity, a book published by artist Tom Wild. Tom contacted me a few months ago asking if I'd like to submit some work for a project he was working on. It was a collection of art from all over the world that delves into the subconscious and dreams. I didn't have enough time to create a completely new piece, but when he first told me about the project I knew my Fairytale thesis work would be perfect as they were all reflections of the deep crevices in my weird brain. Today he sent out a digital copy for all his artists to peruse, and it looks amazing! I am so proud and happy to be a part of this project.

You can view the digital copy here: SUPER SWEET
And here are some neato pictures of the proof for the actual book itself!