Artist statement
I am a digital illustrator and designer based in Tucson, Arizona. I graduated from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in illustration. For my art, I find myself taking a lot of inspiration from the desert wildlife I grew up around. This inspiration often bleeds into all my work through the warm, earthy, and vibrant colors that are often present within my work. While my work is highly flexible and widely applicable within design and illustration, my primary practice is in children's illustrations and pattern/surface designs.
Portfolio
My Portfolio is separated into different sections for the different areas of illustration and design that I work within most frequently
Pattern/Surface Design
Desert Bird 4 x 4 repeat Pattern
Desert Monsoon 4 x 4 repeat Pattern
Desert tortoise children's repeat pattern
BabyShower 4 x 4 scatter pattern
Bellflower 4 x 4 pattern
Soft minimalist stripes 4 x 4 pattern
Children's Illustration
Children's book practice cover, 12 x 12
Reimagining of the fairy tale 'Friendship of a Cat and Mouse', 10 x 10 front cover
Reimagining of the fairy tale 'Friendship of a Cat and Mouse', 10 x 10 back cover
Collabrative bird book cover, 8.25 x 6
Educational Illustration: George Washington Carver, 2 page spread, 21 x 11
Practice: Jamberry 2 page spread, 21 x 11
Stand-alone Illustration: Jellyfish Girl Playing with Crocodiles, 10 x 8
Stand Alone Illustration: Cute Puppy, 6 x 6
Coloring book page: Ducks, 8 x 8
Coloring book page: Bee, 8 x 8
Poster design/Digital Illustration
2 color risograph band poster, 15 x 23
Birds of the desert poster, 30 x 42
Clothing brand project promotional poster, 23 x 39
Clothing brand project promotional poster, 23 x 39
Pumpkin Carving, 13 x 17
Tarot card illustration
Design Projects
Below are practice projects I have done to show off the whole process of apparel design, from doing trend research to doing product turnaround and concepts.
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