I have a full-page illustration in the June issue of Reader’s Digest. Furthermore, they interviewed and featured me on their website. Big thanks to Dean Abatemarco and Damon Beres!

Click here to read the interview.

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 5 years (only 5 years!?) since I graduated from the School of Visual Arts. I’m excited to finish my rookie semester teaching sophomore typography for my alma mater. Next year, it’s on to juniors! May the force be with them.

Note: The top picture was taken about 8 years ago. I look like a political refugee.

Recently, I was interviewed by Sharpie markers! After giving all my Valentine’s Day love earlier this year, I’m honored they wanted to do a feature on me. As I continue to get my hand more involved in my work, it’s great to have a sidekick like Sharpie. My humble thanks goes to Caitlin Peterson!

Click here to read the interview.

Since I’ve been traveling a lot for work, I thought I’d bring NYC with me. I made these pins as a little gift for the nice people I meet along the way. Also, because we all get crapped on sometimes.

I’m not selling these individually. However, if you want 10+ then email me at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

I created a pattern for the San Francisco-based clothing shop Nooworks, inspired by my favorite thing in the Bay Area (painted ladies). In turn, I partnered with Collective Good, and reached out to The Imagine Bus Project—a non-profit organization that brings art programs to children in underserved communities. Together, we asked a group of 50 kids from local elementary schools to draw their favorite thing about San Francisco.

On Saturday, April 7th, join us at Nooworks to see the clothing collaboration, purchase some unique artwork from kids in the Bay Area, have a glass of wine, and learn how The Imagine Bus Project is changing lives by creating sustainable art programs.

All proceeds from the sale of the kid’s artwork support The Imagine Bus Project.

Nooworks
395 Valencia St (@15th)
San Francisco, CA
Saturday April 7, 2012
6–9 PM

You can join the Facebook group here.

I have an illustration in today’s New York Times Book Review. With so many global crises, ranging from environmental to economic, it seems self-evident that things are getting worse. However, a certain Silicon Valley entrepreneur is optimistic about the direction of the world. Big thanks to Nicholas!

The New York Times
Art Director: Nicholas Blechman

Below are some editorial illustrations I recently finished.

Bloomberg View
Art Director: Gary Fogelson
Note: I accidentally ripped off Oliver Munday. I suppose we’re all monkeys in a zoo.

The Boston Globe
Art Director: Jane Martin

More magazine
Art Director: Faith Stafford

I’m excited to be a guest speaker at Southern Arkansas University early next week! My experience in the South goes no farther than a couple short visits to Virginia, three trips to Texas (two last summer), and a couple long—and I mean LONG—weekends in Miami (which doesn’t count). This will be fun! I’m also excited to share the day with three other designers on the bill: Michael Osborne, Yougran Ryu, and Chris Cortez.

Southern Arkansas University
Foundation Hall
April 3, 2012, 2 PM

I’m off to Syracuse University to be a guest lecturer for their Viscom Symposium class tomorrow! The fact that Syracuse is the alma mater of Alan Dye, as well as Carmelo Anthony, makes it all the more awesome for me. (P.S. Alan probably has a better jump shot?)

They were also kind enough to print this poster I designed. It highlights a silly expression I’ve been saying for a while, which partly sums up why I started doing spot illustration in the first place. We’ll be giving them away to select students at the lecture. Thanks to Tim Coolbaugh!

Syracuse University
Viscom Symposium Class
The Warehouse Auditorium
March 7, 2012, 12:45 PM

On Valentine’s Day I attempted to draw a unique valentine for every single one of my Twitter followers (1150 at the time) between 7 AM and 7 PM. This was an ambitious undertaking, and unfortunately I had an array of Twitter problems early on. However, I successfully sent out almost 500 valentines to followers from all over. The goal was not achieved, but the love and effort was undoubtedly there. Thanks to everyone who was a part of this very rewarding 12 hours with me!

Last week I launched a website that documents those efforts. Massive love and hugs to my amazing web friends over at Look North for helping me get this site up quickly.

Click here to visit the site.

Below is a lovely valentine that Frank Chimero made me. ♥

I have a full-page illustration in this month’s Fast Company. The issue is entitled “The World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies” and my illo was in response to their 41st company, Kickstarter. The article focuses on how low-budget “dream” movies are not only getting made because of Kickstarter, but they’re being well-received, and about a dozen of them have actually qualified for the Sundance Film Festival competition.

I was asked to do this in the middle of my move from SF to NYC in early January, so unfortunately all my office stuff was packed away. Where would you be without friends who let you use their studio when you’re homeless? Huge thanks to Florian Bachleda and Ted Keller for so much fun!

Fast Company
Art Director: Ted Keller
Creative Director: Florian Bachleda