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.

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

I have some hand lettering on the cover of this week’s New York magazine. The cover story is on workplace confessions—and how 20 individual “informants,” such as a transsexual escort, a police officer, and a Per Se waiter, reveal the behind the scenes dirty-dirty on their professions.

Doing this cover feels symbolic, considering I moved back to NYC just 4 days ago. I was charged to do a lot more type, but they ended up piecing it together and mixing and matching. Big thanks to Randy!

New York magazine
Art Director: Randy Minor

I have a series of illustrations in today’s Bloomberg View. They’re in response to four articles written by economists on the current monetary forecast for Germany, France, Finland, and Ireland. The Euro pact is in trouble, and it’s not looking promising.

Considering I had to do four illustrations in the amount time that’s allocated for one, I knew I had to come up with an idea that had a strong through-line. And I’m always pleased when I can incorporate two of my favorite loves: doodling and making corny three-dimensional vector objects. Big thanks to Gary!

Bloomberg View
Art Director: Gary Fogelson

I also have an illustration in Wired magazine this month. A micromotor, roughly a tenth the diameter of a red blood cell, spins a polymer web in order to repair tissue.

Wired magazine
Art Director: Bradley Hughes & Rina Kushnir

I have an Op-Ed illustration in today’s New York Times. Why do the 99 percent look to the 1 percent for leadership when it comes to deciding the economic future? James Livingston suggests that consumer spending and debt are better for economic growth than private investment.

Huge thanks to the amazingly talented (and very kind!) Matt Dorfman! I’m stoked to be the first to work with Matt at the Times.

The New York Times
Art Director: Matt Dorfman

I was invited to contribute to a wonderful auction happening this Thursday, July 14th. Collective Good received 30 blank skateboard decks, and distributed them to some inspiring creatives around the Bay Area. They asked that we share our thoughts and feelings on the devastation in Japan. The skateboards will be auctioned off for charity, with 100% of the proceeds going to aid the rebuilding efforts in Japan.

To help bring my idea to life, I contacted Luke Bartels, a local artisan in SF—who’s a part of the team at Woodshop. (This guy is amazing, you should hire him immediately!) To emphasize the concept of urgency, I painted the colors of Japan melting. I used semi-gloss house paint, and coated it with a lacquer finish.

If you’re in the Bay Area, you should definitely stop by. It’s getting great press from the likes of GOOD magazine—so hopefully a lot of people come out and spend some money on this worthy cause. Big thanks to Dan Cohen, the founder of Collective Good!

Click here to RSVP.

When: Thursday, July 14, 2011
Where: Project One, 251 Rhode Island Street, San Francisco, CA
Time: 6:30 – 10:00 PM
Cost: $10 charitable donation at the door

It wasn’t until I looked at the date that I remembered these posters I did for Kevin Brainard and the Westport Country Playhouse. Based on the success of last year’s posters, I was asked to give it a go once again. Unfortunately, mine were killed in lieu of something more period-esque.

The Circle is a William Somerset Maugham play, set in the 1920s, about an upper-class woman who leaves her husband (and son) for her lover—only to find 30 years later, her soon-to-be daughter-in-law is facing the same choice. The play ran for most of last month. Thanks, Kevin!

Westport Country Playhouse
Creative Director: Kevin Brainard

Wow! I’m super excited to have a cover illustration for this week’s Time magazine. On stands today! Worldwide!

Where does optimism come from? How do we find the silver lining in dark clouds? Why are our brains hard-wired to think this way in spite of problems? These are some of the questions answered in a fascinating article called The Optimism Bias.

Time is the world’s largest weekly news magazine, with a circulation of 3.5 million a week. That bit of intimidating information, along with my track record of being a part of killed magazine covers (1 for 6 before this), left me with some suspicion. Perhaps I should have believed in the article more?

HUGE thanks to Andree Kahlmorgan and D.W. Pine for their awesomeness!

Time magazine
Art Director: Andree Kahlmorgan
Design Director: D.W. Pine