Illustration

Characters and Settings Come to Life!

As a kid, I admired Norman Rockwell. What stuck with me were his original sketches and all the work he did building up to a final painting. I couldn’t believe the holes he made in his drawing paper from erasing a part of an artwork over and over, until he had to add layers of paper on top to complete the final piece. I’ve also felt that the byproducts of these mishaps—maybe a ridge in one of those holes caused Rockwell to approach the final piece differently—are the best part of being an artist. You can crumble with frustration—or laugh at yourself and find renewed strength. The way life gets in the way of art can sometimes lead to something far more interesting than the original intent.  

I also like for my work to be based on someone or to draw upon something specific. My colors are inspired by my subject. I like colored pencils and markers, and I enjoy drawing images that imply weight through lines and allow white space to contribute to the scene. I tend to fully saturate the color elements of my illustrations, creating balance by allowing other elements to remain calm, neutral and clean.