Here is a new illustration I completed for the New York Times. The story, for the column "New Old Age" by Paula Span is about the dangers of polypharmacy. I have to admit that drawing pills as bullies was pretty fun! The little guy on top is definitely in charge. You can read the complete story here.
Matter, Energy, Human
Poster design for "Matter, Energy, Human" which appeared at Theatre Project April. 15-17. Presented by Deep Vision Dance Company. Printed two-color offset on 65# cover. 14x23. Show details here.
Gallery Reception with Joyce Hesselberth and Heidi Younger
Please join us Friday, April 8th at 5pm for a gallery reception. This show features work by Joyce Hesselberth and Heidi Younger, and includes editorial, advertising, book, and app illustration. Joyce and Heidi are both faculty at Maryland Institute College of Art.
Look Through My Eyes
Poster design for "Look Through My Eyes" at Theatre Project Mar. 10-13. Presented by Mervin Primeaux-O’Bryant / Questfest 2016. Printed two-color offset on 65# cover. 14x23. Show details here.
Nautilus Magazine
"Opposites Attract" and "Why it's Hard for Black Holes to Get Together" illustrations for the attraction-themed issue Nautilus #33. Len Small AD. Read them online here.
Lost & Found in the Funhouse
Here are a few photos of the installation Spur designed for the John Barth exhibit, "Lost & Found in the Funhouse" at the George Peabody Library. The exhibition has been extended until March 31st. You can find out more here.
Denver 5280 Magazine
Johns Hopkins Public Health Magazine
Illustrations for the article: Stop Racism, Improve Health. Story by Cory Bradley and Kelly King. Robert Ollinger AD.
Directory of Illustration 32
It's a pleasure to work with a talented artist every year when art directing and designing the massive hardcover that is The Directory of Illustration. This year's volume was illustrated by the amazing Olaf Hajek. Check out those show ponies!
To see mountains of great illustration portfolios visit www.directoryofillustration.com !
Book Trailer for Shape Shift
We made an animated book trailer for my new book, Shape Shift. You can see the trailer on YouTube!
Big Babies, for the New York Times
This latest illustration for the New York Times was about how sometimes predictions of baby size can be a little off, which leads to unnecessary c-sections. I know, crazy palette, right? You can read the complete story here.
Gone
Poster design for the world premiere of "Gone" at Theatre Project Jan. 15-31 presented by The Oven. "Gone" draws open the veil of the vicious and heinous activity of children sold into sex slavery. Printed two-color offset on 65# cover. 14x23. Show details http://www.theatreproject.org/
MICA High School Recruitment Poster
This year's High School Recruitment poster for the Maryland Institute College of Art was illustrated by the talented Brian Rea.
Editorial Illustration for the New York Times
I just finished a new editorial illustration for the New York Times. The article, by Paula Span, is about the struggle some people face when caring for older family members and also holding down a job. You can read the complete story here.
They Might be Giants Dial-A-Song Video Week 48
A few weeks back I was contacted by John Flansburgh of the indie rock band They Might be Giants to put together a stop motion animated video loosely based on a rough animatic by artist David Cowles for the song "I am Alone." The only hitch was no one in our studio had any experience making a stop motion animation.
A quick purchase of a second-hand copy stand, some animation software, a trip to JoAnn Fabrics, numerous hours making wired puppets, and many more hours of animation and editing by Joyce Hesselberth; and this thing practically made itself.
Dial-A-Song Week 48. Get a new song every week until 2016, and all the previous posts and bonus tracks via Dial-A-Song Direct https://drip.fm/dial-a-song-direct. Video directed by David Plunkert. Animated by Joyce Hesselberth & David Plunkert. Story direction assisted by David Cowles.
The New Yorker
Illustration for the article "The Double Sting: A Power Struggle Between Russia's Rival Security Agencies" written by Joshua Yaffa. Read it online here.
National Portfolio Day 2015 Baltimore Poster
A different MICA alumni is chosen each year to illustrate the poster for the National Portfolio Day held in Baltimore and hosted by MICA. This year's poster was illustrated by the talented Julianna Brion. For details about this year's event on November 22nd please visit MICA's website here.
Wall Street Journal
Illustration for "Can We Build an Ethical Car?" Keith Webb, A.D.
The New York Times Book Review
Illustration for the Sunday book review of Joseph Kanon's "Leaving Berlin." Nicholas Blechman A.D. Read the article online here.
Lost in the Funhouse: The John Barth Collection
Opening today at the George Peabody Library at the Johns Hopkins University and running until February 28th is an exhibition of the works of postmodernist master John Barth.
Spur designed and illustrated the signage and graphics for the exhibition. For details please visit: http://goo.gl/Ivbqz6
