Portrait of the author and inventor Kobo Abé for the article "Way Passed Future." Written by Tom Kawada. Maya Nago A.D.
University of Minnesota
Two illustrations for the article "Knowledge is Power: How the U's Program for Assessing Cancer Risk Helps Saves Lives" for Legacy Magazine / Spring 2016. Kristen Keiser AD/ Pentagram Texas
The New Yorker
Illustration for the article: "Notorious BIG." Nicholas Blechman, AD
Cigar Aficionado
Illustration for the article "The Reality of Fantasy." John Thompson AD.
Older Men and Prostate Cancer, Illustration for the New York Times
Here's a new illustration for The New York Times on whether or not older men should be tested for prostate cancer. The full story is online here.
Circle + Triangle + ?
This short little video explains the big idea behind Joyce Hesselberth's picture book SHAPE SHIFT. We think it would be fun to try in the classroom, or at home with your kids!
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Wall Street Journal
Tufts University
Illustration for the article "The Toxin Avenger" for Tuft's Cummings Veterinary Medicine Magazine. Carolynn DeCillo A.D.
Polypharmacy for the New York Times
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/