GRAB BAG

 

A selection of covers designed over the last few years for Dutton Books, Plume Books and The Experiment Publishing.

A COURSE OF EMPIRE

 

Album artwork designed for my 2010 senior thesis for this electro- acoustic band is meant to remain true to historically minimalist and geometric oriented artwork for techno/ electronica music. The best way to portray this music in a deeply personal way but also remain minimalist came through the lens of science.

Images were taken of my blood as it was magnified thousands of times through a process called phagocytosis. No Photoshop work was done. To emphasize the medical/scientific theme, the disc and art are packaged in a large petri dish, protected by thin layers of foam. 

 

TREASON

 

Album artwork designed for my senior thesis in 2010 for the progressive hardcore band, Remora. The theme of the album focuses on exposing a web of lies, from which lyrics in the single “Treason” include: “Detains for treason this web of lies I’ve spun...”

The packaging is meant to imitate the qualities of a spider’s web as well as the subtle intricacies of lies: a spider’s web can only be seen when in the right perspective just as a web of lies can only be recognized in proper context.

Random shapes are cut out of individual acetate sheets which make no rational sense until every sheet is assembled, creating the illusion of a web. The entire package is transparent and uses no ink other than on the fan disc, which is also transparent and adds to the impression of an otherwise empty package.

 

BRAND FAN

Various logos and identities designed the last few years.

ABSENCE

 

The blog has taken a back seat over the last year unfortunately, with new projects and career moves in full force. To honor that absence, a throwback gig poster for Paper Route inspired by lyrics off their killer album Absence: Gonna burn that bridge and build a home with waters weaving underground.

 

This illustration was featured in the 2012 Communication Arts Illustration Annual.

 

THE LAND OF LACE AND HONEY

Introducing the new face (or backside) of Honey Lingerie.

LONG GONE

Artwork for the new EP by Lindsey Luff. Download her killer tunes for free before she gets huge and long gone.

DISMANTLE. REPAIR.

New piece for Anberlin's poster design contest, inspired by lyrics from Inevitable: "I wanna break every clock, the hands of time could never move again."

RWC 2014 ALUMNI EXHIBIT

Excited to say I've been invited to display my portfolio of book cover designs in the Alumni Exhibit at Roberts Wesleyan College, alongside New Media Specialist David Restivo of Yellowstone National Park. Hang with me at the reception on Friday, September 26th from 5-7pm and let's talk books.

WHISKEY BUSINESS

New Westchester-based distillery will soon be making big impact on the small batch industry.

LB30

Celebrated my wife Lindsay's 30th birthday last night at the amazing Brooklyn Winery and had a blast working on her logo.

THE BLOGGED BAT

In honor of #flashbackfriday and Batman Day this week, here's a sketch I dusted off that I drew in middle school based off trading cards I collected. Long live the Bat.

ARRIVEDERCI, ITALIA

Just a snapshot of photos taken while on vacation in Italy with my favorite model and beautiful wife.

BABY I'M OLD

Throwback sketch for a Gym Class Heroes t-shirt design.

JUST MY TYPE

Ambigram designed for my wife and I, which reads our names both right side up and upside down.

COME QUICKLY AND ABIDE

TYPE FOR LIFE

Various personal type treatments.

6 FEET UNDER

Rejected cover designs from various titles throughout 2013.

HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS

Stationery illustrated for my wife. Candles she lights in our windows can be seen in our brownstone windows both from our street and now on the page.

TAKE ME IN

B(rook)lyn sketches. These may actually find a real home somewhere someday!