I am currently working as a Graphic Designer at New York Blackboard, designing and implementing one-of-a-kind artwork for custom chalkboards, whiteboards, and a surplus of other niche products. I am also a graduate from Marywood University, majoring in Illustration with a minor in Business.
My design skills include a strong range of traditional techniques to the ability to work confidently in Adobe Suite; specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. I enjoy drawing and painting just about everything from landscapes to people. My strongest focus includes portraits and of people. I love to capture characters that are unique individuals, each with their own backstory.
Classic cars have been a big part of my life. They have recently been making a statement in my artwork this past year. I have been having success illustrating people’s cars & trucks and thus rekindled my love for drawing them. I am also honored to be a recurring artist in Speed & Kulture Magazine; immortalizing Americana and classic car history.
My inspiration comes from a range of artists of the Golden Era of Illustration, branching to the 1960s. My recent work pulls aspects from the vintage advertisements and the characters that inhabit them. I am captivated by the stylization and the world in which they live. I strive to improve my work to reach the quality and appeal that these artists have achieved through their careers.
I have also spent a majority of my life in the outdoors, whether it be camping, hiking, or fishing. I combine my experiences and love of the past into my illustrations; seen through fishermen, outdoorsmen, and dapper gentlemen.
When I am not working on art I can be most likely be found wading in a stream, fly fishing for trout, and enjoying what Mother Nature has to offer. My other interests include playing the guitar, collecting vinyl, reading American history, and working with stained glass.