Many of my commissions and illustrations were created digitally, including my pet portraits, which became incredibly popular over time.
One of my standout branding projects was False Reality, a homebrewing brand I helped develop. The client wanted a dark, surreal aesthetic and requested a hop with multiple eyeballs. I designed the logo, which is now featured on clothing, skate decks, bottle labels, and stickers, and even created a character to embody the brand’s identity.
I also worked on branding for Brauhaus, a team competing in The Brewlympics, a brewing event. The team, representing Germany, commissioned me to create their branding, T-shirt designs, and poster artwork. In the end, they won the award for best all-around team—congratulations, Brauhaus!
Some of my other commissions include a mix of Kent State class projects, such as a reimagined children’s book cover for A Christmas Carol. My design features Scrooge looking over his shoulder, watch in hand, anxiously awaiting the next ghost’s arrival. Another project, inspired by the palindrome "Mr. Owl Ate My Metal Worm", depicts a steampunk universe where an owl devours a robotic bird’s metal worm. Additionally, I created a custom Pennywise illustration, showcasing my ability to reimagine existing characters in a fresh style.
Rough Sketches
For my art markets, I also create polymer clay-sculpted stuffed animals. One of these caught a customer’s attention, leading to a commission where the brief was to make the design as terrifying as possible for his girlfriend. I source my teddy bears from thrift stores and sculpt additional features by hand. Before sculpting, I use Procreate to sketch mockups, ensuring the final design captures the intended vision.
In addition to commissions, I have a deep love for character design, which stems from my time playing Dungeons & Dragons during college. In 2019, I created Makaria, my Orc Rogue thief with a chaotic neutral alignment. My artistic skills have evolved since then, so in 2023, I decided to reimagine and redesign her, bringing her character to life in a way that better reflects my current style.
2019
rough sketch
