Nuts & Bolts

I'll be speaking again this year at the Nuts and Bolts Conference run by the amazing 3x3 Magazine. I'll hopefully not destroy anyones' view on the fun and exciting world of licensing and illustration. It's an honor to be included with such a talented panel featuring: Marcos Chin, Paul Hoppe, Joe Kauffman, Matt Rotas, Martin Wittfooth and more! Hope to see you there!

Icelandic Treat!

I've been to Iceland 3 times, and each time I love it more and more. Where else are there giant pools of heated silica infused saltwater and hot dog stands at every corner? Thanks for inspiring me Iceland. Hope to see you soon!

Mural for One Girl Cookies

I loved working on this Mural Project for the amazing Bakery and Cafe One Girl Cookies in Dumbo, Brooklyn. Not only was I allowed to use some of their priceless family photos in the design but I also had my fill of whoopee pies. Thanks One Girl Cookies! YUM!

Why I subscribe to 3x3 Magazine:

No other magazine influences, teaches or studies the field of Illustration as wonderfully as 3x3 magazine does. I was honored to make a " self portrait" for one of their ad campaigns asking " Why I subscribe to 3x3 Magazine." I tried to make my double chins as realistic as possible. It was a personal piece for me, as I wanted to show how much I admire others in our field and also combine that with my せごいsummer memory of brave children jumping from a bridge into the cool river below in Gujo Hachiman, Japan. Thanks 3x3! Thanks Gujo Hachiman!

"My Neighbors" App

I'm excited to announce the release of "My neighbors" in the App Store. It was great to collaborate with my friend Joe Kauffman.  My neighbors is a children's touch, hear and play discovery game sure to make us all want to eat ice cream and meet Chubu the wonder French Bull!

NHK TV Japan " El Mundo" feature

NHK's new show " El Mundo" featured the artists who contributed to Hearts To Japan T-shirt designs for donations to Japan. I was so honored to be featured and have my shirt shown on the show. I will try to post a video of it when I can. I hope many people BUY some of the artist's great designs and the donations for my second home of Japan continue for the many tough days ahead. Ganbate Japan!