Illustration &
Photography

Realistic & Bold

Working in North Dakota and an oil field material handler inspired the white buffalo as a symbol of strength and harsh winters.
Having found this antique Czechoslovakian tea set pitcher, its delicacy was inspiring.
The P-61 Black Widow was the first night flyer created in World War 2. With night fights being my Father's favorite as a veteran, this made a memorable gift for Father's Day.
I conceptualized a water dragon with a mountain dragon as a gift for newly weds who would often vacation to the western mountains' waters.
A series of illustrations to show the diversity of octopi, quid, and cuttlefish while implementing color theory with the flat backgrounds.

If I could be any creature, it would be a duck. Visiting the local duck pond brings me relaxation and fond memories.
Created as a children's book illustration, Blu, I wanted to give the character some expression of curiosity.
White Bass, Black Crappies, and Catfish are popular fish in Texas. These were created to highlight seasonal fishing in the local areas and fishing competitions.
Watching the chickens during my family visits inspired the 1-2-3 step series of them laying their eggs. They relax, run, then roost!
Adults love stickers too! These commissioned works were requested to bring laughs amongst their outdoorsy friends.
A local annual crawfish boil to benefit veterans gave me creative leeway for this concept. Illustrating alcohol was not allowed, so I gave the character a cob of corn to represent the crawfish holding up a beer.
A local brewery's name translates to "Happiness", so I bordered the hand-lettering with hops and barley.

The clovers point the way within German's Black Forest.
The buildings of Paris paint the city as their unique never-repeating pattern from above.
A country-side Inn's cat greets me outside of exit.
A mysterious performer only communicates using the sounds of his instrument.
The city security walls from 1452 encapsulate the town's history.
Image captured using a microscope of a dried leaf.
The sun's glare behind the street light creates an interesting shape of the pole.
The measuring cup on he glass table creates intersting shadows and mirroring,
The intentional blur of the cocktail shaker creates sparkles and an almost non-representational form.