The look of this collection combines an early American folk-art sensibility with a more contemporary styling inspired by 1960's wallpaper, where all the icons sandwich in together into the overall shape. I've called it contemporary Shaker folk art. I did rugs and chair pads. Client: Plow and Hearth.
Some of you might not ever recognize this as a piece that I did. It looks totally different from any of my usual Japanese-inspired art prints. But I always considered myself a designer who made art prints. So designing all sorts of looks has always been interesting to me. If you ever see some of my commercial illustration or licensing work, you’ll see I have various styles.
When I do artwork now, it’s a combination of old-style-analog (designing, drawing and inking on my art table) and Photoshop. Best of both worlds for me. This piece, La Sirene, (means The Mermaid in French) was an early experiment in Photoshop. This piece is sort of like collage. To get this image, I layered all sorts of pieces of vintage art from here, there and everywhere. Plus I included ephemera (which is usually antique papers with some sort of type on them).
I think the piece would be much less interesting if it didn’t have type in it, but I’m partial; I’ve always loved type--- ever since high school, when I first saw 1800’s French poster art from the likes of Toulouse-Lautrec. I’ve always thought of type as not just words with meaning, but also as an essential part of the illustration. As an experiment, use your hands to cover up the type part of my image and see if you like the image better with or without type.
This is available as a mini-print.
The look of this collection combines an early American folk-art sensibility with a more contemporary styling inspired by 1960's wallpaper, where all the icons sandwich in together into the overall shape. I've called it contemporary Shaker folk art. I did rugs in various sizes and chair pads. Client: Plow and Hearth.
The look of this collection combines an early American folk-art sensibility with a more contemporary styling inspired by 1960's wallpaper, where all the icons sandwich in together into the overall shape. I've called it contemporary Shaker folk art. I did rugs in various sizes and chair pads. Client: Plow and Hearth.
The look of this collection combines an early American folk-art sensibility with a more contemporary styling inspired by 1960's wallpaper, where all the icons sandwich in together into the overall shape. I've called it contemporary Shaker folk art. It's adapted here for melamine tabletop pieces. Client: Plow and Hearth.
The look of this collection combines an early American folk-art sensibility with a more contemporary styling inspired by 1960's wallpaper, where all the icons sandwich in together into the overall shape. I've called it contemporary Shaker folk art. These are 2 of several kitchen linen concepts.
The look of this collection combines an early American folk-art sensibility with a more contemporary styling inspired by 1960's wallpaper, where all the icons sandwich in together into the overall shape. I've called it contemporary Shaker folk art. This is a runner rug for Plow and Hearth.
The look of this collection combines an early American folk-art sensibility with a more contemporary styling inspired by 1960's wallpaper, where all the icons sandwich in together into the overall shape. I've called it contemporary Shaker folk art. These are a couple of tabletop concepts for casual melamine.
The look of this collection combines an early American folk-art sensibility with a more contemporary styling inspired by 1960's wallpaper, where all the icons sandwich in together into the overall shape. I've called it contemporary Shaker folk art. these are more kitchen linen concepts.
Both Japanese and Chinese design were inspiration for this Persimmon Moon design adapted here for a coir door mat.
This is another collection inspired by American Shaker art from the 1700's, but here given a clean contemporary look. These were originally designed for rugs and floor coverings.
The look of this collection combines an early American folk-art sensibility with a more contemporary styling inspired by 1960's wallpaper, where all the icons sandwich in together into the overall shape. I've called it contemporary Shaker folk art. Kitchen linens concepts.
This is another collection inspired by American Shaker art from the 1700's, but here given a clean, contemporary look. These were originally designed for rugs and floor coverings.
For this grapes and wine tabletop collection, I was inspired by peasants from Breughal's paintings from the 1500's. He populated his paintings with sturdy, stocky people working in their daily lives.
This is one of my favorite types of projects. I got to combine my skills in illustration, type design, pattern design and icons all in one. Labels and mini-posters for Fresh Market. Available as a mini-poster from Gango Editions.
This is one of my favorite types of projects. I got to combine my skills in illustration, type design, pattern design and icons all in one. Labels and mini-posters for Fresh Market. Available as a mini-poster from Gango Editions.
I adapted these 4 illustrations--the tomato, hen, artichokes and piggie into kitchen linens with a Tuscan countryside feel.
I created a diptych version of this imagery for a print publisher. I was inspired by vintage passport stamps and luggage stickers to accent my illustration of international travel destinations. Client: Gango Editions.
A pair of gouache paintings for greeting cards---Everyday and Christmas---for Sellers Publishing. The style is inspired by early American folk art with a Shaker feel.
I'm quite fond of a silhouette style--where there are no outlines around all the things in the illustration. This is a Valentine's card for Sellers Publishing.
Both Japanese and Chinese design were inspiration for this Persimmon Moon design adapted here for an area rug.
Poster design for Lucienne's Apple Tarts. Inspired by poster art and signage of 1800's France. Available from Gango Publishing.
Another gouache painting, for Sellers Publishing. The style is inspired by early American folk art with a Shaker feel.
A series of gouache paintings of the 4 seasons for posters---for Gango Publishing. The style is inspired by early American folk art with a Shaker feel.
Originally an illustration in "Bold" cookbook for Workman Publishing---this recipe was for Louisiana seafood---I've adapted it and produced it as a poster available for sale on my website.
Brie tabletop collection with hors d-oeuvres.
From a series of sea creatures done for cookbook illustrations for Workman Publishing, these fish images were adapted for casual melamine dinnerware.
Behold this trio of cheerfully colored posters originally used in a New Era magazine article to teach children about cultures around the world .
First in the series shows homes from Germany and Africa.
Behold this trio of cheerfully colored posters originally used in a New Era magazine article to teach children about cultures around the world .
Second in the series shows homes from China and New York.
Behold this trio of cheerfully colored posters originally used in a New Era magazine article to teach children about cultures around the world .
Third in the series shows homes from Mexico and Thailand.
This hen is one of a pair of signage/posters for Tuthill's Market, purveyor of organic and locally sourced foods. I was inspired by the old metal signs we used to see at markets and on the sides of barns. These images are also sold as posters from Gango Publishing.
This piggie is one of a pair of signage/posters for Tuthill's Market, purveyor of organic and locally sourced foods. I was inspired by the old metal signs we used to see at markets and on the sides of barns. These images are also sold as posters from Gango Publishing.
I did a series of beachy area rugs in 2 colorways for Star Designs inspired by sea shells.
I did a series of beachy area rugs in 2 colorways for Star Designs inspired by sea shells.
I did a series of beachy area rugs in 2 colorways for Star Designs inspired by sea shells.
I did a series of beachy area rugs in 2 colorways for Star Designs inspired by sea shells.
I did a series of beachy area rugs in 2 colorways for Star Designs inspired by sea shells.
I did a series of beachy area rugs in 2 colorways for Star Designs inspired by sea shells.
Gouache paintings of 2 roosters used for creating needlepoint pillows.
Birds Trees Flowers Bees was a tabletop collection that included majolica pieces, as seen here. The collection also included decal dinnerware, hand-painted cachepots, lamps, platters , covered boxes, and vases. This collection was inspired by the Arts and Crafts Movement style.
Birds Trees Flowers Bees was a tabletop collection that included majolica pieces, as seen here. The collection also included decal dinnerware and hand-painted cachepots, lamps, platters, covered boxes, and vases. This collection was inspired by the Arts and Crafts Movement style. This collection was inspired by the Arts and Crafts Movement style.
These pillows are part of a French Country collection I did that included pillows, rugs and chair pads. The story was 4 different hens in different types of boxes or containers like you might see in a barn.
These posters are part of a French Country collection I did that also included pillows, rugs and chair pads. The story was 4 different hens in different types of boxes or containers like you might see in a barn.
I originally did this image as a greeting card. I love the Arts & Crafts Movement and this image was inspired by that style. I added the texture and staining to make it look like an antique kitchen tile.
I designed a custom wallpaper pattern and border for a private client's home. She loves the Arts & Crafts Movement style and wanted her own custom wallpaper. I was clearly inspired by William Morris. This is the border patternthat accompanied the wallpaper although these are not the colors she used in her home.
This was a blank seasonal greeting card for Sellers Publishing.
Ever had a kitty? I did this simple gouache-painting collection for mini-posters. Bad kitty!
Like any graphic fanatic, I love love love letterpress printing. A Scandinavian theme for Christmas seemed like a good idea. Did coordinating stickers for the envelopes. Clients: Digital Engraving and me.
Raccoon with snowshoes in the forest.
Letterpress Christmas Card done for Digital Engraving and me.
I did a series of Christmas cards for Unicef. This is one of them.
