Just sent out this promotional mailer to Nashville area businesses. I really hope the front is not lost on the majority who receive it (it spells out Nashville, for those of you who don’t see it right away). I figured it would be an easy read, but I never could find the dolphin in those magic eye posters, so who am I to judge?
These pieces were created for a promotional cocktail blog my rep group has put together. I had to think of a drink that would look great in illustration form, and after a trip down drunken-college-memory-lane, this zinger came to mind. With all the unseasonably warm weather we are having, this summer cocktail can also be enjoyed in late winter too!Hop, Skip and Go Naked Recipe
Although the origins of this drink are unknown, it roots are most likely found in the dark halls of a fraternity basement or in a Winnebago at a river camp. As the name implies, this is not a particularly sophisticated concoction. It is, however, a surprisingly delicious and refreshing cocktail that is perfect for a day out on the lake with friends. While traditionally this drink is made with bottom of the barrel ingredients, upgrades are always welcome. Well crafted beer and top shelf vodka are nice substitutes if you are feeling a little more “Yacht Club” than “Redneck Riviera”. If you are partial to a summer Shandy, you will love it’s slutty cousin, the “Hop, Skip and Go Naked”!
1 fifth vodka
1 six-pack beer
2 liters 7-Up or Ginger Ale
1 large can frozen lemonade
Orange slices, Lime slicesMix well, add lots of ice, and serve it up Southern style in a mason jar. Garnish with orange and lime slices.
*Note: Enjoy responsibly as this drink’s refreshing nature makes it hard to sip, and far too easy to glug. And that is probably where all the hopping, skipping, and nudity come in.
Since I love poster design, reading, and all things Nashville
, I was honored (and super excited) when asked to be the featured artist for the 2012 Southern Festival of Books. Here are the results!
I am terrible at fundraising. As a kid I never would have sold my quota of Girl Scout cookies without the help of my mom (who would take them to work and beg co-workers to take them off her hands). As an adult I am no better at it, but am all about supporting a good cause. I have been participating in the Nashville Relay for Life for the last 4 years, and would love to bring in some more money for the American Cancer Society. Last year I decided to create some art that could do the fundraising for me, and in offering a free print with a donation, I did pretty well. Since I will not be cold calling or begging for donations anytime soon, I am hoping this ploy will work again this year and will bring in some moolah for Team Hope Lodge! If you are interested in getting a print of your very own, check out my Relay page.
The last few months I have been working on a series of lifestyle portraits for some beautiful people in Palm Springs. My agent feels that my style lends itself towards the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic there, so we have put a little portfolio together. If you are interested in having your fabulous self immortalized in illustration form by yours truly, please check out Palm Springs Illustrated.
My sister’s three kids were all designated animals at birth that were featured on their birth announcement and inspired nursery decor. The first born boy was a hippo, second boy a giraffe, and the newest addition, a baby girl, is an elephant (let’s hope they don’t suffer from weird body issues down the road as a result!). For Christmas this year I took the animal personification one step further, and created illustrations for each of the kids to hang in their room. Although these were created as gifts for my sweet nephews and niece, I still have to do something to make the almighty dollar. So, if you want your very own print featured above (or the whole set), check out my etsy site. I don’t think the kids will mind.
The illustration above is a promo piece for an email blast I am about to shoot out, announcing some exciting news. I have just signed on to have my illustration work represented by Jennifer Vaughn Artist Agent, and am now in the very fine company of an amazing group of artists. So, now that someone has my back professionally, maybe I will relax a little. I can stop having the anxiety-filled recurring dream where I am naked in class, about to take a surprise exam, all while my teeth crumble and I wet myself. Thankfully I have never had a dream combo that extreme, but I sure have had some weird ones. In college, I repeatedly dreamt (or shall I say nightmared) that I was having Dennis Rodman’s baby. Analyze that, Freud.
