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"Portrait of Eddie Van Halen"

Portrait of Eddie Van Halen, 20"x20"

The Chronicle

Portrait of Sigmund Freud for an article about the resurgence of talk therapy

RollingStone

Illustration for a feature about the tragic story of US Marine Grady Kurpasi and his volunteer tour of duty to support the fighting in Ukraine.

LA Times

Cover for a story about the LA music venue scene.

Texas Highways

for an article about a fireman in Marathon, Texas and our national heritage of volunteerism in the profession.

HBO / Chernobyl

Promo piece for the HBO mini-series, Chernobyl.

Dartmouth Magazine

For a story about Thomas Skakeshaft, the district attorney who helped bring the drug lord El Chapo to justice.

New York Times

Feature about the emergence of complex, quality television that was started and inspired by ‘The Sopranos’.

HBO / Euphoria

Promotional piece for HBO’s controversial series, Euphoria.

Time

Cover story about the impact of digital devices on children's development in a world of everywhere WIFI, game consoles, smartphones, tablets and an endless array of ancillary digital assistance.

RollingStone

Portrait of Sam Raimi, celebrating his return to the Marvel Universe with ‘Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness’

Burton

Snowboard designs for the worlds leading board maker, including Cruzer, Fish, and Snowdeck lines.

LA Times

Story about Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (or KHK) and the scandal surrounding his time at USC.

ESPN

Portrait of Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson for a feature about a scrimmage of the ‘92 Dream Team, which many consider to be one of the greatest games of basketball ever played, as featured in the documentary, “The Last Dance”.

Harper's

Cover story and expose on Mary Kay Cosmetics.

London Theater News

Portrait of renowned playwright Tom Stoppard

"Turning 15 On The Road To Freedom"

Series of 18 illustrations for a book about Lynda Blackmon's experience participating in the historic civil rIghts march from Montgomery to Selma, Alabama.  Winner of 2016 Sibert Book Medal, Kirkus Best Books of 2015, Booklist Editors' Choice 2015, BCCB Blue Ribbon 2015 and the 2016 Jane Addams Children's Book Award for Older Readers.

A Ben Rector Christmas

Illustration and design for singer-songwriter Ben Rector’s holiday album, “A Ben Rector Christmas”.

Cowboy Portraits

Series for exhibition, exploring the icon of the Cowboy in American Culture.

Philadelphia Magazine

Story about the two very distinctive personalities we've seen of Bill Cosby in the media - The affable, super-father of The Cosby Show in the 80's and the black culture critic & accused date rapist of today.

National Journal

Cover story, examining Hillary Clinton's history with Labor Unions.

"Portrait of Robert Rauschenberg"

18"x24", india ink on paper.

ASCAP

CD cover for ASCAP's "Make Some Noise!" benefit, to rasie awareness for 360.org and global climate change.

RollingStone

Illustration to accompany the movie review of the Metallica documentary, "Some Kind Of Monster".

Esquire

For a back page feature portraying the fictional Bar Mitzvah of Jesus Christ.

Teaching Tolerance

Series of illustrations for a story about life in Japanese Internment Camps during WWII.

New York Times

Series of illustrations for a Home Section cover piece about wild holiday mishaps by creative people who get a bit too ambitious during the holidays.

National Pastime Museum

"Casey At The Bat", for permanent exhibition.

Time

Portrait of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Teaching Tolerance

For a story about the pervasiveness of sexual harassment that occurs everyday in American High Schools.

"Portrait of Neil Young"

18"x24", India Ink on Paper.

Miller Coors

Illustrations for a seasonal point-of-purchase promotion for Miller Lite.

Guitar World

Portrait of blues legend Muddy Waters.

Scientific American

Series of illustrations for a feature about childhood mental disorders.

"Leah L. By The Pool"

24" x 18, Mixed Media. 

Cigar Afficionado

For a piece about the rampant heavy drinking that occurred regularly during early US wars, in the barracks and on the battlefield - even amongst our forefathers.

Atlanta Magazine

For a story about Wayne Williams, who was incarcerated in 1972, and his continued struggle for an appeal.

"Newest 25%"

20"x21", india ink.

Attache

For an article about the Folk Alliance, whose mission is to help promote the best traveling troubadours from around the country.

Columbia University

One of a series of illustrations about Dick Hymen, legendary composer and pianist.

Golf Digest

For a story about a man who, no matter how old or mature he becomes, always feels like a little boy when he's out on the golf course with his Pop.

Chicago Tribune

For an article questioning the relevance and validity of aging rockstars.

"Portrait of Jean-Michel Basquiat"

2'x3', Mixed Media.

"Portrait of Pete Seeger"

24"x18", india ink on paper.

Teaching Tolerance

Series for an article about adopted children and some of the awkward everyday moments they experience in school, like when they're asked to draw their family tree.

Diablo Magazine

For a piece about a particular region of Memphis often visited by the legendary Ray Charles.

Esquire

For an article about the 20 year anniversary of "Last Exit To Brooklyn".

"Portrait of Eddie Van Halen"

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The Chronicle

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Texas Highways

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HBO / Chernobyl

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HBO / Euphoria

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Time

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RollingStone

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Burton

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London Theater News

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"Turning 15 On The Road To Freedom"

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A Ben Rector Christmas

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Cowboy Portraits

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Philadelphia Magazine

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National Journal

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"Portrait of Robert Rauschenberg"

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ASCAP

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RollingStone

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Esquire

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Teaching Tolerance

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New York Times

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National Pastime Museum

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Time

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Teaching Tolerance

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"Portrait of Neil Young"

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Miller Coors

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Guitar World

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Scientific American

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"Leah L. By The Pool"

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Cigar Afficionado

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Atlanta Magazine

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"Newest 25%"

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Attache

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Columbia University

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Golf Digest

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Chicago Tribune

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"Portrait of Jean-Michel Basquiat"

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"Portrait of Pete Seeger"

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Teaching Tolerance

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Diablo Magazine

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Esquire

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