City / State / Zip / Country: Seattle, Washington, 98133, United States
My profession: Illustration
Current/Upcoming Shows: June 12-13, 2009
Tacoma Fetish and Erotic Art show
Robert Daniel Gallery, Tacoma, WA
--Pages from "Story of OH!" (written by Charles Alverson), as well as other pieces, were exhibited as part of this show.
About my work: A cartoonist, illustrator and writer for twenty years and counting. Apparently I'm noted for an absurd and darkly humorous style. Currently I am adapting Frank Wedekind's LULU.
I have been professionally published in the comics and magazine industry, both online and in print, for ten years. I also have a self-publishing imprint, Bottomless Studio, in existence since 1998. Past publications include the comics periodicals PLASTIC and THIS SICKNESS, as well as the noted benefit anthology WORKING FOR THE MAN.
I have designed advertisements, logos, characters, publications, and even a map. At odd moments, I've written, acted and directed for the stage.
I also sometimes write about film, comics, and politics.
Past Clients and Projects include: JOURNEY Magazine
AAA Washington
Bellevue, WA
Illustrator, 2008-2009
Sign Yes Pro
Chicago, IL
Ad and promotional design, June 2007.
Fantagraphics Books, Inc.
Seattle, WA
Comics creator, various stories, 2003-2006.
Apogeemag.com
San Francisco, CA
Comics creator, "Drawing In Dirt," March-August 2006.
Theater O’ The Absurd
Chicago, IL
Former board member, 2002-2005.
Writer, director, production and promotional designer, "Suspension of Disbelief," May-July 2004.
Poster and promotional design, historical research, "Titus Andronicus," November 2002-February 2003.
Unbound Comics (with Bottomless Studio)
Chicago, IL
Editor, designer, contributor(of 29 writers and cartoonists), "Working For The Man," May-November 2002.
Spark-Online.com
San Francisco, CA
Cartoonist, "Slash & Burn," 1999-2000.
Bottomless Studio
Seattle, WA
Comics creator and publisher, "This Sickness," 2008-present.
Author, "Vitriol,"(graphic novel) Completed 2003.
Merchandise design, 2006-present.
Contributor, editor and publisher, "Plastic," 1998-2001.
I chose this occupation because: I love creating art and telling stories more than anything else.
The best lesson I ever learned was: ...always be early on deadlines, always trust your instincts, and always learn by doing.
The greatest influence on my work is: ...a number of people, but on my art and thinking, Edward Gorey, Michael O'Donoghue, Alan Moore, Eddie Campbell, Thomas Nast, William Hogarth, John Totleben, Max Ernst, Susan Sontag and Dave Sim would be the most outstanding gurus I have followed, in my poor way.
Why you'd want to hire me: ...I am willing to take on any challenge, I am determined and tenacious, and most of all, I always deliver on time.
Further reason can be found in the samples here. Have a look!
