Mixed Media Work
My Mixed Media work is rooted in the dialogue between the captured image and the
hand-altered surface. Utilizing a blend of photography, charcoal, and lithography,
I investigate themes of memory, decay, and time. The greasy resistance of lithographic ink and the smoky defiance of charcoal allow me to deconstruct and rebuild photographic frames into evocative, one-of-a-kind prints.
Designed using Adobe Photoshop, this seasonal postcard project focused on image compositing, balancing color typography against autumn tones, and managing a multi-photo layout to capture the essence of New England travel.
Designed in Adobe Illustrator, this typographic graphic explores visual hierarchy and composition. By varying the weight, style, and scale of the fonts, I created a clear focal point that gives Maya Angelou's words an impactful, modern presentation against a subtle gradient background.
Designed in Adobe Illustrator, this brand identity project features a custom logo mark utilizes negative space to seamlessly embed speech bubbles into the letterform of the primary initial 'B,' visually communicating dialogue, connection, and community. The geometric, bold tracking of the word mark complements the icon, creating a high-impact and memorable brand presence.
Graphic Design Work
Designed in Adobe Illustrator, this personal monogram explores the intersection of typography and illustration. the challenge was seamlessly merging the lowercase 'g' with a capital 'D' while maintaining legibility. By transforming the anatomy of the letters into a stylized snake and applying a custom pattern overlay, the final mark functions as a memorable and unique personal logo.
Designed in Adobe Indesign, this multi -column article layout was created to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. The project focused on traditional editorial design principles, including establishing a clear visual hierarchy, utilizing a precise grid system for copy alignment, and integrating imagery alongside pull quotes to create an engaging and readable cultural feature.
Illustrative Work
Children's book character illustrations showcasing a hybrid design workflow. Each piece was originally sketched using traditional media, then digitalized and refined in Adobe Illustrator. This process combines the organic feeling of hand-drawn storybook art with the precision, scalability, and clean execution of vector graphics.
Developing a Brand Identity
Blaze is social media company focused on building communities and fostering meaningful relationships for its mostly generation X users.