Worst Christmas Gift Ever

For the New York Times City Room section. Happy Holidays! 

Mail Order Homes

Did Sears sell a lot of mail order homes in the Cincinnati area? For the Dr. Know column in Cincinnati Magazine. 

How Did Cincinnati Lose U.S. Playing Cards?

One of Cincinnati's most famous products moves to Kentucky. Appearing in the November issue of Cincinnati magazine for the Dr. Know column. 

Android Karenina

Another cover for the Ben Winters series from Quirk publishing. It's a nice opportunity to have fun with my oil paints and to make that android as sexy as possible (with a dash of propriety, of course). Doogie Horner was the fantastic art director.

College Football Countdown

A sampling of spot illustrations for the Top 25 college football countdown for the Los Angeles Times. 

Cake Eater

Apparently that is a mildly insulting term used for a "posh boy" in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. It's always a pleasure to draw a dandy. Appearing in Cincinnati Magazine.

Cincinnati Reds Fan

Why do Reds fans get depressed when the team loses while Cubs fans simply order another beer? For the Dr. Know column in Cincinnati Magazine.

Copper

"End of an Era?" for Planadvisor Magazine.

Why Don't Opera Companies Perform More Wagner?

Apparently because it's very strenuous. Performing his work night after night would take a heavy toll. I've been waiting for an opportunity to draw a singing Valkyrie for years. This is for the Dr. Know column in Cincinnati Magazine.  

Figure Drawings

It feels good to draw from the model, something I haven't done for a while. I like to balance out my conceptual and character illustrations with drawings from real life, even though there tend to be fewer vikings and seamonsters in the real world. I'm fortunate that there's a nearby life drawing session in Northern Liberties every week. It really keeps me observant.