“As Tala enjoys her family's Filipino culture and festive traditions, she wishes to be together with her Lola for the holidays. As the months go by, she begins to wonder if her Christmas wish will come true. Can a special parol lantern bring them together this Christmas?
A Filipino Christmas Wish will take you on a journey full of family, love, and Filipino traditions. Come celebrate in the Philippines, where Christmas is the longest holiday celebration in the world!”
You can purchase this book through the author’s website here.
Ornament Trail is part of the Festival of Lights put on by the Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21. In 2023, I was asked to paint one of these larger than life ornaments to decorate the holidays downtown with the subject of my choosing.
It is an honor to see it on display for the second year in a row in front of Chase Bank on Water St. & Wisconsin Ave.
Check out an article on the project here.
In 2019 I was chosen to illustrate a map of Cathedral Square Park in Downtown Milwaukee through the Milwaukee County Park’s Maptacular initiative.
You can purchase at the Historic Milwaukee, Inc store in Downtown Milwaukee to support the parks!
235 E. Michigan Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
In 2023, I worked with the Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX to illustrate a map to be used as placemats for their screening of Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised).
It showcases Mavis Staples, B.B. King, Gladys Knight & the Pips along with other elements of the festival in 1969 at Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem.
“Dive into the magic of America’s birthday with author Kylie Wyman’s second holiday book, It’s the Fourth of July! This beautifully illustrated book invites you to join the characters as they celebrate the day with parades, carnivals, and sparklers. The fun doesn’t stop with the fireworks!“
Purchase the book on the author’s website here.
I worked with Vennture Brew Co on their 2022 Mug Club member hoodie. Simon asked me to illustrate a retro vibe on the back – and this is what we came up with!
Cool dudes, great beer and delicious coffee. Make sure to check them out on North Ave!
In 2021, the pandemic was still affecting events around the country and the Milwaukee Film Festival was able to host their annual festival… but online.
I was asked to create an illustration to brighten the mood and bring the feeling of travel and wonder for the festival since we’d be watching it from our couches that year. The artwork was used in promotional materials online and for the festival’s placemat/program branding.
“The village of Browning is frowning: they have a glut of vegetables. In short, they’re in a rut. But help is on the way! Two knights set their sights on Browning and save the day! Enjoy this tale brimming with wit and wordplay.”
You can purchase this book here through Orange Hat Publishing!
“I See You is written by a mother who uses her imagination to tell her child all the wonderful things she sees in his future.”
You can purchase this book here through Orange Hat Publishing!
An illustration of the Vennture Brew Co storefront used as a graphic on their tote bag released in 2022!
“Written in a rhythmic, rhyming cadence, this holiday story will take you along for an adventure through that magical time just before the year's end. The enchanting illustrations will get you and your family ready to toast to the New Year, while also sharing what New Year's is really all about.”
This was the first book I illustrated for author, Kylie Wyman. Take a look at her second book, It’s the Fourth of July, illustrated by me as well.
Purchase a copy at the author’s website here.
Guest Artist series for Stone Brewing based in Escondido, California. The can features their gargoyle and hops to embody the iconic, Stone IPA beer!
“Many Greetings, Many Faces is a rhyming frenzy from good morning to goodnight. Get ready to go on an adventure with the cutest and zaniest animal characters ever imagined. Only by opening the covers will the magical world be revealed!”
You can purchase this book here through Orange Hat Publishing!
This piece was done for “Imagine It”, an exhibit at the Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts in Milwaukee. A parade of jellyfish take flight in this illustration!
Learn more about shows at the Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts.
“Just a Minute More takes you and your little one along to experience life’s precious moments through the eyes of a diverse mix of families. From infancy to adulthood, this tender, heartwarming story for children and the ones who love them celebrates all the little moments that we wish could last just a minute more.”
You can purchase this book here through Orange Hat Publishing.
Also available in English and Spanish here!
An illustrated guide for a conference in San Diego listing out businesses con-goers can visit during their stay.
I designed shirts for the Move in May 5K, hosted by the Wisconsin Athletic Club for their members and the community.
Vision & Voice 2021
MIAD Alumni Exploring the Current and the Imminent - An Invitational Exhibit
“Much of the world in the grips of deadly pandemic and the quest for more equitable human rights and economic fairness is ascendent in communities across the globe. This is an exhibit of a few of the many alumni of the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design who have made contributions through their art and design work to the current dialog on the many pressing social issues of our time. These artists and designers represent the various majors at MIAD. The conceptual and visual languages that they use reflects this diversity.”
I was asked to be a part of a gallery showcasing designs and illustrations on social issues.
Over 2.2 billion people worldwide do not have access to clean water at home. Many women and children walk miles a day to collect safe drinking water. In the modern age, why do communities still need to suffer?
This piece was done for “Imagine It”, an exhibit at the Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts in Milwaukee. A parade of jellyfish take flight in this illustration!
Learn more about shows at the Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts.
“Miraculously, a baby is born and begins to wonder about this vast new world she's suddenly entered. As she realizes how much love surrounds her, the possibilities seem endless.”
You can purchase this book here through Orange Hat Publishing!
These illustrations were done for the #lunatubre challenge in October of 2018 put on by Luna MKE.
