Character design

On January 1st 1892 Annie Moore became the first of what would be 12 million immigrants to pass-through Ellis Island during it's time of operation. Annie and her two brother's left their home in Cork Ireland to make the 12 day journey to join their parents and sibling in New York City.  Annie found herself at the front of line, pushed forward by a less photogenic german, and presented with a gold $10 gold by eager American officials who had high hopes for Ellis Island. 

Excerpt from A New Beginning: The Diary of Annie Moore. 

Text by Zoe Tucker

Raymond the Rack Monster is the story of a little boy and the fuzzy friend who lulls him to sleep each night. 

Written by Addison O'Donnell and Cindy Kratz. 

Inspired by the elegant traditional Japanese dress. The first illustration was done before having ever tried on a Kimono, the second more accurately reflects what it felt like once the lovely Japanese lady was finished strapping me into my rented Kimono

I've had the honor to teach or coach dozens of teenagers. There is an energy completely unique to this age group that is both energizing and madening. Below are some favorite students in their element. 

Location drawings in Yokohama Japan. 

Location drawings in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. 2014-2015.