Editorial Illustration for Baltimore Magazine

This was an editorial illustration done recently for Baltimore Magazine. The story was about the Southside, a rum-based summer drink very popular in country clubs throughout the Baltimore area. Particularly, Elkridge and Green Spring Valley clubs have a rivalry about who makes the better drink. The story examined the “war” between the two clubs discussing who's was best. I was told that the Elkridge drink has a greenish-glow to it, because all of the mint is completely muddled in the drink and the Green Spring is more golden because it has a tangy, lemon flavor (garnished with WHOLE mint leaves). Also both have a dash of arrogance in them too...

materials used: pen and ink, textures, and adobe photoshop.


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Creative Quarterly 20 Winners

RTD is extra grateful to announce that four illustrations will be exhibited in Issue 20 of Creative Quarterly. Two will be in the issue and two will be included in the online gallery. All the illos along with the full list of all the other artists are below. Congratulations to all the winners and runner-ups too!


Winner: St. Louis Magazine


Winner: Self promotional


Runner-up: 417 Magazine


Runner-up: Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine


* multiple winning entries

Illustration: Professional
Peg Nocciolino, Grafikmuse
Jeff Miracola
Mark Smith
Carlo Stanga
Wonil Suh
Daniel Hertzberg
Jesse Kuhn*
Chris Lyons
Jorge Mascarenhas*
Joshua McKible
Sylvie Muller
David Palumbo
Scott Pumble*
Owen Smith, San Francisco Arts Commission
Andrea Wan
Daniel Zitka

Illustration: Student
Eunhye (Angela) Lee, Ontario College of Art & Design
Catherine Choi*, California College of the Arts
Sean Lewis, Ontario College of Art & Design
Yello Friends, Art Center College of Design
Haejeon Lee, Parsons New School of Design
Eunhye (Angela) Lee, Ontario College of Art & Design
Keiko Tokushima, School of Visual Arts
Nina Weber, Savannah College of Art & Design
Eunjeong Yoo, School of Visual Arts


Fine Art: Professional
Joyce Tsai-You Ho
Ilene Kemerley
Fred Wessel*
Uwe Arendt
Sonja Danowski
Victor Gadino, Victor Gadino Productions
Ilene Kemerley
Mehrdad Khataei
Anita Kunz
Helen Mok
David Palumbo
Eliza wing Shan Mok
Amanda Small
Pauline Hudel-Smith

Fine Art: Student
Randall DeCaussin, Grand Valley State University
Joseph Hillmann, University of Minnesota
Elle Jeong Eun Kim*, Cranbrook Academy of Art
Jennifer Miller
Christian Morin, Art Center College of Design
Tera Reed, Pittsburg State University


Graphic Design: Professional
Matteo Bologna*, Mucca Deslgn Corp.
Claudia Tompert, Tompert Design
Aaron Pou, Autograph
Muddyum Choudhury
Jude Landry


Graphic Design: Student
James Pham, California State University Fullerton
Hye Jung Bae*, Art Center College of Design
Peter Van Dam, Western Washington University
Greg Dubeau, York University/Sheridan Institute
Jiyoung Lee*
Patrick Leung, Art Center College of Design
Kirk Bray, Tyler School of Art/Temple University
Lauren Brown
Andrew Bui*, University of North Texas
Lane Cherashore, Tyler School of Art/Temple University
Jon Harvell, University of North Texas
Amanda Lippert, Tyler School of Art/Temple University
Alexa Viscius, University of Illinois at Chicago
Patrick Fitzgerald, Tyler School of Art/Temple University
Mike Payne, Art Center College of Design


Photography: Professional
Doris Mitsch
Jens Honore
Marti Belcher
Andy Bloxham
Alex Brown

Photography: Student
Dylan Sultzer, Fort Hays State University
Meghan Fischer, Cleveland State University
David Howard, Troy University
Frances Killea, Cleveland Institute of Art
Jamie Lawyer, Shepherd University
Christina Meyer
Yael Nov, University of Washington
Nicole Purrier, University of Washington
Elizabeth Schultz, University of Wisconsin Stout


CQ20: Runners-Up
Runners-up will be displayed on the online Gallery Autumn 2010.

Illustration: Professional: Runner Up
Laura Harte
Jesse Kuhn*
Luca Laurenti
Joshua McKible
Kate OíLeary
Jacqueline Pytyck
Thom Sevalrud
Stu Suchit
Wonil Suh
Andrea Wan
Oliver Weiss


Illustration: Student: Runner Up
Catherine Choi*, California College of the Arts
Sam Wolfe Connelly*, Savannah College of Art & Design
Jessie Durham, Ontario College of Art & Design
Jessica Mundel, Ontario College of Art & Design
Jessica Daniel, California College of the Arts
Candice Davis, Savannah College of Art & Design
Rachel Ignotofsky, Tyler School of Art/Temple University
Adrian Forrow, Ontario College of Art & Design
Anton Kotelenets, Ontario College of Art & Design
Debbie Lee, Art Center College of Design
Catherine Moore, Savannah College of Art & Design
Kristian Olson*, University of Hartford
Eunice San Miguel, Art Center College of Design
Kirby Sandifer, University of North Texas
Sam Spratt, Savannah College of Art & Design
Keiko Tokushima, School of Visual Arts
Eunjeong Yoo, School of Visual Arts


Fine Art: Student: Runner Up
Randall DeCaussin*, Grand Valley State University
Randall DeCaussin, Grand Valley State University
Ivania Guerrero*, Florida International University
Eileen Laskowski, Saint Mary's College
Benjamin McKee, University of Georgia
Erin Meads, Brigham Young University
Jennifer Miller
Irvin Rodriguez, Fashion Institute of Technology


Graphic Design: Professional: Runner Up
David Brier*, DBD International, Ltd.
Ellen Bruss*, Ellen Bruss Design
Jude Landry
Aaron Pou*, Autograph
Claudia Tompert, Tompert Design

Graphic Design: Student: Runner Up
Jesus Alvarez, Fort Hays State University
Kirk Bray, Tyler School of Art
Meredith Brenner, Tyler School of Art
Stephen Bamford, Western Washington University
Brooks Hassig, Western Washington University
Kathryn Evans, Minneapolis College of Art & Design
Yello Friends, Art Center College of Design
Michael Garrett, University of North Texas
Elle Jeong Eun Kim, Cranbrook Academy of Art
Jiyoung Lee
Amanda Lippert, Tyler School of Art/Temple University
Amy Cawvey, University of Illinois at Chicago
Jessica Packard*
Katie Field, Tyler School of Art/Temple University
Mark Sposato, Tyler School of Art/Temple University
Francesca Staffieri, Tyler School of Art/Temple University
Karen Ko, Art Center College of Design
Adam Hale, Art Center College of Design
Mike Payne, Art Center College of Design


Photography: Professional: Runner Up
Alyson Aliano
Marti Belcher*
Andy Bloxham
Dena Eber
Frank Hamrick*
Gary Harwood
Jens Honore
William Linehan
Harry Longstreet
Carol Palmer*
Barry Perlus
Mark Slankard
Robyn Twomey
Sophia Vourdoukis
Ellen Warfield


Photography: Student: Runner Up
Skott Chandler, Savannah College of Art & Design
Stephen Crimarco*, University of Central Florida
Mary Fashbaugh, University of Michigan, Flint
Kenneth Sterling Gronquist, Ringling College of Art & Design
Tessie Jones, Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Blake Lipthratt, University of Georgia
Ashley Matthews, Louisiana Tech University
Chelsea Muller, Ringling College of Art & Design
Nicole Purrier, University of Washington
Elizabeth Schultz, University of Wisconsin, Stout
Samantha Serum, University of Wisconsin, Stout


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Cover Illustration: Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

These were from a series of editorial illustrations done recently for Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. The main themes were the idea of exploration, problem solving, and often the necessity to see things from a different perspective for proper diagnosis within the nursing community. The above illustration ran on the cover and the three below were full page interior illustrations that opened for each different article.







materials used: pen and ink, textures, and adobe photoshop. Buy photoshop here.



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Soulard Market Park Arts & Crafts Fair

RTD is in the STL this weekend... saddle up the horses and come check it out! Featuring 80 local independent artists and crafters selling unique and modern handmade goods. Food, beer, live music, kids activities and face painting. Admission is free!


Soulard Market Park Arts & Crafts Fair


Facebook Invite Page

Saturday, June 19, 2010
9:00am - 3:00pm
9th & Lafayette - Soulard Market Park


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Summer Interview Series

A little while back I was asked by Lorraine Reinsch to be interviewed for her blog over at lorrainedesign.com. She and I both passed through the same design and illustration program at Missouri State several moons back and have stayed connected via various social networking sites ever since. It was a lot of fun doing the interview, you can check out the full story here >> LINK

Thanks for the opportunity Lorraine!


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Johns Hopkins Magazine

This was a recent illustration done for Johns Hopkins Magazine. It was for an article discussing Johns Hopkins plans to cut their carbon footprint in half by making improvements to buildings that are considered “heavy breathers.” According to the article: a “heavy breather” is a building that takes in, conditions, and puts out large volumes of air—a form of respiration that consumes a lot of power and creates a disproportionate amount of carbon dioxide emissions. Check out the full article here - Johns Hopkins Magazine.

Thanks again to Pam over at JHU too! It's always a pleasure working with you.

materials used: pen and ink, textures, and adobe photoshop.



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RTD On New York Times

Just saw this on the New York Times website. It highlights The Greenpoint Food Market which is put together by Joann Kim. She contacted me a while back about bringing some RTD prints into the mix which can be seen hanging in the background :) The next market is on June 26th, definitely check it out if you can!


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Renegade Craft Fair: Brooklyn

It's that time again! Just one week away from the annual Renegade Craft Fair Brooklyn!

Bring your eyeballs and come gawk at awesome stuff for two whole days! The 6th Annual Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn will be held on June 5 + 6, 2010, in Williamsburg’s beautiful McCarren Park. This craft, art, design and DIY spectacular will run from 11am – 7pm each day + feature over 250 of today’s finest indie-craft talents from all over the nation!

You can find RTD set up near the track on the Lorimer Street side (see pic of map below). New, never released prints will be unveiled and available too! The Renegade Craft Fair is always FREE TO ATTEND! Hope to see you and your eyeballs there!




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Illustration Friday: Early

This was an illustration that was originally commissioned by Time Out New York Kids and fits the theme pretty well over at Illustration Friday this week. The article was titled "The Early Birds" and gave a directory of "things to do at the crack o’ dawn" in NYC. Prints available in the RTD Store too - The Early Birds.

materials used: pen and ink, textures, and adobe photoshop.



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BUST Spring Craftacular - DO IT!

The tag line for this famed indie market hosted by Bust magazine is “anything but your grandma’s craft fair,” and when more than 50 awesome vendors invade Greenpoint, it will once again live up to its rep. -Time Out New York Mag

RTD will be set up at table #18 in the middle, so get off the couch and come hang out with a bunch of other humans that like cool stuff this Sunday. In addition to all the artists/designers, there will be eats, drinks, djs, dance-offs, and more. So ditch the remote for a couple hours and come play.

Sunday, May 23rd
11am–7pm

261 Driggs Ave
(between Eckford and Leonard St)

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Illustration Friday: Equipment

The Illustration Friday topic "Equipment" is defined by the Miriam Webster dictionary as: the set of articles or physical resources serving to equip a person or thing. This piece of such equipment will help you decide which type of face hair you want to be.

materials used: pen and ink, textures, and adobe photoshop. Buy photoshop here.



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RTD, ArtStar, and BUST

Had a blast this past weekend in Philadelphia at The 2010 Art Star Craft Bazaar. Met lot's of new folks and made a bunch of new friends in Philadelphia. The weather was awesome and the show was set up at Penn's Landing right on the Delaware River. Tons of live music and great artists/crafters displaying their eye candy. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and showed some love to RTD!

Big props to RTD's new Etsy friends Kimm and Lisa that shared the van ride down and back from NYC too! Both are super rad ladies that make beautiful things and laugh at RTD when he tries to be funny. I also had the pleasure of being next to the awesome Valerie Mayen who heads up Yellowcake and not only makes great stuff, but also tosses up 10% of her sales to local charity. RTD likes.

Next stop is BUST in Brooklyn this Sunday. Come on by if your in the neighborhood! Details below...





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RTD at Crafts In Chelsea This Weekend

WHEN: Saturday May 8, 2010, 10am – 5pm
WHERE: 21st street between 8-9 Avenues, NYC

Join RAWTOASTDESIGN in Chelsea, one of Manhattan's most popular neighborhoods for dining and entertaining, for CRAFTS IN CHELSEA: a gathering of over 100 of the finest local Etsy artists and craftspeople.

Shop for the very best hand made art, jewelry, clothing, ceramics, knits, glass, and other crafts.

Chelsea is a mecca for a fine design aesthetic, attracting much of the demographic that at one time made the West Village the trendiest neighborhood in town. Some of New York’s finest dining can be found on Eigth Avenue, and numerous upscale hotels have opened in the area this year. It is a family friendly neighborhood with a cutting edge night life–a stone’s throw from the Empire State Building and Times Square.

This event benefits Public School PS11, and helps to ensure that its arts programs remain funded


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Utne Reader’s Stephanie Glaros In 3x3 Magazine: Guest Appearance - Greetings From Mr. Bird

RTD received his copy of 3x3 Magazine yesterday, as he turned to page 5, Greetings From Mr. Bird stared back at him with a twinkle in his eye. What an awesome little surprise! Stephanie Glaros, from Utne Reader Magazine, was this months art director interview for 3x3 Mag. Four illustrations from past Utne issues were featured with the interview and Greetings From Mr. Bird just so happened to be one of them. RTD’s had the pleasure of working with Steph on multiple occasions in the past and feels honored to be recognized in the same article with her. Steph is an amazing art director and an incredible supporter of the illustration world. We are all very lucky to have in our community. Check out the article in issue 14 of 3x3 Magazine too!

Get the print! - Greetings From Mr. Bird
Get the shirt! - Skreened.com



materials used: pen and ink, textures, and adobe photoshop. Buy photoshop here.


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T-Shirts!

Several of you have asked...so here ya go. If ya want either of these fine upstanding characters on shirts they are now available on Skreened along with a few other friends of RTD.

The "Official-T" for The Republic of RAWTOASTDESIGN

I Wish I Could've Hung Out Longer

Tofu Revolution T-Shirt

Greetings From Mr. Bird T-Shirt



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