Fueled by a year of relentless exploration into illustrative concepts for apparel and accessories, I cultivated a vibrant new audience on Instagram, expanding beyond my traditional logo and web design work. The power of hashtags ignited a connection with creative companies, leading to the meteoric rise of the image showcased to the right. This striking piece, a fusion of three distinct drawings rendered with a minimalist palette and screen-print aesthetic, sparked immediate demand for its application on clothing and accessories.

Within weeks, my “Sun Kraken” design, discovered on Instagram, caught the eye of Crooks Press – a champion of emerging and established creatives dedicated to showcasing groundbreaking work. Recognizing the potential of my unique style, they invited me to submit designs for their highly anticipated publication, Drawn Vol 1. This opportunity was a game-changer.

December 2016 marked the official launch of my illustrative work into the publishing world, a monumental milestone for my career. My inclusion in Drawn Vol 1 granted me a prominent two-page spread featuring three of my most recent pieces, a personal biography, and vital social media and website links. The book’s arrival in May 2017 solidified this achievement, with Drawn Vol 1 now proudly displayed at the prestigious Truax Gallery in Oregon City.