I’m a working artist and illustrator who collaborates on a wide range of creative projects, from music videos and animations to album cover art and book art. I’m especially proficient with Adobe Photoshop, and I enjoy building visuals that connect to nature, culture, and community—whether that’s creating original artworks for shows and craft centers or turning those designs into prints and greeting cards. I’ve also shared my skills through teaching and creative programming, exploring nature and art at Walnut Hill Wellness Center and supporting after-school and high-school students with culinary and graphic arts. Earlier in my career I worked at QP TV in NYC editing and producing “Foraging with the Wildman,” and I’ve served as an artist/mentor at a studio environment supporting adults with disabilities—creating an inclusive, inspiring space with hands-on art instruction, communication, and program planning.…

I’m a working artist and illustrator who collaborates on a wide range of creative projects, from music videos and animations to album cover art and book art. I’m especially proficient with Adobe Photoshop, and I enjoy building visuals that connect to nature, culture, and community—whether that’s creating original artworks for shows and craft centers or turning those designs into prints and greeting cards. I’ve also shared my skills through teaching and creative programming, exploring nature and art at Walnut Hill Wellness Center and supporting after-school and high-school students with culinary and graphic arts. Earlier in my career I worked at QP TV in NYC editing and producing “Foraging with the Wildman,” and I’ve served as an artist/mentor at a studio environment supporting adults with disabilities—creating an inclusive, inspiring space with hands-on art instruction, communication, and program planning.…

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I’m a working artist and illustrator who collaborates on a wide range of creative projects, from music videos and animations to album cover art and book art. I’m especially proficient with Adobe Photoshop, and I enjoy building visuals that connect to nature, culture, and community—whether that’s creating original artworks for shows and craft centers or turning those designs into prints and greeting cards.

I’ve also shared my skills through teaching and creative programming, exploring nature and art at Walnut Hill Wellness Center and supporting after-school and high-school students with culinary and graphic arts. Earlier in my career I worked at QP TV in NYC editing and producing “Foraging with the Wildman,” and I’ve served as an artist/mentor at a studio environment supporting adults with disabilities—creating an inclusive, inspiring space with hands-on art instruction, communication, and program planning.

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Work Experience

Creative Instructor (Culinary and Graphic Arts Program)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Worked with high schoolers in a combined culinary and graphic arts program, supporting students’ creative growth across disciplines.
Art Elective Teacher at Harpwell Coastal Academy Middle School
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Taught an art elective, guiding students through development of artistic skills and creative projects.
After-School Program Instructor at Richmond Maine Grange
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Supported an after-school program through creative and educational activities, helping students engage with art and learning in a community setting.
Teaching/Education (Nature and Art Programs) at Walnut Hill Wellness Center
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Explored nature and art programming through hands-on creative sessions and related activities as part of wellness-focused learning.
Artist and Mentor at Spinof f Studio and Spindle works
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2020
Worked with adults with disabilities, teaching a broad range of skills including drawing, painting, weaving, sewing, printmaking, pottery, book making, illustration, embroidery, mask making, sculpture, wood burning, and nature crafts. Also led a wellness program including meditation, cooking, dance, and yoga. Collaborated with staff to maintain an inclusive, creative environment, created calendars of activities (field trips, guest artists, educational slide shows, and craft/art activities), and used training and communication practices to support participants through behavioral challenges. Conducted annual interviews to assess feedback and create yearly plans aligned with participants’ needs.
Self employed artist at myself
May 1, 1989 - July 2, 2025
I do a variety of commission jobs, work on my popular line of original and printed art, murals and books.
Artist/Collaborator
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 2023
Collaborated with other artists on music videos and animations, provided cover art for albums, and created book art. Produced original artwork for live-edge wood-based card designs and adapted images into prints and greeting cards using Photoshop and InDesign, with cards now in many stores throughout New England.

Education

Bachelor of Art at CUNY Queens College
September 17, 1985 - June 11, 1996
I took a lot of art classes, explored many things, including my truest love, illustration.

Qualifications

Adobe Photoshop certification
June 20, 2001 - July 2, 2025
I can also use illustrator, and Procreate

Industry Experience

Other, Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization
    Fairy Tale
    From a story about a girl who encounters many obstacles on a trip. illustrator designer…
    Children's Wizard
    From a short story about a man being taught to be a wizard by some songbirds. illustrator designer…
    Owl and Pussy cat as PIrates
    From a short story I illustrated for a friend. illustrator designer…
    Wicked John
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    Wicked John
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    Page from Wicked John
    St Peter comes to town. illustrator designer…
    Wicked John Children's book
    Another image from this book project set in Early America. I tried to make if very authentic. illustrator designer…
    Cover picture for Wicked John children's book
    This is a project that was never published. An old folk take about a blacksmith, St. Peter and the Devil. illustrator designer…
    Bears at a Stream from Wisdom from the Wood Card line
    This one is not painted so you can totally see the wood burning. I love to use the knots and irregularities in the wood. illustrator designer…
    Fire Ceremony from Wisdom from the Wood Cards
    Yet another image from the card line. This one I wood burned and painted and fixed it more digitally. With a Buddhist quote on the back of card. illustrator designer…
    Fairy Woods from Wisdom from the Wood Cards
    Another image from this wood burned and painted series of cards. illustrator designer…
    Dancing the Sun Up- From my line of Wisdom from the Wood Cards
    Another image, wood burned and painted on a piece of live edge wood. The work is very shamanic, with quotes on back of card. Original art is sold in shows and galleries. illustrator designer…