Trilobite

As a kid growing up in Buffalo, I used to go fossil hunting in creek beds east of Lake Erie, where we’d find trilobites aplenty. These tiny marine arthropods may have died off 251 million years ago, but they left their stamp all over Western NY.

American Bison

I grew up far far away from Wyoming, in Buffalo, NY. The The American Bison is a symbol of my home city, so I've always had a strong affinity for these beautiful animals. It's frightening to think they were nearly brought to extinction in the late 1800's. Thankfully, these majestic creatures are roaming Yellowstone Park and ranches of Wyoming once again. No doubt, it's on my bucket-list to visit this epic western state.

 

Signed prints of this piece are available here, in my Etsy shop!

Josh Allen

 

This NFL quarterback (of the Buffalo Bills) perfectly embodies the spirit of my hometown. On the  field, Josh Allen has the exceptional talent and leadership to bring home a Vince Lombardi trophy.  Off the field, his charitable work (at places like Oishei Children's Hospital, where I was born) has made a huge difference in the community. No doubt, Josh Allen has all of Buffalo (and me) talking proud!

Signed prints of this portrait are available here (in my Etsy shop)! 

$ 17 from each sale will be donated to Josh Allen’s charity, The Children’s Hospital Foundation of Buffalo.

Mystery Project

I have been busy in recent months, working on a top-secret illustration project. 

It will be revealed soon, but here is a sneak peek!

A Niagara Perch

A Niagara Perch

Tattooed across peaceful shores,

between this lake of childhood frolics,

and an undertow of uncertain fortunes,

waterfalls and whirlpools beckon from below,

pulling for a tumble into uncharted territory.

Sketching off to Buffalo...

The Outer Circle Orchestra rocks the Buffalo waterfront, opening for Arrested Development.

Here are recent sketches from the streets of my hometown, Buffalo. From a world-class philharmonic orchestra to the world-music grooves of the Outer Circle Orchestra, this beautiful city is brimming with music and life!

Arrested Development put at least 10,000 hands in the air at Canal Fest!

West-side bodega on a quiet street

Drawing in darkness, I made the Buffalo Philharmonic look like a grunge band.

In the heart of the Allentown district

Buffalo Philharmonic - Kleinhans Music Hall

Thanks for taking a peek at my beloved hometown.
You can see more sketchbook excerpts here.

World Tour Continued...

Here are impressions from the second leg of my world tour (inspired by a dilapidated old atlas). In case you missed my first dispatch from this journey, you can catch up right here.

Inspired  by Vilhelm Hammerchøi's Young Woman Sewing

After a Jose Posada 'calaveras (skull) cartoon'

After Edouard Manet's Berthe Morisot with a Bouquet of Violets

Ode to Grant Wood

Inspired by a Maori rock carving by Matahi Whakataka-Brightwell

Thanks for viewing.

Prints of these pieces are available for purchase here.

You can view more installments of my World Tour here, here and here!