Patti Smith

 

Without question, Patti Smith is one of the most iconic Jersey girls to emerge out of the Garden State. Attending one of her concerts, which are filled with inspiring songs and poetry, is like witnessing a force of nature. Her message is to use your voice to help make this world a better place. Patti has the power to make us, as citizens, realize we have the power to make a difference on this planet. For that reason, she's one of my heroes.

Patti Smith

 

Last year, my dear friend Bernadette found a beautiful Hammond Atlas at a Brooklyn yard sale. Knowing that I’m obsessed with drawing on old maps, she generously gave it to me. I wanted to give her a thank you gift, and she suggested a portrait of the great Patti Smith. Knowing that they’re both Jersey-girls at heart, I was sold on this idea. I hope I captured an inkling of this artist’s poetic spirit. Thank you for this incredible gift, Bernadette!

Life as I See It

A sketchbook is a lot like the U.S. Constitution. If you invest time, thought, and passion into it, the pages can add up to a living, breathing document. Here are a few recent spreads from my sketchbook.

A pack of speckled hounds...

President Obama    dark days / bright days

A Civil War montage inspired by the book, 1861.

A study of Tierra Del Fuego Indians

A Civil War montage inspired by the book, 1961

You can view more fun sketchbook entries here!