I was so pleased to learn that 2 of my illustrations for Kaplan’s study guides have been included in PRINT’s Regional Design Annual 2008. Out of 20,000 entries only 50 regional finalists were chosen , so I am really honored. I completed these 2 covers for Kaplan’s ACT and SAT study guides using employees from Kaplan as the models, and since I “failed” the SAT in high school I was proud to finally have my revenge!

I just finished the RISD campus map! It was fun to spend so much time staring and coloring a Providence, Rhode Island that I remember from my college days, and am really glad that the usage might be a bit broader then the originally planned. If only they had frozen lemonade in Brooklyn.. i might not miss Providence so much in the summer.

Hello friends. I wanted to post a link to information on the “Orphan Works” Bill. Please take a look here to see how this very scary and real law, that has almost been passed, would take away the rights of illustrators, artists, photographers, writers and most creative people. I was lucky enough to attend a meeting in New York last Friday that was put together by the US Small Business Administration. I hope we can all fight together to oppose this career and creative affecting law.

I am currently working on a new campus map for my college- RISD. I had the pleasure of being shown around campus last week, and I got to see the new museum, and my favorite little city…Providence, Rhode Island. It was a nice hot and humid May day and it reminded me of the Rhode Island summers from my college years.. Del’s frozen lemonaid and sleeping in my car because it had air conditioning! I will post the map when it is done next month but for now it is in sketch stage.

I have a big project that was just published in Frommer’s Budget Travel Magazine. I completed 14 illustrations for a mini handbook included in the current May 2008 issue. I loved that they also asked me questions for the contributors page…like what is the best airport that I have ever been to. You’ll just have to pick up a copy to find out (hint: it shares the same name as my studio assistant).

Crocodile Creek has just released 2 new backpacks with my illustrations on them… a fire truck and a dump truck. They are available in stores across the US and Europe or you can order them from the links above. Enjoy!

I just found out that my ” Public Bath” Piece was Selected to be included in the 2008 American Illustration Annual and show- coming in November. Thanks so much AI! I was inspired to paint this scene after visiting many hot springs in Japan over the years. I love how there are so many different baths to try out as far as shapes and type of water temps and mineral contents!

I just finished this Limited Edition Bob Dylan Print for Snap Galleries in Birmingham, England. They have a wonderful gallery devoted to rare and iconic rock ‘n’ roll photographs. Since I lived in the East Village for 10 years ( 5 of them being on 4th street)… and my father lives his life by the words of Dylan…this map was very personal and a joy to work on.

Many thanks to Karl, Katy + Kevin and Brad for all their amazing hard work creating my new website. I am excited to have direct links to some of my available products, and to be able to update images and work much faster. For our Japanese clients the new site can also be viewed in Japanese. I hope so much you enjoy looking around the new site, and hope to hear from you soon!