Illustrations

Thermos Willow charcoal study of a thermos.	Brush Graphite study of a paintbrush.
Super Frown Graphite and willow charcoal self-portrait.	Screwdriver Vine charcoal study of a screwdriver.
Tattoo Half Sleeve Graphite drawing idea for a half-arm tattoo sleeve.	#3 Mixed media, three-dimensional, abstract, surrealistic illustration.
Clown Graphite, pen, marker, magazine-clipping illustration depicting a dream.	Ask the Question Part of a series of comics illustrating redundant phrases in Marcia Johnston's book You Can Say That Again.
Freezing Cold Part of a series of comics illustrating redundant phrases in Marcia Johnston's book You Can Say That Again.

A good illustration balances clarity and uniqueness. It conveys an idea using only what is necessary. I especially appreciate illustrations that not only read quickly but also contain secondary layers of meaning for the astute viewer to discover.

BRIAN POULSEN DESIGN

Marketing Strategy & Business Development

Thermos

Willow charcoal study of a thermos.

Brush

Graphite study of a paintbrush.

Super Frown

Graphite and willow charcoal self-portrait.

Screwdriver

Vine charcoal study of a screwdriver.

Tattoo Half Sleeve

Graphite drawing idea for a half-arm tattoo sleeve.

#3

Mixed media, three-dimensional, abstract, surrealistic illustration.

Clown

Graphite, pen, marker, magazine-clipping illustration depicting a dream.

Ask the Question

Part of a series of comics illustrating redundant phrases in Marcia Johnston's book You Can Say That Again.

Freezing Cold

Part of a series of comics illustrating redundant phrases in Marcia Johnston's book You Can Say That Again.

ILLUSTRATIONS