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These series of designs was produced for a venue recreation. The objective was to create an identity and appropriate exterior venue design for a new non-existing cafe. The Majik Mushroom boast a charismatic wonderland atmosphere, which serves visually fun and corky food and beverages. The goal of the company is to provide wholesome nutrition with a twist. It also promotes the importance of fresh local foods and caters to those with special nutritional needs through an "Alice in Wonderland" themed environment. Located on Belmont and Clark, this area is the perfect location to introduce a spunky and psychedelic tonic bar/cafe.
The Majik Mushroom. Venue Recreation. Photoshop and Illustrator. 2012Art Direction, Graphic Design, Icon Design2012 -
This series of illustrations and designs was done for a Second City and United Airlines campaign. The objective of the project was to design a campaign for an airline company and to target a specific attraction or destination in Chicago to increase travel profitability.
ChiHumor. Campaign Design. Mixed Media. 2012Advertising, Graphic Design, Product Design2012 -
This illustration was one of six paintings from a series call “Aphrodisiacs.” Each piece represents a specific food that has been backed by scientific research to have the ability to heighten one’s sexuality. Each subject of the series is illustrated in a seductive and desirable manner.
Ahucautl 12x12" Aphrodisiac series. watercolor on arches cold press 2011Editorial Design, Fine Arts, Painting2012 -
This fine art oriented piece was fabricated by an editorial that discussed tips and trends for hosting the perfect cocktail party.
Classy 8x9" Fine art editorial. watercolor on arches cold press. 2011Editorial Design, Fine Arts, Painting2012 -
This illustration exhibits the opposition of consuming animal products and the gruesome reality of what goes on behind closed doors of slaughterhouses. It advocates incorporating a more humane and compassionate lifestyle towards being aware of where your food is coming from and taking action to end animal cruelty. An inspirational quote, by Leonardo DaVinci, fabricated my idea that best captured the article’s message.
“For the mouth of man is a tomb, from which all the screams of the tortured animals shall cry out in agony and pain.” -Leonardo DaVinci
Animal Tomb 13 x17" Editorial illustration watercolor on arches cold press. 2011Editorial Design, Illustration, Painting2012 -
This piece was inspired by the Greek Philosophers Theory on body and soul distinction. Their definition of "living bodies" focuses on a wider range of life outside the paradigm of human beings. We need to expand our knowledge of life forms and all its different entities.
Living Beings In Less Obvious Places. 17x15" editorial. watercolor on arches cold press. 2012Editorial Design, Illustration, Painting2012 -
This piece was inspired by a quote by Paul McCartney, "If slaughterhouses had glass walls, everyone would be a vegetarian." The illustration expresses the fact that we are kept in the dark about where our animal products are coming from and how they are treated. Our ignorance is voluntary. We either chose not to see the truth or we are prohibited to see the truth. The ones who do see the truth cannot communicate the crimes behind closed doors.
Blinded 12.5x7.5" editorial. watercolor on arches cold press. 2011Editorial Design, Illustration2012 -
This piece was created to illustrate the cliche: The walls have ears. It correlates with an article that discusses how gossip has gone viral.
The Walls Have Ears. editorial. watercolor on arches cold press and Photoshop. 2012Editorial Design, Illustration2012 -
This illustration corresponds with an article that addresses the issue of how our modern society is frivolously using our earth’s natural resources for greedy consumption. It discusses how society needs to be more mindful of how our everyday habits are contributing to the depletion of our earth.
“Just like the human body, if we continuously abuse and neglect our environment, nothing will be left but a corpse of bone." -Anonymous
Ecological Depletion 13x11" Editorial Illustration. watercolor on arches hot press. 2011Editorial Design, Exhibition Design, Illustration2012 -
This illustration was one of six paintings from a series call “Aphrodisiacs.” Each piece represents a specific food that has been backed by scientific research to have the ability to heighten one’s sexuality. Each subject of the series is illustrated in a seductive and desirable manner.
The Joining 13x10.5" Aphrodisiac Series. watercolor on arches cold press. 2011Fine Arts, Editorial Design, Exhibition Design2012 -
This illustration was one of six paintings from a series call “Aphrodisiacs.” Each piece represents a specific food that has been backed by scientific research to have the ability to heighten one’s sexuality. Each subject of the series is illustrated in a seductive and desirable manner.
The Jewel 12x13" Aphrodisiac Series. watercolor on arches cold press. 2011Editorial Design, Illustration, Exhibition Design2012 -
This illustration was inspired by an article that digs into the nitty gritty of genetically modified food and asks the question, “What are we truly consuming?” The illustration captures this idea of being mindful of what you eat through the cliche, “keep your eyes peeled.”
Keep Your Eyes Peeled 15x19" Editorial Illustration. watercolor on arches cold press. 2011Editorial Design, Illustration, Painting2012 -
This illustration depicts the concept of time, birth, and transformation. This was best achieved by portraying an abstract motherly figure by combining organic and synthetic elements of an hourglass and a house fly.
Child-Bearer 11x15" Concept illustration. watercolor on arches hot press 2011Editorial Design, Fine Arts, Illustration2012 -
This illustration was inspired by and highlights the research done by quantum physicists on the topic of how we see reality. It explores the connection between our brain, eyes, color, and light. The question arises, “do we see with our eyes or our brain?”
Perceiving Reality 17x 20" Editorial illustration. mixed media: watercolor and digital 2012Illustration, Editorial Design2012 -
This illustration was one of six paintings from a series call “Aphrodisiacs.” Each piece represents a specific food that has been backed by scientific research to have the ability to heighten one’s sexuality. Each subject of the series is illustrated in a seductive and desirable manner.
Mamao 11x10" Aphrodisiac series. watercolor on arches cold press 2012Fine Arts, Illustration, Editorial Design2012 -
This illustration was inspired by the cliche, "feast your eyes." It brings awareness on the subject of health and how we should watch what we eat.
Feast Your Eyes 10x7" Editorial Illustration. watercolor on arches cold press 2009Editorial Design, Illustration, Painting2012 -
This illustration was one of six paintings from a series call “Aphrodisiacs.” Each piece represents a specific food that has been backed by scientific research to have the ability to heighten one’s sexuality. Each subject of the series is illustrated in a seductive and desirable manner.
Flesh 11x13" Aphrodisiac Series. watercolor on arches cold press. 2011Fine Arts, Painting, Editorial Design2012 -
This illustration explores the subject of naturopathic medicine as an alternative to modern society’s conventional pharmaceuticals. The specific article it reflects focuses on the highly controversial, yet misunderstood, benefits and uses of medicinal mushrooms.
Medicinal Mushrooms 10x9" Editorial illustration. watercolor on arches on cold press 2011Illustration, Editorial Design, Painting2012 -
This illustration addresses the issue of hormone injections practiced in over-sea agriculture industries induced to rapidly ripen fruits and vegetables. The demand for mass production has tragically resulted in engorged and genetically altered produce.
Oxytocin 13x10" Editorial Illustration. watercolor on arches cold press. 2011Editorial Design, Illustration, Painting2012 -
This illustration captures the idea behind a publication that explores holistic and spiritual methods of healing through organic nutrition and rejuvenating meditation. It explains how temptation can deteriorate health and mental clarity. The goal of the illustration was to reference the biblical story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.
Forbidden Fruit 11x14" Book cover. watercolor on arches cold press. 2011Editorial Design, Illustration, Painting2012 -
This illustration was inspired by the egg contamination influenza scare that stopped production of numerous dairy industries and recalled major corporate brands.
Indulge 10x8" Editorial Illustration. watercolor on arches cold press. 2009Editorial Design, Illustration, Painting2012 -
This illustration was done for a breast cancer awareness ad. I was inspired by an article that discussed the healing power of cruciferous vegetables in relation to breast cancer. I chose Adrianna Lima as my iconic woman of hope and power.
Empowerment. Breast Cancer Awareness Ad. Photoshop digital illustration. 2010Digital Art, Illustration, Advertising2012 -
This illustration was inspired by the volunteer work done by Angelina Jolie for the UNHCR in Africa. I chose to portray her as the African goddess of the ocean, Yemaya, who represents the source of all life. She embodies motherly, strong and protective attributes.
Saviour. UNHCR ad. Photoshop digital illustration. 2010Digital Art, Illustration, Advertising2012 -
This illustration was done as an educational study of the Tiger Swallowtail butterfly in its natural habitat of wildflowers, specifically the purple corn flower.
Tiger Swallowtail. Product Design. photoshop digital illustration. 2010Digital Art, Illustration, Product Design2012 -
This illustration was done as a study of an organic subject.
Exposed. Organic Study. Photoshop digital illustration. 2010Digital Art, Illustration2012