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Patapsco
An illustrated essay about Patapsco Valley State Park. This forest has been a constant in my life since I first stumbled into Baltimore as a student. Now I find myself introducing it to my daughter.
I’m an independent designer, illustrator, and writer.
For the last 20 years I’ve developed user interfaces, publications, and brands for clients all over the world. I also like to write essays and make prints. I have a lot of interests, but a common thread for me is assembling bigger stories from many small details. I love to connect dots and find new relationships.
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Design work
My first gig was a website for an employment office in my hometown. I was lucky to get that job, and I’ve been lucky ever since; I’ve worked with many clients who do great work that I’m proud to contribute to.
Along the way I’ve followed a winding path, but branding and user interface (UX/UI) design have become specialties. I especially love the way that branding and user experience influence one another, and I love building a brand concept out into a living design system.
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Prints & paintings
Over the past decade, I’ve become fascinated with printmaking. I’ve gradually developed a working process that combines digital and traditional techniques, and I’m forever exploring the complicated ways that ink and paper work together to form an image. It’s a rabbit hole I’ll probably never see the bottom of.
