Community of Illustrators

Article
August 2017

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Community of Illustrators
Illustration is a vital part of graphic design. As a person who is a graphic designer and illustrator I’ve found there is a lack of understanding about illustration, licensing, how illustrators work, best practices, and ethics. Because of this, Lucy Engelman and I started The Illustration League. The mark is paired with the typeface Filson Pro designed by Olivier Gourvat from Mostardesign.

Further Reading
Learn more about the Illustration League by reading the Rapid Growth Media article titled “Building An Illustration Community” Additionally, delve deeper into the world of The Illustration League by visiting their website.

Note
Postcards designed and illustrated by Libby VanderPloeg.

Dueling Cherries

Creative Musing
June 2017

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Dueling Cherries
Pattern exercise with one illustrated cherry cluster. From illustration to the pattern, to product application.

 

Suburbia

Creative Musing + Product
June 2017

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Suburbia
A dizzying illustrative representation of endless suburban rooftops.

Buy this Poster

This poster is available for purchase in my shop.

Pollution's Monster

Creative Musing
May 2017

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Pollution's Monster
Illustration inspired by the quote from Al Gore, “Pollution should never be the price of prosperity”

 

Bluejay & Cardinal

Creative Musing
April 2017

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Bluejay & Cardinal
Illustration and type exploration from this past weekend. Simplified Bluejay and Cardinal illustration paired with the typeface, Sofia Pro designed by Olivier Gourvat from Mostardesign. C'est fantastique!

 

King Lear

Creative Musing
March 2017

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King Lear
Simple lines to create this portrait of King Lear for a book jacket. The typeface used on this book jacket is ITC Franklin Gothic LT Pro designed by URW Type Foundry.

 

Nook Real Estate

Client Project
January 2017

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Nook Real Estate
Nook Real Estate, nestled in the heart of Newport Beach, California, epitomizes modernity in the realm of real estate. With a team of astute industry leaders, they specialize in handpicking lifestyle properties that captivate discerning buyers. I've was hired by Nook to craft simple illustrations showcasing the diverse architectural styles of California, enriching their marketing arsenal with visual allure.

Employing my minimalist illustrative approach, I visually captured 20 distinct architectural styles. These illustrations were subsequently compiled into a poster, presenting a comprehensive showcase of the diverse spectrum of architectural designs found in Newport Beach, California.

  • Illustration & Graphic Design

  • + Creative Direction
    + Research
    + Sketching & Ideation
    + Graphic Design
    + Iconography

  • This poster is available for purchase in my shop.

Skate, Surf, & Art

Article + Product
January 2017

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Skate, Surf, & Art
Monsa Publications requested permission to feature my illustrated skateboard deck graphic, "Urban Totem," in their book titled "Skate, Surf, and Art." This graphic, originally created for a fundraiser aimed at constructing a new skatepark.

Buy this Book
Skate, Surf, & Art is available for purchase on Monsa Publications website.

America's National Parks

Creative Musing
January 2017

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America's National Parks
Utilizing the emblem shape of the National Park Service and drawing inspiration from the natural elements of our parks—land, water, and sky. Above are two illustrative styles, left badge features gradient colors and right badge feature flat colors. The emblems typeface is Rockwell Nova Condensed designed by Monotype.

 

Modern x Dwell

Creative Musing + Article
December 2016

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Modern x Dwell
The simple line and halftone pattern illustration is a reflection of the contemporary esthetics created for the Modern x Dwell collection. This collaboration between Dwell and Target has produced a thoughtful collection of well-designed modern pieces. Most pieces represented in my illustration are the outdoor patio collection.