"If knowledge can can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them."  - Isaac Assimov

 How & what

 Paintings: are generally mixed media work with a combination of a base drawings in charcoal, layers of acrylic paint, collage, and finished in oil paint.  All paintings are varnished and sealed with a matte medium.  All paintings are applied to Arches 300lb. watercolor paper with a gesso prepared surface.  The paper sizes range from 8 x 10 in. up to 20 x 24 in. plus.  Every painting does not contain collage, or the same layers, but all are prepared and finished with a high level of craftsmanship and care. Recent work has been a trial on large masonite and other surfaces, but with all the same layering.

Sketchbook work:  is mixed media work on 80lb. acid free Canson paper.  The images are generally handled in ink, Berol Marker, prismacolor, masking tape, and collage.  All images are prepared on a 7 x 7 in. sheet.  All images are crafted to be as archival as possible, and finished with a variety of fade resistant coatings.  Recent work has also included layers of acrylic paint, and as I have recently been utilizing digital components, some of the work may also be partially digital.

 Preliminary sketches & research

     Sketches for Illustrations and Paintings generally have 3 stages: 1) thumbnails and notes 2) clean line sketch 3) color or digital comp

Click on the thumbnails for enlarged samples of each.

A.        B.     C.  

Sample sketches (preliminary, and final)

A. Preliminary Ideas: 1) Thumbnails, brainstorming,  abstract design  2) Subject sketching, and photo-referencing 

B. Final Sketch Ideas: All Illustrations and Paintings are finished with clean line drawings done to size specifications,

and may include digital comps. 

C. Completed work from sketches

(Shambhala Sun Magazine: February 2010) sketch to under-drawing to paint to digital completion

 Professional & commissioned artwork guide

Professional Illustration  ●  Fine Art  ●  Commissioned work

1) I do work on a volunteer or discount basis for causes with good faith (please inquire).

2) I will work with anyone If you take illustration seriously as a creative profession and understand the pay scale.

3) I do welcome any size budget, and consider myself to be very flexible.

4) I do not allow any copyright exclusion or "work for hire" contracts,  I prefer copyright transfer agreements.

 5) I do not allow my work to be exploited -with exception to causes that I personally support, please inquire.

6) Please be aware that subject dictates style fluctuations

(in other words, every image cannot be handled like my Holocaust artwork)

As a basic guide I utilize the Graphic Artists Guild Ethical & Pricing Guide

        If you are looking for something in particular please feel free to contact me.   Please take into account that general work times range from 4-8 + hours in drawing & research/planning  to 15 - 20 +  hours in painting.  Some images for sale are professionally framed (I am very particular), or can be framed upon request.  Work can be purchased framed or unframed, in original form or print.  Please visit my "Purchasing Work" page for information.   Images on the "New Work" pages are for sale, but are not titled or priced.  These images will be added to their appropriate pages in a 3 to 6 month period. 

 Price ranges for professional illustration

I am flexible, but also a professional artist. Prices depend on the type of and use of work. 

All work is handled via preliminary hard copy contract (paper/email).

  Flat fee Small Market: $225.00 to 500.00+

Flat fee Large Market: $500.00 to 1,500.00+

Kill Fees: Negotiated by preliminary contract: Preliminaries 50%+  / Final Stages 75-100%

Price ranges for commissioned work, completed work for sale, prints, and shipping

Commissioned work is negotiated by contract.  Range: $250.00 to $1,500.00+

Prints are available and very affordable for most images.  Range: $20- 30.00+

Previously completed work

Sketchbook (mixed media) prices range from $ 75.00 to $450.00 +    Paintings range from $ 175.00 to $2,000.00 +

Shipping & Handling  Range: [Prints] $8.00+  [Originals] 45.00+ (including insurance)

For additional information e-mail me through my site Contact page...all responses will be handled in a timely fashion.