The Idea Box Journal

Check out the floral garland I made for my ceiling lamp!

Getting ready for Brookline Day! This Sunday (Sept 14th) along Harvard St. and Coolidge Corner from 11-3pm. Drop by if you’re in the area and say hi :)

Happy Labor Day, friends. Relax. You deserve it.

The competitive card game Netrunner is so popular that tournaments are regular held around the world.

Here’s an original card illustration I was hired to create for the recent championship held in Montréal.

I love being a part of this wildly imaginative and super communal universe.

The Enchanted Forest Dragon of Brookline Bookmark

I’m so excited for people to get one of these and go to the mural in person and search for the fairy reading a book because it’s all about interacting with the artwork.

Lest we forget that ART is an EXPERIENCE. Look closely. Feel the magic!

Available for free only at Brookline Booksmith

Here’s a look at highlights of my wonderful student’s work from this summer’s adult education RISD online course, Children’s Book Illustration: Image & Text

It’s done! The Enchanted Forest Dragon of Brookline is finished. You can visit it in person at 1654 Beacon Street, in Brookline, MA.

I created The Enchanted Forest Dragon of Brookline for my hometown to be vibrant and beautiful. 

Also, to remind us that:

Nature is our wisest teacher, showing us how to coexist in harmony and abundance. 

Imagination is the garden of our mind, where ample attention allows us to cultivate the reality of our dreams.

Kindness is a gift we can choose to give with every interaction, no matter how large or how small. 

Art made by hand and heart, connects us to the authentic human experience of life.

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You can see my entire journey of bringing this mural to life on social media.

Note: my hope is that reserved parking sign will be moved.

Journey to Create the Enchanted Forest Dragon of Brookline Mural

It’s just too hot to paint in a parking lot today, even with the blessed shade of the scaffolding.

Over the past week I continued to refine the dragon’s (hard to reach) hand and the turkeys, as well as added the flowers, more leaves, and begun the flutter of butterflies.

The response from people passing by continues to be uplifting.

I’ve been bringing animals to life this week!

Journey to Create the Enchanted Forest Dragon of Brookline Mural

Hot days, cool days, and rainy days…. it’s starting to come together