Soft Boi Collection—These pieces are the main part of the ‘Soft Boi’ collection. The collection is a group of illustrations and assets that voice my dream for black men to embrace their sensitivity and to not be so afraid to be “soft.”
Golden Gardenia— This is a black-owned candle and aroma company driven by community, cultural appreciation, and showing their love for themselves, family, and history. Their mission is to give their patrons a comforting, relaxing environment with their candles/scents, reminding people of home and comfort. This company targets those new adults who are nostalgic for their past, whether that be the atmosphere, the memories, or, yes, even the smells. But these candles aren’t just for those nostalgic for their past; they're also for anyone who wants a warm atmosphere for a cozy night in or a fresh scent for that Sunday clean.
Food Posters—Two vintage-like poster illustrations featuring popularized food items. Blending advertisement and decoration with a cozy, home-like palette.
Gorillaz Posters—Four matching posters featuring the members of the well-known band Gorillaz, using a limited yet neon-like palette and matching patterns, intertwining small symbols from their past music to bring more enjoyment of their work to long-term fans.
Spot Illustrations— A group of spot illustrations, the first 3 being for a social media personal project, and the last 2 being an honorable commission for a beautiful wedding. Both were created during the summer but required different tones, one being fun and eye-catching for a specific demographic and the other being more intimate and close-knit for families and friends.
Book page spreads—these were illustrated for younger children, inspired by ‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.’ Given the project prompt to create illustrations for children’s stories, I wanted to appeal to kids who had more niche or eccentric interests, i.e., Goosebumps, Franny K. Stein, and again Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. So for that, I experimented with a lack of color palette, strong shadows, and more realistic shading/features.
Webcomics—Along with editorial illustrations, I specialize in webcomics, mostly having to do with personal storytelling/experiences working with and appealing to people who want to be heard and acknowledged.
Sketches
