This was for a pro/con political debate piece regarding the Bush administration's proposal to drill for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Took third place in my division for Best Illustration in the Illinois Press Association's annual Better Newspapers competition in 2005.

For the The Pantagraph, of Bloomington, Illinois.

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This was for a pro/con political debate piece regarding whether wind farms are a viable solution to the nation's continuing energy woes.

Text ran over the blue background.

For the The Pantagraph, of Bloomington, Illinois.

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This was a postcard idea exemplifying Sarasota, Florida. If you've ever been there, you understand.

Was selected for the Best of Ringling 2004 juried student exhibition.

Published in Sarasota Magazine.

Corel Painter

This was for a pro/con political debate piece regarding whether or not it was time for Alan Greenspan to retire as Chaiman of the Federal Reserve.

Greenspan's impending retirement was officially announced soon after.

White space was left for text.

For the The Pantagraph, of Bloomington, Illinois

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This was for a feature story about how religion, normally a force for good, can often have the reverse effect, driving people to commit horrible deeds.

This was one of my favorites from my time as a staff artist and page designer at the Pantagraph.

For the The Pantagraph, of Bloomington, Illinois

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This was for a pro/con political debate piece regarding whether or not global warming was to blame for Hurricane Katrina.

For the The Pantagraph, of Bloomington, Illinois

Adobe Photoshop