George Lucas isn’t an illustrator, but he may be one of illustration’s greatest champions. With the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, he’s making a billion-dollar statement that illustration, comics and popular visual storytelling deserve their place in the art world.
Is tracing cheating? Not even close. Artists have used tracing, optical aids and photography for centuries to help turn ideas into finished work. A look at what we can learn from Rockwell, Parrish and others—and why sometimes the best advice is simply to trace it and move on.
Why do my illustrations look the way they do? The answer goes back to a lesson I learned as a young graphic designer: remove everything that doesn't strengthen the idea. In this behind-the-scenes look at my creative process, I share how that philosophy shapes everything from my National Park posters to my Creatures of Character series.
Discover the childhood inspiration behind my animal posters and why I continue creating wildlife with personality. From Saturday morning cartoons to sophisticated poster design, here's the story behind the creatures that keep finding their way into my work.
Not every creative day follows a perfectly organized plan—and maybe that's okay. In this personal essay, I share how unexpected conversations, late-night sketching, family life, and the occasional rabbit trail have shaped some of my favorite illustrations. Sometimes the best ideas aren't found by sticking to the schedule, but by paying attention to where curiosity leads.
