Editorial Work

This collection of work includes college projects revolving around illustration opportunities in the editorial industry.

Taxi Ride in the Rain

When visiting New York City as a young child, I always loved when it rained. I remember riding in a taxi at night when it was pouring. Looking out the window, I thought the city lights were alive behind the swirling storm. I hoped to embrace that vivid memory with this cover design.

Grandfather’s Perspective

My grandfather lived in Manhattan and volunteered as a Citizen Pruner. A Citizen Pruner is a person who helps take care of the trees on the sidewalks of the city. My grandfather always treated trees as if they were magical beings. My goal was to embody his vision through this piece.

Legendary RBG 2021

For this project, I had to pick a New York Times op-ed article and create an accompanying illustration. I chose an article about the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg and the ramifications of her open seat on the Supreme Court and beyond.

Exhausted Shoes 2021

Another editorial-related assignment added the element of movement. I chose an article examining how the COVID-19 pandemic changed the perspective of the simple act of taking a walk. Before the outbreak, walks were a means of reducing stress. During the spikes of the virus, walking evolved into a way to escape the confines of extended quarantine. My goal was to highlight this shift though the “eyes” of worn, “tired” sneakers begging for a break.

Josephine Baker 2021

I produced a cover for Bravery Magazine, a children’s periodical that shared activities and educational stories centered on women role-models. I chose to highlight the iconic Josephine Baker, an American-born French entertainer who doubled as a spy for the Resistance during World War II and who later became an activist for civil and women’s rights.

Spot Illustrations 2021

For another assignment, I created a series of spot illustrations for an imaginary magazine. The theme for these simple drawings was totally up to me. I chose animals, each playing musical instruments with a fanciful, comical touch.