Marker & Colored Pencil Illustrations

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★ MARKER & Colored pencil ILLUSTRATIONS ★

WHY DO YOU ONLY LIKE ME FOR HOW MY BODY LOOKS

Colored pencil & ink drawing on paper, 24x18 in, 2022

High contrast, myspace emo inspired graphic icon artwork overlaying a colorful background of neon splatterpaint. Illustrated typography details a rocky emotional landscape of lust, pain and desire in relationships.

BURY THE PAST

Marker & ink drawing on paper, 15x19 in, 2019

Dense, pattern-based editorial illustration about learning to love yourself after a dark time. Reflecting on themes of self-care, natural anti-depressants and living your best life. Pastel colors on a dark background for a high contrast kawaii neon goth feel.

YOUR VALUE IS INFINITE

Marker & ink drawing on paper, 15x19 in, 2019

Dense, pattern-based editorial illustration about growing feelings of self-worth. Reflecting on themes of positivity, cherishment, and wonder. Warm colors and warm feelings.

ENDLESS JEWELRY
Marker & Ink drawing on paper, 15x19 in, 2020

Illustrated pattern artwork of diamond necklaces, pearl earrings, and glimmering silver chains.

NEVER APART

Neon kawaii punk aesthetic illustration about making peace with distressed relationships.

DISS TRACK!

Marker & ink drawing on paper, 14x17 in, 2020

Guitars, amps, drums, synthesizers, and speakers ornament a musical venue filled with chaos. Rough around the edges, this illustration is a diss track to musicians who abuse their power to lure fans into hurtful relationships.

THERES NOT A STAR IN THE SKY THAT IS OUT OF YOUR REACH

Marker & ink drawing on paper, 24x18 in, 2021

Astro bright kawaii punk illustration radiating positivity somewhere under the rainbow. Stars, clouds and lightning bring a shocking volt of energy to the cool darkness of an isolated nighttime scene. Ransom letters and puzzle pieces suggest misfits coming together to make something important out of life.

SPEND TOGETHER FOREVER

Colored pencil & ink drawing on paper, 24x18 in, 2022

Idyllic pastel kawaii princess castle in a midnight thunderstorm with a black metal-inspired frame and ransom note lettering.

I THINK OF YOU OFTEN

Colored pencil & ink drawing on paper, 24x18 in, 2022

High contrast, myspace emo and art nouveau inspired graphic icon artwork overlaying a colorful background of neon splatterpaint. The illustrated typography features a poem reflecting on lost relationships.

I'VE WAITED SO LONG FOR THIS

Colored pencil & ink drawing on paper, 24x18 in, 2022

Astro-bright illustration depicting late nights and lustful feelings. A studded belt, guitars, zippers, and cigarettes give off a rockstar vibe, while ribbons and heart swords give a delicate, feminine feel. Flame hearts, chains, locks and keys represent unlocked feelings.

YOU LOOKED HOTTER ON MYSPACE

Colored pencil & ink drawing on paper, 24x18 in, 2022

High contrast, dense illustration of overlapping low res graphics used on Myspace in the 2000's from sites like Blingee. Originally created by teenage social media users, these graphics were upscaled and lovingly hand-rendered for a nostalgic feel.

ALL TIED UP!
Colored pencil & ink drawing on paper, 24x18 in, 2022

Dense illustrated pattern of ribbons, chains, charms and spikes.

TOXIC THOUGHTS

Marker & ink drawing on paper, 24x19 in, 2022

Illustrated poem reflecting on toxic, jealous thoughts in relationships.

Icons float in and out of a wavy, typographic pattern for a dense, stressful feel.

SHOW ME SOMETHING I'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE

Marker & ink drawing on paper, 24x18 in, 2022

High-drama illustration depicting the problem of oversaturation in the digital age through the image of an empty stage. Magic wands, dice, shadowplay and playing cards allude to the trickery required to create something brand new and unseen. Antique romantic motifs including candles, roses, marble pillars and chandeliers are a tribute to the beauty of the past.

I WANT YOU AND YOU WANT ME

Colored pencil & ink drawing on paper, 24x18 in, 2022

A lustful poem of desire and secrets surrounds a black and white pattern of broke hearts, keyboards, stars, moons, 8-balls, skulls and checkerboards, overlaying a neon splatter paint background for a myspace emo feel.

PART-TIME LOVER

Colored pencil & ink drawing on paper, 14x20 in, 2022

Collaged myspace graphic illustration depicting a rocky landscape of non-commited relationships and the search for true love. Sad and dark moments weave in and out of lustful imagery for an all over the place, emotional feeling.

HARDCORE SCENE PRINCESS

Colored pencil & ink drawing on paper, 14x20 in, 2022

Collaged myspace graphic illustration overlaying a zebra print background for a dense, y2k feel.

KNOWLEDGE IS FOREVER

Colored pencil & ink drawing on paper, 24x18 in, 2022

Dense, education aesthetic illustration about the importance of learning throughout the course of life. In an era of high censorship levels and banned books, it's become more crucial than ever to establish moral truths based on facts rather than blowing with the wind with the cultural climate. Well-rounded knowledge is key to seeing social issues from multiple angles rather than trusting government narratives.