Drumsticks lined up over grass and leaves as the drum sticks sprout roots and branches.

The Drummer's Journal: Winter 2017 Issue

November, 2017

About This Image:

Cover art for the winter issue of the independent drumming magazine

Skills: Illustration, Pen and Ink

Tags:

the drummer's journal, drumming, cover art, twigs, fall, leaves, drum sticks, roots

Detail of leaves, grass and a drumstick.

Drummer's Journal Cover | Bottom Left Detail

Detail of leaves, grass, a drum key, and a drumstick.

Drummer's Journal Cover | Bottom Right Detail

Detail of leaves, grass, and a drumstick.

Drummer's Journal Cover | Top Left Detail

Detail of leaves, grass, and a drumstick.

Drummer's Journal Cover | Top Right Detail

Midwest Winters are the Worst

Annoyed Birds

Late to migrate birds have zero time for the harsh Midwest Winters.

An annoyed robin perched on a branch while is snows around him, wearing a stocking cap and crewneck

"Annoyed IL Birds: The Robin"

Created: January, 2016 | Role: Illustrator

This robin has had his fill of cold-ass Midwestern Winters.

A crow perched on a brance, wearing a stocking cap and scarf, really annoyed by the snow.

"Annoyed IL Birds: The Crow"

Created: March, 2016 | Role: Illustrator

Crows, the smartest of the birds of the Midwest, made a dumb decision staying behind for the Winter.

An annoyed sparrow perched on a branch in the Midwest, surrounded by snow.

"Annoyed IL Birds: The Sparrow"

Created: August, 2016 | Role: Illustrator

Dressed for the warmth, this sparrow is still totally over the cold.

Get Frosty

Da Designs

Chicago Designs

All of my Chicago-based designs in one handy spot! Da Bears!

A wiener dog with hockey gear on that is in Chicago colors, with a gray mustache and also a bun with chicago-style hot dog toppings.

"Chicago Hockey Dog"

Created: January 1st, 2020 | Role: Illustrator

Ready to rumble at the Mad House.

Captain Pancake is dressed like a Chicago Bears Superfan, and is holding a chicago-style hot dog

"Da Pancakes"

Created: December 9th, 2018 | Role: Illustrator

Captain Pancake is a huge fan of a certain team from Chicago!

A dachshund wearing a Chicago hot dog costume runs by with a lunch pail that has the Chicago skyline.

"Chicago Dog: Lunch Pail"

Created: November, 2017 | Role: Illustrator

Just a loyal Chicago Dog bringing you your lunch!

See Da Designs Here

The '10s are OVER

Best of the 2010 Decade

The top designs from a decade of work! Thank you so much for your support!

A watermelon wearing sunglasses rides a skateboard while giving the 'peace' sign.

"#1: Watermelon Skater"

Created: November, 2016 | Role: Illustrator

You might be cool, but are you a skating watermelon with sunglasses cool?

A wiener dog with cool Blues Brothers sunglasses, a chicago themed stocking cap, a mustache, and a suit that looks like a chicago-style hot dog.

"#2: Chicago Dog"

Created: August 27th, 2010 | Role: Illustrator

Just a little Chicago Dog!

Captain Pancake stands proud with his blue cape waving behind him.

"#3: Captain Pancake"

Created: May, 2015 | Role: Illustrator

NEED PANCAKES? CAPTAIN PANCAKE IS HERE TO SAVE THE DAY!

Best of the 2010s