Just a few personal works...
The works below were rendered by pen & ink, stylus, or a combination of traditional and digital mediums and colorized in Photoshop.
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Mr. Bear 2017 | View Work
Created: Ocotber 16th, 2022 | Role: Illustrator
Skull jam is definitely a pretty grim form of jam, but hey, it's full of calcium!
Created: October 15th, 2022 | Role: Illustrator
Corn jam is probably the lesser known of the jams, but still down home and as Midwestern as they come!
Created: September 24th, 2022 | Role: Illustrator
Solos, mad steady beats, The Pumpkin Drummer has your back to keep the spooky tunes moving along in perfect time!
Created: September 17th, 2022 | Role: Illustrator
SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY. Are you ready for four-wheel monster truck action with The Chicken Monster Truck? It's ready and rearing to get down and dirty in the MUD.
Created: September 9th, 2022 | Role: Illustrator
Hey-hey, what do you say? It's a Chicago-style hot dog catching some of that windy-city wind, cruising on it's skateboard to check out the city skyline!
Created: September 1st, 2022 | Role: Illustrator
FACT: Mrs Claus Shark is a mean mean cookie baking machine and a great host in the waters of the North Pole.
Created: August 21st, 2022 | Role: Illustrator
FACT: Shark love to destroy any snowmen that might end up in the ocean and assume their jolly identities!
Created: August 2nd, 2022 | Role: Illustrator
FACT: Sharks love to get dressed up, deliver presents, and eat cookies when it's Christmastime as Jolly St Nick!
"Sunglasses Skater Watermelon"
Created: July 20th, 2022 | Role: Illustrator
You're cool, but are you sunglasses watermelon on a skateboard cool? Maybe. I'm not that cool, that's for sure.
Created: July 20th, 2022 | Role: Illustrator
Skaters never die! Be sure to give a peace sign back to this one skating by!
Created: July 17th, 2022 | Role: Illustrator
This apple skater is on the move much to the surprise to its little worm buddy tagging along!
Created: April 21st, 2022 | Role: Illustrator
Business. All business all the time. So much business. Lots and lots of business. Don't talk to me, I'm so busy with business. BUSINESS.
Created: April 19th, 2022 | Role: Illustrator
Just an absolute unit of a bird. I mean look at this thing. That right there is a freakin chicken. Just a total unit.
Created: April 17th, 2022 | Role: Illustrator
FACT: Sharks love jelly beans so much! During Easter weekend they will be on the hunt for their all that sugary jelly bean goodness!
Created: April 16th, 2022 | Role: Illustrator
FACT: Best be on the look out for sharks posing as goodie basket carrying bunnies, they love Easter.
Created: April 3rd, 2022 | Role: Illustrator
FACT: Zombie sharks are still roaming the seas looking for BRAINS.
"St Patrick's Day Sweets Shark"
Created: March 29th, 2022 | Role: Illustrator
FACT: Sharks love to live it up, every single day of March for St Patrick's Day and enjoy all the treats, sweets and minty flavored drinks!
Created: September 29th, 2021 | Role: Illustrator
FACT: Sharks are not real nuts about going back to school, but they do love taking a bite out of their school supplies!
Created: September 27th, 2021 | Role: Illustrator
Captain Pancake was once an awkward little dude too! Here he is with braces and book bag, ready to go back to school just like you!
Created: August 27th, 2021 | Role: Illustrator
FACT: Sharks like to bust out their scarves and mittens and have pumpkin spice lattes during decorative gourd season.
Created: August 26th, 2021 | Role: Illustrator
The shark requests coffee with its bounty of donuts, thanks. THANKS.
Created: August 24th, 2021 | Role: Illustrator
Best not bother a shark when it's enjoying a box of donuts.
Created: March 25th, 2021 | Role: Illustrator
Just a little dachshund doggo to bring you luck!
Created: March 24th, 2021 | Role: Illustrator
Hailing from Aurora, IL, the 'City of Lights'.
Created: March 23rd, 2021 | Role: Illustrator
Captain Pancake is at the end of the rainbow with a little luck and gold!
"St Patrick's Day Chicago Dog"
Created: March 16th, 2021 | Role: Illustrator
A little Chicago, a little dog, a little green.
Created: March 15th, 2021 | Role: Illustrator
FACT: If it's around St Patrick's Day and you see a rainbow land in the ocean, beware, the gold is probably being guarded by a shark!
Created: March 12th, 2021 | Role: Illustrator
Da Chicago Dog is da best dog around!
"Da Chicago Gator Dog Text Tee"
Created: March 11th, 2021 | Role: Illustrator
Da gator dog is hanging out by the lake waiting to bite back!
Created: March 10th, 2021 | Role: Illustrator
Revamp of my old Chicago dog for a new decade!
Created: March 9th, 2021 | Role: Illustrator
Da gator dog is hanging out by the lake waiting to bite back!
Created: January 13th, 2021 | Role: Illustrator
Fact: Sharks can grow mullets and like to get a little rowdy.
Created: January 13th, 2021 | Role: Illustrator
What if sharks swam the sea with sweet 'doos?
Created: January 12th, 2021 | Role: Illustrator
The most terrible shark in the seas!
Created: December 10th, 2020 | Role: Illustrator
Fact: Goon sharks aren't afraid to lose some teeth (they grow back anyway).
"The Gingerbread Destruction Shark"
Created: December 7th, 2020 | Role: Illustrator
Fact: Sharks have a hankering for all things gingerbread, best not get in their way.
Created: December 7th, 2020 | Role: Illustrator
Fact: When there's demand, Santa dresses sharks as elves and put them to work building toys.
Created: June 10th, 2020 | Role: Illustrator
Fitness is fun when done with pals. Also the winner of the Threadless Wellness challenge!
Created: January 13th, 2013 | Role: Illustrator
A brave group of animals take on a mechanized monster!
Created: September 30th, 2009 | Role: Illustrator
Gotta protect your hard drive, it's the only one you got!
Created: July 9th, 2020 | Role: Illustrator
The Lemon Skater! So sour, yet so fresh!
Created: July 6th, 2020 | Role: Illustrator
If you see a red blur on a skateboard, it's probably the cherry skater!
Created: June 3rd, 2020 | Role: Illustrator
This grumpy little storm cloud in some sweet sneakers is chomping on lightning bolts and getting all charged up for a stormy night!
Created: June 2nd, 2020 | Role: Illustrator
This white and fluffy cloud needs hearty, filled to the brim, cup of sunshine to start his day!
Created: May 10th, 2020 | Role: Illustrator
The dogs are occupants of quite the dog house community!.
Created: April 25th, 2020 | Role: Illustrator
Fact: Sharks annihilate any and all birthday party cupcakes when given the opportunity.
Created: April 23rd, 2020 | Role: Illustrator
Fact: Lady sharks love birthday parties.
"Sheet Cake Destruction Shark"
Created: April 22nd, 2020 | Role: Illustrator
Fact: Sharks can do a number on sheet cakes at birthday parties.
Created: April 21st, 2020 | Role: Illustrator
He's been in the lower depths of the ocean for the past 4 hours drinking coffee.
Created: April 14th, 2020 | Role: Illustrator
Captain Pancake donned a bunny costume and is making a break for it with some tasty carrots!
Created: April 10th, 2020 | Role: Illustrator
FACT: St Patrick's Day may have come and gone, but the local sharks still celebrated the hell out of it all dressed in green!
Created: April 9th, 2020 | Role: Illustrator
While all the vacationers are in quarantine, the mermen are free to invade the nation's pools and party their asses off.
Created: April 8th, 2020 | Role: Illustrator
Just a couple of burgers and their slider kids!
Created: April 7th, 2020 | Role: Illustrator
A wooden robot gets a second wind and blooms!
Created: August, 2014 | Role: Illustrator
An isolated version of my 'Lumberjack Shark' design.
Created: August 20th, 2019 | Role: Illustrator
Little kitty thinks you can go stick it.
Created: September 21st, 2019 | Role: Illustrator
Enjoying the last days of Summer!
Created: September 13th, 2019 | Role: Illustrator
The spookiest way to travel!
Created: September 8th, 2019 | Role: Illustrator
No one expects the Uber UnderwearBot!
Created: July 29th, 2019 | Role: Illustrator
Car washes are best when a friendly octopus helps!
Created: July 11th, 2019 | Role: Illustrator
Spring Birds are okay and let you know Winter is ending, but Summer Birds know how to rock and are the coolest.
Created: March 14th, 2019 | Role: Illustrator
Captain Pancake is in his green gear for St Patrick's Day!
Created: March 12th, 2019 | Role: Illustrator
At last, lone socks find new friends and a place to celebrate!
Created: March 5th, 2019 | Role: Illustrator
That sock you lost is making a break for it!
Created: February 28th, 2019 | Role: Illustrator
Just winding down after a long day of doing shark stuff.
Created: February 26th, 2019 | Role: Illustrator
Always remember safety first! (but more fun when it's third).
Created: February 21st, 2019 | Role: Illustrator
This shark may have broken the surface a BIT too far inland. Just a bit.
Created: February 19th, 2019 | Role: Illustrator
Orange you glad this skating fruit stopped by to say hi?
Created: February 10th, 2019 | Role: Illustrator
Apparently this fruit does the juiciest tricks!
Created: February 5th, 2019 | Role: Illustrator
Captain Pancake is ready to fill someone's heart with love as Cupid Cakes!
Created: February 2nd, 2019 | Role: Illustrator
Look out everyone! Sharks have taken to the streets with mad skills!
Created: January 28th, 2019 | Role: Illustrator
The Banana Skater is the chillest banana on a skateboard you'll ever see!
Created: January 24th 2019 | Role: Illustrator
The Cloud Skater is skating on his trusty skateboard, cruizing right to Summertime fun!
Created: January 21st, 2019 | Role: Illustrator
The Thunder Cloud Skater has a bit of a grumpy attitude from starting his work off on the wrong foot and is going to let the world know about it!
Created: January 16th, 2019 | Role: Illustrator
Is the ghost skater riding his deck? Or Doing a sweet trick?
Created: January 13th, 2019 | Role: Illustrator
This Watermelon Slice is skating right into summer!
Created: December 9th, 2018 | Role: Illustrator
Captain Pancake is a huge fan of a certain football team from Chicago, by the lake, of the Midway!
Created: December 3rd, 2018 | Role: Illustrator
Oh no! Captain Pancake has been bit by a zombie!
Created: December 3rd, 2018 | Role: Illustrator
Captain Pancake is out of this world!
Created: December 3rd, 2018 | Role: Illustrator
My character Captain Pancake is all decked out in a festive hat, scarf and snow for the Holidays as Captain Snowcake!
Created: November 26th, 2018 | Role: Illustrator
Guess which Captain Pancake loves birthday? The Captain BIRTHDAY Pancake loves birthdays! Happy birthday to one and all! Treat yourself!
Created: October 28th, 2018 | Role: Illustrator
The Pumpkin Bun is never without his phone!
Created: October 27th, 2018 | Role: Illustrator
My character Captain Pancake is in the Halloween spirit as scary pumpkin pancakes!
Created: October 13th, 2018 | Role: Illustrator
Pieces of various delicious pastries brought back to life!
Created: August, 2015 | Role: Illustrator
Rising up with a hockey mask, out of the water of Camp Crystal Lake, evil stirs! A part of my October Inks and log series!
Created: September, 2018 | Role: Illustrator
The dinosaur you never learned about in school, the Grim Reapersaur!
Created: September, 2018 | Role: Illustrator
Captain Pancake is in the Halloween spirit!
Created: August, 2015 | Role: Illustrator
For this installment of Captain Pancake, we just didn't have it in the budget to use CGI to remove the Captain's amazing mustache.
Created: December, 2017 | Role: Illustrator
'I do say, I believe it's breakfast time!' ~Fancy Captain Pancake
Created: November, 2017 | Role: Illustrator
Captain Pancake is all decked out in his Santa suit to spread some Holiday Cheer!
Created: November, 2017 | Role: Illustrator
Just a loyal Chicago Dog running down Lake Shore Drive to the Bears game, bringing you your lunch!
Created: October, 2017 | Role: Illustrator
Remake of my 'Crowberus' design for Halloween!
Created: October, 2017 | Role: Illustrator
The Witch Jam takes flight to cast potions and spread fright!
Created: October, 2017 | Role: Illustrator
In October, skaters have Halloween on the brain.
Created: September, 2017 | Role: Illustrator
FACT: The universe began when the jar that contained it decided to joy ride on a comet, and the cosmic contents leaked out.
Created: September, 2017 | Role: Illustrator
The steam-powered mechanized wonder!
Created: November, 2016 | Role: Illustrator
You might be cool, but are you a skating watermelon with sunglasses cool?
"Bad Day Log 3: Splitting Headache"
Created: | Role: Illustrator
This log here just starting the day on the best foot.
Created: April, 2017 | Role: Illustrator
Please, everyone, anytime during the Spring, please save us from the threat of invading bunnysuit sharks with a hankering for Easter treats!
Created: March, 2017 | Role: Illustrator
Mr. Bear isn't too keen on his sweet new hat the local birds provided.
Created: March, 2017 | Role: Illustrator
Get out of here with your sportsball, YOUNGINS!
Created: February, 2017 | Role: Illustrator
If you're patient, they will be revealed.
Created: December, 2016 | Role: Illustrator
Just a dachshund living his best live and on a journey to get its bone!
Created: August, 2016 | Role: Illustrator
A little log dude enjoying a popsicle on the hot summer day!
Created: July, 2016 | Role: Illustrator
Fact: Some sharks just like to let the wind blow through their glorious mullet and kick back a ice cold sixer.
Created: July, 2016 | Role: Illustrator
Fact: Birthday Princess Sharks want it their way or there will be hell to pay.
Created: July, 2016 | Role: Illustrator
Fact: Sharks love birthdays more than you could ever know and are always hungry for some sweet birthday cake!
Created: July, 2016 | Role: Illustrator
Fact: Sharks love American and fireworks on the 4th of July.
Created: April, 2016 | Role: Illustrator
Who has the best donuts? Chicago! This pastry guy hails from the city of broad shoulders, the windy city, Chicago, Illinois.
Created: August, 2015 | Role: Illustrator
Maple donuts always keep warm with toasty bacon print scarves!
Created: April, 2016 | Role: Illustrator
Donuts made of twigs begin to bud when it becomes Spring!
Created: August, 2016 | Role: Illustrator
Fact: Sharks love celebrating Easter weekend festivities, stealing Easter candy and Easter eggs, and of course, dressing as an imposter Easter Bunny.
"Annoyed IL Birds: The Sparrow"
Created: August, 2016 | Role: Illustrator
Dressed for the warmth, this sparrow is still totally over the cold.
Created: March, 2016 | Role: Illustrator
Crows, the smartest of the birds of the Midwest, made a dumb decision staying behind for the Winter.
Created: January, 2016 | Role: Illustrator
This robin has had his fill of cold-ass Midwestern Winters.
"Annoyed IL Birds: The Cardinal"
Created: January, 2015 | Role: Illustrator
Just cause it's the state bird of Illinois, doesn't mean it isn't SO OVER winter and ready for warmer weather.
Created: February, 2015 | Role: Illustrator
Fact: Sharks love LOVE, Valentine's Day, chocolates, flower and candy. And also those headbands with the arrows thorugh 'em. The best!
Created: February, 2015 | Role: Illustrator
FACT: Cupid Sharks are just here to spread some loving for Valentines Day to all the hopeless romantics! (And also probably eat you).
Created: August, 2015 | Role: Illustrator
In a horrible experiment in the frigid North, peppermint was grafted to Santa Claus' bones.
Created: January, 2016 | Role: Illustrator
Out of these 12 friendly Santas, one is just straight up EVIL.
Created: December, 2015 | Role: Illustrator
A super chill bear slumbers under a starry November sky.
Created: September, 2015 | Role: Illustrator
A tribute to Bear's great William 'The Refrigerator' Perry. Not for sale.
Created: September, 2015 | Role: Illustrator
FACT: Sharks will stop at nothing to lead the sleigh this Christmas. Keep on the lookout REINDEER.
Created: September, 2015 | Role: Illustrator
FACT: Santa shark loves gift giving during Christmas and brings presents to all the oceanic creatures!
Created: September, 2015 | Role: Illustrator
Other logs = weak. This log = STRONGEST OF ALL.
Created: August, 2015 | Role: Illustrator
A bronchosaurus dad just louncing in his chair, reading the prehistoric paper.
Created: August, 2015 | Role: Illustrator
Just an awkward but happy little lunch pail heading to school!
Created: August, 2015 | Role: Illustrator
Time for bed for the triceratops of the world.
Created: August, 2015 | Role: Illustrator
Just a small bear look out to a big big universe!
Created: July, 2015 | Role: Illustrator
If you little sharks don't settle down I'm sending you to your room!
Created: July, 2015 | Role: Illustrator
Dad shark just wants to read the paper and be left the hell alone.
Created: July, 2015 | Role: Illustrator
The Dad Burger, just reclining in his chair reading the news, has something to say, and it's: HEY! Settle down.
Created: May, 2015 | Role: Illustrator
NEED PANCAKES? CAPTAIN PANCAKE IS HERE TO SAVE THE DAY!
Created: May, 2015 | Role: Illustrator
Beware: Sharks are now guarding pots of gold under rainbows.
"The Birthday Party Clown Shark"
Created: July, 2015 | Role: Illustrator
Beware: Sharks are infiltrating children's birthday parties dressed as clowns making balloon animals to everyone's delight!
Created: January, 2015 | Role: Illustrator
In November, Bears love a hot cup of 'joe!
Created: January, 2015 | Role: Illustrator
In November, Bears tend to grow sweet mustaches!
Created: December, 2014 | Role: Illustrator
October Ink of a scary Jack O'Lantern log!
Created: December, 2014 | Role: Illustrator
Sometimes sharks are a little nerdy, and that's OK!
Created: December, 2014 | Role: Illustrator
The best way to scare away crows is the apex predator of the sea!
"Going To Grandmother's House"
Created: September, 2014 | Role: Illustrator
The Big Bag Wolf lurks in the cape of Lil Red!
Created: September, 2014 | Role: Illustrator
Fact: Enforcer Sharks love MURDERSKATE.
Created: September, 2014 | Role: Illustrator
Fact: Great White Sharks love to swim up into Lake Michigan and watch Bears games.
"The Great White Northern Shark"
Created: September, 2014 | Role: Illustrator
Fact: Great White North Sharks love Canada and Hockey.
"Texas Chainsaw Astronaut: New Moon"
Created: August, 2012 | Role: Illustrator
First Threadless print! The Texas Chainsaw Astronaut steps over a moon of death.
Created: May, 2014 | Role: Illustrator
Can't rain all the time...except on this log...and also thunderstorm.
Created: August, 2009 | Role: Illustrator
Red version of my Lumbermancer print piece.
Created: September, 2009 | Role: Illustrator
Black and White version of my Lumbermancer print piece.
Created: June, 2014 | Role: Illustrator
Grey version of my Lumbermancer print piece.
Created: May, 2014 | Role: Illustrator
With a sweet shark suit, a little terrier does some fishing.
Created: May, 2014 | Role: Illustrator
Just an original monster with a big eye and a big heart.
Created: April, 2014 | Role: Illustrator
Fact: Sharks love to eat cake, open presents, and celebrate birthdays, just keep your distance if one shows up to your birthday.
Created: February, 2014 | Role: Illustrator
A little cup of coffee is up, up and away to start your day!
Created: December, 2014 | Role: Illustrator
Just a wee huskie getting ready for the big time as a mascot!
Created: February, 2014 | Role: Illustrator
Fact: Some sharks are huge fans of sewer dwelling turtles!
Created: January, 2014 | Role: Illustrator
Fact: Some sharks just want you for your brains!
Created: December, 2013 | Role: Illustrator
Fact: Some sharks really like SNL's 'Celebrity Jeopardy'.
Created: December, 2013 | Role: Illustrator
The Hockey Shark has it's sticks and puck ready and just wanted to pop in for a quick game.
Created: December, 2013 | Role: Illustrator
Logs often patrol the forest showing off their wooden mustaches!
Created: December, 2013 | Role: Illustrator
Inside a beaver dam, lives quite a thriving community of little beavers!
Created: October, 2013 | Role: Illustrator
Threadless sub to compete for the 'greatest Nick on threadless'.
Created: August, 2013 | Role: Illustrator
Quite the robotic burger stack coming your way!
Created: January, 2013 | Role: Illustrator
The Dark Circusbot travels the land with a show that displays the darkness of the creatures of the night.
Created: May, 2013 | Role: Illustrator
Deep in space, god-like robots contruct stars with their hands.
Created: July, 2013 | Role: Illustrator
Made this for a challenge to see who was the greatest Nick on threadless!
Created: July, 2013 | Role: Illustrator
Haunted Houses are so bored, is it Halloween yet?
Created: July, 2013 | Role: Illustrator
During their final days, the dinosaurs had one last shot.
"Skateboard Dogs and Rollerskate Cats!"
Created: August, 2013 | Role: Illustrator
Even on wheels, their rivalry still exists.
Created: June, 2013 | Role: Illustrator
A seahorse and headless horseman of the sea!
Created: April, 2014 | Role: Illustrator
Imagination and play is endless on the playground!
Created: March, 2013 | Role: Illustrator
Odysseus has to contend with the god of the oceans before he can return home.
Created: March, 2013 | Role: Illustrator
So much carnage from such a small car!
Created: January 2013 | Role: Illustrator
Save our forests from the destruction of the Lumberjack Shark!
Created: February, 2013 | Role: Illustrator
Orignal Monster Mr Caffeine might've over-revved on the 'joe!
Created: February, 2013 | Role: Illustrator
Orignal Monster Mr Grin is in a good mood even though his eyesight isn't the best!
Created: February, 2013 | Role: Illustrator
Orignal Monster Mr Melty should probably get back in the freezer!
Created: February, 2013 | Role: Illustrator
Just a huge pile of mac and cheese noodles!
Created: May, 2013 | Role: Illustrator
Winter zombies are just as dangerous as warm weather zombies.
Created: May, 2013 | Role: Illustrator
Living, skating and enjoying life in a Winter wonderland!
Created: May, 2013 | Role: Illustrator
Not everyone enjoys the rain, even those built for water.
Created: July, 2012 | Role: Illustrator
A large grizzly bear lumbers though a pine forest.
Created: August, 2011 | Role: Illustrator
Many have tried, but no one is taking this fiesty whale!
Created: October, 2010 | Role: Illustrator
Living in the skull of a giant robot in the clouds, what a life!
Created: August 27th, 2010 | Role: Illustrator
No ketchup, ingredients like it was dragged through a garden, aviator sunglasses, mustache, stocking cap, it's just a little Chicago Dog!
Created: August, 2012 | Role: Illustrator
A tree that just doesn't want to go down!
Created: January, 2012 | Role: Illustrator
The amalgamation of all the popular tee design cliches in 2012. Not for sale.
Created: January, 2012 | Role: Illustrator
A couple monsters engaged in a game of rock paper scissors. Not for sale.
Created: April, 2011 | Role: Illustrator
A giant red polka dot, playing polka of course!
Created: April, 2011 | Role: Illustrator
CMYK have very differnt and unique personalities.
Created: May, 2011 | Role: Illustrator
Threadless sub of a couple of hard working trees. Piece is not for sale.
"Humans Don't Taste Very Good"
Created: December, 2010 | Role: Illustrator
Threadless remake submission of a RandyOtter Piece. Piece not for sale.
Created: July, 2010 | Role: Illustrator
Design for Peta2.org through Imperial Clothing in Germany. This design is no longer for sale.
Created: July, 2010 | Role: Illustrator
Design for Peta2.org through Imperial Clothing in Germany. This design is no longer for sale.
Created: July, 2010 | Role: Illustrator
Suspended in the air by hot air ballons, a town thrives!
Created: July, 2010 | Role: Illustrator
Threadless 'Threadwars' community challenge entrant and victor!
Created: June 29th, 2010 | Role: Illustrator
Circusbot brings family fun to everyone across the land!
Created: May, 2010 | Role: Illustrator
Threadless Community remake challenge of a WanderingBert original!
Created: April, 2010 | Role: Illustrator
Hard shell tacos and taco ingredients having a blast!
"Houson / Texas Chainsaw Astronaut"
Created: February, 2010 | Role: Illustrator
The Horror of Chainsaws...in Outer Space!
Created: September, 2009 | Role: Illustrator
Frank's hat is pretty awesome, but not awesome enough for the Awesome Hat Club.
Created: September, 2009 | Role: Illustrator
At the gates of Hell, the crowberus circles the skies keeping guard!
Created: May, 2009 | Role: Illustrator
Just a tribute to IL's favorite formerly incarcerated Governor!