He began drawing before reading; art is still his first language. When he was a kid, he loved to replicate album covers on scrap paper. His parents enrolled him in private painting lessons when he was seven. He walked through childhood transfixed at every turn by colors, shapes, letters + patterns. Through a design style that combines mid-century geometry + order, witty charm + a modern digital a
pproach, his work offers something both unexpected + familiar. He has worked with Great Arrow Graphics in developing nearly 200 card designs, winning the Louie Award for ‘Anniversary Card of the Year.’ In developing cards, gift wrap + related products for MOMA NY + Hallmark, Brian further realized his intention of connecting people around the world through his work. His illustration walks the tightrope between the representational + the abstract, combining naiveté, absurdity + sentiment. His work has reached millions of homes across the world through multiple projects with Macy’s, including illustrated monthly mailers, gift cards + illustrating their revamped visitor website. Recently, he found new creative adventures in developing a series of Holiday Kleenex boxes for Target. Drawing on his background in illustration, media arts, painting + art history, Brian's secret is combining different elements together to create a new whole. He works independently + in collaboration with advertising agencies, design firms, creative departments, small businesses + individuals. Through the unique dialogue of art + design, Brian will help you bring your vision to the world.
