I'm starting a brand new series of posts that describe how I work in Illustrator. Vector drawing programs like Illustrator allow you to create technically accurate lines and curves, flexible shapes, and digital artwork that's not dependent on pixel resolution.
Read MoreWEIRDO Badges on Etsy
On occasion, I press buttons with my trusty American Button Machines 1.25" badge press. This is one of those occasions. My latest series of WEIRDO buttons is now available on Etsy
Read MoreMural at Maker Media Lab
During the Summer of 2015, I created a large three-panel mural at Maker Media Lab. The lab is a workshop space that is also the public-facing center for MAKE Magazine and Maker Faire...
Read MorePlanet Labs AiR, Winter '15
I was an Artist in Residence at spacecraft company, Planet Labs in 2015. It was an incredible honor to work among such brilliant and passionate people...
Read MoreSan Francisco Coloring Sheet for BASA
"Young Gandhi" for Planet Labs
My latest portrait is for the Mahatma Gandhi room at Planet Labs. I think most people have an image of Gandhi in their mind as soon as they hear the name. I wanted to do something different...
Read MoreTraditional Toolbox Check
In my previous post, I listed tools that I use to make artwork on the computer. In this post, you'll see some tools that I use to draw things on paper the old-fashioned way.
Read MoreDigital Toolbox Check
I use the same handful of programs everyday to help make artwork on my computer. Here's a list of some of my must trusted applications and shortcuts.
Read More"Malala", In-Progress
I'm working on a portrait of Malala Yousafzai as part of my residency at Planet Labs. The conference rooms at Planet are all named for various contemporary and historical figures that have made a difference in the world...
Read MoreEllingson & Wertz at Mule Gallery, SF Jan 20-Feb 26th
'm happy to announce that I'll be showing with artist Michael Wertz at Mule Gallery in San Francisco's historic North Beach neighborhood. I'm a big fan of Mule, North Beach, and Michael Wertz, so I'm very excited. The show runs from Jan 20th through Feb 26th (appt. only) with a public reception on February 5th, 6-9pm. Please come and enjoy North Beach's "First Fridays" art walk.
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