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Orphan Black

"Orphan Black," The New Yorker, April 28, 2014

Emily Nussbaum reviews clone thriller "Orphan Black" in this week's New Yorker. Read a preview of the article here.

Thanks as always, Chris!

Happy Birthday, Hellboy!

Hellboy turned 20 last month! In the past two decades, Mike Mignola's creation has inspired a series of spin-off comics, two feature films, animated movies, toys and more. He also inspired this illustration!  This was my entry in Multiversity Comics' art contest (judged by Mike Mignola himself!) to celebrate this anniversary.

Omar

"Omar," The New Yorker, March 3, 2014

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"Omar," directed by Hany Abu-Assad, is Oscar-nominated for Best Foreign Language Film. The title character attempts to get marriage approval from his girlfriend's brother by joining him in an attack on Israeli soldiers. Things don't go as planned.

Thanks, Chris!

Nagisa Oshima's "Boy"

Nagisa Oshima's Boy, The New Yorker, January 20, 2014

This illustration appeared in last week's New Yorker. You can read Richard Brody's Film File on Nagisa Oshima's Boy here.

Thanks, Jordan!

Leon Russell

Leon Russell, The New Yorker, January 8, 2014

Happy New Year! Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Leon Russell plays two sold-out shows at the City Winery this Sunday and Monday.

Thanks, as always, Jordan!

In the bleak midwinter...

The day before Thanksgiving

Ohio, 2013

D is for Dad

Here are some pieces Emily and I made for Max's room:

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"Moon Phases," 38 x 42 inches

 inspired by Clara von Zweigbergk's Themis mobile

Meet Maxwell Awan!

Emily and I wanted to introduce you to Maxwell Henry Awan! Max was born Saturday, September 21st, 8:44pm in Manhattan. He was 7 lbs 8.4 oz and 20 inches in length. Everyone's healthy, happy and sleep deprived!

Bonjour Bonnaire!

"À Nos Amours," The New Yorker, September 16, 2013

The French Institute Alliance Francaise presents a Cinema Tuesdays tribute to actress turned director Sandrine Bonnaire. Her debut film "À Nos Amours" (1983) about a promiscuous teenager's familial turmoil will be finale of the series.

Tickets available here.

Thanks, Jordan!

Big Freedia

Afropunk Fest

Afropunk Fest (featuring Danny Brown and Big Freedia), The New Yorker, August 25, 2013

The direction for this illustration was to "get saucy!" The Afropunk Fest was this past weekend. You can read more about it here.

Thanks, Jordan!

Mad Men

I did this piece two weeks ago for the New Yorker. The art department loved the illo, but the higher-ups decided to go with a photo treatment for the article at the last moment. These things happen in publishing. On the bright side, I was paid for my work and I'm happy with how the illustration turned out!

The Messenger

 

Johnny Marr

Johnny Marr, The New Yorker, May 6, 2013

Here's my illustration of legendary Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr from last week's New Yorker. Marr is currently on tour promoting debut solo album, The Messenger.

Thanks, Jordan!

Calvin Trillin

Calvin Trillin, newyorker.com, March 20, 2013

Read Calvin Trillin's personal history "This Story Just Won't Write" here.

Thanks again, Jordan!

Ric Menello

Ric Menello, newyorker.com, March 19, 2013

Richard Brody remembers writer and filmmaker Ric Menello (part 1, part 2).

Thanks, Jordan!

Checking Out

"Checking Out," The New Yorker, March 18, 2013

You can read the first few paragraphs of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's "Checking Out" here. You have to subscribe to read the whole story though!

Thanks as always, Chris!

Ghost Story of Yotsuya

"Ghost Story of Yotsuya," The New Yorker, February 25, 2013

Nobuo Nakagawa's 1959 horror masterpiece "Ghost Story of Yotsuya"—about a murderous husband who is haunted by his dead wife and child—has its New York premiere Wednesday, February 27th at the Japan Society.

Thanks, Jordan!

Poet of Piercing Valentines

Robert Graves, newyorker.com, February 13, 2013

Happy Valentine's Day! Read about Robert Graves in "Poet of Piercing Valentines" by Brad Leithauser here.