Design

Art Basil: Memories and Meals, Illustrated A palette- and palate-expanding exploration of recipes and the people behind them

October 23, 2024 No Comments

Hi Friends,

I’d like to officially invite you to my new substack, Art Basil.

In each edition, a notable person in media, food, or the arts shares a favorite recipe (illustrated by me) along with some treasured memories related to it.

Recommended for those who love watercolor illustrations, cooking from the heart, and stories at the intersection of food, family, and friendship. I’d be so happy to have you at the table. XOXOX.

P.S. I’ve featured some really incredible people including Bobbi Brown, Camilla Marcus, Aran Goyoaga, Colu Henry, and more. Check it out!

Wishing You Thanks + Love!!

November 21, 2023 No Comments

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Brother Vellies Met Gala X NY Times Style Section feature

January 4, 2022 No Comments

I love looking at pretty clothing, conceptually interesting designs and controversial fashion. I don’t believe in a lot of parameters when it comes to art and find it scintillating when art creates a conversation. I was happy to illustrate for Brother Vellies during the Met Gala and then to lend the illustrations to this NY Times Style piece on AOC’s controversial statement dress.

@aoc’s @themetgalaofficial look by @aurorajames @brothervellies.

From Aurora, Brother Vellies founder/designer in the article:

“Listen, it would be a lot easier to go to the Met Gala and just wear a really beautiful dress and look really beautiful and have a good time. But that was not her intention, right? Her intention was to take a conversation that’s largely existing in working-class communities and bring it into rooms where that conversation might be a little bit more uncomfortable. It’s not easy to show up in a room like that, with a statement like that.

There’s a lot of people who gain access to rooms like that and are too afraid to rock the boat.”

Goop X Gucci: What’s Your Holiday Archetype Illustrations

January 4, 2022 No Comments

I loved working on this fun holiday collaboration with Gucci X Goop featuring these fun archetype illustrations and accompanying gift guides.

What’s Your Holiday Style Archetype?

Dear Annabelle Campaign: Art Direction

January 4, 2022 No Comments

I was so happy to creative direct, produce and cast this campaign for the amazingly stunning paper company @dearannabelle known for luxury paper products and home goods for those who appreciate the art and soul of meaningful exchange.

Goddess photographer @annapalma brought her magic.

Brand:
@dearannabellenyc founded by @marciepantzer

Photography:
@annapalma

Creative Direction:
@samanthajhahn

Stylist:
@jillrothstein

Makeup:
@stephanierulez

Hair:
@destinyvenice

Props:
@veronicaolson

Models:

@shaderskavd

@jeniaierokhina