Recognition & Experience
Cridentials
Fine Artist · Illustrator · Marine Corps Combat Artist
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Academy of Art University
Fine Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University
Illustration
Marine Corps Combat Artist
2017 – PresentUnited States Marine Corps
One of fewer than 360 active Combat Artists in the U.S. Marine Corps throughout history. Deployed to document Marine Corps operations through fine art for historical preservation. Works acquired by the National Museum of the Marine Corps.
Freelance Illustrator & Fine Artist
2013 – PresentInkstickart
Commercial and private illustration and fine art works for clients including Netflix, toys for tots, The Smithsonian Channel, Pilot Pen, Michaels, and the Norman Rockwell Museum. Specialties include portraiture, military art, and digital illustration. Building the brand “inkstickart” to over 300k followers across all platforms and several million + views count videos.
National Museum of the Marine Corps
Triangle, VA
Works acquired as part of the official Marine Corps Art Collection.
Pentagon/Home of the Commandants
Washington, D.C.
Digital Portrait painting on display of the 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Neller. The Commandant is the highest ranking Marine corps officer.
Norman Rockwell Museum
Stockbridge, MA
Featured illustrator in curated series called “drawing Life”
Salmagundi Club
New York, NY
Exhibited work for “Journeys Onward” a Veterans exhibition at one of America's oldest and most prestigious fine arts clubs, founded in 1871.
The Citadel
Charleston, SC
Behind the Lines group exhibition showcasing works created on location while documenting life at the Citadel. Also involved was a public presentation on myself and my journey as an artist.
Marine Corps Colonel John W. Thomason Jr. Combat Artist of the year
The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation presents the annual Colonel John W. Thomason Jr. Award to honor excellence in visual arts that depict Marine Corps history, traditions, or life. Named after the celebrated World War I combat artist and author, the award recognizes achievements in mediums including painting, illustration, photography, and sculpture.
Alma Mater Distinguished Alumni Award
Recognized as a Distinguished Alumni for Lesley University outstanding achievement and contributions to the field of fine art and illustration.
Pilot Pen Featured Artist
Selected as a featured artist for a Pilot Pen social media collaboration
Michaels Featured Artist
Selected as a featured artist for Michaels craft stores' national campaign.
Interested in working together?
Available for commercial work, private commissions, and speaking engagements.