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G.O.A.T. Dreams

Exploratory Concepts — Not Official
What would it look like if…

Love Brand

Apparel Art – LOVE Design
Ahead of a Trap Art showcase I was invited to, I created a small collection of apparel to sell at my table. The vibe of the event called for something bold and energetic, so I leaned into that—designing pieces that stood out, with a few more low-key options in the mix.

This collection was an extension of my ongoing LOVE design work, bringing the concept to life through wearable art.

Fun with Hip Hop

Villa Maria College Mural
I had the opportunity to illustrate a mural for my alma mater, Villa Maria College—a project that was meaningful on multiple levels. It’s not every day your first mural takes shape in a place that helped shape you, and the fact that it celebrates a music genre that’s been so influential in my life made it all the more personal.

From initial sketches to final installation, this was the kind of creative process I genuinely love. Large-scale, community-facing, and rooted in culture—this is the kind of work I want to do more of.

If you’re ever in Buffalo, swing by the music building at Villa Maria College to check it out in person.

Fight for Love

T-Shirt Art - Love Design
Designing art for apparel has always been a dream of mine. I’ve long admired major clothing brands, but more than anything, I’ve wanted to build something of my own. That mindset led me to create the LOVE design—a concept rooted in purpose and identity.

What started as a simple graphic has evolved into something bigger. This version takes cues from Juneteenth visuals, using color and collage to celebrate Black history. Creating meaningful, wearable art that honors our story—that’s always the goal.

Viral Sketch

Pen Illustration

Dale: 25 Years Later

Character Illustration - Dale Earnhardt
NASCAR commissioned me to create an illustration celebrating the 25th anniversary of Dale Earnhardt’s iconic Daytona 500 victory. It was my first time working with a brand of this scale, so the pressure was real—but I’m proud of how it came together.

I started with a Copic pen sketch on my Rhodia pad, then brought the illustration to life in Procreate and Photoshop. NASCAR featured the final piece on their website and social platforms, alongside an article reflecting on Earnhardt’s lasting legacy.
👉 View the article + illustration

Spidey Sketches

Spiderman Illustration - Digital + Paper
Spiderman’s easily one of my top 10 heroes—his poses are just too fun to draw. After watching the latest animated Spiderman film (and being blown away by the art direction), I felt inspired to create something of my own.

I started with a few paper sketches using Copic markers and pens, then brought it into Procreate, Photoshop, and Illustrator to build out a digital wallpaper. The style, the energy, the layered textures—it all pushed me to experiment and just have fun with it.

Buffalo - 716

Logo/Type Art

Medical Evolution

Corporate Editorial Illustration – 2nd.MD
I was commissioned by 2nd.MD to create an illustration showing how doctors have evolved visually over the past 50+ years. I started, as always, with Copic pen sketches in my Rhodia pad and worked through a couple rounds of concepts with their on-site art director.

Once we locked in the direction, I finalized the full set of characters in Photoshop and Procreate—balancing historical accuracy with a clean, editorial-friendly style.

Tees and More Tees

T-Shirt Designs

Book of Danzel

Book Cover Illustration

Bruce - A Classic Cut

Barbershop Logo Illustration

Let's Do It

Poster Art - Love/Jordan Sneaker Concepts

Graffiti at Work

Graffiti Wall Art

Doing What I Love

Portrait Illustrations

G.O.A.T. Dreams

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Love Brand

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Fun with Hip Hop

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Fight for Love

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Viral Sketch

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Dale: 25 Years Later

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Spidey Sketches

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Buffalo - 716

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Medical Evolution

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Tees and More Tees

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Book of Danzel

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Bruce - A Classic Cut

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Let's Do It

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Graffiti at Work

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Doing What I Love

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I ONLY WANT TO BE CREATIVE.