Today, parts of North and Central America will be treated to an awe-inspiring celestial event during the total solar eclipse. And while there’s been a lot of recent buzz about it over the past few weeks, our friends at RVshare were keenly aware this phenomenon was approaching way back in 2023. Why? Because it’s the perfect reason to book an RV and make sure you’re in position along the “path of totality.” The next one isn’t for another 20 years, so this might be your shot.

Since this literally a once-in-a-generation event, we were beyond excited to partner with RVshare and make a short but sweet spot highlighting this opportunity for adventure seekers. And because this was, at the time, something that hadn’t happened yet, we took the animation approach to tell the story of a family getting out of the city, finding the a great campsite, and enjoying the total solar eclipse from the perfect spot! Karina Carlson and I wrote the story, then I illustrated the landscapes, artwork and typography, and we worked with Josh Lieske to bring the animation to life.

CLIENT: RVshare | ACD/AD/ILLUSTRATION: Andy Westbrock | CW: Karina Carlson | ANIMATION: Josh Lieske | EDIT/AUDIO: Brian Alter | CCO: Mike Hayward | PROD: Jen Allen | AGENCY: Copacino Fujikado

When she's not playing Frisbee or with her ball, or running around with one of her stuffed animals (or eating), our little border collie, Annie Oakley, loves to sleep on the couch (I can't blame her). She has her preferred nap spot that’s all hers, so why not immortalize her there with a quick doodle?

When one of your best and longest friends asks for a favor you obviously say “yes” — no matter what it is. That decision is made even easier when it’s to design something that’s as cool as signage for a golf tournament taking place on a the frozen waters of Green Lake, Minnesota). Oh, it’s also for a good cause.

That was the case here, which lead to the illustration above, meant for a sign displaying sponsor information for different golf holes and events taking place at the 2nd annual Wintergreen Golf on Ice tournament. All proceeds went to the Safe Haven Foster Shoppe which provides essential items for kids of all ages going through foster care. And last I heard they raised nearly $5000, plus tons of other things like diapers, formula and clothes for Minnesota kids in need, which is extra cool!

So well done Katie and Jeremiah Yernberg for pulling of a great event, which looked super fun and I’m jealous I couldn’t be there in person, but I’m very proud to be able to help from afar, even in a small way.

When it comes to local brands or companies, you'd be hard pressed to find one more well-liked than KEXP 90.3FM. So when we got the opportunity to help them promote their year-end giving and donations, it felt like quite an honor. And since KEXP is the single biggest driver of music in our community, it only made sense to focus on the amazing things that can happen when we unite for a common cause, hence: "Everything sounds better when we're together." 

This main illustration was then used to make direct mailers, social posts like this and this, banner ads, plus website imagery—all leading listeners to donate to their favorite human-powered radio station.

CLIENT: KEXP | ACD/ILLUSTRATION: Andy Westbrock | CW: Danielle Janota | ePROD: Josh Lieske | ECD: Vince Soliven | AGENCY: Copacino Fujikado

I never get tired of seeing these feathery friends around our home and in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, so it seemed about time to find one under the tip of my Apple Pencil.

And not only are they beautiful, I love how noisy and brash they are. They’re also super fascinating. Do yourself a favor and learn up on the Stellar’s Jay. They can even mimic the sounds of other birds and animals, for Pete’s sake!

Say hello to the pride and joy of Bricksburg! I’ve been admiring some of the awesome character illustration out there and wanted to dabble in it a little. When it comes to illustration, “fan art” is always so inspiring, along with the original character design themselves, but it’s not really something I’ve explored much. And it’s an excellent way to try out different illustration styles, too (especially with say, The Lego Movie, when it’s already coming from the animation world). I’ve never been way into Marvel characters and all that, but I sure do love me some Lego, so Emmet seemed like the perfect place to start.

Have you heard of the rule of threes? Okay, good. So have I and so have the other two Pacific Northwest creatures I illustrated this year, so they demanded a third. And here you have it, a three-colored orca who has places to be.

Earlier this year I illustrated a chinook salmon, and he needed a friend. So here’s a little Dungeness crabby friend I drew for him to hang with in the same three-color style. Might have to just keep this rolling as a series.