Client: Kokila, an imprint of Penguin Random House

Girls On Wheels, written by Srividhya Venkat, is inspired by the skateboarding revolution in India, and follows three little girls as they fly, fall, and find the courage to get back up on their boards and try again.

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Editorial illustration (and GIF) for the L.A. Affairs section of the Los Angeles Times. The story was about a young woman leaving L.A. to find love in Maui. Read the article here.

Editorial illustrations for NBC News:
Survivors, residents, government officials, and community members share their vision of what Lahaina’s future looks like after the devastating August ‘23 Maui wildfires.

Illustration / Design / Surface Pattern

North Shore inspired illustration, an original typographic treatment of the VTCS logo, and a custom surface pattern for the 2020 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing poster.

Check out the creation process of the artwork here.

A collection of logos and marks.

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Exclusive artist line for Kaka’ako Kasuals. Original designs for men’s, women’s and kids, inspired by surf spots near Kaka’ako/Honolulu.

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Show flyer for an all women exhibition at Gangway Gallery.

Logo / Visual Identity / Label Design

A rebrand for Koko Kai, the only non dairy coconut yogurt made in Hawaii.

Read about the development of this Logo/Visual Identity here.

Client: Koko Kai Coconut Yogurt

*This book cover illustration was a finalist for 2021 Communication Arts Illustration competition.

Editorial Illustration/Design

“At the age of 24, Jordan Barnes woke up next to a lifeless body, rifled through his dead friend’s pockets for any remaining heroin and went right back to using.

Strung out and homeless during the supposed best years of his life, there was no clear way out of the Opioid Crisis ravaging the streets of Portland, Oregon. But though Jordan had long accepted his fate, his parents still held out hope, and would do everything in their power to get him the help he so desperately needed.

After a harrowing journey that proves the life of an active addict will always get worse, never better, Jordan found himself at the gates of Sand Island, Hawaii's most notorious two-year inpatient treatment facility. He soon discovers that though his heart was in the right place, the hardest battle of his life was yet to come. One Hit Away is his arduous and unlikely true story of recovery, rehabilitation and redemption.”

Client: Jordan P. Barnes

Editorial illustration created for Part 3: “Revitalizing Communities with Streams and Sunlight, of Hawaiʻi of Tomorrow, a feature in Hawaii Business Magazine, presented by Hawaiian Electric. Hawaiʻi of Tomorrow summons the optimistic spirit of practical imagination to think about what Hawai‘i would look like in 2050, with special consideration on the challenges of the coming decades.

Illustration / Design / Surface Pattern

North Shore inspired illustration, an original typographic treatment of the Vans Pro logo, and a custom surface pattern for the 2020 Vans Pro poster. (event cancelled due to covid)

Client: Vans Pro

Illustration / Design

Event poster artwork for a Grateful Dead tribute concert at the Waikiki Shell Amphitheater, 2023.

Illustration / Design

Event poster artwork for the 2021 Sony Open in Hawaii.

Client: Sony Open in Hawaii

Commissioned vehicle wrap for Tropical J’s, a business based in Hawaii specializing in sun/rain coverage solutions.

Illustration

Poster artwork for 2019 Aloha From Hawaii Festival (graphic design by another artist.)

Logo/Visual Identity

Rogue Wave Toys is an eco friendly business based in Hawaii, that provides biodegradable, plastic-free beach toys. They are on a mission to make our oceans plastic free, reduce use of fossil fuels, create better products with better materials, and make conventional plastic obsolete.

The final logomark represents the duality of our human hand in today’s environmental climate. While our fingerprints provide evidence that our hands created the problem, they can also solve it. It holds us accountable and represents Rogue Wave’s origin story and mission to “make things better” (official slogan), one wave at a time.

Client: Rogue Wave Toys

Logo, Visual Identity, Photography

Hollis J. creates beautiful one of a kind pieces inspired by the handpicked treasures she has collected over time. All pieces are handmade in her studio in Kailua, Hawaii. Her work is a mix of beachy, bold, unique, and organic every day wear that can easily be dressed up or down.

Client: Hollis J Jewelry

T-shirt Design

This is a commissioned t-shirt design for Mokulua Surf Co. (Previously Twin Islands), a clothing company located in Kailua, Hawaii. Popoia is a small island off the coast of Kailua Beach (popularly known as Flat Island). The lifeguard tower illustration is inspired by the two towers located on Kailua Beach.

Logo/Business Card

“Ka malu” translates to “sheltered, protected, peaceful, quiet, safe, and strength.” This Hawaiian word embodies all the elements Sara aspires to bring to her clients through her practices. Creating a safe, peaceful place for clients to find strength, feel protected and safe, and find a quiet moment. Fusing elements of Chinese medicines, yin/yang, and meridian theories with energy work through reiki and yoga asanas, she focuses on the whole person – identifying what is needed, and helping her clients achieve it.

The 3 ti leaves in the logo are an ode to the healing powers of the sacred plant thought to bring strength, protection, and wisdom. The space between the lines of the leaves symbolizes the space Sara seeks to create through the stillness – the slowing down – of the mind, the body, and the breath, in her practices.

Client: Ka Malu

Logo, Photography

Jill Vitamin is an artist, educator, and Ashtanga yoga practitioner from Richmond, Virginia. Jill’s leggings bridge the gap between athletic apparel and everyday fashion. Whether it’s dreaming Buddha or a blooming lotus, her funky designs feature whimsical motifs with an eastern edge. Inspired by Jill’s artwork and signature, I wanted to create a hand-lettered logo that was legible, while incorporating a bit flourish and texture.

Client: Jill Vitamin Leggings

Logo, Branding, Signage

Barge Hops Brewing Co. started as a commissioned metal sign, that turned into full branding for a potential micro-microbrewery. The client is a fan of craft beer, and the captain of their backyard “party barge,” a glorified floating dock with a motor. The illustration depicts the barge, complete with tiki torches, a flag and life preserver ring.  A muted, monochromatic color palette and bold text give the sign an old vintage feel. Can you spot the hidden “670″ in the water reflection? The number holds special significance to the client.

Logo, Visual Identity

Trident Management is a property management business that provides expert, reliable, discreet management and concierge services to valued, prestigious clients.

The final logo incorporates a minimalist trident mark, a deep navy blue with silver leaf accenting, and a traditional Baskerville typeface to embody an established, exclusive and high-end visual identity.

T-Shirt Design, Signage

I was commissioned by the Kailua Chamber of Commerce to design a t-shirt and banner for the 70th Annual 4th of July parade in Kailua, Hawaii. The theme for the shirt was "Kū'oko'a a me Aloha" (Liberty and Aloha).

Client: Kailua Chamber of Commerce

Logo, Business Cards, Signage

HI-Lites Salon is a one-stop shop for haircuts, balayage, ombre, smoothing treatments, blow outs and more, located in Kailua, Hawaii.
Salon owner, Jenne requested that her logo feature a sunrise over the Mokulua islands, a local landmark in Kailua that holds a special place in her heart. I balanced the silhouette of the islands over a pair of shears to communicate the hair salon element. The handle of the shears doubles as a rising sun between the islands. (Jenne has adopted the sun icon as a portrait of herself, with crazy hair and her high energy!) Her business cards serve double duty as appointment cards for her clients.

Client: Hi Lites Salon Inc