History Illustrations

“Thar She Blows! (Detailed)”

Pen and ink. A detailed illustration of the famous scene from Moby-Dick, as the whale breaches the surface and the crew scrambles into action. 

“Frankenstein’s Warning (Detailed)”

Ink, ink wash, and digital. A detailed illustration of the iconic scene in Frankenstein when the creature reaches out toward his horrified creator. Rendered in stark contrasts and moody textures to reflect the novel’s gothic tone.

“Thar She Blows! (Cartoon)”

Ink and digital. A cartoon-style depiction of the moment the white whale is spotted, complete with shouting sailors and splashing waves.

“Frankenstein’s Warning (Cartoon)”

Ink and digital. A cartoon-style take on the classic moment when Victor Frankenstein is approached by his creation. I tried to add some fun and lightheartedness to the scene. 

“Noah and the Scoffers”

Digital. This is a reimagining of Noah in the days immediately preceding the great flood as described in Genesis 6 and 7.  It also draws from 2 Peter 3:2-7, which could be read to imply Noah was mocked and  Jude 1:14-16, which describes how Enoch preached to a defiant and unbelieving people. Noah is illustrated being laughed at by his fellow men ans well as a Nephilim, which

“CS Lewis in Markers”

Markers. A quick portrait of C.S. Lewis in markers.  C.S. Lewis was a novelist, scholar, and lay theologian. Lewis is known for many notable works including ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’ series as well as ‘Mere Christianity.’  He is also known for his friendship with ‘The Lord of the Rings’ author J.R.R. Tolkien , whom he met while a member of the English faculty at Oxford.  I ha

“Colorful Taft”

Watercolor and Colored Pencil.  A portrait of William Howard Taft, 27th president and then 10th Chief Justice of the United States.

“Gabriel García Moreno of Ecuador”

Marker. A Portrait of Gabriel García Moreno, who served as president of Ecuador between 1861–65 and 1869–75.  He is widely respected for his lack of corruption, and for the tremendous impact his administration had on his country’s economy and growth.

“King Nebuchadnezzar’s Descent Into Madness”

Pen and Ink.  An Ink illustration of Nebuchadnezzar as described in Daniel 4:33, crazy and eating grass. 

“Ink Portrait of Charles Finney”

Pen and Ink.  A portrait of Charles Finney, the “Father of Old Revivalism” and the face of the Second Great Awakening.

“Watercolor Portrait of Edith Roosevelt”

Watercolor and Charcoal.  A caricature of Edith Roosevelt, wife of 26th president Theodore Roosevelt.

“Cyclops’ Headache” 

Ink wash and charcoal.  An illustration of the Cyclops, inspired by The Odyssey, only this time Odysseus and his men did not defeat the Cyclops.  Instead, the cyclops is seen removing arrows from the back of his head after his victory.