Commission: Promotional Flyers
Fam Feud (2005)
Commissioned by the NY Department of Health, the party they were involved with was at this bar where they have a Family Feud night, hosted by a drag queen. They had doctors on hand administering shots for something I can’t remember. (Wanna say flu but since it’s gay nightlife, it was probably something sexually transmitted.)
Oktoberfist (2003)
One of my oldest gigs made for one of most popular illustrations ever. People’s reaction to this is always amazing. I will sadly admit to never actually going to this party although I’m told it was pretty wild!
Oktoberfist II (2004)
Though the sequel is not as popular as the original, I still think it’s a strong piece.
Hayride (2004)
Most of the flyers on this page were commissioned by Daniel Nardicio, notorious in NYC for throwing outrageous parties.
Magnum Party (2004)
At this party, all the gogo boys were supposed to be 10″ or more. I kinda didn’t believe it but I’ll never know because I didn’t go. Photos of the actual bar are used in this.
Sexy Sailors (2004)
Technically not an official commission… more like the beta version of the piece to the right. This wasn’t at all what the client was looking for so he was forced to sit down and think about what he actually wanted and then got back to me with the new idea. This was a very valuable lesson for me as an illustrator: Do not accept vague direction!
But yea, absorbing the cost of labor for the old version wasn’t such a negative since I do really like this original idea as a stand alone drawing.
Sea Tea (2004)
An annual gay booze cruise in NYC, this is the only event on this page that’s still active. Nowadays the entertainment on the boat is popular porn actors and drag queens so they usually appear on the current flyers.
Underwear Party (2003)
Gawd, this is hard for me to look at these days, although I remember it looked better once the text was dropped in. (Probably covered those horrible chunky legs!)
Manpole (2003)
Another one that’s somewhat embarrassing to show but in this case it’s not the drawing I’m wincing at… it’s that cringey logo someone designed. And also the fact that I don’t think this website ever really got going. But I got paid, so who cares?! lol
