I was approached by a wonderful couple, John and Sam Chapman, to bring their dream tabletop game to life. I created all of the art for this dinosaur-themed engine-builder including almost 200 unique dinosaur cards, game logo, icons, playing boards, and stand-alone illustrations for Kickstarter rewards.
The Narrow Road Between Desires
The novella written by Patrick Rothfuss and published by Daw Books follows the character of Bast over the course of a single day. I worked directly with Patrick to create over 40 delightful interior illustrations as well as the cover for the UK edition.
The Briar-Sword Monk
This 40-page graphic novella was a companion piece to “The King-Killing Queen” by Shawn Speakman. It was based on a short story of the same name, also by Speakman, and adapted by Robert Napton for Skybound Entertainment. I layed out and penciled the book, but shared the inking because of time constraints. The story follows the venerable priest, Emmer, as he tries to end a war between humans and fae.
Triumph Over Peanuts
Allergist Dr. David Reeder wanted to create a book that would educate kids and parents who are learning about life with allergies. Together with my frequent collaborator, Patrick Johnson, we created the story of a girl wrestling with her new peanut allergy. Since I have a daughter with multiple food-related allergies, this project was especially close to my heart.
Lords of Vegas: Underworld
Lords of Vegas & Lords of Vegas: Americana
I created the box art for both the new edition of the base game and for the Americana expansion. I also finally learned the non-Hollywood story of the OK corral when doing research for the character portraits.
Tales from Howl Town
Amazon Games published this mystery game at Halloween and it was featured on their front page. In the game, an Amazon delivery driver is stuck in gothic Howl Town in the midst of a werewolf outbreak. Clues help the player choose which town resident to exile into the night, but the accusation will either banish the werewolf or give it another victim.
Button Men
Designed by James Ernest and published by Cheapass Games, Button Men is a strategy dice game set in a city of crime families and territorial disputes. It’s about beating people up. I loved this job because it’s kind of work I truly enjoy: bringing an eclectic cast of characters to life.
The Island of Dr. Lucky
Published by Cheapass Games, the original “Kill Doctor Lucky” is the reverse of Clue, where the players choose a weapon and a location to off the titular doc. Well, this time they’re on an island! This marks the first game board I’ve illustrated, and I also did the box art.
Sometimes the Magic Works
I was asked to create the cover and interior illustrations for the special edition of this writing memoir by Terry Brooks and published by Grim Oak Press. It was a little surreal being asked to draw illuminating cartoons of one of fantasy’s modern masters, but I had such fun doing it and knowing that Terry was approving it.
Tak
James Ernest brought the fictional game from “The Wise Man’s Fear” into the real world, and I had the pleasure of creating the cover and a few interior illustrations for the official rulebook (which can also double as a game board). I created several designs of ornate Tak pieces from the world of Temerant, and I used myself and my wife for many of the pose references, but the one of Pat and James is from a game they played at….Origins, I think?
The Kingkiller Map
For the 10th anniversary edition of the Name of the Wind, Patrick Rothfuss wanted a new map of the Four Corners of Civilization. A whole metric ton of details and improvements went into this map.
The Bookie Monster
Brick and Mortar Books is a local bookstore in Redmond, WA, and they were looking for a mascot to bring even more color to their vibrant store. This lovable guy can read four books at a time! In theory.
Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom
Disneyworld’s collectible card game needs holiday cards every year, and I’ve been honored to do a couple.
“Whatever” Collection Covers
John Scalzi’s blog gets new
Pairs
Pairs is a fast-paced pub game where the objective is to avoid getting a pair, and wagers are encouraged. There are many many versions of pairs decks, and I’m so happy I could make a pair of them! The first deck was based on the Fae realm from the Kingkiller Chronicles and features lots of scantily-clad fae. The second deck was based on the not-for-children picture book “The Adventures of the Princess & Mr. Whiffle” and features some….macabre imagery.
The Slow Regard of Silent Things
A novella by Patrick Rothfuss, this story follows a mysterious young woman who lives in the tunnels and spaces beneath the University.
The Adventures of the Princess & Mr. Whiffle: The Thing Beneath the Bed
A princess and her stuffed teddy bear live (mostly) alone in a marzipan castle. Her daytime adventures are full of imagination, but nighttime brings out a different side to her fairytale existence.
The Adventures of the Princess & Mr. Whiffle: The Dark of Deep Below
The Princess now has a little brother who makes her life more complicated. But his disappearance leads her on a new adventure into a kingdom of dangerous creatures below the surface.
