Computer Embellished Drawing

You know the old story… Guy teaches art for 15 years. Guy needs a change. Guy takes a job as a 7th grade gifted teacher. Guy struggles to make sense of it all by making ornate illustrations for his eBoard. It’s as old as the hills.

Computer Embellished Drawings

I recently used my power of graphic design to assist Emily and her Entourage fight against Cystic Fibrosis. Join us in the fight.

Computer Embellished Drawings • Photo by Jonathan Nimerfroh

Here’s a collection of PowerPoint images that I created to correspond with a recent TED talk. I did more talking than TEDing.

Computer Embellished Drawing

Here’s a sneak peek of one of my slide images for an upcoming TED talk. As you’ve probably guessed, my presentation is about the dangerous effects of incandescent bulbs hovering over people’s heads

Computer Embellished Drawing

Hate is relative.

Computer Embellished Drawing

This is your brain on art. Any questions?

Computer Embellished Drawing

I borrowed the center character from a former student’s doodle. I borrowed the drawing style from Jon Burgerman, Pablo Picasso, Keith Haring and the Ancient Mayans. I borrowed the palette and crown from a Jean-Michel Basquiat painting. I borrowed the title from Maurice Sendeck. Everything is due back in two weeks.

Computer Embellished Drawing

A few weeks ago, my young mural collaborator, Ben, created a flurry of doodles. We then selected some of those doodles and dropped them into a rough composition. Next, we refined and tightened the composition and decided what colors will go where. Next stop, basement wall… stay tuned for the thrilling conclusion.

Computer Embellished Drawing

Everyone’s favorite book, turned animated film, turned Broadway musical, turned Jr. version musical is now a hit tee shirt.

Computer Embellished Drawing

A student doodled this when he should have been working. I digitized and colorized it when I should have been working. I think it works.