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Romy and Michele's High School Reunion
One Sheet Poster
U.S Theatrical Release, 1997
Touchstone Pictures
Art Direction, Graphic Design, Advertising
Jim Henson's "The Storyteller"
1,500 Limited Edition
Deluxe 3 CD Box Set
with 32 Page book
Graphic Design, CD Packaging
Britney Spears - Live In Las Vegas
Print Advertising Campaign
Cable TV Live Concert, 2002
Home Box Office
Art Direction, Graphic Design, Advertising
Lord of the Rings — Return of the King
Theatrical One Sheet, 2003
New Line Cinema
Art Direction, Advertising, Creative Direction
Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone
One Sheet Poster (Advance Teaser)
International Global Release, 2001
Warner Bros
Advance One Sheet for the global international release of the first Harry Potter film. Only in the U.S. was the film titled "Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone"
Art Direction, Advertising, Creative Direction
Miss Congeniality
Theatrical One Sheet, 2000
Warner Bros. Int'l
Art Direction, Design
Motion Picture & Television Title Designs
Various typographic title concepts developed for entertainment properties
Branding, Typography, Art Direction, Graphic Design
Truth Is Beauty
Coffee Table Book
The Art of Mark Willems
Full Color, Hardcover w/ Dust jacket, 68 Pages
Art Direction, Graphic Design, Editorial Design
Madonna Live
Television Key Art, 2001
Home Box Office
Art Direction, Graphic Design
Paul Ferrante Lighting - Consumer Print Ad
High concept full page, color print advertisements for a commercial lighting manufacturer
Stephen King – The Soundtrack Collection
8 Disc Collector's Edition Box Set, 2018
Varese Sarbande Records
Graphic Design, Packaging
Dawson's Creek
Television Key Art, 1998
The WB Network,
Grey Entertainment Adv.
Graphic Design, Title Artwork, Advertising
Menlove Avenue
Capitol Records, 1986
Album Jacket
Art Direction: Roy Kohara
Graphic Design: Mark Shoolery
Illustration: Andy Warhol
Graphic Design, Packaging, Typography
From The Earth to the Moon
LA Ideas
LA Ideas is a Los Angeles based digital studio combining
expertise in new technologies, design and Marketing to create interactive solutions for a rapidly changing online universe.
Art Direction, Branding, Web Design
Lumen Faucets
Consumer Product Packaging & Advertising
Graphic Design, Art Direction, Package Design, Web Design, Trade Show Banners
Carswell & Partners
Real Estate Agents, Beverly Hills, CA
"Elf" – One Sheet Poster & Outdoor Advertising
Theatrical Poster Design,
Outdoor Advertising
New Line Cinema
2003
Little River Band – "No Reins"
Album Cover, 1986
Capitol Records
Art Director: Roy Kohara
Design, Mark Shoolery
Graphic Design, Packaging
Love! Valour! Compassion!
Theatrical One Sheet Poster, 1997
Fine Line Features
Art Direction, Design, Typography
The Very Best Of...
Album Package Design, 2018
Varèse Sarabande Records
Jazz artists Herbie Mann & Eddie Harris get a makeover on these two catalog releases
Graphic Design, Packaging
M:i-2 –Motion Picture Soundtrack CD Package
Design for jewel case CD package, booklet
Hollywood Records
Art Direction, Design, Packaging
Ice Age On Ice
Print, Outdoor and Digital Campaign
Live Arena Show
2016-2017 North American Tour
Art Direction, Advertising, Animation
Kyle Riabko – "Richard Rodgers Reimagined"
CD & Digital Package Design, 2017
Ghostlight Records
Graphic Design, Packaging, Advertising
Just One 'Q' - Original Cast Recording
CD & Digital Package Design, 2017
Key Art Design, Photography
Ghostlight Records
Art Direction, Graphic Design, Key Art
Sister Act - The Musical
Title Artwork and Poster
Broadway Musical
Art Direction, Advertising, Typography
Blade
Theatrical Teaser One Sheet, 1998
New Line Cinema
Art Direction, Design
The Sopranos - Season 2
Print Advertising Campaign
Cable Television Miniseries, 2000
Home Box Office
Art Direction, Graphic Design, Advertising
OZ - The HBO Series
Key Art & Consumer Print Advertising, 1999-2002
Home Box Office
The first one hour television series to be produced by the premiere cable television network
Creative Direction, Art Direction, Advertising
"Whopperettes" – Burger King
Retail POP, 2005
In-Store Window Clings, Tray Liners
Agency: Crispin Porter + Bogusky
Art Director: John Parker
Design: Shoolery Design
Illustrator: Sergio Grisante
The Wire – The HBO Original Series
Key Art, Consumer Print Advertising and Outdoor, 2002
Home Box Office
Art Direction, Graphic Design, Advertising
RUSH
Theatrical Teaser Poster, 1990
MGM/United Artists
Home Video Key Art, 1991
Title Treatement
Art Direction, Design, Typography
Jodi Heights – One Year Wiser
CD & Digital Package Design, 2018
Art Direction, Design, Packaging
The Notebook
Theatrical One Sheet, 2004
New Line Cinema
Art Direction, Design
The Cat in the Hat
Theatrical One Sheet, 2003
Universal Pictures
Illustration: Sergio Grisante
Art Direction, Design
License To Wed
Theatrical One Sheet, 2007
Warner Bros. Pictures
Art Direction, Design
Deadwood
Consumer Print Ad & Poster, 2004
Home Box Office
Art Direction, Design
The Hot Spot
Theatrical One Sheet, 1990
Orion Pictures
Graphic Designer
15 Minutes
Theatrical One Sheet, 2001
New Line Cinema
Art Direction, Design
Get Real
Theatrical One Sheet Poster, 1998
Fine Line Features
Art Direction, Design, Typography
Austin Powers – Motion Picture Soundtrack Package
Design for jewel case CD package & booklet
Hollywood Records
Art Direction, Design, Packaging
The Singing Detective
Theatrical One Sheet, 2003
Paramount Classics
Illustration: Sergio Grisante
Creative Direction, Art Direction
The Butcher Boy
One Sheet Poster
U.S. Theatrical Release, 1998
Warner Bros.
Art Direction, Graphic Design, Advertising
Tooth and Tail
CD & Vinyl Packaging, 2018
Varèse Sarabande Records
Illustrations: Jerome Jacinto
Graphic Design, Packaging
HBO's The Heart & Soul of Boxing
Advertising Key Art, 1998
Home Box Office
Art Direction, Graphic Design
The Dark Backward
Theatrical One Sheet, 1990
Design, Illustration, Typography
Kaori Williams, Soprano
Website Design, 2017
Art Direction, Web Design, Photography
90 BEATS — Brand Identity
Logo Design for Fitness Audio App, iOS9
Graphic Design, UI/UX, Typography
BiggyTV
BiggyTV™ is a live-streaming broadcast network simulcasting on multiple platforms. Discover new shows on your desktop, mobile, tablet or OTT device.
Grow your social network
Discover new videos
Showcase your store
Grow your following
Biggy is Better!®
Art Direction, Branding, Graphic Design
Miximals
Retail Toy Packaging, 2017
Alpha Group U.S.
Creative Director: Mindy Barsky
Branding, Toy Packaging, POP Display
Possibility Place
Brand Identity Mark, Toy Company
Branding, Graphic Design, Icon Design
Pink Flamingos
Theatrical One Sheet, 1997
Fine Line Features
Art Direction, Graphic Design
Music Packaging & Advertising
CD, Vinyl and other design work
Art Direction, Graphic Design, Packaging, Advertising
Mandy Gonzalez – "Fearless"
CD/Digital Packaging, 2018
Warner Music Group,
East West Records,
and Ghostlight Records
Graphic Design, Packaging, Advertising
Grand Hotel
Broadway Show Key Art, 2004
Peter Schneider, Director
The Colony Theater
Bubble Boy – Original Cast Recording
CD & Digital Packaging, 2017
Ghostlight Records
Warner Music Group
Title Design: Ken Daurio
Graphic Design, Packaging, Advertising
“The Rock" Motion Picture Score CD Package
Design for jewel case CD package, booklet, label and tray insert
David Bossert - Author Website
Art Direction, Branding, Web Design
“Sleepy Hollow" Motion Picture Soundtrack CD Package
Design for jewel case CD package, booklet, label and tray insert
Giving Back 2%
Logo Design,
Hollywood Vaults
Assignment: Design a logo demonstrating the charitable contributions made to the client's community
Graphic Design, Logo Design, Branding
Hollywood Vaults
Logo Design, Branding, Advertising, Collateral and Promotional Materials
Art Direction, Graphic Design, Advertising
Paul Ferrante Lighting
Branding, Consumer and Trade Print Advertising, Website Design, Promotional Postcards, Tear Sheets.
Art Direction, Graphic Design, Advertising
Residential Interior Photography
Residential Interior and Architectural Photography
Clients:
Joe Nye, Beverly Hills, CA
Game Plan, Palo Alto, CA
Art Direction, Photography, Interior Design
Logo Design and Website for a Medical Practice
Materials designed for a professional (and fictitious) medical practice
Santa Barbara Int'l Film Festival :30 Second Bumper
Sponsored by Hollywood Vaults
Created to run before every feature film
during the 2015 Santa Barbara Int'l Film Festival
Motion Graphics, Advertising, Visual Effects
Eigengrau
Theatrical Poster, 2016
Fordham University, School of Theatre
Graphic Design, Advertising
University of Santa Monica Annual Report