Freelance Art Director & Designer
Fiamma means flame in Italian. This line of deli meats is flamed to give the rich smoky flavor of grilled meat.
The directives were to enhance the guarantee, differentiate flavor, and give a premium ham a worthy label.
Stylistically this Connoisseur Gourmet Cheese design was a huge leap for KauKauna. I wanted it to look old world european.
One idea was to create a Manny persona, with a rebel history. Others brought the lively color and graphic heritage of Mexico.
I've worked on many projects for Chi-Chi's. Salsas, chips, tortillas, and container design.
Artisan allowed for a completely new design system from Jennie-O's. From the Logo down to the marbled paper pattern.
Jennie O's line of sausages borrows romance and flavor profiles from culinary regions.
Peloponnese imports a wide range of high quality Greek foods. I painted a fresh and friendly village scene and designed a package system to reflect their all natural small batch product line.
A line of easy to prepare all natural center of the plate items.
I like to prop my own projects, whenever possible.
Photo art direction for Market Pantry & Archer Farms.
Les Dames d'Esscoffier held a food & wine event to highlight local small producers. We thought maybe a food nude would generate interest.
Les Dames d'Esscoffier partners with a local chef of note to host a culinary scholarship fundraiser biannually.
Gala concept, art, invitation, and lots of ribbon tying.
RAINN is a national nonprofit counseling organization for victims of rape, incest, and abuse. I created the concept, artwork, and invitation for two Minneapolis fund raising events.