Author Archives: Brandon Reese

Sterling Publishing, Print Writing Book

I just finished up a Print Writing book project for Sterling Publishing. It is one of my largest projects to date–52 illustrations, (a main and a spot for each letter of the alphabet). It kept me quite busy over the … Continue reading

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the unfinished postcard

Here’s a couple characters from a postcard I was working with a buddy of mine. He and I started an illustration collective (well, just he and I here in Charlotte). We were planning on doing a combination of both our … Continue reading

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4 months?!

My blog has not been updated in 4 months! How sad is that? I’d like to say it’s because I’ve been far too busy. I’ve been somewhat busy… just not ’4-months and no update busy’. I will try to do … Continue reading

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AWR Brochure

Here’s a job I just finished for Adventist World Radio. It’s a brochure of games and stories for children. This is my second one for them and it’s a great gig. Shelley Nolan, the communication director always gives me a … Continue reading

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little paintings

Whenever there is a lull in my freelance load, I like to break out my gouache paints and do something non-digital. I just listen to music and paint in my sketchbook. It also helps me to think differently when approaching … Continue reading

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Westchester Magazine, Winter Workouts

Here’s a piece I just finished up for Aiko Masazumi at Westchester magazine. The piece was about workouts you can do in winter. Ice skating, cross-country skiing, platform tennis, and curling were listed. I wanted to play off the recent … Continue reading

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The Boston Globe, book review

I had the pleasure of working with Jane Martin at The Boston Globe just before Christmas. This was for the book review of 20 Under 40, Stories From The New Yorker. Jane’s concept was a play on the reviewer’s title- … Continue reading

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Lunch Money, Original Friend Party- Part 2

I drove down to Columbia, SC for the Original Friend release party this weekend. It was a great turn out and loads of fun. Lunch Money played the CD from start to finish and the kids (and adults) loved it! … Continue reading

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Lunch Money, Original Friend party

This Saturday, November 20th, is the release date of Lunch Money‘s 3rd album, Original Friend. This is the second album I’ve illustrated and designed for them. I put a lot of work into it and it was great fun. I’ll … Continue reading

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First post!

This is my first post on my brand-new blog. Thank-you to my lovely host, Laura Tallardy. I’ll try not to stink up the place! Here’s a piece I just completed for Stephanie Glaros at The Utne Reader. It was my … Continue reading

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