Babe

An AD called with a really refreshing job, nothing too conceptual. Illustrate the tale of Paul Bunyan and his big blue ox. It was for Southwest Gas Corporation annual report. The AD chose 3 illustrators to illustrate 3 famous campfire tales. The cover was illustrated beautifully by Marc Burckhardt.

I've spent many summers fishing in the northern lakes of Minnesota and frequently passed through the home of Paul Bunyan—Bemidji, MN. The town has a huge statue of the giant lumberjack and his neon blue ox. For me, its always a bonus that I can personally relate to the job in some way. Sometimes really bending the concept to make it work for myself. I would fish everyday if it weren't for the fact that I live in NYC. I love fishing, even if the fish aren't biting. Something about being on a little motor boat in the middle of a misty lake, loons wailing in the distance, watching my bobber slowly sink equals heaven.