Aaron Tilford Creative

Graphic Design • Art Direction • Writing/Editing • Curatorial

Los Angeles, CA

After interning for Bergman Associates, focusing on fashion and beauty, I advanced to senior designer at The Oliphant Press where I was for 10 years working directly with its founder and director Ron Gordon, whom I continue to work with on a freelance basis. My work at The Oliphant Press, and much of my freelance work sense, has focused on providing creative services (graphic design, art direction, writing/editing) to foundations, museums and other non-profits as well as corporate institutions.

Instagram: @aarontilford.creative

Selected work

Book Design

I had the pleasure of designing Alan Joseph Marx’s his first book of photography, ‘Palindrome 91–19’ (FUMO02, soft cover, 160 pages, edition of 200). The artist approached me early in the pandemic wanting to make a book that would represent his photography from its beginnings to near-present day (1991–2019). The process started with him giving me huge range of choice from much of his archive, from there we made various subtractions and additions, and I came up with a flow based on chronology, aesthetics, and feeling. I suggested texts for him to write that would enhance the book, including a note on process (Marx is loyal to analog photography; all photos were taken between 1991 and 2019) and an introduction (which turned out soulful and elegant) that would frame the work, and helped him with text edits and suggestions. ‘Palindrome’ is published under my new imprint, Fumo. This is the second publication in the series. The first was Richard Stuart Perkins’ book of poetry, ‘Everyone is There When We Look.’ (pic
I had the pleasure of designing Alan Joseph Marx’s his first book of photography, ‘Palindrome 91–19’ (FUMO02, soft cover, 160 pages, edition of 200). The artist approached me early in the pandemic wanting to make a book that would represent his photography from its beginnings to near-present day (1991–2019). The process started with him giving me huge range of choice from much of his archive, from there we made various subtractions and additions, and I came up with a flow based on chronology, aesthetics, and feeling. I suggested texts for him to write that would enhance the book, including a note on process (Marx is loyal to analog photography; all photos were taken between 1991 and 2019) and an introduction (which turned out soulful and elegant) that would frame the work, and helped him with text edits and suggestions. ‘Palindrome’ is published under my new imprint, Fumo. This is the second publication in the series. The first was Richard Stuart Perkins’ book of poetry, ‘Everyone is There When We Look.’ (pic
I had the pleasure of designing Alan Joseph Marx’s his first book of photography, ‘Palindrome 91–19’ (FUMO02, soft cover, 160 pages, edition of 200). The artist approached me early in the pandemic wanting to make a book that would represent his photography from its beginnings to near-present day (1991–2019). The process started with him giving me huge range of choice from much of his archive, from there we made various subtractions and additions, and I came up with a flow based on chronology, aesthetics, and feeling. I suggested texts for him to write that would enhance the book, including a note on process (Marx is loyal to analog photography; all photos were taken between 1991 and 2019) and an introduction (which turned out soulful and elegant) that would frame the work, and helped him with text edits and suggestions. ‘Palindrome’ is published under my new imprint, Fumo. This is the second publication in the series. The first was Richard Stuart Perkins’ book of poetry, ‘Everyone is There When We Look.’ (pic
I had the pleasure of designing Alan Joseph Marx’s his first book of photography, ‘Palindrome 91–19’ (FUMO02, soft cover, 160 pages, edition of 200). The artist approached me early in the pandemic wanting to make a book that would represent his photography from its beginnings to near-present day (1991–2019). The process started with him giving me huge range of choice from much of his archive, from there we made various subtractions and additions, and I came up with a flow based on chronology, aesthetics, and feeling. I suggested texts for him to write that would enhance the book, including a note on process (Marx is loyal to analog photography; all photos were taken between 1991 and 2019) and an introduction (which turned out soulful and elegant) that would frame the work, and helped him with text edits and suggestions. ‘Palindrome’ is published under my new imprint, Fumo. This is the second publication in the series. The first was Richard Stuart Perkins’ book of poetry, ‘Everyone is There When We Look.’ (pic
I had the pleasure of designing Alan Joseph Marx’s his first book of photography, ‘Palindrome 91–19’ (FUMO02, soft cover, 160 pages, edition of 200). The artist approached me early in the pandemic wanting to make a book that would represent his photography from its beginnings to near-present day (1991–2019). The process started with him giving me huge range of choice from much of his archive, from there we made various subtractions and additions, and I came up with a flow based on chronology, aesthetics, and feeling. I suggested texts for him to write that would enhance the book, including a note on process (Marx is loyal to analog photography; all photos were taken between 1991 and 2019) and an introduction (which turned out soulful and elegant) that would frame the work, and helped him with text edits and suggestions. ‘Palindrome’ is published under my new imprint, Fumo. This is the second publication in the series. The first was Richard Stuart Perkins’ book of poetry, ‘Everyone is There When We Look.’ (pic
I edited, designed, and published Everyone is There When We Look: Poems by Richard Stuart Perkins (softcover, 64 pages, edition of 200). Front and back cover and frontispiece photography by Richard Stuart Perkins. Inside front and back cover photography by Aaron Tilford. Front and back covers pictured here. Richard Stuart Perkins is a multimedia artist working in photography, painting and the written word. His work deals with memory, the trace elements of a person’s existence, the social, sexual, political conflicts and contradictions of his life, as well the collective struggles we face forging individual identities in the midst of socially dictated concepts of race, gender, and sexuality. > www.richardstuartperkins.com
I edited, designed, and published Everyone is There When We Look: Poems by Richard Stuart Perkins (softcover, 64 pages, edition of 200). Front and back cover and frontispiece photography by Richard Stuart Perkins. Inside front and back cover photography by Aaron Tilford. Title spread pictured here. Richard Stuart Perkins is a multimedia artist working in photography, painting and the written word. His work deals with memory, the trace elements of a person’s existence, the social, sexual, political conflicts and contradictions of his life, as well the collective struggles we face forging individual identities in the midst of socially dictated concepts of race, gender, and sexuality. > www.richardstuartperkins.com
I edited, designed, and published Everyone is There When We Look: Poems by Richard Stuart Perkins (softcover, 64 pages, edition of 200). Front and back cover and frontispiece photography by Richard Stuart Perkins. Inside front and back cover photography by Aaron Tilford. Table of contents pictured here. Richard Stuart Perkins is a multimedia artist working in photography, painting and the written word. His work deals with memory, the trace elements of a person’s existence, the social, sexual, political conflicts and contradictions of his life, as well the collective struggles we face forging individual identities in the midst of socially dictated concepts of race, gender, and sexuality. > www.richardstuartperkins.com
I edited, designed, and published Everyone is There When We Look: Poems by Richard Stuart Perkins (softcover, 64 pages, edition of 200). Front and back cover and frontispiece photography by Richard Stuart Perkins. Inside front and back cover photography by Aaron Tilford. Colophon pager and inside back cover pictured here. Richard Stuart Perkins is a multimedia artist working in photography, painting and the written word. His work deals with memory, the trace elements of a person’s existence, the social, sexual, political conflicts and contradictions of his life, as well the collective struggles we face forging individual identities in the midst of socially dictated concepts of race, gender, and sexuality. > www.richardstuartperkins.com
I edited, designed, and published Everyone is There When We Look: Poems by Richard Stuart Perkins (softcover, 64 pages, edition of 200). Front and back cover and frontispiece photography by Richard Stuart Perkins. Inside front and back cover photography by Aaron Tilford. Back cover pictured here. Richard Stuart Perkins is a multimedia artist working in photography, painting and the written word. His work deals with memory, the trace elements of a person’s existence, the social, sexual, political conflicts and contradictions of his life, as well the collective struggles we face forging individual identities in the midst of socially dictated concepts of race, gender, and sexuality. > www.richardstuartperkins.com
They Spoke Hungarian: A Family Memoir by Judith Mihalyi Auberjonois (142 pages, soft cover). I had the pleasure of co-designing this book with Ron Gordon of The Oliphant Press for the American theatrical producer and writer, Judith Mihalyi Auberjonois. It was an honor to make her vision of this lovely family memoir a reality. Printed in an edition of 150 by Puritan Capital, and spineless-bound by New Hampshire Bindery. The typeface is Janson, designed by the Hungarian typographer and printer Miklós Kis (1650–1702). Front cover pictured here.
They Spoke Hungarian: A Family Memoir by Judith Mihalyi Auberjonois (142 pages, soft cover). I had the pleasure of co-designing this book with Ron Gordon of The Oliphant Press for the American theatrical producer and writer, Judith Mihalyi Auberjonois. It was an honor to make her vision of this lovely family memoir a reality. Printed in an edition of 150 by Puritan Capital, and spineless-bound by New Hampshire Bindery. The typeface is Janson, designed by the Hungarian typographer and printer Miklós Kis (1650–1702). Spine pictured here.
They Spoke Hungarian: A Family Memoir by Judith Mihalyi Auberjonois (142 pages, soft cover). I had the pleasure of co-designing this book with Ron Gordon of The Oliphant Press for the American theatrical producer and writer, Judith Mihalyi Auberjonois. It was an honor to make her vision of this lovely family memoir a reality. Printed in an edition of 150 by Puritan Capital, and spineless-bound by New Hampshire Bindery. The typeface is Janson, designed by the Hungarian typographer and printer Miklós Kis (1650–1702). Example spread pictured here.
I designed Rewarding Work: A History of Boston’s North Bennet Street School (440 pages, hardback, edition of 200) with Ron Gordon for The Oliphant Press. It was bound by Acme Book binding. / “North Bennet Street School is a private vocational school in Boston, Massachusetts. Ron came up with the basic design and I executed it, revising when necessary, and designed various charts and color-corrected photographs throughout. Spine and cloth binding pictured here.
I designed Rewarding Work: A History of Boston’s North Bennet Street School (440 pages, hardback, edition of 200) with Ron Gordon for The Oliphant Press. It was bound by Acme Book binding. / “North Bennet Street School is a private vocational school in Boston, Massachusetts. Ron came up with the basic design and I executed it, revising when necessary, and designed various charts and color-corrected photographs throughout. Title page spread pictured here.
I designed Rewarding Work: A History of Boston’s North Bennet Street School (440 pages, hardback, edition of 200) with Ron Gordon for The Oliphant Press. It was bound by Acme Book binding. / “North Bennet Street School is a private vocational school in Boston, Massachusetts. Ron came up with the basic design and I executed it, revising when necessary, and designed various charts and color-corrected photographs throughout. Table of contents spread pictured here.
I designed Rewarding Work: A History of Boston’s North Bennet Street School (440 pages, hardback, edition of 200) with Ron Gordon for The Oliphant Press. It was bound by Acme Book binding. / “North Bennet Street School is a private vocational school in Boston, Massachusetts. Ron came up with the basic design and I executed it, revising when necessary, and designed various charts and color-corrected photographs throughout. Example spread pictured here.
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” – Anatole France / I designed Poem for a Dog: Poems by Gordon Massman (104 pages, softcover, illustrations by Dean Bornstein,) with Ron Gordon for The Oliphant Press. It was printed in an edition of 120 (20 of which were hand-bound in cloth by Sam Ellenport. Front cover pictured here.
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” – Anatole France / I designed Poem for a Dog: Poems by Gordon Massman (104 pages, softcover, illustrations by Dean Bornstein,) with Ron Gordon for The Oliphant Press. It was printed in an edition of 120 (20 of which were hand-bound in cloth by Sam Ellenport. Title page spread pictured here.
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” – Anatole France / I designed Poem for a Dog: Poems by Gordon Massman (104 pages, softcover, illustrations by Dean Bornstein,) with Ron Gordon for The Oliphant Press. It was printed in an edition of 120 (20 of which were hand-bound in cloth by Sam Ellenport. Example spread pictured here.
During a stint at NYU (New York University) I had the pleasure of designing DOVETAIL: The McGhee Review (56 pages, softcover), an annual literary journal of the Paul McGhee Division of the NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies (NYU-SCPS), which featured the work of 15 emerging writers. Front cover pictured here.
During a stint at NYU (New York University) I had the pleasure of designing DOVETAIL: The McGhee Review (56 pages, softcover), an annual literary journal of the Paul McGhee Division of the NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies (NYU-SCPS), which featured the work of 15 emerging writers. Table of contents pictured here.
During a stint at NYU (New York University) I had the pleasure of designing DOVETAIL: The McGhee Review (56 pages, softcover), an annual literary journal of the Paul McGhee Division of the NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies (NYU-SCPS), which featured the work of 15 emerging writers. Example spread pictured here.
Brave the Night: Poems by Lana Wolkonsky (edited by Professor Walter J. Miller, softcover, 56 pages, edition of 500). I designed a few books of Lana Wolkonsky’s poetry while working with director Ron Gordon at The Oliphant Press. Black on black doesn’t always work, but the black stamping on a heavy black paper stock worked beautifully on the cover of Brave the Night, with the white “Brave” shining like a beacon. Pictured here: front cover.
Brave the Night: Poems by Lana Wolkonsky (edited by Professor Walter J. Miller, softcover, 56 pages, edition of 500). I designed a few books of Lana Wolkonsky’s poetry while working with director Ron Gordon at The Oliphant Press. Black on black doesn’t always work, but the black stamping on a heavy black paper stock worked beautifully on the cover of Brave the Night, with the white “Brave” shining like a beacon. Pictured here: title page.
I designed In the Company of Women: 100 Years at the Cosmopolitan Club (110 pages, softcover) in conjunction with Ron Gordon while at The Oliphant Press. Front cover pictured here. / Founded in 1909, The Cosmopolitan Club (or “Cos Club”) is a private social club on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City – "where women of accomplishment enjoy each other's company and pursue their interest in arts and letters, and current events.”
I designed In the Company of Women: 100 Years at the Cosmopolitan Club (110 pages, softcover) in conjunction with Ron Gordon while at The Oliphant Press. Title page spread pictured here. / Founded in 1909, The Cosmopolitan Club (or “Cos Club”) is a private social club on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City – "where women of accomplishment enjoy each other's company and pursue their interest in arts and letters, and current events.”
I designed In the Company of Women: 100 Years at the Cosmopolitan Club (110 pages, softcover) in conjunction with Ron Gordon while at The Oliphant Press. Example spread pictured here. / Founded in 1909, The Cosmopolitan Club (or “Cos Club”) is a private social club on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City – "where women of accomplishment enjoy each other's company and pursue their interest in arts and letters, and current events.”
I designed Paul Ruxin, The Past as Present: Selected Thoughts & Essays (edited & compiled by Samuel Ellenport & Gordon Pradl, 438 pages, hardcover, cloth binding designed by Sam Ellenport) with Ron Gordon for The Oliphant Press. It celebrates the late Paul Ruxin, a “man of letters,” and was spearheaded by Amherst classmates of his (Ron also being a classmate), who collected and organized his various writings. It also includes a section of remembrances of him at the back, by classmates, family, and friends. Spine and cloth binding pictured here.
I designed Paul Ruxin, The Past as Present: Selected Thoughts & Essays (edited & compiled by Samuel Ellenport & Gordon Pradl, 438 pages, hardcover, cloth binding designed by Sam Ellenport) with Ron Gordon for The Oliphant Press. It celebrates the late Paul Ruxin, a “man of letters,” and was spearheaded by Amherst classmates of his (Ron also being a classmate), who collected and organized his various writings. It also includes a section of remembrances of him at the back, by classmates, family, and friends. Title page spread pictured here.
I designed Paul Ruxin, The Past as Present: Selected Thoughts & Essays (edited & compiled by Samuel Ellenport & Gordon Pradl, 438 pages, hardcover, cloth binding designed by Sam Ellenport) with Ron Gordon for The Oliphant Press. It celebrates the late Paul Ruxin, a “man of letters,” and was spearheaded by Amherst classmates of his (Ron also being a classmate), who collected and organized his various writings. It also includes a section of remembrances of him at the back, by classmates, family, and friends. Table of contents pictured here.
I designed Paul Ruxin, The Past as Present: Selected Thoughts & Essays (edited & compiled by Samuel Ellenport & Gordon Pradl, 438 pages, hardcover, cloth binding designed by Sam Ellenport) with Ron Gordon for The Oliphant Press. It celebrates the late Paul Ruxin, a “man of letters,” and was spearheaded by Amherst classmates of his (Ron also being a classmate), who collected and organized his various writings. It also includes a section of remembrances of him at the back, by classmates, family, and friends. Example spread pictured here.
I designed The Town School 1913–2003: 90th Anniversary Album (softcover, 32 pages) with Ron Gordon while at The Oliphant Press. The Town School is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational elementary school located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City. Founded in 1913, the school currently has approximately 400 students enrolled from Nursery 3 through the Eighth grade. The design is a mix of playful and classic, just like the school. Front cover pictured here. The gold letters are foil stamped.
I designed The Town School 1913–2003: 90th Anniversary Album (softcover, 32 pages) with Ron Gordon while at The Oliphant Press. The Town School is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational elementary school located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City. Founded in 1913, the school currently has approximately 400 students enrolled from Nursery 3 through the Eighth grade. The design is a mix of playful and classic, just like the school. Title page pictured here.
I designed The Town School 1913–2003: 90th Anniversary Album (softcover, 32 pages) with Ron Gordon while at The Oliphant Press. The Town School is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational elementary school located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City. Founded in 1913, the school currently has approximately 400 students enrolled from Nursery 3 through the Eighth grade. The design is a mix of playful and classic, just like the school. Example spread pictured here.

Curatorial

The Horror group art exhibition curated by Aaron TIlford features work by Rick Castro, Gerald Collings, German Diaz, Robert Hickerson, Adam Miller, Svetlana Shigroff, Ariel Sinelnikoff, Zak Smith, and Daniela Soberman and is on view June 17th through July 22nd, 2023 at SEIS Gallery (1910 6th Avenue, Los Angeles).

The nine artists explore the theme of horror through a variety of mediums: photography (from Rick Castro’s black and white images to Robert Hickerson’s in saturated color), paintings (Gerald Collings’ in oil, Zak Smiths’ in acrylic), charcoal drawings (German Diaz), imaginary movie posters (Adam Miller), mixed-media fabric wall hangings (Svetlana Shifgroff), short films (Ariel Sinelnikoff), sculpture (Daniela Soberman).
The Horror group art exhibition curated by Aaron TIlford features work by Rick Castro, Gerald Collings, German Diaz, Robert Hickerson, Adam Miller, Svetlana Shigroff, Ariel Sinelnikoff, Zak Smith, and Daniela Soberman and is on view June 17th through July 22nd, 2023 at SEIS Gallery (1910 6th Avenue, Los Angeles).

The nine artists explore the theme of horror through a variety of mediums: photography (from Rick Castro’s black and white images to Robert Hickerson’s in saturated color), paintings (Gerald Collings’ in oil, Zak Smiths’ in acrylic), charcoal drawings (German Diaz), imaginary movie posters (Adam Miller), mixed-media fabric wall hangings (Svetlana Shifgroff), short films (Ariel Sinelnikoff), sculpture (Daniela Soberman).
The Horror group art exhibition curated by Aaron TIlford features work by Rick Castro, Gerald Collings, German Diaz, Robert Hickerson, Adam Miller, Svetlana Shigroff, Ariel Sinelnikoff, Zak Smith, and Daniela Soberman and is on view June 17th through July 22nd, 2023 at SEIS Gallery (1910 6th Avenue, Los Angeles).

The nine artists explore the theme of horror through a variety of mediums: photography (from Rick Castro’s black and white images to Robert Hickerson’s in saturated color), paintings (Gerald Collings’ in oil, Zak Smiths’ in acrylic), charcoal drawings (German Diaz), imaginary movie posters (Adam Miller), mixed-media fabric wall hangings (Svetlana Shifgroff), short films (Ariel Sinelnikoff), sculpture (Daniela Soberman).
The Horror group art exhibition curated by Aaron TIlford features work by Rick Castro, Gerald Collings, German Diaz, Robert Hickerson, Adam Miller, Svetlana Shigroff, Ariel Sinelnikoff, Zak Smith, and Daniela Soberman and is on view June 17th through July 22nd, 2023 at SEIS Gallery (1910 6th Avenue, Los Angeles).

The nine artists explore the theme of horror through a variety of mediums: photography (from Rick Castro’s black and white images to Robert Hickerson’s in saturated color), paintings (Gerald Collings’ in oil, Zak Smiths’ in acrylic), charcoal drawings (German Diaz), imaginary movie posters (Adam Miller), mixed-media fabric wall hangings (Svetlana Shifgroff), short films (Ariel Sinelnikoff), sculpture (Daniela Soberman).
The Horror group art exhibition curated by Aaron TIlford features work by Rick Castro, Gerald Collings, German Diaz, Robert Hickerson, Adam Miller, Svetlana Shigroff, Ariel Sinelnikoff, Zak Smith, and Daniela Soberman and is on view June 17th through July 22nd, 2023 at SEIS Gallery (1910 6th Avenue, Los Angeles).

The nine artists explore the theme of horror through a variety of mediums: photography (from Rick Castro’s black and white images to Robert Hickerson’s in saturated color), paintings (Gerald Collings’ in oil, Zak Smiths’ in acrylic), charcoal drawings (German Diaz), imaginary movie posters (Adam Miller), mixed-media fabric wall hangings (Svetlana Shifgroff), short films (Ariel Sinelnikoff), sculpture (Daniela Soberman).
The Horror group art exhibition curated by Aaron TIlford features work by Rick Castro, Gerald Collings, German Diaz, Robert Hickerson, Adam Miller, Svetlana Shigroff, Ariel Sinelnikoff, Zak Smith, and Daniela Soberman and is on view June 17th through July 22nd, 2023 at SEIS Gallery (1910 6th Avenue, Los Angeles).

The nine artists explore the theme of horror through a variety of mediums: photography (from Rick Castro’s black and white images to Robert Hickerson’s in saturated color), paintings (Gerald Collings’ in oil, Zak Smiths’ in acrylic), charcoal drawings (German Diaz), imaginary movie posters (Adam Miller), mixed-media fabric wall hangings (Svetlana Shifgroff), short films (Ariel Sinelnikoff), sculpture (Daniela Soberman).
The Horror group art exhibition curated by Aaron TIlford features work by Rick Castro, Gerald Collings, German Diaz, Robert Hickerson, Adam Miller, Svetlana Shigroff, Ariel Sinelnikoff, Zak Smith, and Daniela Soberman and is on view June 17th through July 22nd, 2023 at SEIS Gallery (1910 6th Avenue, Los Angeles).

The nine artists explore the theme of horror through a variety of mediums: photography (from Rick Castro’s black and white images to Robert Hickerson’s in saturated color), paintings (Gerald Collings’ in oil, Zak Smiths’ in acrylic), charcoal drawings (German Diaz), imaginary movie posters (Adam Miller), mixed-media fabric wall hangings (Svetlana Shifgroff), short films (Ariel Sinelnikoff), sculpture (Daniela Soberman).
Revolution group art exhibition curated by Aaron TIlford at Leslie-Lohman Museum's Prince Street Projects Space, August 9-11, 2013.

It featured work by Paul Caranicas, Ricky Day, Robert Fontanelli, Gio Black Peter, Rory Golden, Dan Halm, Scott Hug, Simen Johan, Scooter LaForge, Chuck Nitzberg, Mike Nolan, Robert W. Richards, Dan Romer, Emma Tapley, George Towne, and Petrito Zezus.

pictured here: art by Emma Tapley and Simen Johan
Revolution group art exhibition curated by Aaron TIlford at Leslie-Lohman Museum's Prince Street Projects Space, August 9-11, 2013.

It featured work by Paul Caranicas, Ricky Day, Robert Fontanelli, Gio Black Peter, Rory Golden, Dan Halm, Scott Hug, Simen Johan, Scooter LaForge, Chuck Nitzberg, Mike Nolan, Robert W. Richards, Dan Romer, Emma Tapley, George Towne, and Petrito Zezus.

pictured here: curator Aaron Tilford wearing clothes by artist Scooter LaForge standing in front of art by Mike Nolan
Revolution group art exhibition curated by Aaron TIlford at Leslie-Lohman Museum's Prince Street Projects Space, August 9-11, 2013.

It featured work by Paul Caranicas, Ricky Day, Robert Fontanelli, Gio Black Peter, Rory Golden, Dan Halm, Scott Hug, Simen Johan, Scooter LaForge, Chuck Nitzberg, Mike Nolan, Robert W. Richards, Dan Romer, Emma Tapley, George Towne, and Petrito Zezus.

pictured here: DJ Anthony DiCapua and photographer Nick Blumenthal in front of art by Mike Nolan and Scott Hug
Revolution group art exhibition curated by Aaron TIlford at Leslie-Lohman Museum's Prince Street Projects Space, August 9-11, 2013.

It featured work by Paul Caranicas, Ricky Day, Robert Fontanelli, Gio Black Peter, Rory Golden, Dan Halm, Scott Hug, Simen Johan, Scooter LaForge, Chuck Nitzberg, Mike Nolan, Robert W. Richards, Dan Romer, Emma Tapley, George Towne, and Petrito Zezus.

pictured here: art by Scott Hug
Revolution group art exhibition curated by Aaron TIlford at Leslie-Lohman Museum's Prince Street Projects Space, August 9-11, 2013.

It featured work by Paul Caranicas, Ricky Day, Robert Fontanelli, Gio Black Peter, Rory Golden, Dan Halm, Scott Hug, Simen Johan, Scooter LaForge, Chuck Nitzberg, Mike Nolan, Robert W. Richards, Dan Romer, Emma Tapley, George Towne, and Petrito Zezus.

pictured here: artist Gio Black Peter (right) with his work and artist Naruki Kukita (left)
Revolution group art exhibition curated by Aaron TIlford at Leslie-Lohman Museum's Prince Street Projects Space, August 9-11, 2013.

It featured work by Paul Caranicas, Ricky Day, Robert Fontanelli, Gio Black Peter, Rory Golden, Dan Halm, Scott Hug, Simen Johan, Scooter LaForge, Chuck Nitzberg, Mike Nolan, Robert W. Richards, Dan Romer, Emma Tapley, George Towne, and Petrito Zezus.

pictured here: artist George Towne with his work
Revolution group art exhibition curated by Aaron TIlford at Leslie-Lohman Museum's Prince Street Projects Space, August 9-11, 2013.

It featured work by Paul Caranicas, Ricky Day, Robert Fontanelli, Gio Black Peter, Rory Golden, Dan Halm, Scott Hug, Simen Johan, Scooter LaForge, Chuck Nitzberg, Mike Nolan, Robert W. Richards, Dan Romer, Emma Tapley, George Towne, and Petrito Zezus.

pictured here: artist Robert Fontanelli with his work

Periodical Design

SPUNK ISSUE 15: THE HORROR – 200 pages, 36 international contributors, edition of 400, released in 2023. Cover: Gerald Collings

Contributors: Ivan Bridges, Mat Brown, Tom Cardamone, Rick Castro, Gerald Collings, Peter Ong Cook, German Diaz, Alison Flora, Joan Hawkins, Timothy Hedden, Robert Hickerson, Scott Hunt, Sierra James, Simen Johan, Glen Johnson, William Johnson, Peter Jonckheere, Michaela Knizova, Aurélien Leif, Nate Lippens, Zain Mackey, Maria Makripoulias, Yeni Mao, Adam Miller, James Edward O’Brien, Dan Romer, Svetlana Shigroff, Ariel Sinelnikoff, Zak Smith, Daniela Soberman, Socatoba, Nellie King Solomon, Leo Torres, Carolyn Weathers, Curtis Welteroth, Christy Wensley

Spunk Art & Perspectives is an independent literary art journal that has been edited, curated, designed, published, and distributed by Aaron Tilford since its conception and realization in NYC in 2003.
SPUNK ISSUE 15: THE HORROR – 200 pages, 36 international contributors, edition of 400, released in 2023. Cover: Gerald Collings

Contributors: Ivan Bridges, Mat Brown, Tom Cardamone, Rick Castro, Gerald Collings, Peter Ong Cook, German Diaz, Alison Flora, Joan Hawkins, Timothy Hedden, Robert Hickerson, Scott Hunt, Sierra James, Simen Johan, Glen Johnson, William Johnson, Peter Jonckheere, Michaela Knizova, Aurélien Leif, Nate Lippens, Zain Mackey, Maria Makripoulias, Yeni Mao, Adam Miller, James Edward O’Brien, Dan Romer, Svetlana Shigroff, Ariel Sinelnikoff, Zak Smith, Daniela Soberman, Socatoba, Nellie King Solomon, Leo Torres, Carolyn Weathers, Curtis Welteroth, Christy Wensley

Spunk Art & Perspectives is an independent literary art journal that has been edited, curated, designed, published, and distributed by Aaron Tilford since its conception and realization in NYC in 2003.

pictured here: art by Robert HIckerson
SPUNK ISSUE 15: THE HORROR – 200 pages, 36 international contributors, edition of 400, released in 2023. Cover: Gerald Collings

Contributors: Ivan Bridges, Mat Brown, Tom Cardamone, Rick Castro, Gerald Collings, Peter Ong Cook, German Diaz, Alison Flora, Joan Hawkins, Timothy Hedden, Robert Hickerson, Scott Hunt, Sierra James, Simen Johan, Glen Johnson, William Johnson, Peter Jonckheere, Michaela Knizova, Aurélien Leif, Nate Lippens, Zain Mackey, Maria Makripoulias, Yeni Mao, Adam Miller, James Edward O’Brien, Dan Romer, Svetlana Shigroff, Ariel Sinelnikoff, Zak Smith, Daniela Soberman, Socatoba, Nellie King Solomon, Leo Torres, Carolyn Weathers, Curtis Welteroth, Christy Wensley

Spunk Art & Perspectives is an independent literary art journal that has been edited, curated, designed, published, and distributed by Aaron Tilford since its conception and realization in NYC in 2003.

pictured here: art and text by Adam Miller
Such an honor to be asked to redesign the longstanding, nonprofit literary art journal ‘A Gathering of the Tribes,’ and for my first issue to be The Black Lives Matter issue, with guest editor Ishmael Reed, guest art editor Danny Simmons, and guest assistant editor Margaret Porter Troupe.

A Gathering of the Tribes is a multi-cultural interdisciplinary arts organization founded by Dr. Steve Cannon (1935-2019) at his home at 285 East third street in New York City's East Village. The Organization has published a literary magazine, originally supporting marginalized artists from the Lower East Side, since 1991. Writer Chavisa Woods, who was mentored by Cannon, is Tribe’s new Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief.

A selection of artifacts from and videos of ‘A Gathering of the Tribes’ were included in the 2022 Whitney Biennial at the Whitney Museum of American Art.

I love working with organizations and individuals who are doing good work in the world.

pictured here: front cover
Such an honor to be asked to redesign the longstanding, nonprofit literary art journal ‘A Gathering of the Tribes,’ and for my first issue to be The Black Lives Matter issue, with guest editor Ishmael Reed, guest art editor Danny Simmons, and guest assistant editor Margaret Porter Troupe.

A Gathering of the Tribes is a multi-cultural interdisciplinary arts organization founded by Dr. Steve Cannon (1935-2019) at his home at 285 East third street in New York City's East Village. The Organization has published a literary magazine, originally supporting marginalized artists from the Lower East Side, since 1991. Writer Chavisa Woods, who was mentored by Cannon, is Tribe’s new Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief.

A selection of artifacts from and videos of ‘A Gathering of the Tribes’ were included in the 2022 Whitney Biennial at the Whitney Museum of American Art.

I love working with organizations and individuals who are doing good work in the world.

pictured here: title page spread
Such an honor to be asked to redesign the longstanding, nonprofit literary art journal ‘A Gathering of the Tribes,’ and for my first issue to be The Black Lives Matter issue, with guest editor Ishmael Reed, guest art editor Danny Simmons, and guest assistant editor Margaret Porter Troupe.

A Gathering of the Tribes is a multi-cultural interdisciplinary arts organization founded by Dr. Steve Cannon (1935-2019) at his home at 285 East third street in New York City's East Village. The Organization has published a literary magazine, originally supporting marginalized artists from the Lower East Side, since 1991. Writer Chavisa Woods, who was mentored by Cannon, is Tribe’s new Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief.

A selection of artifacts from and videos of ‘A Gathering of the Tribes’ were included in the 2022 Whitney Biennial at the Whitney Museum of American Art.

I love working with organizations and individuals who are doing good work in the world.

pictured here: inside spread
Such an honor to be asked to redesign the longstanding, nonprofit literary art journal ‘A Gathering of the Tribes,’ and for my first issue to be The Black Lives Matter issue, with guest editor Ishmael Reed, guest art editor Danny Simmons, and guest assistant editor Margaret Porter Troupe.

A Gathering of the Tribes is a multi-cultural interdisciplinary arts organization founded by Dr. Steve Cannon (1935-2019) at his home at 285 East third street in New York City's East Village. The Organization has published a literary magazine, originally supporting marginalized artists from the Lower East Side, since 1991. Writer Chavisa Woods, who was mentored by Cannon, is Tribe’s new Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief.

A selection of artifacts from and videos of ‘A Gathering of the Tribes’ were included in the 2022 Whitney Biennial at the Whitney Museum of American Art.

I love working with organizations and individuals who are doing good work in the world.

pictured here: inside spread
Such an honor to be asked to redesign the longstanding, nonprofit literary art journal ‘A Gathering of the Tribes,’ and for my first issue to be The Black Lives Matter issue, with guest editor Ishmael Reed, guest art editor Danny Simmons, and guest assistant editor Margaret Porter Troupe.

A Gathering of the Tribes is a multi-cultural interdisciplinary arts organization founded by Dr. Steve Cannon (1935-2019) at his home at 285 East third street in New York City's East Village. The Organization has published a literary magazine, originally supporting marginalized artists from the Lower East Side, since 1991. Writer Chavisa Woods, who was mentored by Cannon, is Tribe’s new Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief.

A selection of artifacts from and videos of ‘A Gathering of the Tribes’ were included in the 2022 Whitney Biennial at the Whitney Museum of American Art.

I love working with organizations and individuals who are doing good work in the world.

pictured here: inside spread
Such an honor to be asked to redesign the longstanding, nonprofit literary art journal ‘A Gathering of the Tribes,’ and for my first issue to be The Black Lives Matter issue, with guest editor Ishmael Reed, guest art editor Danny Simmons, and guest assistant editor Margaret Porter Troupe.

A Gathering of the Tribes is a multi-cultural interdisciplinary arts organization founded by Dr. Steve Cannon (1935-2019) at his home at 285 East third street in New York City's East Village. The Organization has published a literary magazine, originally supporting marginalized artists from the Lower East Side, since 1991. Writer Chavisa Woods, who was mentored by Cannon, is Tribe’s new Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief.

A selection of artifacts from and videos of ‘A Gathering of the Tribes’ were included in the 2022 Whitney Biennial at the Whitney Museum of American Art.

I love working with organizations and individuals who are doing good work in the world.

pictured here: inside spread
Such an honor to be asked to redesign the longstanding, nonprofit literary art journal ‘A Gathering of the Tribes,’ and for my first issue to be The Black Lives Matter issue, with guest editor Ishmael Reed, guest art editor Danny Simmons, and guest assistant editor Margaret Porter Troupe.

A Gathering of the Tribes is a multi-cultural interdisciplinary arts organization founded by Dr. Steve Cannon (1935-2019) at his home at 285 East third street in New York City's East Village. The Organization has published a literary magazine, originally supporting marginalized artists from the Lower East Side, since 1991. Writer Chavisa Woods, who was mentored by Cannon, is Tribe’s new Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief.

A selection of artifacts from and videos of ‘A Gathering of the Tribes’ were included in the 2022 Whitney Biennial at the Whitney Museum of American Art.

I love working with organizations and individuals who are doing good work in the world.

pictured here: inside spread
Such an honor to be asked to redesign the longstanding, nonprofit literary art journal ‘A Gathering of the Tribes,’ and for my first issue to be The Black Lives Matter issue, with guest editor Ishmael Reed, guest art editor Danny Simmons, and guest assistant editor Margaret Porter Troupe.

A Gathering of the Tribes is a multi-cultural interdisciplinary arts organization founded by Dr. Steve Cannon (1935-2019) at his home at 285 East third street in New York City's East Village. The Organization has published a literary magazine, originally supporting marginalized artists from the Lower East Side, since 1991. Writer Chavisa Woods, who was mentored by Cannon, is Tribe’s new Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief.

A selection of artifacts from and videos of ‘A Gathering of the Tribes’ were included in the 2022 Whitney Biennial at the Whitney Museum of American Art.

I love working with organizations and individuals who are doing good work in the world.

pictured here: inside spread
SPUNK ISSUE 14: PERFORMANCE– 200 pages, 44 international contributors, edition of 500, released in 2021. Cover: Eric Johnson

Contributors: Shane Allision, April Anderson, Mary Ann Cherry, Jeff Chiola, Steve Cox, Alexandria Deters, Michael Epps, John Fleck, Robert Flynt, Robert Fontanelli, C.M. Forbes, Omer Ga’ash, The Garden Of Good And Evil, Ron Gordon, Scott Hunt, Silvère Jarrosson, Jason Jenn, Eric Johnson, Joel Peter Johnson, Glen Johnson, Ester Kärkkäinen, Joseph Keckler, Rico Kinnard, Joe Klaus, Regina Landi, Mark C. Lindsey, Paul Lorenz, Raymond Luczak, Alan Joseph Marx, Joe McPhee, Bobby Miller, Erik Moore, Gert Motmans, Mel Odom, Perfidia, Vojislav Radovanovic, Miguel Angel Reyes, R!ottheradio, Marja Samsom, Xavier Schipani, Mark Simon, Antwan J. Thompson, Leo Torres, Michael Young

Spunk Art & Perspectives is an independent literary art journal that has been edited, curated, designed, published, and distributed by Aaron Tilford since its conception and realization in NYC in 2003.
SPUNK ISSUE 14: PERFORMANCE– 200 pages, 44 international contributors, edition of 500, released in 2021. Cover: Eric Johnson

Contributors: Shane Allision, April Anderson, Mary Ann Cherry, Jeff Chiola, Steve Cox, Alexandria Deters, Michael Epps, John Fleck, Robert Flynt, Robert Fontanelli, C.M. Forbes, Omer Ga’ash, The Garden Of Good And Evil, Ron Gordon, Scott Hunt, Silvère Jarrosson, Jason Jenn, Eric Johnson, Joel Peter Johnson, Glen Johnson, Ester Kärkkäinen, Joseph Keckler, Rico Kinnard, Joe Klaus, Regina Landi, Mark C. Lindsey, Paul Lorenz, Raymond Luczak, Alan Joseph Marx, Joe McPhee, Bobby Miller, Erik Moore, Gert Motmans, Mel Odom, Perfidia, Vojislav Radovanovic, Miguel Angel Reyes, R!ottheradio, Marja Samsom, Xavier Schipani, Mark Simon, Antwan J. Thompson, Leo Torres, Michael Young

Spunk Art & Perspectives is an independent literary art journal that has been edited, curated, designed, published, and distributed by Aaron Tilford since its conception and realization in NYC in 2003.
SPUNK ISSUE 14: PERFORMANCE– 200 pages, 44 international contributors, edition of 500, released in 2021. Cover: Eric Johnson

Contributors: Shane Allision, April Anderson, Mary Ann Cherry, Jeff Chiola, Steve Cox, Alexandria Deters, Michael Epps, John Fleck, Robert Flynt, Robert Fontanelli, C.M. Forbes, Omer Ga’ash, The Garden Of Good And Evil, Ron Gordon, Scott Hunt, Silvère Jarrosson, Jason Jenn, Eric Johnson, Joel Peter Johnson, Glen Johnson, Ester Kärkkäinen, Joseph Keckler, Rico Kinnard, Joe Klaus, Regina Landi, Mark C. Lindsey, Paul Lorenz, Raymond Luczak, Alan Joseph Marx, Joe McPhee, Bobby Miller, Erik Moore, Gert Motmans, Mel Odom, Perfidia, Vojislav Radovanovic, Miguel Angel Reyes, R!ottheradio, Marja Samsom, Xavier Schipani, Mark Simon, Antwan J. Thompson, Leo Torres, Michael Young

Spunk Art & Perspectives is an independent literary art journal that has been edited, curated, designed, published, and distributed by Aaron Tilford since its conception and realization in NYC in 2003.
SPUNK ISSUE 13: DER DIE DAS – 200 pages, 54 international contributors, edition of 500, released in 2020. Cover: Stephen Gregory

Contributors: Marc Adelman, Mike Albo, April Anderson, BB Gunn, John Boucher, Elise Boularan, Rick Castro, Fabrice Cazenave, Annette Covrigaru, Steve Cox, Aaron Deppe, Erik Fischer, Alison Flora, Robert Flynt, Anthony Gerace, Elliott Green, Stephen Gregory, Samantha Gwinn, Lindsay A. Hall, Lee Houck, Sierra James, Rico Kinnard, Regina Landi, Miles Lewis, Nate Lippens, Alan Joseph Marx, Kelly McQuain, Lucas Michael, Erik Moore, Enrico Nagel, Alex Noble, Mike Nolan, Nordman, Ian O’Phelan, Joe Ovelman, Richard Stuart Perkins, Felice Picano, Joe Radoccia, Vojislav Radovanovic, Victor Restrepo, Dan Romer, Refael Salem, Rafael Santiago, Rocky Schenck, Mario Sevilla, Linda Simpson, Aaron Smith, Socatoba, Stanley Stellar, Boris Torres, Daniel Uncapher, Julie van der Vaart, Michael Young, Monica Zandi
SPUNK ISSUE 13: DER DIE DAS – 200 pages, 54 international contributors, edition of 500, released in 2020. Cover: Stephen Gregory

Contributors: Marc Adelman, Mike Albo, April Anderson, BB Gunn, John Boucher, Elise Boularan, Rick Castro, Fabrice Cazenave, Annette Covrigaru, Steve Cox, Aaron Deppe, Erik Fischer, Alison Flora, Robert Flynt, Anthony Gerace, Elliott Green, Stephen Gregory, Samantha Gwinn, Lindsay A. Hall, Lee Houck, Sierra James, Rico Kinnard, Regina Landi, Miles Lewis, Nate Lippens, Alan Joseph Marx, Kelly McQuain, Lucas Michael, Erik Moore, Enrico Nagel, Alex Noble, Mike Nolan, Nordman, Ian O’Phelan, Joe Ovelman, Richard Stuart Perkins, Felice Picano, Joe Radoccia, Vojislav Radovanovic, Victor Restrepo, Dan Romer, Refael Salem, Rafael Santiago, Rocky Schenck, Mario Sevilla, Linda Simpson, Aaron Smith, Socatoba, Stanley Stellar, Boris Torres, Daniel Uncapher, Julie van der Vaart, Michael Young, Monica Zandi

pictured here: photography by Elise Boularan and text by Nate Lippens
SPUNK ISSUE 13: DER DIE DAS – 200 pages, 54 international contributors, edition of 500, released in 2020. Cover: Stephen Gregory

Contributors: Marc Adelman, Mike Albo, April Anderson, BB Gunn, John Boucher, Elise Boularan, Rick Castro, Fabrice Cazenave, Annette Covrigaru, Steve Cox, Aaron Deppe, Erik Fischer, Alison Flora, Robert Flynt, Anthony Gerace, Elliott Green, Stephen Gregory, Samantha Gwinn, Lindsay A. Hall, Lee Houck, Sierra James, Rico Kinnard, Regina Landi, Miles Lewis, Nate Lippens, Alan Joseph Marx, Kelly McQuain, Lucas Michael, Erik Moore, Enrico Nagel, Alex Noble, Mike Nolan, Nordman, Ian O’Phelan, Joe Ovelman, Richard Stuart Perkins, Felice Picano, Joe Radoccia, Vojislav Radovanovic, Victor Restrepo, Dan Romer, Refael Salem, Rafael Santiago, Rocky Schenck, Mario Sevilla, Linda Simpson, Aaron Smith, Socatoba, Stanley Stellar, Boris Torres, Daniel Uncapher, Julie van der Vaart, Michael Young, Monica Zandi

pictured here: art by Joe Radoccia
Front matter for SPUNK ISSUE NO. 12: DAY FOR NIGHT (59 contributors, 200 pages, softcover). Front cover pictured here featuring art by Rafael Santiago. / Spunk is a semi-annual, independent literary art that I started it in NYC in 2003. I edit, curate, and design each issue. More info at www.spunkartandperspectives.
Front matter for SPUNK ISSUE NO. 12: DAY FOR NIGHT (59 contributors, 200 pages, softcover). Title page spread pictured here (inside front cover and page one) featuring art by David Guillén. / Spunk is a semi-annual, independent literary art that I started it in NYC in 2003. I edit, curate, and design each issue. More info at www.spunkartandperspectives.
Front matter for SPUNK ISSUE NO. 12: DAY FOR NIGHT (59 contributors, 200 pages, softcover). Full-bleed spread pictured here (pp. 2–3) featuring art by Julie van der Vaart. / Spunk is a semi-annual, independent literary art that I started it in NYC in 2003. I edit, curate, and design each issue. More info at www.spunkartandperspectives.
Front matter for SPUNK ISSUE NO. 12: DAY FOR NIGHT (59 contributors, 200 pages, softcover). Secondary title page spread pictured here (pp. 4–5) featuring art by Diego Felipe Torres. / Spunk is a semi-annual, independent literary art that I started it in NYC in 2003. I edit, curate, and design each issue. More info at www.spunkartandperspectives.
Front matter for SPUNK ISSUE NO. 12: DAY FOR NIGHT (59 contributors, 200 pages, softcover). Masthead spread pictured here (pp. 6–7) featuring art by Richard Vyse. / Spunk is a semi-annual, independent literary art that I started it in NYC in 2003. I edit, curate, and design each issue. More info at www.spunkartandperspectives.
Front matter for SPUNK ISSUE NO. 12: DAY FOR NIGHT (59 contributors, 200 pages, softcover). Full-bleed spread pictured here (pp. 8–9) featuring art by Jm Le Vn. / Spunk is a semi-annual, independent literary art that I started it in NYC in 2003. I edit, curate, and design each issue. More info at www.spunkartandperspectives.
Front matter for SPUNK ISSUE NO. 12: DAY FOR NIGHT (59 contributors, 200 pages, softcover). Contributors list spread pictured here (pp. 10–11). / Spunk is a semi-annual, independent literary art that I started it in NYC in 2003. I edit, curate, and design each issue. More info at www.spunkartandperspectives.
Front matter for SPUNK ISSUE NO. 12: DAY FOR NIGHT (59 contributors, 200 pages, softcover). Full-bleed spread pictured (pp. 12–13) here featuring art by Benoit Paillé. / Spunk is a semi-annual, independent literary art that I started it in NYC in 2003. I edit, curate, and design each issue. More info at www.spunkartandperspectives.
Front matter for SPUNK ISSUE NO. 12: DAY FOR NIGHT (59 contributors, 200 pages, softcover). Table of contents spread pictured here (pp. 14–15). / Spunk is a semi-annual, independent literary art that I started it in NYC in 2003. I edit, curate, and design each issue. More info at www.spunkartandperspectives.
Front matter for SPUNK ISSUE NO. 12: DAY FOR NIGHT (59 contributors, 200 pages, softcover). Table of contents spread pictured here (pp. 16–17). / Spunk is a semi-annual, independent literary art that I started it in NYC in 2003. I edit, curate, and design each issue. More info at www.spunkartandperspectives.

Writing

I wrote an essay album review of Harold Budd’s The Pavilion of Dreams (1978) for Arcane Delights. The blog, helmed by Glen Johnson (Piano Magic, Second Language Music), was created with “the intention of shedding light on the music in the margins – those lost or simply obscure records which, through no fault of their own, have somehow faded into the background.” Excerpt: “The Pavilion of Dreams is a record to be listened to alone. It’s a personal journey. The word ‘meditation’ comes to mind, but I don’t know that it’s the right word – to meditate you need to be able to empty your mind, and in spite of Budd’s insistence of the contrary, there seems to be more content here than ‘mindless’ prettiness, even if it is existential.” Full essay can be read at https://arcane-delights.com.
I interviewed John Waters for the Lambda Literary Review about his book Role Models (Farrar, Strauss & Grioux) in which he examines the lives of some of his personal role models. / “I am neurotic. But at the same time, I’m quite happy being neurotic. I think you must figure out a way, as Freud said, to turn hysterical misery into common unhappiness.” / The full interview can be accessed at www.lambdaliterary.org.
I wrote an album review for Arcane Delights, a blog created by Glen Johnson (Piano Magic, Textile Ranch, Second Language Music) with “the intention of shedding light on the music in the margins – those lost or simply obscure records which, through no fault of their own, have somehow faded into the background.” Mine is a personal essay as review of The Wolfgang Press’ 1991 4AD album Queer. Full essay can be read at https://arcane-delights.com.
I wrote the essay “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” for the first issue of my friend Mark C. Lindsey's literary journal Faces. He asked me to write something about music, so I wrote a piece about an early, formative band for me (Eurythmics) and one that came later in life but resonated just as strongly (the band Piano Magic)
I was asked to come up with a “literary mixtape” for the Lambda Literary Review inspired by my favorite novel, Gore Vidal’s Myra Breckinridge. I went through the many cinematic references in the book, finding YouTube clips for the best and most significant, and wrote an accompanying essay, featuring several of my favorite quotes from the book, titled “Aspects of Myra, Reflected in Film (1935–45).” / "Lambda Literary nurtures and advocates for LGBTQ writers, elevating the impact of their words to create community, preserve our legacies, and affirm the value of our stories and our lives."
I wrote the essay “Design for Living” about the challenges of living an artist’s life for the 10th issue of my literary art journal Spunk (@spunkartandperspectives). The essay includes interviews with writer/performer Mike Albo, artist Alexis Penney, and creator/instigator Mac Folkes. I also edited, curated, and designed the issue, as I do every issue. This page features art by Judit García-Talavera.
I was so upset by the passing of Gore Vidal that a friend at the Lambda Literary Review suggested I write about him, so I wrote “Gore Vidal: Vital Punk,” a tribute to the great man through my personal impressions of him and experiences with his work, for their site. / "Lambda Literary nurtures and advocates for LGBTQ writers, elevating the impact of their words to create community, preserve our legacies, and affirm the value of our stories and our lives."
I interviewed stylists/costume designers Kurt & Bart (Shortbus, Dallas Buyers Club, Stoker, Mockingjay 1 & 2, Deadpool 2) for the 12th issue of my literary art journal Spunk (@spunkartandperspectives). / “From a chance meeting at the University of Colorado in 1983, the personal and professional partnership of Kurt and Bart was born…” / I also edited, curated, and designed the issue, as I do every issue.
"Shapes/Superman" is an essay I originally wrote for my literary art journal Spunk on the aesthetics of desire. The Lambda Literary review later asked to run it on their website: www.lambdaliterary.org / "Lambda Literary nurtures and advocates for LGBTQ writers, elevating the impact of their words to create community, preserve our legacies, and affirm the value of our stories and our lives."
“I’ve Chosen Disco” is an essay I wrote about the challenges of living the life of an artist in today’s world for the 9th issue of my literary art journal Spunk (@spunkartandperspectives). I also edited, curated, and designed the issue, as I do every issue.
I curated a web gallery for Visual AIDS and wrote an accompanying essay called “Eyes, Lilacs & Spunk: Queer Aesthetic from Suggestion into Abstraction.” Intro page here features work by John Hanning. You can view the gallery and read the essay on the Visual AIDS website: visualaids.org / “VisualAIDS utilizes art to fight AIDS by provoking dialogue, supporting HIV+ artists, and preserving a legacy, because AIDS is not over.”

Fashion Promo

Some minimal, elegant evites I designed for 13 Bonaparte, a Paris-based contemporary label with boutiques also in Los Angeles (1317 E. 7th St. #124) and New York (1 Rivington St.). / "The brand ethos is anchored in explorations of design that defy seasonal boundaries. Focused on expressions of simplicity and functionality, each collection builds on a consistent yet evolving vocabulary."
Some minimal, elegant evites I designed for 13 Bonaparte, a Paris-based contemporary label with boutiques also in Los Angeles (1317 E. 7th St. #124) and New York (1 Rivington St.). / "The brand ethos is anchored in explorations of design that defy seasonal boundaries. Focused on expressions of simplicity and functionality, each collection builds on a consistent yet evolving vocabulary."
Invitation I designed for a Zac Posen Spring/SummerCollection presentation at Fashion Week in The Tent at Bryant Park, NYC. Mirrors were an inspiration for the show, so the outside of the invite had a reflective surface – with only their logo on the front and again in reverse on the back. The blue on the inside matched a fabric used in the collection. Front of invite pictured here.
Invitation I designed for a Zac Posen Spring/SummerCollection presentation at Fashion Week in The Tent at Bryant Park, NYC. Mirrors were an inspiration for the show, so the outside of the invite had a reflective surface – with only their logo on the front and again in reverse on the back. The blue on the inside matched a fabric used in the collection. Inside of invite pictured here.
Invitation I designed for a Zac Posen Spring/SummerCollection presentation at Fashion Week in The Tent at Bryant Park, NYC. Mirrors were an inspiration for the show, so the outside of the invite had a reflective surface – with only their logo on the front and again in reverse on the back. The blue on the inside matched a fabric used in the collection. Back of invite pictured here.
An industry promotional folder I designed Diesel during their King Frank campaign. Front of folder pictured here. / "Diesel is an innovative international lifestyle company, producing a wide-ranging collection of jeans, clothing and accessories"
An industry promotional folder I designed Diesel during their King Frank campaign. Inside left panel of folder pictured here. / "Diesel is an innovative international lifestyle company, producing a wide-ranging collection of jeans, clothing and accessories"
An industry promotional folder I designed Diesel during their King Frank campaign. Inside right panel of folder pictured here. / "Diesel is an innovative international lifestyle company, producing a wide-ranging collection of jeans, clothing and accessories"
An invitation I designed for a Fall/Winter collection presentation in NYC by fashion designer Alireza. Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds was an inspiration for the collection, and the invitation. Front of invite pictured here.
An invitation I designed for a Fall/Winter collection presentation in NYC by fashion designer Alireza. Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds was an inspiration for the collection, and the invitation. Back of invite pictured here.
An invitation I designed for a Spring/Summer collection presentation in NYC by fashion designer Alireza. The event was produced by MAO public relations. Alireza wanted splashes of red paint on the invite, so I experimented with dripping India ink, scanning the results, then reproduced them in a bright Pantone Red. Front of invite pictured here.
An invitation I designed for a Spring/Summer collection presentation in NYC by fashion designer Alireza. The event was produced by MAO public relations. Alireza wanted splashes of red paint on the invite, so I experimented with dripping India ink, scanning the results, then reproduced them in a bright Pantone Red. Back of invite pictured here.
An invitation I designed for a Fall/Winter collection presentation in NYC by fashion designer Alireza. Oscar Wilde was an inspiration for this collection of his and he had the idea of the invite being a like a newspaper, thus “The Alireza Tribune” was born. He supplied me with some invented scandalous period headlines and I had the idea of using Wilde’s preface to his novel The Picture of Dorian Grey to run through all the “articles,” like meaningful “greeking.”
An invitation I designed for one of Antonio Azzuolo’s menswear collection presentations in NYC. Antonio Azzuolo's label (a.a.) is a bespoke and ready-to-wear fashion label. The flat card invitation was printed on textured paper. The minimal, elegant, typographic design reflects Azzuolo’s own design sense.

Event Material Design

I have been designing the event materials for the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s annual gala for years, and I am so proud of my ongoing involvement with the organization, and with Buckley Hall Events who produces the event. This year’s event was held again in the Broadway Ballroom of the New York Marriott Marquis. They inducted Hillary Lindsey, Timbaland, Dead Pitchford, R.E.M. and Steely Dan, and gave special awards to Diane Warren and SZA.

Their printed, die cut invitation has now been replaced by a long single-page PDF that can be scrolled down through. Here are two key sections side-by-side.
I have been designing the event materials for the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s annual gala for years, and I am so proud of my ongoing involvement with the organization, and with Buckley Hall Events who produces the event. This year’s event was held again in the Broadway Ballroom of the New York Marriott Marquis. They inducted Hillary Lindsey, Timbaland, Dead Pitchford, R.E.M. and Steely Dan, and gave special awards to Diane Warren and SZA.

This is the cover of the printed program which features photos and bios of all the inductees and awardees, photos from the previous year’s gala, information about the organization, scholarships, news, production credits, etc.
I have been designing the event materials for the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s annual gala for years, and I am so proud of my ongoing involvement with the organization, and with Buckley Hall Events who produces the event. This year’s event was held again in the Broadway Ballroom of the New York Marriott Marquis. They inducted Hillary Lindsey, Timbaland, Dead Pitchford, R.E.M. and Steely Dan, and gave special awards to Diane Warren and SZA.

This is a spread from printed program which features photos and bios of all the inductees and awardees, photos from the previous year’s gala, information about the organization, scholarships, news, production credits, etc.
I have been designing the event materials for the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s annual gala for years, and I am so proud of my ongoing involvement with the organization, and with Buckley Hall Events who produces the event. This year’s event was held again in the Broadway Ballroom of the New York Marriott Marquis. They inducted Hillary Lindsey, Timbaland, Dead Pitchford, R.E.M. and Steely Dan, and gave special awards to Diane Warren and SZA.

This is a spread from printed program which features photos and bios of all the inductees and awardees, photos from the previous year’s gala, information about the organization, scholarships, news, production credits, etc.
I have been designing the event materials for the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s annual gala for years, and I am so proud of my ongoing involvement with the organization, and with Buckley Hall Events who produces the event. This year’s event was held again in the Broadway Ballroom of the New York Marriott Marquis. They inducted Hillary Lindsey, Timbaland, Dead Pitchford, R.E.M. and Steely Dan, and gave special awards to Diane Warren and SZA.

This is a spread from printed program which features photos and bios of all the inductees and awardees, photos from the previous year’s gala, information about the organization, scholarships, news, production credits, etc.
Save-the-date I designed for Caron New York’s 2024 Annual Gala held at Cipriani 42nd Street on Wednesday, May 22nd. Event production: Buckley Hall Events

Caron Treatment Centers is an internationally recognized not-for-profit organization dedicated to addiction and behavioral healthcare treatment, research, prevention, and addiction medicine education.
Printed invitation I designed for Caron New York’s 2024 Annual Gala held at Cipriani 42nd Street on Wednesday, May 22nd. Event production: Buckley Hall Events

Caron Treatment Centers is an internationally recognized not-for-profit organization dedicated to addiction and behavioral healthcare treatment, research, prevention, and addiction medicine education.
Printed invitation I designed for Caron New York’s 2024 Annual Gala held at Cipriani 42nd Street on Wednesday, May 22nd. Event production: Buckley Hall Events

Caron Treatment Centers is an internationally recognized not-for-profit organization dedicated to addiction and behavioral healthcare treatment, research, prevention, and addiction medicine education.
Front cover and an example page I designed for Caron New York’s 2024 Annual Gala’s e-journal, an online-only flipbook for their event held at Cipriani 42nd Street on Wednesday, May 22nd. Event production: Buckley Hall Events

Caron Treatment Centers is an internationally recognized not-for-profit organization dedicated to addiction and behavioral healthcare treatment, research, prevention, and addiction medicine education.
Two example pages I designed for Caron New York’s 2024 Annual Gala’s e-journal, an online-only flipbook for their event held at Cipriani 42nd Street on Wednesday, May 22nd. Event production: Buckley Hall Events

Caron Treatment Centers is an internationally recognized not-for-profit organization dedicated to addiction and behavioral healthcare treatment, research, prevention, and addiction medicine education.
Guest credentials (front and back) for the 2022 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala held in the New York Marriott Marquis’ Broadway Ballroom on Thursday, June 16th.

Event materials design: Aaron Tilford
Event production: Buckley Hall Events

SHOF’s ongoing mission is to celebrate and honor the contributions and legacies of songwriters of all genres of music while developing new writing talent through Master Sessions, songwriting craft forums, scholarships, and digital initiatives. A songwriter who has a notable catalog of songs qualifies for induction 20 years after the first significant commercial release of a song.
Podium sign for Caron New York’s 2021 Annual Gala held at Cipriani 42nd Street on Thursday, September 9th.

Event materials design: Aaron Tilford
Event production: Buckley Hall Events

Caron Treatment Centers is an internationally recognized not-for-profit organization dedicated to addiction and behavioral healthcare treatment, research, prevention, and addiction medicine education.
One of the silent auction posters for Caron New York’s 2021 Annual Gala held at Cipriani 42nd Street on Thursday, September 9th.

Event materials design: Aaron Tilford
Event production: Buckley Hall Events

Caron Treatment Centers is an internationally recognized not-for-profit organization dedicated to addiction and behavioral healthcare treatment, research, prevention, and addiction medicine education.
Guest mask for Caron New York’s 2021 Annual Gala held at Cipriani 42nd Street on Thursday, September 9th.

Event materials design: Aaron Tilford
Event production: Buckley Hall Events

Caron Treatment Centers is an internationally recognized not-for-profit organization dedicated to addiction and behavioral healthcare treatment, research, prevention, and addiction medicine education.
For years I have been typesetting the National Book Foundation’s National Book Awards Certificates. Every year there are five books nominated in each category: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Young People’s Literature, and Translated Literature. I began this annual job while salary employed at The Oliphant Press and now do them freelance. Ron Gordon, director of The Oliphant Press, came up with the original design, and each year oversees the printing and personally frames each one.

pictured here: framed certificate for Carolyn Forche’s book ‘What You Have Heard is True: A Memoir of Witness and Resistance.’
An evite I designed for the Leon Levy Fellows in Neuroscience Symposium held annually in New York City. / “Established to further Leon Levy’s interest in studies of the mind, brain, and behavior, our Fellowships at five eminent New York City institutions support exceptional young researchers in a wide range of fields as they pursue innovative investigations in neuroscience and advance their careers toward independent research. The #LeonLevyFellowship is awarded by Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NYU Langone Health, The Rockefeller University, and Weill Cornell Medicine.”
I designed this barrel-folded, vellum invitation for Cambridge in America’s May Ball: A Night in Treme, which was held at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall, while at The Oliphant Press. I love vellum and finding ways to play with space in two-dimensional projects. It printed in a rich, Mardi Gras purple and metallic silver.
I designed this barrel-folded, vellum invitation for Cambridge in America’s May Ball: A Night in Treme, which was held at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall, while at The Oliphant Press. I love vellum and finding ways to play with space in two-dimensional projects. It printed in a rich, Mardi Gras purple and metallic silver.
I designed this barrel-folded, vellum invitation for Cambridge in America’s May Ball: A Night in Treme, which was held at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall, while at The Oliphant Press. I love vellum and finding ways to play with space in two-dimensional projects. It printed in a rich, Mardi Gras purple and metallic silver. Detail of center panel pictured here.
An invitation I designed for the The Gordon Parks Foundation’s Annual Awards Dinner & Auction. The Foundation has a pretty strict style guide that makes for an identifiable and elegant look. Front panel pictured here. / "The Gordon Parks Foundation permanently preserves the work of Gordon Parks, makes it available to the public through exhibitions, books, and electronic media and supports artistic and educational activities that advance what Gordon described as 'the common search for a better life and a better world.'"
An invitation I designed for the The Gordon Parks Foundation’s Annual Awards Dinner & Auction. The Foundation has a pretty strict style guide that makes for an identifiable and elegant look. Inside spread pictured here. / "The Gordon Parks Foundation permanently preserves the work of Gordon Parks, makes it available to the public through exhibitions, books, and electronic media and supports artistic and educational activities that advance what Gordon described as 'the common search for a better life and a better world.'"
An invitation I designed for the The Gordon Parks Foundation’s Annual Awards Dinner & Auction. The Foundation has a pretty strict style guide that makes for an identifiable and elegant look. Detail of inside right panel pictured here. / "The Gordon Parks Foundation permanently preserves the work of Gordon Parks, makes it available to the public through exhibitions, books, and electronic media and supports artistic and educational activities that advance what Gordon described as 'the common search for a better life and a better world.'"
I designed this auction catalog (as well as the invite and other materials) for the The Gordon Parks Foundation’s Annual Awards Dinner & Auction. The Foundation has a pretty strict style guide that makes for an identifiable and elegant look. Front cover pictured here features one of Park's own photograph. / "The Gordon Parks Foundation permanently preserves the work of Gordon Parks, makes it available to the public through exhibitions, books, and electronic media and supports artistic and educational activities that advance what Gordon described as 'the common search for a better life and a better world.'"
I designed this auction catalog (as well as the invite and other materials) for the The Gordon Parks Foundation’s Annual Awards Dinner & Auction. The Foundation has a pretty strict style guide that makes for an identifiable and elegant look. Example inside spread pictured here. / "The Gordon Parks Foundation permanently preserves the work of Gordon Parks, makes it available to the public through exhibitions, books, and electronic media and supports artistic and educational activities that advance what Gordon described as 'the common search for a better life and a better world.'"
I designed this auction catalog (as well as the invite and other materials) for the The Gordon Parks Foundation’s Annual Awards Dinner & Auction. The Foundation has a pretty strict style guide that makes for an identifiable and elegant look. Example inside spread pictured here. / "The Gordon Parks Foundation permanently preserves the work of Gordon Parks, makes it available to the public through exhibitions, books, and electronic media and supports artistic and educational activities that advance what Gordon described as 'the common search for a better life and a better world.'"
I designed the invitation for the Foundation for Jewish Culture’s 50th Anniversary Jewish Cultural Achievements Awards in Los Angeles. Front panel pictured here. / "Founded in 1960, the Foundation for Jewish Culture supports writers, filmmakers, artists, composers, choreographers, and scholars, with grants and awards in the arts and humanities, and by sponsoring programs and national and international conferences. I was always happy to help the Foundation with a variety of projects and would love to work with similar organizations"
I designed the invitation for the Foundation for Jewish Culture’s 50th Anniversary Jewish Cultural Achievements Awards in Los Angeles. Inside right panel pictured here. / "Founded in 1960, the Foundation for Jewish Culture supports writers, filmmakers, artists, composers, choreographers, and scholars, with grants and awards in the arts and humanities, and by sponsoring programs and national and international conferences. I was always happy to help the Foundation with a variety of projects and would love to work with similar organizations"
I designed the invitation for the Foundation for Jewish Culture’s 50th Anniversary Jewish Cultural Achievements Awards in Los Angeles. Back panel pictured here. / "Founded in 1960, the Foundation for Jewish Culture supports writers, filmmakers, artists, composers, choreographers, and scholars, with grants and awards in the arts and humanities, and by sponsoring programs and national and international conferences. I was always happy to help the Foundation with a variety of projects and would love to work with similar organizations"
I designed this program for the National Book Foundation’s 60th Annual National Book Awards held at Cipriani Wall Street, NYC. I was lucky enough to get to design the materials for several National Book Awards while at The Oliphant Press. Front cover of program pictured here. / "The National Book Foundation is a nonprofit organization established to raise the cultural appreciation of great writing in America."
I designed this program for the National Book Foundation’s 60th Annual National Book Awards held at Cipriani Wall Street, NYC. I was lucky enough to get to design the materials for several National Book Awards while at The Oliphant Press. Example inside spread pictured here. / "The National Book Foundation is a nonprofit organization established to raise the cultural appreciation of great writing in America."
I designed this program for the National Book Foundation’s 60th Annual National Book Awards held at Cipriani Wall Street, NYC. I was lucky enough to get to design the materials for several National Book Awards while at The Oliphant Press. Example inside spread pictured here. / "The National Book Foundation is a nonprofit organization established to raise the cultural appreciation of great writing in America."
I designed the invitation for Cambridge University in America's 800th Anniversary Gala while at The Oliphant Press. I deconstructed their coat of arms, using a few of its lions enlarged on the first few panels reproduced in metallic gold embossing. We also embossed the lions and other elements in the full image of the shield on the center panel of the invite. It was a tricky process but turned out beautifully. The “800 Years” angle was so staggering I proposed a cover that just said “800,” with one of the crest lions below it. Front of invite pictured here.
I designed the invitation for Cambridge University in America's 800th Anniversary Gala while at The Oliphant Press. I deconstructed their coat of arms, using a few of its lions enlarged on the first few panels reproduced in metallic gold embossing. We also embossed the lions and other elements in the full image of the shield on the center panel of the invite. It was a tricky process but turned out beautifully. The “800 Years” angle was so staggering I proposed a cover that just said “800,” with one of the crest lions below it.
I designed the invitation for Cambridge University in America's 800th Anniversary Gala while at The Oliphant Press. I deconstructed their coat of arms, using a few of its lions enlarged on the first few panels reproduced in metallic gold embossing. We also embossed the lions and other elements in the full image of the shield on the center panel of the invite. It was a tricky process but turned out beautifully. The “800 Years” angle was so staggering I proposed a cover that just said “800,” with one of the crest lions below it. Inside spread pictured here.
I designed the program (as well as the invite and other materials) for Cambridge University in America's 800th Anniversary Gala while at The Oliphant Press. I deconstructed their coat of arms, using a lion from it enlarged on the cover reproduced in metallic gold embossing. We also embossed the lions and other elements in the full image of the shield on the first inside page. It was a tricky process but turned out beautifully. Front of program pictured here.
I designed the program (as well as the invite and other materials) for Cambridge University in America's 800th Anniversary Gala while at The Oliphant Press. I deconstructed their coat of arms, using a lion from it enlarged on the cover reproduced in metallic gold embossing. We also embossed the lions and other elements in the full image of the shield on the first inside page. It was a tricky process but turned out beautifully. Program page pictured here.
I designed the program (as well as the invite and other materials) for Cambridge University in America's 800th Anniversary Gala while at The Oliphant Press. I deconstructed their coat of arms, using a lion from it enlarged on the cover reproduced in metallic gold embossing. We also embossed the lions and other elements in the full image of the shield on the first inside page. It was a tricky process but turned out beautifully. Back of program pictured here.

Art Catalog Design

I designed David D’Angers: Making the Modern Monument (by EmersonBowyer with Jacques de Caso, 112 pages, softcover) with Ron Gordon while at The Oliphant Press for The Frick Collection. Front cover pictured here.
I designed David D’Angers: Making the Modern Monument (by EmersonBowyer with Jacques de Caso, 112 pages, softcover) with Ron Gordon while at The Oliphant Press for The Frick Collection. Inside front cover and half-title page pictured here.
I designed David D’Angers: Making the Modern Monument (by EmersonBowyer with Jacques de Caso, 112 pages, softcover) with Ron Gordon while at The Oliphant Press for The Frick Collection. Title page spread pictured here.
I designed David D’Angers: Making the Modern Monument (by EmersonBowyer with Jacques de Caso, 112 pages, softcover) with Ron Gordon while at The Oliphant Press for The Frick Collection. Example spread pictured here.
I designed David D’Angers: Making the Modern Monument (by EmersonBowyer with Jacques de Caso, 112 pages, softcover) with Ron Gordon while at The Oliphant Press for The Frick Collection. Example spread pictured here.
I designed David D’Angers: Making the Modern Monument (by EmersonBowyer with Jacques de Caso, 112 pages, softcover) with Ron Gordon while at The Oliphant Press for The Frick Collection. Back cover pictured here.
I designed Rembrandt and His School: Masterworks from the Frick and Lugt Collections (by Colin B. Bailey, Margaret Iacono, Esmée Quodbach, Louisa Wood Ruby, and Joanna Sheers, 112 pages, softcover) with Ron Gordon while at The Oliphant Press for The Frick Collection. Front cover pictured here.
I designed Rembrandt and His School: Masterworks from the Frick and Lugt Collections (by Colin B. Bailey, Margaret Iacono, Esmée Quodbach, Louisa Wood Ruby, and Joanna Sheers, 112 pages, softcover) with Ron Gordon while at The Oliphant Press for The Frick Collection. Title page spread pictured here.
I designed Rembrandt and His School: Masterworks from the Frick and Lugt Collections (by Colin B. Bailey, Margaret Iacono, Esmée Quodbach, Louisa Wood Ruby, and Joanna Sheers, 112 pages, softcover) with Ron Gordon while at The Oliphant Press for The Frick Collection. Table of contents pictured here.
I designed Rembrandt and His School: Masterworks from the Frick and Lugt Collections (by Colin B. Bailey, Margaret Iacono, Esmée Quodbach, Louisa Wood Ruby, and Joanna Sheers, 112 pages, softcover) with Ron Gordon while at The Oliphant Press for The Frick Collection. Example spread pictured here.
I designed Rembrandt and His School: Masterworks from the Frick and Lugt Collections (by Colin B. Bailey, Margaret Iacono, Esmée Quodbach, Louisa Wood Ruby, and Joanna Sheers, 112 pages, softcover) with Ron Gordon while at The Oliphant Press for The Frick Collection. Example spread pictured here.
I designed Rembrandt and His School: Masterworks from the Frick and Lugt Collections (by Colin B. Bailey, Margaret Iacono, Esmée Quodbach, Louisa Wood Ruby, and Joanna Sheers, 112 pages, softcover) with Ron Gordon while at The Oliphant Press for The Frick Collection. Example spread pictured here.
I designed Piero della Francesca in America: From Sansepolcro to the East Coast (by Nathaniel Silver,150 pages, softcover) while at The Oliphant Press for The Frick Collection. I remember the author had some very set but good ideas about the layout and that he was lovely to work with. Front cover pictured here.
I designed Piero della Francesca in America: From Sansepolcro to the East Coast (by Nathaniel Silver,150 pages, softcover) while at The Oliphant Press for The Frick Collection. I remember the author had some very set but good ideas about the layout and that he was lovely to work with. Title page spread here.
I designed Piero della Francesca in America: From Sansepolcro to the East Coast (by Nathaniel Silver,150 pages, softcover) while at The Oliphant Press for The Frick Collection. I remember the author had some very set but good ideas about the layout and that he was lovely to work with. Example spread pictured here.
I designed Piero della Francesca in America: From Sansepolcro to the East Coast (by Nathaniel Silver,150 pages, softcover) while at The Oliphant Press for The Frick Collection. I remember the author had some very set but good ideas about the layout and that he was lovely to work with. Example spread pictured here.
I designed Piero della Francesca in America: From Sansepolcro to the East Coast (by Nathaniel Silver,150 pages, softcover) while at The Oliphant Press for The Frick Collection. I remember the author had some very set but good ideas about the layout and that he was lovely to work with. Example spread pictured here.
I designed Piero della Francesca in America: From Sansepolcro to the East Coast (by Nathaniel Silver,150 pages, softcover) while at The Oliphant Press for The Frick Collection. I remember the author had some very set but good ideas about the layout and that he was lovely to work with. Example spread pictured here.
I designed Piero della Francesca in America: From Sansepolcro to the East Coast (by Nathaniel Silver,150 pages, softcover) while at The Oliphant Press for The Frick Collection. I remember the author had some very set but good ideas about the layout and that he was lovely to work with. Back cover pictured here.
I had the pleasure of designing several art catalogs for The Frick Collection with Ron Gordon while at The Oliphant Press, including Rococo Exotic: French Mounted Porcelains and the Allure of the East (by Kristel Smentek, 52 pages, softcover). Front cover pictured here.
I had the pleasure of designing several art catalogs for The Frick Collection with Ron Gordon while at The Oliphant Press, including Rococo Exotic: French Mounted Porcelains and the Allure of the East (by Kristel Smentek, 52 pages, softcover). Title page spread pictured here.
I had the pleasure of designing several art catalogs for The Frick Collection with Ron Gordon while at The Oliphant Press, including Rococo Exotic: French Mounted Porcelains and the Allure of the East (by Kristel Smentek, 52 pages, softcover). Inside spread pictured here.
I had the pleasure of designing several art catalogs for The Frick Collection with Ron Gordon while at The Oliphant Press, including Rococo Exotic: French Mounted Porcelains and the Allure of the East (by Kristel Smentek, 52 pages, softcover). Inside spread pictured here.
I had the pleasure of designing several art catalogs for The Frick Collection while at The Oliphant Press, including Masterpieces of European Painting from The Cleveland Museum of Art, edited by Margaret Iacono (The Frick Collection, softcover, 80 pages). Front cover pictured here.
I had the pleasure of designing several art catalogs for The Frick Collection while at The Oliphant Press, including Masterpieces of European Painting from The Cleveland Museum of Art, edited by Margaret Iacono (The Frick Collection, softcover, 80 pages). Title page spread pictured here.
I had the pleasure of designing several art catalogs for The Frick Collection while at The Oliphant Press, including Masterpieces of European Painting from The Cleveland Museum of Art, edited by Margaret Iacono (The Frick Collection, softcover, 80 pages). Table of Contents pictured here.
I had the pleasure of designing several art catalogs for The Frick Collection while at The Oliphant Press, including Masterpieces of European Painting from The Cleveland Museum of Art, edited by Margaret Iacono (The Frick Collection, softcover, 80 pages). Inside spread pictured here.

Deck Design

I designed the deck for The Neil Lasher Music Fund at Caron Treatment Centers was established in honor of music and recovery legend Neil Lasher to provide financial assistance for drug and alcohol recovery treatment for musicians, their families, and others in the music industry. The Fund also supports the integration of music therapy into treatment through the creation of music studios and the support of certified music therapists on Caron’s campuses.

pictured here: deck cover, 2023
I designed the deck for The Neil Lasher Music Fund at Caron Treatment Centers was established in honor of music and recovery legend Neil Lasher to provide financial assistance for drug and alcohol recovery treatment for musicians, their families, and others in the music industry. The Fund also supports the integration of music therapy into treatment through the creation of music studios and the support of certified music therapists on Caron’s campuses.

pictured here: table of contents, 2023
I designed the deck for The Neil Lasher Music Fund at Caron Treatment Centers was established in honor of music and recovery legend Neil Lasher to provide financial assistance for drug and alcohol recovery treatment for musicians, their families, and others in the music industry. The Fund also supports the integration of music therapy into treatment through the creation of music studios and the support of certified music therapists on Caron’s campuses.

pictured here: founders board list page, 2023
I designed the deck for The Neil Lasher Music Fund at Caron Treatment Centers was established in honor of music and recovery legend Neil Lasher to provide financial assistance for drug and alcohol recovery treatment for musicians, their families, and others in the music industry. The Fund also supports the integration of music therapy into treatment through the creation of music studios and the support of certified music therapists on Caron’s campuses.

pictured here: mission statement page, 2023
A sample page from a presentation deck I designed for Fred & Associates that was pitched to a film that was in the works, then called The Bleeder and later released as Chuck, starring Liev Shreiber as heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner, for product placement/partnership.
A sample page from a presentation deck I designed for Fred & Associates that was pitched to a film that was in the works, then called The Bleeder and later released as Chuck, starring Liev Shreiber as heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner, for product placement/partnership.
A sample page from a presentation deck I designed for Fred & Associates that was pitched to a film that was in the works, then called The Bleeder and later released as Chuck, starring Liev Shreiber as heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner, for product placement/partnership.
A sample page from a presentation deck I designed for Fred & Associates that was pitched to a film that was in the works, then called The Bleeder and later released as Chuck, starring Liev Shreiber as heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner, for product placement/partnership.
A sample page from a presentation deck I designed for Fred & Associates that was pitched to M•A•C Cosmetics for an intellectual property concept called Toil & Trouble.
A sample page from a presentation deck I designed for Fred & Associates that was pitched to M•A•C Cosmetics for an intellectual property concept called Toil & Trouble.
A sample page from a presentation deck I designed for Fred & Associates that was pitched to M•A•C Cosmetics for an intellectual property concept called Toil & Trouble.
A sample page from a presentation deck I designed for Fred & Associates that was pitched to M•A•C Cosmetics for an intellectual property concept called Toil & Trouble.

Social Media

Post to promote Spunk Art & Perspectives issue no. 15: The Horror (cover: Gerald Collings).
Post to promote the group art exhibition The Horror curated by Aaron Tilford at SEIS Gallery LA.
Post to promote the group art exhibition The Horror curated by Aaron Tilford at SEIS Gallery LA.
Post to announce the launch party for the performance-themed Spunk issue no. 14 at Eagle LA.
Post to supplement and promote artist Steve Cox's essay 'The Performance Pieces of Jorge Galindo' featured in Spunk issue no. 14.
Post to supplement and promote musician Leo Torres' piece ('Eternal Flames') on performer/wig stylist Perfidia and his late friend International Chrysis featured in Spunk issue no. 14.
Post to supplement and promote artist Joel Peter Johnson's 'The Confederate' series which is featured in Spunk issue no. 14.
Post to supplement and promote photographer Rico Kinnard's editorial spread of performer R!ottheradio in Spunk issue no. 14.
Post to advertise Spunk T-shirts hand screen printed by Jeff Chiola in New York City.
Post to advertise Jeff Chiola's Etsy shop for his hand screen printed T-shirts.
Post to supplement and promote photographer Rico Kinnard's editorial spread of performer Tyler Jacobs in Spunk issue no. 13.
Post to supplement and promote my piece 'Janet Cunningham & C.A.S.H.' featured in Spunk issue no. 13.
Post to advertise Mary Ann Cherry's biography of the late gay civil rights activist Morris Kight.

Ads

I have been designing the event materials for the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s annual gala for years, and I am so proud of my ongoing involvement with the organization, and with Buckley Hall Events who produces the event. This year’s event was held again in the Broadway Ballroom of the New York Marriott Marquis. They inducted Hillary Lindsey, Timbaland, Dead Pitchford, R.E.M. and Steely Dan, and gave special awards to Diane Warren and SZA.

I design various ads to run in Billboard magazine. This is the full-page ad for the 2024 Gala.
Ad for the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s Songwriting Experience exhibition placed in their gala journal for their annual event held in the New York Marriott Marquis’ Broadway Ballroom on Thursday, June 16th, 2022.

Ad design: Aaron Tilford
Event production: Buckley Hall Events

SHOF’s ongoing mission is to celebrate and honor the contributions and legacies of songwriters of all genres of music while developing new writing talent through Master Sessions, songwriting craft forums, scholarships, and digital initiatives. A songwriter who has a notable catalog of songs qualifies for induction 20 years after the first significant commercial release of a song.
Ad for Grubman, Shire, Meiselas & Sacks, P.C. congratulating Mariah Carey that was placed in the journal for the 2022 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala held in the New York Marriott Marquis’ Broadway Ballroom on Thursday, June 16th.

Ad design: Aaron Tilford
Event production: Buckley Hall Events

SHOF’s ongoing mission is to celebrate and honor the contributions and legacies of songwriters of all genres of music while developing new writing talent through Master Sessions, songwriting craft forums, scholarships, and digital initiatives. A songwriter who has a notable catalog of songs qualifies for induction 20 years after the first significant commercial release of a song.
Ad for Caron Treatment Centers and The Neil Lasher Music Fund congratulating Paul Williams and Jody Gerson that was placed in the journal for the 2022 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala held in the New York Marriott Marquis’ Broadway Ballroom on Thursday, June 16th.

Ad design: Aaron Tilford
Event production: Buckley Hall Events

SHOF’s ongoing mission is to celebrate and honor the contributions and legacies of songwriters of all genres of music while developing new writing talent through Master Sessions, songwriting craft forums, scholarships, and digital initiatives. A songwriter who has a notable catalog of songs qualifies for induction 20 years after the first significant commercial release of a song.
An ad in Billboard magazine I designed for the event production company Buckley Hall Events congratulating our client, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and specifically their President & CEO (affectionately referred to as “our Godmother”) Linda Moran, on their 50th Anniversary, 2019.
An ad I designed for Village Zendo Zen Center in SoHo, NYC.
An ad I designed for Sony/ATV Music Publishing celebrating the addition of Leiber & Stroller to the Sony/ATV family – “Mike Stoller and Jerry Leiber with Elvis Presley, the architects of rock’n’roll.”
An ad I designed for Sony/ATV Music Publishing to run in Billboard Bulletin congratulating The Ting Tings on their GRAMMY nomination.
An ad I designed for Sony/ATV Music Publishing to run in Billboard Bulletin congratulating Maxwell on his GRAMMY nomination.
An ad I designed for the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s 2019 Annual Dinner, Induction Ceremony & Awards Presentation journal.
An ad I designed for the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s 2019 Annual Dinner, Induction Ceremony & Awards Presentation journal.
An ad I designed for the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s 2019 Annual Dinner, Induction Ceremony & Awards Presentation journal.
An ad I designed for the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s 2019 Annual Dinner, Induction Ceremony & Awards Presentation journal.
An ad I designed for Sony/ATV Music Publishing honoring John Lennon.
An ad I designed for Sony/ATV Music Publishing honoring Michael Jackson.
I designed this small ad for Heartland Community Reconciliation Center, a nonprofit organization located in Bloomington, Indiana. HCRC is an organization formed to increase knowledge and understanding of local level issues concerning deep causes of social conflict, for the purpose of reconciliation of such conflicts. Activities include: research, small group workshops, solidarity work with local and regional activists, and community engagements with leaders and stakeholders. Objectives include relationship building, reconciliation, and healing.

Fundraising Materials

Printed auction card I designed for Caron New York’s 2024 Annual Gala held at Cipriani 42nd Street on Wednesday, May 22nd. Event production: Buckley Hall Events

Caron Treatment Centers is an internationally recognized not-for-profit organization dedicated to addiction and behavioral healthcare treatment, research, prevention, and addiction medicine education.
Printed reply/donation folder I designed for Caron New York’s 2024 Annual Gala held at Cipriani 42nd Street on Wednesday, May 22nd. Event production: Buckley Hall Events

Caron Treatment Centers is an internationally recognized not-for-profit organization dedicated to addiction and behavioral healthcare treatment, research, prevention, and addiction medicine education.
Printed reply/donation folder I designed for Caron New York’s 2024 Annual Gala held at Cipriani 42nd Street on Wednesday, May 22nd. Event production: Buckley Hall Events

Caron Treatment Centers is an internationally recognized not-for-profit organization dedicated to addiction and behavioral healthcare treatment, research, prevention, and addiction medicine education.
I designed this barrel fold fundraising brochure for Lambda Literary. Front panel of brochure pictured here. / "Lambda Literary nurtures and advocates for LGBTQ writers, elevating the impact of their words to create community, preserve our legacies, and affirm the value of our stories and our lives."
I designed this barrel fold fundraising brochure for Lambda Literary. Inside of brochure pictured here. / "Lambda Literary nurtures and advocates for LGBTQ writers, elevating the impact of their words to create community, preserve our legacies, and affirm the value of our stories and our lives."
I designed this simple pledge card for Giving Back to Africa, a non-profit organization dedicated to the long-term mission of educating young people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Front of card pictured here. I love working with organizations doing good work in the world. / "In partnership with local Congolese educational institutions and non-governmental organizations, Giving Back to Africa’s goal is to empower GBA beneficiaries through service-centered education to become servant-leaders capable of taking control of their own lives while serving as change agents in their local communities and throughout the Democratic Republic of Congo.”
I designed this simple pledge card for Giving Back to Africa, a non-profit organization dedicated to the long-term mission of educating young people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Back of card pictured here. I love working with organizations doing good work in the world. / "In partnership with local Congolese educational institutions and non-governmental organizations, Giving Back to Africa’s goal is to empower GBA beneficiaries through service-centered education to become servant-leaders capable of taking control of their own lives while serving as change agents in their local communities and throughout the Democratic Republic of Congo.”
I designed this economical, multi-purpose form for Amethyst House to help them raise money with their 4th Annual Benefit Concert. Front of form pictured here. / "AmethystHouse is a not-for-profit #UnitedWay agency that provides residential and outpatient services for people with drug and alcohol addiction and problem gambling issues."
I designed this economical, multi-purpose form for Amethyst House to help them raise money with their 4th Annual Benefit Concert. Back of form pictured here. / "AmethystHouse is a not-for-profit #UnitedWay agency that provides residential and outpatient services for people with drug and alcohol addiction and problem gambling issues."
I designed this barrel fold membership brochure for the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art in SoHo, NYC. Outside of brochure pictured here. / “The Leslie-Lohman Museum is the only dedicated art museum in the world to exhibit and preserve artwork that speaks about the LGBTQ experience.”
I designed this barrel fold membership brochure for the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art in SoHo, NYC. Inside of brochure pictured here. / “The Leslie-Lohman Museum is the only dedicated art museum in the world to exhibit and preserve artwork that speaks about the LGBTQ experience.”
I designed this simple pledge card for Amy Scholder and Sam Feder to help them raise money for their film, Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen. Front of card pictured here. / “Disclosure is an unprecedented look at the depiction of transgender people and experiences throughout the history of film and television. Over 100 years of footage, from A Florida Enchantment (1914) to Pose (2018), is woven together with the personal stories of prominent media figures like Laverne Cox, revealing how Hollywood has simultaneously reflected and manufactured our deepest beliefs and anxieties about gender.”
I designed this simple pledge card for Amy Scholder and Sam Feder to help them raise money for their film, Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen. Back of card pictured here. / “Disclosure is an unprecedented look at the depiction of transgender people and experiences throughout the history of film and television. Over 100 years of footage, from A Florida Enchantment (1914) to Pose (2018), is woven together with the personal stories of prominent media figures like Laverne Cox, revealing how Hollywood has simultaneously reflected and manufactured our deepest beliefs and anxieties about gender.”

Logos

I designed this logo for Heartland Community Reconciliation Center, a nonprofit organization located in Bloomington, Indiana. HCRC is an organization formed to increase knowledge and understanding of local level issues concerning deep causes of social conflict, for the purpose of reconciliation of such conflicts. Activities include: research, small group workshops, solidarity work with local and regional activists, and community engagements with leaders and stakeholders. Objectives include relationship building, reconciliation, and healing.
Logo I designed for Ballast Partners, a Manhattan-based marketing consulting business.
Logo I designed for Gus, a weekly DJ night of mine at The Maritime Hotel’s La Bottega Bar, NYC.
Logo I designed for Lambda Literary’s Litfest Los Angeles, using elements of Lambda’s existing logo to make it visually related.
Logo I designed for my annual literary art journal Spunk. I art direct, edit, curate, write for, design, publish, and distribute each issue.
I designed the initial logo for the National Book Foundation's 5 Under 35 Prize. / "The National Book Foundation established the 5 Under 35 prize to recognize young, debut fiction writers whose work promised to leave a lasting impression on the literary landscape."
Logo I designed for the New Jewish Culture Network, “an initiative to create and deliver outstanding Jewish music and other art forms to audiences in the U.S. and beyond, established in 2011. The Foundation for Jewish Culture and its network of partner presenters commission artists for cross-country tours of musical performance and accompanying educational workshops.”
Unused logo design for Shields & Company Interiors.
Logo I designed for the American Academy in Jerusalem. / “Modeled on the successes of the American Academy in Rome and the American Academy in Berlin, the American Academy in Jerusalem is a new fellowship for senior-level artists and cultural leaders. The Foundation for Jewish Culture established the Academy in order to participate in a larger civic effort to strengthen Jerusalem as an international destination for art and culture.”
Logo I designed for Frisk, a DJ night of mine at Ty's Bar, NYC.

Annual Reports

An oversized, saddle stitched Annual Report I designed for Leslie-Lohman Museum in SoHo, NYC. Front cover pictured here. / “The Leslie-Lohman Museum is the only dedicated art museum in the world to exhibit and preserve artwork that speaks about the LGBTQ experience.”
An oversized, saddle stitched Annual Report I designed for Leslie-Lohman Museum in SoHo, NYC. Example spread pictured here. / “The Leslie-Lohman Museum is the only dedicated art museum in the world to exhibit and preserve artwork that speaks about the LGBTQ experience.”
An oversized, saddle stitched Annual Report I designed for Leslie-Lohman Museum in SoHo, NYC. Detail of graph pictured here. / “The Leslie-Lohman Museum is the only dedicated art museum in the world to exhibit and preserve artwork that speaks about the LGBTQ experience.”
An oversized, saddle stitched Annual Report I designed for Leslie-Lohman Museum in SoHo, NYC. Back cover pictured here. / “The Leslie-Lohman Museum is the only dedicated art museum in the world to exhibit and preserve artwork that speaks about the LGBTQ experience.”
Leon Levy Foundation, The First 10 Years: 2004–2013 (80 pages, softcover) is a 10-year report I designed for the Leon Levy Foundation (front cover pictured here). They hadn’t put together a report like this before and I have had plenty of experience working with foundations on their annual reports, so I was able to help guide them through the process, suggesting content and imagery, and ultimately art directing, typesetting, and designing the whole publication – which was a privilege and honor to do for such an wonderful, philanthropic foundation. / "The Leon Levy Foundation’s mission is to continue Leon Levy’s philanthropic legacy, encouraging and supporting development in six areas: understanding the ancient world; arts and humanities; preservation of nature and gardens; neuroscience research; human rights; and Jewish culture."
Leon Levy Foundation, The First 10 Years: 2004–2013 (80 pages, softcover) is a 10-year report I designed for the Leon Levy Foundation (inside front cover and page one pictured here). They hadn’t put together a report like this before and I have had plenty of experience working with foundations on their annual reports, so I was able to help guide them through the process, suggesting content and imagery, and ultimately art directing, typesetting, and designing the whole publication – which was a privilege and honor to do for such an wonderful, philanthropic foundation. / "The Leon Levy Foundation’s mission is to continue Leon Levy’s philanthropic legacy, encouraging and supporting development in six areas: understanding the ancient world; arts and humanities; preservation of nature and gardens; neuroscience research; human rights; and Jewish culture."
Leon Levy Foundation, The First 10 Years: 2004–2013 (80 pages, softcover) is a 10-year report I designed for the Leon Levy Foundation (intro spread pictured here). They hadn’t put together a report like this before and I have had plenty of experience working with foundations on their annual reports, so I was able to help guide them through the process, suggesting content and imagery, and ultimately art directing, typesetting, and designing the whole publication – which was a privilege and honor to do for such an wonderful, philanthropic foundation. / "The Leon Levy Foundation’s mission is to continue Leon Levy’s philanthropic legacy, encouraging and supporting development in six areas: understanding the ancient world; arts and humanities; preservation of nature and gardens; neuroscience research; human rights; and Jewish culture."
Leon Levy Foundation, The First 10 Years: 2004–2013 (80 pages, softcover) is a 10-year report I designed for the Leon Levy Foundation (example chapter opening spread pictured here). They hadn’t put together a report like this before and I have had plenty of experience working with foundations on their annual reports, so I was able to help guide them through the process, suggesting content and imagery, and ultimately art directing, typesetting, and designing the whole publication – which was a privilege and honor to do for such an wonderful, philanthropic foundation. / "The Leon Levy Foundation’s mission is to continue Leon Levy’s philanthropic legacy, encouraging and supporting development in six areas: understanding the ancient world; arts and humanities; preservation of nature and gardens; neuroscience research; human rights; and Jewish culture."
Leon Levy Foundation, The First 10 Years: 2004–2013 (80 pages, softcover) is a 10-year report I designed for the Leon Levy Foundation (example spread pictured here). They hadn’t put together a report like this before and I have had plenty of experience working with foundations on their annual reports, so I was able to help guide them through the process, suggesting content and imagery, and ultimately art directing, typesetting, and designing the whole publication – which was a privilege and honor to do for such an wonderful, philanthropic foundation. / "The Leon Levy Foundation’s mission is to continue Leon Levy’s philanthropic legacy, encouraging and supporting development in six areas: understanding the ancient world; arts and humanities; preservation of nature and gardens; neuroscience research; human rights; and Jewish culture."
Leon Levy Foundation, The First 10 Years: 2004–2013 (80 pages, softcover) is a 10-year report I designed for the Leon Levy Foundation (example spread pictured here). They hadn’t put together a report like this before and I have had plenty of experience working with foundations on their annual reports, so I was able to help guide them through the process, suggesting content and imagery, and ultimately art directing, typesetting, and designing the whole publication – which was a privilege and honor to do for such an wonderful, philanthropic foundation. / "The Leon Levy Foundation’s mission is to continue Leon Levy’s philanthropic legacy, encouraging and supporting development in six areas: understanding the ancient world; arts and humanities; preservation of nature and gardens; neuroscience research; human rights; and Jewish culture."
Leon Levy Foundation, The First 10 Years: 2004–2013 (80 pages, softcover) is a 10-year report I designed for the Leon Levy Foundation (example financial spread pictured here). They hadn’t put together a report like this before and I have had plenty of experience working with foundations on their annual reports, so I was able to help guide them through the process, suggesting content and imagery, and ultimately art directing, typesetting, and designing the whole publication – which was a privilege and honor to do for such an wonderful, philanthropic foundation. / "The Leon Levy Foundation’s mission is to continue Leon Levy’s philanthropic legacy, encouraging and supporting development in six areas: understanding the ancient world; arts and humanities; preservation of nature and gardens; neuroscience research; human rights; and Jewish culture."
Leon Levy Foundation, The First 10 Years: 2004–2013 (80 pages, softcover) is a 10-year report I designed for the Leon Levy Foundation (example spread with graph pictured here). They hadn’t put together a report like this before and I have had plenty of experience working with foundations on their annual reports, so I was able to help guide them through the process, suggesting content and imagery, and ultimately art directing, typesetting, and designing the whole publication – which was a privilege and honor to do for such an wonderful, philanthropic foundation. / "The Leon Levy Foundation’s mission is to continue Leon Levy’s philanthropic legacy, encouraging and supporting development in six areas: understanding the ancient world; arts and humanities; preservation of nature and gardens; neuroscience research; human rights; and Jewish culture."
I had the pleasure of working on a number of pieces for the New York School of Interior Design, including their regular newsletter (‘News’), while working full-time at The Oliphant Press for Ron Gordon. Pictured here: front cover with painting by William Engel.
I had the pleasure of working on a number of pieces for the New York School of Interior Design, including their regular newsletter (‘News’), while working full-time at The Oliphant Press for Ron Gordon. Pictured here: example inside spread.

Music Packaging

mix cover art for personal use

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I had the pleasure of designing the cover for Larry Davis' 2021 album 'Dreamin This Dream Together.' Davis wanted the cover to reference the design of Lou Donaldson's 1971 album 'Cosmos.' Cover photograph of Davis is by Michael Allen. The album is available on Apple Music and Spotify. For more info, visit www.larryadavis.com.
mix cover art for personal use

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mix cover art for personal use

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MP3 Single cover design I did for dance-pop electro-rap recording artist AB Soto’s single “Queen Daddy,” produced by DJ Lorant for his label Royal Advisor Records in association with my literary art journal Spunk.
MP3 Single cover design I did for recording artist/singer-songer Colton Ford’s ballad “Will I Ever Be.”
MP3 cover design I did for recording artist/singer-songer Colton Ford’s EP “Next Chapter.”
MP3 Single cover design I did for the shoegaze band Desire Lines’ single “Juliette.”
Album cover/packaging I designed for the shoegaze band Desire Lines' self-titled CD. The imagery I used to evoke the visual feeling of some 90s 4AD releases in the design is a result of layering and manipulating several photographs I took of weathered metal and marble surfaces and plants. I wanted abstraction but with some discernible parts, and for the sunburst image on the front to convey life breaking through decay.
Album cover/packaging I designed for the shoegaze band Desire Lines' self-titled CD. The imagery I used to evoke the visual feeling of some 90s 4AD releases in the design is a result of layering and manipulating several photographs I took of weathered metal and marble surfaces and plants. I wanted abstraction but with some discernible parts, and for the sunburst image on the front to convey life breaking through decay.
Album cover/packaging I designed for the shoegaze band Desire Lines' self-titled CD. The imagery I used to evoke the visual feeling of some 90s 4AD releases in the design is a result of layering and manipulating several photographs I took of weathered metal and marble surfaces and plants. I wanted abstraction but with some discernible parts, and for the sunburst image on the front to convey life breaking through decay.
Album cover/packaging I designed for the shoegaze band Desire Lines' self-titled CD. The imagery I used to evoke the visual feeling of some 90s 4AD releases in the design is a result of layering and manipulating several photographs I took of weathered metal and marble surfaces and plants. I wanted abstraction but with some discernible parts, and for the sunburst image on the front to convey life breaking through decay.

Letterheads • Envelopes • Business Cards

Every year, as part of the event materials for the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction & Awards Gala, I design a letterhead and envelope that go out months ahead of the event. Here is the 2024 letterhead.
Every year, as part of the event materials for the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction & Awards Gala, I design a letterhead and envelope that go out months ahead of the event. Here is the 2024 envelope.
Every year, as part of the event materials for the Caron New York Annual Gala, I design a letterhead and envelope that go out months ahead of the event. Here is the 2024 letterhead.
Every year, as part of the event materials for the Caron New York Annual Gala, I design a letterhead and envelope that go out months ahead of the event. Here is the 2024 envelope.
Personal stationery I designed for Paul LeClerc, former President and CEO of the New York Public Library. Monarch letterhead pictured here.
Personal stationery I designed for Paul LeClerc, former President and CEO of the New York Public Library. Monarch envelope pictured here.
I designed this envelope for The Oliphant Press, a design studio in lower Manhattan, while working at The Oliphant Press. Director Ron Gordon began his career as a letterpress designer and printer, thus the pressman logo. We still had a letterpress, which I would operate for select projects, and shelves of type in our studio for several years
I designed business cards for The Oliphant Press, a design studio in lower Manhattan, while working at The Oliphant Press. Director Ron Gordon began his career as a letterpress designer and printer, thus the pressman logo. We still had a letterpress, which I would operate for select projects, and shelves of type in our studio for several years. The front and back of the business cards incorporates photographs I took of the historic Tribeca building our office was in at the time. Front of card pictured here.
I designed business cards for The Oliphant Press, a design studio in lower Manhattan, while working at The Oliphant Press. Director Ron Gordon began his career as a letterpress designer and printer, thus the pressman logo. We still had a letterpress, which I would operate for select projects, and shelves of type in our studio for several years. The front and back of the business cards incorporates photographs I took of the historic Tribeca building our office was in at the time. Back of card pictured here
I designed this business card for Maxwell Anderson, the US Director of 13 Bonaparte, as well as others in the same style for associates in both the L.A. and NYC shops. Front of card pictured here. / “13 Bonaparte is aParis-based contemporary label with boutiques also in Los Angeles (1317 E. 7th St. #124) and New York (1 Rivington St.). The brand ethos is anchored in explorations of design that defy seasonal boundaries. Focused on expressions of simplicity and functionality, each collection builds on a consistent yet evolving vocabulary."
I designed this business card for Maxwell Anderson, the US Director of 13 Bonaparte, as well as others in the same style for associates in both the L.A. and NYC shops. Back of card pictured here. / “13 Bonaparte is aParis-based contemporary label with boutiques also in Los Angeles (1317 E. 7th St. #124) and New York (1 Rivington St.). The brand ethos is anchored in explorations of design that defy seasonal boundaries. Focused on expressions of simplicity and functionality, each collection builds on a consistent yet evolving vocabulary.
Business card for personal use: Aaron Tilford Creative
Business card for personal use: DJ Aaron Tilford
I designed this business card for Dena Hawes, Executive Director of Heartland Community Reconciliation Center, a nonprofit organization located in Bloomington, Indiana. HCRC is an organization formed to increase knowledge and understanding of local level issues concerning deep causes of social conflict, for the purpose of reconciliation of such conflicts. Activities include: research, small group workshops, solidarity work with local and regional activists, and community engagements with leaders and stakeholders. Objectives include relationship building, reconciliation, and healing.

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