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There are some people in this world that just scream “draw me.” And then there’s Macho Man Randy Savage—who leapsoff the turnbuckle and demands it.

I recently had the absolute pleasure of illustrating the Madness himself in a commissioned piece, and you better believe I went all in. I chose his early pink-and-yellow gear (because peak ‘80s wrestling should look like a highlighter exploded), and I captured him mid-flight, elbow cocked, coming right for ya. If you ever had the joy of watching Macho Man sail through the air with all the grace of a sequined missile, then you know exactly why I had to draw him this way.

A Little Madness Goes a Long Way

Randy Savage wasn’t just a wrestler. He was a force of nature. The voice? Gravelly perfection. The promos? Unhinged genius. The in-ring ability? Unreal. He could go from top-rope acrobat to technical wizard in the blink of an eye, making every match feel like the main event.

But here’s a fact that might surprise you—before he was snapping into Slim Jims, Savage was swinging for the fences. Yep, Macho Man played professional baseball! Signed by the St. Louis Cardinals right out of high school, he spent a few years in the minors as a catcher. When an injury took him out of the game, he did what any reasonable person would do—reinvented himself as one of the most electrifying wrestlers of all time.

A Flying Tribute

This illustration is my love letter to one of wrestling’s greatest performers—a guy who made everything larger than life, from his wardrobe to his elbow drop to the way he said, “DIG IT!” And if you have a favorite athlete, musician, or pop culture legend you’d love to see immortalized in art, you know where to find me.

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Why My Design Portfolio Is Different From My Illustration Portfolio

If you’ve browsed through my site, you might’ve noticed something: my Illustration portfolio has a very distinct, consistent style, while the Design section is more of a mix. That’s not a coincidence—it’s intentional. Today, I want to talk about why I approach these two sections differently and why that matters for potential clients, art directors, and anyone curious about my work.

When art directors visit an illustrator's portfolio, they’re often looking for one thing: consistency. They want to know exactly what they’re getting when they hire an illustrator. That’s why my Illustration portfolio sticks to what I like to call my “hero style.” It’s the look and feel I’ve honed over the years—cartoonish, expressive, and full of personality. Keeping it focused makes it easy for someone to picture how my work could fit their project.

But the Design section? That’s where I get to flex my versatility. It’s like the backstage tour of my creative process. I’ve had the opportunity to work with so many different types of businesses—everything from food packaging to children’s education, to motion graphics for big brands—and each project has its own unique needs. Sometimes that means working in a sleek, minimal style; other times, it’s bold and colorful. The style shifts depending on the audience, the brand identity, and the story that needs to be told.

For me, design is about solving problems. It’s about understanding what the client or brand needs and delivering something that works for them. That might mean creating an illustrated logo, designing eye-catching packaging, or crafting a cohesive visual system for a product line. The Design section of my site is where I show that range—where I let the project dictate the style, rather than the other way around.

So if you’re an art director looking for someone with a consistent, dialed-in style, my Illustration portfolio is for you. But if you’re a business looking for a designer who can adapt to your specific needs, dive into the Design section. You’ll see how I approach each project with fresh eyes, tailoring my work to fit the brand, the audience, and the story it needs to tell.

Thanks for stopping by—and if you’ve got a project in mind, let’s chat! Whether you’re looking for that hero style or something a little more custom, I’d love to help bring your vision to life.