I’m an advertising Creative Director and Illustrator with decades of experience building brands, creating campaigns and launching products in every medium imaginable. I’ve worked with small startups and giant clients alike to create work that breaks though the dizzying media landscape.

I was included in Lurzer’s Archive 200 Best Illustrators Worldwide and the 3x3 Illustration Awards. I’ve done everything from art shows to building wraps, billboards to editorial. I love the printing process and all the glorious possibilities of ink on paper. It makes me giddy. Neon! Letterpress! Die cuts, oh my!

My work has often been described as sweet and sour. I love a good visual mash-up, work that makes people think twice and I definitely dig a good political draw. Someone once said that illustration shines a light. Whether it solves creative puzzle or pulls apart a current event, illustration is more important than it’s ever been. It gives us levity, makes us think and inspires action. Nothing could make me happier.

I’m also a pug enthusiast.

For commercial projects and commissions, you can reach me at monica@monicadoodles.com