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Starbucks

Starbucks 2024 Pride collection, sold at all Starbucks locations across North America and Canada with further licensing for UK Pride 2025

Monstrous Femme x Denver Art Museum

Frame-by-frame animation for Untitled at the Denver Art Museum, January 2023. This dreamlike animation flickers between symbols of early womanhood to scenes of female rage and responsibility. Rotoscoping public domain footage from Joan Crawford’s Mildred Pierce to the first werewolf movie ever made (Wolf Blood, 1925), Monstrous Femme sympathizes with the journey from innocence to experience under patriarchy.

Google Pride

Google Chrome themes and Chromebook backgrounds for Google’s 2022 Pride campaign

Union Square & Co: Truth or Dare

Commission from Union Square & Co publishing to illustrate the packaging and 52 interior card illustrations for “Truth or Dare, Heads or Tails: A Sexy Game of Chance”. Words by Kate Taylor. This is the second of three decks- see 1 and 3 here.

Nike

Illustration for the Nike Be True 2021 Pride Campaign.

Over the last few years, queer and women led skate collectives (such as Unity Skateboarding, There, Queer Skate Alliance and Skate Kitchen) have exploded in popularity, occupying space for themselves in a historically exclusionary sport that centered and celebrated white, straight cis men. While skateboarding has always been “an activity for dissidents, non-conformists, and those who feel like they don’t belong in the confines of conventional society”, these skate groups promote a radical inclusivity that hasn’t always been present. They are working towards making skate parks safer and encouraging spaces for queer, trans and non binary folks, and they often form the base for community organizing and activism.

Union Square & Co: A Hot Minute

Commission from Union Square & Co publishing to illustrate the packaging and 52 interior card illustrations for “A Hot Minute: A Quick and Dirty Sex Game”. Words by Kate Taylor. This is the first of three decks- see 2 and 3 here.

Royal Mail

The Royal Mail’s first ever collection of Pride stamps, 2022. Celebrating 50 years of UK Pride, these stamps were featured in almost every major British newspaper. Read more in an interview with the Postal Museum here! Project directed by NB Studio’s and animated by Animade.

Benefit Cosmetics

2023 Pride Campaign with Benefit Cosmetics! This was an international campaign, with assets created to use across all promotional materials, most notably the San Francisco Benefit Pride Float.

Lavazza x BBC StoryWorks

Illustration campaign for Lavazza Foundation's 20th anniversary in collaboration with BBC StoryWorks, celebrating 20 people from around the world who are making a positive impact in the world of coffee. Read more about it! Animation by Vincent Comparetto.

Adidas

Internal illustrations for Adidas, featuring Brazilian volleyball player Tiffany Abreu, USA Skateboarding team member Jenn Soto, and French Paralympic athlete Marie Amélie Le Fur.

Galaxy x Young Women's Trust

Animations created with AMV BBDO for Galaxy and the Young Women's Trust. Illustration and storyboarding by Sofie Birkin, animation by Bewilder.

Union Square & Co: Spicy Dice

Commission from Union Square & Co publishing to illustrate the packaging and 52 interior card illustrations for “Spicy Dice: A Game of Seductive Stakes”. Words by Kate Taylor. This is the third of three decks- see 1 and 2 here.

Apple Fitness+

Illustration for Apple’s Fitness+ program, utilized across all Apple devices including Apple TV and featured in the Apple email newsletter.

Sex Ed: A Guide for Adults

Selection of illustrations for ‘Sex Ed: A Guide for Adults’. Written by Ruby Rare and published by Bloomsbury.

Rebel Girls

Illustrations for Rebel Girls 2024 edition, starring creative tech experts Kate Williams, Megan Walker and Ginger Larsen.

Cosmopolitan

Illustration for Cosmopoliation, in-print edition and online. The article is called, “Free Therapy: I’m Thriving. My Best Friend Isn’t. Is It Wrong to Tell Her About My Wins?”.

Centre Pompidou, "Working Girl"

Personal work commissioned by the Centre Pompidou’s Studio 13/16, the “first and only space in a French cultural institution with a programme of events designed exclusively for young people”. The Centre Pompidou is a major cultural institution in Paris, seeing over 180 million visitors since its opening in 1977.

This piece is called ‘Working Girl’. In this 1970s-inspired illustration, a Black woman sits at her desk, her expression revealing a sense of interruption, suggesting the constant intrusion upon her space in a patriarchal, white supremacist society. Yet she is self assured, reclaiming financial autonomy, and surrounded by symbols of traditionally male-dominated spaces. By reclaiming these symbols, she shows her resilience against systemic inequalities, her self empowerment, and her refusal to pander to respectability politics.

Erotic Tarot - Intimate Intuition

Sex and body positive Erotic Tarot deck designed for Laurence King publishing, written by the Fickle Hand of Fate. Available to purchase at multiple retailers or direct from the publisher here!

Planned Parenthood - Breast Health

Illustration for a long form animation for Planned Parenthood, providing information about accessing breast healthcare from the provider. Animated by Vincent Comparetto.

Billie

Illustrations for razor company, Billie

The Baffler

Illustration for The Baffler magazine for “The Total Package” by Britt H Young

It's Nice That

Illustrations for an It’s Nice That piece on the visual history of the pink triangle.

Topo Chico

Illustrations for Topo Chico’s Sabores “Flavor Guide to Denver”, featuring local artist Thomas Evans (Detour). Animated in house by Haymaker. See more here!

Sara Pascoe "Weirdo" Cover

Cover and end pages illustration for British comedian Sara Pascoe’s debut novel, Weirdo, published by Faber & Faber (September 2023)

Cosmopolitan

Illustration for Cosmopoliation, in-print edition and online. The article is called, “Free Therapy: All the Questions You've Ever Wanted to Ask a Couples Therapist, Answered”

Planned Parenthood - Wellness Visit

Illustration for a long form animation for Planned Parenthood, providing information about wellness visits at the provider. Animated by Vincent Comparetto.

Aldi x Popsugar

Advertiser content for grocery chain Aldi, featured in Popsugar. See the full feature here!

Vogue Eyewear

Designs for Vogue Eyewear’s 2022 Pride Campaign, featuring Hina, Jason Rodriguez, Venus Liuzzo, and Francesco Cicconetti.

Politiken Historie

Front page illustration for Politiken Historie, a bimonthly history magazine published by one of Denmarks most widely read newspapers, Politiken. The art director requested that the illustration be a rendering of 1909 painting ‘Yvonne Tuxen en Vibeke Krøyer’ by Laurits Tuxen.

New York Times x Visa

Visa sponsored content for the New York Times highlighting independent Black owned businesses.

Cosmopolitan

Illustration for Cosmopoliation, in-print edition and online. The article is called, “Free Therapy: I Think? I'm Having? Intrusive Thoughts? (What Do I Do???)”

Apple Today Tab

Illustrations for the Apple Today tab, celebrating apps created by LGBTQ+ developers

REJIG

Jigsaw puzzle for REJIG, responding to the theme ‘Origins’. To purchase and learn more about the story behind the illustration, go here!

Facebook x BlinkInk

Illustration for Zumer Sport x Facebook, animated by BlinkInk

Come As You Are Podcast

Cover art for Pushkin’s Come As You Are Podcast, hosted by Dr. Emily Nagoski

Playboy Magazine

Two editorial illustrations for Playboy US Summer 2019 Gender & Sexuality issue, for the article, ‘Our Country, Which Art in Panic’, written by feminist author Shira Tarrant.

United Nations Population Fund

Illustrations for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for World Population Day, featuring Norma Buster, Olimpia Coral Melo Cruz and Mariam Torosyan. Read more about the ‘Three Women Making the World Safer for Women’ here!

Body Shop

Summer 2021 Global Pride Campaign

Facebook Messenger - Pride 2021

Facebook messenger background for Pride 2021

Apple Fitness + Pilates Collection

Illustration for Apple’s Fitness+ Pilates Collection, featured across all Apple devices

The Art of Drag

Illustrations for The Art of Drag by Jake Hall, co-illustrated with Helen Li and Jasjyot Singh Hans. Published by Nobrow Press in 2020.

HuffPost

Illustration for HuffPost to accompany an article about asexuality and dating by Marisa L Manuel.

Hairstory

Illustrations for Hairstory’s “what’s your hair personality?” quiz

Meta

Front and back page illustrations for Meta’s Global LGBTQ+ Community Impact Guide. Interior features an artist profile an interview.

Pleasure - Mubi x Polyester

Illustrations for Polyester Zine x Mubi, promoting the movie Pleasure by Ninja Thyberg.

Snapchat

Official Snapchat stickers for Pride 2020

Outdoor Voices

Vinyl mural for Outdoor Voices

Out of Line

Illustration for high end adult coloring book featuring “49 of the worlds best illustrators”- read more about it here and here!

Mercedes x Popsugar

Illustrated content for a Popsugar interview with Gabriel Dunn, sponsored by Mercedes, about gender, sexuality, polyamory and a road trip with Mal Blum, 2021. Read it here!

Insider Magazine

Illustration for an Insider piece on induced lactation.

Mykki Blanco for Ash magazine

Illustrations for the Ash magazine’s interview with Mykki Blanco (print edition).

Lover's Stores

Assorted illustrations for various Lovers campaigns

Dame

Illustrations for sex-positive toy company, Dame

Marie Claire

Illustrations for Marie Claire magazine to accompany a short story by Kiley Reid, author of the New York Times best seller Such a Fun Age.

Big Dyke Energy

Flyer illustrations for London club night Big Dyke Energy, organized by Melody Meacher. Typesetting by Sans Studio UK.

Gay Times

Illustrations for a UK Channel 4 x Gay Times collaboration celebrating UK Regional Pride, 2022

Fostering Parenthood

Podcast art for Fostering Parenthood

Women on Top of the World

Illustration for ‘Women on Top of the World’ by Lucy Anne Holmes, published by Quercus in February 2021, and featuring illustrations from artists including Chrissie Hyde and Jenny Eclair.

Resy

Illustrations for Resy’s ‘Why We Go’ series, featuring Roxane Gay and Debbie Millman, and Raven Smith.

Thrillist x Bowlero

Illustrations for Thrillist article "8 Ways to Avoid Office Holiday Party Anxiety", sponsored by Bowlero.

Centre Pompidou, "Phone Call"

Personal work commissioned by the Centre Pompidou’s Studio 13/16, the “first and only space in a French cultural institution with a programme of events designed exclusively for young people”. The Centre Pompidou is a major cultural institution in Paris, seeing over 180 million visitors since its opening in 1977.

This piece is called ‘Phone Call’. A young woman listens intently on a phone call, her expression reflecting empathy and concern. In the corner is a close up of two women holding hands, suggesting a romantic connection. This artwork highlights the historical significance of gossip as a means of social bonding, and the role of communication in fostering solidarity between women.

Stylist x Sanex

Slider illustrations for Stylist article “4 sustainable lifestyle changes you can make that are way cheaper than you think”, sponsored by Sanex.

Bon Appetit

Illustrations for Bon Appetit

Vice

Illustration for Vice Magazine’s “No Bullshit Guide to Getting Into Tantric Sex”.

Cosmopolitan Magazine

Cosmopolitan “How-To” sex position illustrations 2018

POOF Magazine

Illustration for the ‘Intimacy’ issue of POOF magazine.

Muse Magazine

Cover option for Muse Magazine (unused)

Centre Pompidou, "Weekend Afternoon"

Personal work commissioned by the Centre Pompidou’s Studio 13/16, the “first and only space in a French cultural institution with a programme of events designed exclusively for young people”. The Centre Pompidou is a major cultural institution in Paris, seeing over 180 million visitors since its opening in 1977.

This piece is called “Weekend Afternoon”. Two teenagers find peace and connection in the sanctuary of a bedroom. Their poses offer a glimpse into their personal journeys of self-discovery and self-expression. One lies on her back, examining her legs against the wall in a moment of introspection and self-reflection. The other, lying on her front, gazes out of the window, longing for freedom and adventure. Together, they remind us of the importance of embracing self acceptance and personal liberation.

Badoo

Illustrations for dating app Badou’s #TakeThePressureOff campaign about relationships during quarantine, 2020

Family Store

Illustration for The Family Store

BUST

Editorial Illustration for BUST Magazine

Butt Is It Art

Illustration for Butt Is It Art book

Centre Pompidou, "Sword Thrower"

Personal work commissioned by the Centre Pompidou’s Studio 13/16, the “first and only space in a French cultural institution with a programme of events designed exclusively for young people”. The Centre Pompidou is a major cultural institution in Paris, seeing over 180 million visitors since its opening in 1977..

This piece is called “Sword Thrower”. A woman appears visibly bored, surrounded by circus-style swords embedded in the wall. The swords, traditionally associated with masculine strength and aggression, symbolize the societal constraints placed upon the woman. Her disinterest marks those expectations as mundane and stifling. The female sword thrower in the corner prompts us to consider the power dynamic between them- is she reinforcing a heteronormative gaze that views women as passive objects, or are they dually resisting and queering gender norms together?

LA Times

Illustration for an LA Times article entitled, "L.A. Affairs: I fell for a gay USC frat star. Then I became one"

Slice

Illustrations for pizza delivery app Slice, 2019

Bowery

Illustrations for Bowery Farming

Cornhole

Flyer for a fundraiser event

Familiar

Digital illustration, 2019

Starbucks

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Monstrous Femme x Denver Art Museum

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Google Pride

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Union Square & Co: Truth or Dare

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Nike

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Union Square & Co: A Hot Minute

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Royal Mail

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Royal Mail Pride Stamps

Benefit Cosmetics

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Lavazza x BBC StoryWorks

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Adidas

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Galaxy x Young Women's Trust

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Union Square & Co: Spicy Dice

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Apple Fitness+

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Apple Fitness +

Sex Ed: A Guide for Adults

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Rebel Girls

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Cosmopolitan

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Centre Pompidou, "Working Girl"

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Erotic Tarot - Intimate Intuition

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Planned Parenthood - Breast Health

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Billie

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The Baffler

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It's Nice That

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Topo Chico

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Topo Chico Sabores Flavor Guide

Sara Pascoe "Weirdo" Cover

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Cosmopolitan

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Planned Parenthood - Wellness Visit

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Aldi x Popsugar

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Vogue Eyewear

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Politiken Historie

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New York Times x Visa

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Cosmopolitan

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Apple Today Tab

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REJIG

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Facebook x BlinkInk

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Facebook x BlinkInk

Come As You Are Podcast

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Playboy Magazine

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United Nations Population Fund

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Body Shop

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Facebook Messenger - Pride 2021

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Apple Fitness + Pilates Collection

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The Art of Drag

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HuffPost

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Hairstory

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Meta

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Pleasure - Mubi x Polyester

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Snapchat

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Outdoor Voices

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Out of Line

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Mercedes x Popsugar

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Insider Magazine

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Mykki Blanco for Ash magazine

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Lover's Stores

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Dame

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Marie Claire

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Big Dyke Energy

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Gay Times

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Fostering Parenthood

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Women on Top of the World

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Resy

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Thrillist x Bowlero

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Centre Pompidou, "Phone Call"

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Stylist x Sanex

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Bon Appetit

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Vice

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Cosmopolitan Magazine

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POOF Magazine

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Intimacy

Muse Magazine

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Centre Pompidou, "Weekend Afternoon"

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Badoo

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Family Store

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BUST

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Butt Is It Art

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Centre Pompidou, "Sword Thrower"

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LA Times

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Slice

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Bowery

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Cornhole

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Familiar

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