This bandana was crafted for a hand out during the grand opening of the Tualatin River Greenway Trail. Artwork includes a map of where the trail is in relation to the city, and flora and fauna found along this interpretive geological walk through time.   

As Art Director for the Gazette Keith would have loved to hire more artists, but without a real budget and a quick turn around, he ended up created a large breath of realistic and interpretive art to support the variety of stories.

For a few years Keith was consistently called upon to support the magazine with illustrations, feeding his own passions for the outdoors and climbing world. Everything from full page spreads to small inserts between text breaks or supporting Technical Tips with how too drawings.

Sometimes, a drawing or painting can support a mood or vibe, but in other cases, it needs to be clean and mechanical.

Building an idea can be fun, especially if you like to collaborate. What should the scene look like? How should the brochure flow? What would it look like if it opened like this… Or which direction should we go with? Working ideas on paper is a great way to start.  

A few quick studies, mixed media and oil on panel.

When not working on client pieces, Keith continues to play with oil paint, mixed media, or simply enjoys doodling in sketchbooks.