Historical Illustration Portfolio
Bringing the past to life through careful observation and classical technique, each illustration is rooted in research and crafted to evoke the materials, settings, and spirit of history. Whether for publication, exhibition, or private commission, these works translate scholarship into art — connecting viewers to the stories that endure through time.
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Discovery of Ernest Shackleton's Ship "Endurance", oil on panel
This illustration, commissioned by a private collector to celebrate the 2022 discovery of Endurance on the floor of the Weddell Sea, shows the project's Saab Sabertooth AUV/ROV illuminating the wreck's stern, along with some deep sea residents.
The Unveiling, oil on panel
The Italian architect Francesco Borromini (at right) unveils the newly redesigned Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano to his benefactor, Pope Clement XII, in 1650.
Taino Burial of a Child, watercolor on paper
Commissioned to supplement an interim report sent to the US Army Corps of Engineers, this illustration required working very closely with the project manager of the excavation site, which is in Puerto Rico.
Achaean Ships Enroute to Troy, with Aulis in the Background, oil on panel
This was a private commission, and is currently hanging over a fellow history-buff's bar.
That Others May Live, oil on panel
Created specifically for prints, this oil painting was done to honor the men and women of the 101st, 102nd, and 103rd Rescue Squadrons of the New York Air National Guard.