A few weeks ago I was approached by the Philadelphia City Paper to illustrate the cover and corresponding story for their annual "People Who Died" issue. Thanks to Brenna and Lillian at CityPaper for the art direction and for this opportunity. I am honored to have worked on this assignment that represents these individuals who touched so many lives in the Philadelphia community and beyond.
You can read parts one, two and three of the full article with the accompanying illustrations here.
Cover Illustration: Gloria Casarez - Civil rights activist and LGBT liaison to the Nutter administration in Philadelphia.
Chuck Stone - Columnist
Rich Nichols - Band manager of The Roots.
Tom Gola - Basketball star and politician.
Joyce Craig-Lewis - Firefighter for the City of Philadelphia.
Tony Auth - Pulitzer Prize winning editorial cartoonist.
Fritz Blank -Owner and executive chef of the legendary Deux Cheminées restaurant in Philadelphia.