Illustration & Graphic Work
Ross Sheehan is an illustrator deeply influenced by his studio art practice and processes. His illustration work has ranged from promotion and advertising, visual branding, environmental design, packaging design, and producing publishing and web design elements. Sheehan approaches each project with his clients as a joint venture, involving them in every step of the process from sketch to finish. Research and visual notetaking through photography are key elements in producing his illustrations and graphic work. For quotes or more information about your imagined illustration or graphic project, please contact Ross Sheehan at: risheehan@icloud.com.
"On Main" film poster for Hammer & Saw Films. 2018, Ink and watercolor.
Self Portrait (with teeth and fingerprint). 2017, Monotype. (5 x 14 in.)
Proposed mural with sculptures, Vergennes, Vermont. 2023, Ink over inkjet print with digital color.
The Alley. 2021, Digital.
Album cover for Madaila's "Good Lord Nancy." 2021, Ink and digital.
New York Harbor from Manhattan. 2002, Ink and watercolor on heavyweight paper. (6.5 x 10.5in.)
Vacationland. 2019, Ink and watercolor on found hotel paper.
Desert Walking. 2021, Digital.
Erupting Volcano. 2013, Ink on birch bark.
Dormant Volcano (with tv, antenna, eye, and hand) 2017, Monotype over ink. (12.5 x 10in.)
Dormant Volcano (with open mouth, eye, and large finger) 2017, Monotype. (10 x 7in.)
Aftershock. 2017, Monotype. (10 x 7in.)
Snowboard concept graphics. Ink, colored pencil, and digital.
Charlotte's Web. 1999, Oil on canvas. (31 x 35in.)
Chicken Lips. 1998, Ink, black and white photocopy, matte medium, and acrylic (mounted on panel).
Joker. 2020, Chalk pastel on sketchbook paper.
Dormant Volcano Eye (with hand, horseshoe, lips, and teeth) 2017, Monotype over ink. (12.5 x 10.5in)
Erupting Volcano Eye (with teeth and horseshoe) 2017, Monotype over ink. (12 x 10in.)
Explosion (with eye, fingers, and teeth). 2017, Monotype over ink. (12.5 x 10.5in.)
Duke Ellington. 1999, Linoleum print over acrylic. (12 x 9in.)
Sweyn Fork Beard (a character study). Inked 2007, digitally colored 2023.
Octopus Man Eats Small Child. 1998, Linoleum print over acrylic. (12 x 9 in.)
Logo for Outerlands Gallery, Inc. 2013, Digital vinyl sticker (in situ).
Mound. 2022, Monotype. (8 x 10in.)
Untitled. Ink and digital (from sketchbook).
Wickerman (a study for). 2023, Ink and colored pencil on found paper.
Untitled collage demo, 2020.
Artists Against Fascism (AAF) poster design. 2019, Photo collage.
Artists Against Fascism (AFF) poster design. 2019, Stencil.
Mini-Blurb (with eye, teeth, and foot) 2017, Ink and tea water on paper. (4 x 3.5in.)
Teeth-Balls. 2017, Monotype.
Ghostscarp. 2021, Monotype. (10 x 7 in.)
"Strawberry Hill" album cover for Madaila. Collaborative collage by Bo Sheehan, Sadie Sheehan, Remy Sheehan, Sam Sheehan, and Ross Sheehan.
Little City Greens Dispensary Logo. 2023, Ink and digital with "Kocha" font.
"Insomnia" for The Daily Orange. Inked c. 1998-99, digitally colored 2023.
The Dilapidated Cow Shelter. 2021, Pencil and digital.
North Beach Park + Campgrounds. 2021, Ink and digital.
Under the Manhattan Bridge. 2002, Ink and watercolor on heavyweight paper. (6 x 7.5in.)
2nd and Bergenline. c. 2000-01, Ink on paper. (5.5 x 8.5in.)
Vernazza. 1999, Linoleum print over acrylic. (7 x 10in.)
Architectural study for a large painting. Italy, 1999, Ink on paper.
Tuscany Vineyard. 1999, Linoleum print and watercolor. (3.25 x 4.25in.)
Universes. c. 1999-2000, Handmade accordion book with linoleum printing.
Comprehensive label sketch for Hired Hand Brewing. Pencil, ink, and digital.
Barbeye. 2018, Monotype and collage.
Sketchbook from Holland. c. 2003-04, Ink and watercolor.
Drifting Down the Hudson. c. 2000-01, Linoleum print. (5 x 7in.)
Circus Elephant. c. 1999, Linoleum print. (5 x 4in.)
Extinction. c. 1998-99, Scratchboard and laser-copy accordion book.
Detail of "Extinction" accordion book.
Crab-Town-by-the-Sea. 2018, Pencil, ink, and tea water on found hotel paper. (5 x 6in.)
Donald Pus. 2018, Ink and watercolor.
Vacationland II. 2019, Ink, crayon, and colored pencil on found hotel paper.
Vintage Laptop. c. 1998-99, Ink on paper.
Downtown Vergennes, VT. 2021, Ink and digital.
Suburban Watchman. 2018, Ink and tea water on Artforum flyer. (5.25 x 5.25in.)
Burlington Discover Jazz Festival poster. 2021, Ink and digital.
Untitled from sketchbook. c. 2007-08, Ink, colored pencil, and digital.
Untitled from sketchbook. c. 2007-08, Ink, colored pencil, and digital.
Crab-Man (with erupting volcano and power lines) 2018, Monotype over ink. (15 x 16in.)
Untitled from sketchbook. c. 2007-08, Ink and colored pencil.
Untitled from sketchbook. c. 2007-2008, Ink, colored pencil, and digital.
Blurb (with colorblind palette). 2018, Oil on linen. (22.5 x 22.5in)
"The Return: Back to School During Delta." Cover for Seven Days/Kids VT, 2021.
"A Different Place Altogether" conceptual tour map. 2020, Ink, acrylic, watercolor, collage, inkjet prints, and stenciling on paper.
"A Different Place Altogether" folded maps.
Geoglyph design demo. 2023, Pencil, gesso, and acrylic on wood panel.
Valley Eyes. 2022, Monotype and watercolor. (4 x 6in.)
Vermont Visionaries logo design
Sheehan Construction logo design.
Wheeler Community Garden. 2021, Pencil, ink, and digital.
Vineyard Landscape #4 (Tuscany, Italy) 1999, Watercolor on paper with dried flower.
Vernazza, 5 Terra. 1999, Ink and watercolor on paper.
Hops rhizomes drawing for Hired Hand Brewing's "Addi Roots IPA" label. 2021, Ink on paper.
Drawing for Hired Hand Brewing's "Little Bay APA" label. 2021, Ink on paper.
Hired Hand Brewing's "Golden Hour Pilsner" can label. Ink and digital.
Hired Hand Brewing's "Little Bay APA" cans. Label: Ink and digital.
Drawing for Hired Hand Brewing's "Cedar Post Bitter" label. Ink on paper.
Drawing for Hired Hand Brewing labels. 2021, Ink on paper.
Hired Hand Brewing's "Strawberry Saison" label. Ink and digital.
Hired Hand Brewing's "Green Street Hoppy Pils" cans. Label: Ink and digital.
Drawing for Hired Hand Brewing's "Hop Water Session IPA" label. 2021, Ink on paper.
Hired Hand Brewing's "Hop Water Session IPA" can. Label: Ink and digital.
Hired Hand Brewing's "Pirates of Panton DIPA" cans. Label: Ink and digital.
Hired Hand Brewing's "Candied Maple Red Ale" cans. Label: Ink and digital.
Label/Logo drawing for Hired Hand Brewing. 2021, Ink on paper.
"Tractor Pils" labels for Hired Hand Brewing.
Drawing for Hired Hand Brewing's "Fault Line Imperial Pale Ale" label. 2021, Ink on paper.
Hired Hand Brewing cans with ink and digital labels, 2021.
Drawing for Hired Hand Brewing label. 2021, Ink on paper.
Identity and DNA. 2018, Monotype.
At Risk (collage demo, printed in Zig Zag Lit Mag). 2021, Collage and pencil.
Comprehensive drawing for "Farmer's Graveyard" sculpture. 2017, Ink and watercolor on card.
San Diego beach sketch. c. 2003, Ink and watercolor on paper.
Slide. 2022, Monotype over acrylic. (10 x 7in.)
Untitled (collage demo). 2022, Collage on paper. (12 x 9in.)
Original monotype for "Local Escarpment Tours" poster, 2021. (30 x 22in.)
Girl with cup and straw from sketchbook. 2002, Conté.
Untitled from sketchbook. c. 2003, Ink on paper.
"Cigarette Burning & Gin and Tonic" bar drawing from sketchbook. 2001, Ink on paper.
Maine beach sketchbook drawing. c. 2000-01, Ink on paper.
Maine coast sketchbook drawing. c. 2000-01, Ink on paper.
Untitled sketchbook drawing. c. 2001, Ink on paper.
Endo (from sketchbook). c. 2007, Charcoal.
Endo Walking (from sketchbook). c. 2007, Charcoal.
The Rising. 2021, Monotype over acrylic. (5.5 x 5.5in.)
Night Riders. 2021, Monotype. (5.5 x 5.5in.)
The Cow Burial Ground. 2021, Monotype. (5.5 x 5.5in.)
The Living Bluff. 2022. Monotype. (10 x 8in.)
Swamp Mound. 2021, Monotype. (5.5 x 5.5in.)