Teaching Animation at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
This last weekend marked the end of my amazing gig teaching animation at The Bethel Woods Center for the Arts […]
Designing STEM-Themed Flags for client Reach the World
One of my clients is an education non-profit doing great work with expanding the boundaries of kids’ minds. Reach the
Why Creative Play Builds Stronger Learners (And What the Research Says)
If you’ve ever watched your child spend 45 minutes turning a cardboard box into a spaceship, or working on a
5 Hands-On STEM Activities That Actually Keep Kids Engaged (No Screens Required)
Here’s a number that might surprise you: according to the Center for Democracy & Technology’s 2025 survey, 85% of teachers
Graphic Design Trends 2026: What’s Shaping Visual Communication
Design trends tend to emerge in reaction to whatever came before them. And what came before 2026 was a multi-year
Hybrid 2D/3D Animation Is Redefining the Visual Language of 2026
For a long time, choosing an animation style meant choosing a world. You were either flat and expressive — lively
Illustration: A Supportive Home for Aging in Place
This clever little illustration was created for a Living Well Stores Blog post. The topic of Aging in Place is
Website Design for Global Alliance Partners
Global Alliance Partners commissioned YMI to develop a new website to replace their old one on WIX. This new WordPress
Website design for Grayson Global
Grayson Global Partners commissioned YMI to develop its brand and media. This compact, modern-vibe WordPress website features an animated Home
“Son, Father, Grandfather Time” – Traditional Illustrations on Exhibit
“Son, Father, Grandfather Time”1979, Acrylic on Paper, 24”h x 20”w I created this work when I was a freshman in
Jeffrey Wiener: Illustrator – Exhibition at Narrowsburg Union
July 5 – September 30, 2025Narrowsburg UnionNarrowsburg, New York This summer, over a dozen illustrations by artist Jeffrey Wiener will
Spinning the Roulette Wheel of WordPress
Over the last three decades, I have built over a hundred websites of all sizes with a wide range of
JeffPT vs ChatGPT (Or, things I can do that AI can’t!)
Like many designers lately, I’ve been using AI for various image-related tasks to assist me as a Creative Director here
Neil deGrasse Tyson Portrait Project for Reach the World
Like a comet that arrives once a decade, a challenging, high-profile assignment tests my metal and pushes me to the
Game Design: “Our Solar System” in English and Spanish
It’s THAT time in our solar system again. The planets are aligning and everyone is excited and looking up into
Using AI as a Partner in Creating an Illustration
This RUSH assignment just came in from my favorite client Living Well Stores. The owner of the company, which sells
The Power of Illustration as a Teaching Tool: “What is a Watershed?”
I did this illustration back in the 1990’s for the National Science Foundation called “What is a WATERSHED?”, through my
Jimmy Carter: Portrait with Peace Signs and Peanuts
This simple man was an inspiration to the world. He was a farmer, teacher, carpenter and President of the United
Winter Blast from the Past: The Love of Christmas by Serah – CD Packaging
It is Christmas Eve and I’ve been waiting for months to Post this old design project I worked on back
Illustration Job: Embroidery Company’s Logo and Banner Set
15 needles is a home-based embroidery company down in Central Florida. I was commissioned to design a logo to specifications