Hi, I'm Ben. Thanks for stopping by! 

A little about me: I've been drawing since I was 10, more as a hobby than anything else. What I really wanted to do was open a bakery with my sister, but that clearly didn't pan out for me. I took some graphic design courses in high school and studied that for two years before inevitably transitioning to illustration and rekindling my lost love of creative writing. I currently hold an Associate's of Fine Arts from Raritan Valley Community College and am on track to graduate with a B.F.A in Visual Narrative from the Lesley College of Art & Design in Cambridge, MA.

And the really basic stuff: I've lived in New Jersey forever with (as of now) three dogs and three cats who I love more than most people. I'm obsessed with music (The Smiths are my all-time favorite - my list of other awesome bands is available upon request) and that influences my big-mouth brain on a consistent basis, as well as life in general. 

If you like what you see, feel free to get in touch or follow me on Instagram: @bendstrawcreative