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Outdoor Music

Poster created for the 2018 Afterhours exhibition, hosted by AIGA Austin. This event was a part of the annual East Austin Studio Tour (E.A.S.T.)

Bandana Designs

Multicolor bandana designs created for an animal-themed Literati children’s book box.

Stillhouse Brewing

Series of beer label designs made for Stillhouse Brewing in 2022.

Pastry Shoes

Italian Sword

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People's Homes Map

Centerfold illustration made for the publication People’s Homes, created and designed by Molly Sherman and Emily Fitzgerald. The publication is part of a larger socially engaged project, which “explores the often-overlooked experiences of Portland’s oldest homeowners and the local histories they carry.” See more details about the project here!

Travel Poster Series (The Flatirons)

Wedding Invitation

Trifold wedding invitation design for a difficult client.

Bookworm Pin

Bookworm pin design for a special edition Literati Kids book box.

FUNSIZE Zine

Travel Poster Series (Yosemite)

THRC Mural (Texas State University)

Large scale illustration commissioned for the Translational Health Research Center (THRC) at Texas State University.

Vote Early 2022

Series of social media illustrations created for the Voter Participation Center in 2022, intended to encourage more young people to vote early in midterm elections.

Scavenger Hunt

Hyde Park (Austin TX)

New Mexico Studio Tour Map

This full page illustration was commissioned for the 2024 Field Guide edition of Southwest Contemporary Magazine. It highlights upcoming Artist Studio Tours across the state of New Mexico.

Still I Rise

Poster created for the 2019 Afterhours exhibition “Design for Democracy.” This event was a part of the annual East Austin Studio Tour (E.A.S.T.)

Anxiety Monster Trading Cards

Anxiety Monsters are hand-made trading cards inspired by the monsters under the bed that still scare us as grown-ups. The project was inspired by the idea that giving a humorous form to our minor anxieties can help us overcome them. Players are encouraged to collect and trade Monsters to spark conversations about their fears and where they come from.

Booster Deck #1 will be released soon with new monster ideas submitted by players!

Alaska Sketch Diary

State Postcards

Series of social media graphics made for the Voter Participation Center in 2022. These graphics were deployed in key states, encouraging young voters there to participate in the midterm elections.

In The Loop Zine

This zine was created during the darkest phase of the COVID pandemic (December 2020). The publication highlighted local businesses in my Austin neighborhood that did not have a strong online presence, and encouraged readers to consider them for takeout. It included a short profile on each business and a centerfold map for quick location reference. I hand delivered these zines to house and apartment doorsteps on my daily quarantine walk!

Hannah Hattington Goes on An Adventure

Hannah Hattington likes her quiet life just the way it is. But when her neighbors go missing, she finds herself on an unwanted adventure. Journey with Hannah to Upside Down Land as she makes new friends, fights nimbus lions, and learns that she can be brave.

This illustrated chapter book is perfect for fans of My Father's Dragon and readers 5 to 8 years old. Each chapter is roughly the length of an average picture book, for ideal bedtime reading.

Illustrated Book Quotes

Your Brain on Books

An illustration made for a Literati Kids monthly book delivery box.

"Leg" Promotional Postcard

Postcard created for Greg Marshall to celebrate his upcoming book release, Leg! The postcards were sent out with a personal message from the author to encourage pre-orders of the memoir.

Home

Poster created for the 2017 Afterhours exhibition curated by AIGA Austin. This event was a part of the annual East Austin Studio Tour (E.A.S.T.)

New Baby Alphabet Series

Ongoing series celebrating friends’ new family members! Only 23 new bundles of joy needed to complete the alphabet…

Podcast Identity

Go Wild

Outdoor Music

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Bandana Designs

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Stillhouse Brewing

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Pastry Shoes

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Italian Sword

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People's Homes Map

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Travel Poster Series (The Flatirons)

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Wedding Invitation

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Bookworm Pin

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FUNSIZE Zine

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Travel Poster Series (Yosemite)

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THRC Mural (Texas State University)

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Vote Early 2022

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Scavenger Hunt

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Hyde Park (Austin TX)

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New Mexico Studio Tour Map

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Still I Rise

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Anxiety Monster Trading Cards

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Alaska Sketch Diary

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State Postcards

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In The Loop Zine

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Hannah Hattington Goes on An Adventure

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Illustrated Book Quotes

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Your Brain on Books

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"Leg" Promotional Postcard

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Home

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New Baby Alphabet Series

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Podcast Identity

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Go Wild

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All images © Grace Preston 2013-2025