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One Week of Drawing Prompts (For You and A Friend)

This zine was originally created for the Stick Together workshop held on the Texas State University campus in 2023.

I slightly redesigned the zine so it could be used outside the workshop and reprinted it on the risograph printer. It was sold at the Lone Star Zine Fest in October 2024 and exhibited in Paradiso in April 2025.

The redesigned zine features 7 prompts that require two people to complete, encouraging readers to have more meaningful conversations with their drawing partner.

New Mexico Studio Tour Map

This full-page illustration was commissioned for the 2025 Field Guide edition of Southwest Contemporary Magazine. It highlights upcoming Artist Studio Tours across the state of New Mexico.

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.

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.

Stillhouse Brewing

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

Pastry Shoes

New Baby Alphabet Series

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

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)

Resilient Cactus Therapy Identity

Logo and brand identity for Resilient Cactus Therapy Services in El Paso, Texas.

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.

Illustrated Book Quotes

Hyde Park (Austin TX)

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!

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.

Scavenger Hunt

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!

THRC Mural (Texas State University)

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

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.)

One Week of Drawing Prompts (For You and A Friend)

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New Mexico Studio Tour Map

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Outdoor Music

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Bandana Designs

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Hannah Hattington Goes on An Adventure

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Stillhouse Brewing

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Pastry Shoes

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New Baby Alphabet Series

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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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Resilient Cactus Therapy Identity

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Vote Early 2022

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Illustrated Book Quotes

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Hyde Park (Austin TX)

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Anxiety Monster Trading Cards

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State Postcards

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Scavenger Hunt

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In The Loop Zine

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THRC Mural (Texas State University)

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Your Brain on Books

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"Leg" Promotional Postcard

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Home

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All images © Grace Preston 2013-2025