Croquet Afternoon Highly-Rated Illustrated for Thomas McGuane's short

Illustrated for Thomas McGuane's short story "Casserole" in The New Yorker magazine

and contemporary illustration

this captivating artwork features a pair of grosbeaks—one red and one yellow—perched atop a bare branch as the first blossoms of spring begin to peek through the cold winter landscape

standing out like a mirage in the middle of a vast desert

festive gatherings

Croquet Afternoon Highly-Rated Illustrated for Thomas McGuane's shortA timeless summer moment comes to life in Croquet Afternoon, a charming 500 piece jigsaw puzzle set along a peaceful riverside. Figures dressed in vintage clothing stroll and play across the lawn, mallets in hand, as a friendly game of croquet unfolds beneath open skies. Beyond the match, the scene is rich with story and detail. A man pauses to paint the moment from the riverbank, capturing the gathering on canvas, while a child climbs a nearby tree,