I teach Storytelling, Graphic Novels, and Digital Illustration for middle schoolers to adults at the Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media as well as privately.

I enjoy reading, listening to records, and lifting weights as a novice strongman. I’ve recorded albums, produced woodworks and paintings for over a decade.

Key Projects now:

• A 6-book middle-grade novel series, Oslo
• A young adult southern gothic ghost story, August
• A picture book trilogy about attics, hallways and basements

I've worked on hundreds of illustrations for sports teams, tech-driven organizations, beer companies, recording artists, music festivals, magazines, charitable organizations, nonprofits, graphic design companies, literary groups, schools, theater companies, local stores and events, and plenty more.

Contact me for quotes! Please allow 4-6 months’ notice
before the launch of your product or event.

Corporate Clients

Ansys • The Pittsburgh Steelers American Rivers • Virga Labs
The Environmental Defense Fund
Washington County Chamber of Commerce • First Tee • Actual Size
Beaver Valley Power Station

Editorial Clients

Jack & Jill • Humpty Dumpty
Pittsburgh City Paper
CraftPittsburgh Magazine

Music Clients

Ripple Music • Tee Pee Records
Hopeful Tragedy Records
ReR Megacorp • Treelady Studios
Wild Kindness Records
February Album Writing Month
Edgewood Symphony Orchestra
Deutschtown Music Festival
Opus One Productions • The Clarks
Lotus • Glorious Sons • Spirit Pgh
The Government Center

Beer Clients

Southern Tier • Tröegs • Hitchhiker
Old Thunder • Beers of the Burgh

Writings & interviews:

“House Music” - The Pgher • City Paper Interview • Tröegs Feature

Hopeful Tragedy Records Q&A • Of Music and Mind Interview

"The Art of Listening" • Sound Scene Express Interview (One)

Sound Scene Express Interview (Two) • Dear Pittsburgh Interview

Cal U Review Cover Story

Disclaimer: Red Buffalo Illustration / Joe Mruk wholeheartedly rejects the actions, cowardice and heartlessness of the Trump administration. Attacks on minorities, the LGBTQIA+ community and the rest of the world are unacceptable in civilized society. RBI seeks to strengthen community through creative practice, teaching and storytelling, hoping for a better tomorrow for our children.