Author Archives: PJ McQuade

About PJ McQuade

Brooklyn based Illustrator. Clients have included Adams Media, LA Weekly, Revolver, Time Out New York, McSweeney's Grantland, The SyFy Channel, Atlanta Magazine, Orange Coast Magazine, MTV Press, HOW, Phoenix Magazine, Rykodisc Records, Westchester Magazine, Penthouse & Time Out Chicago. Awards: Creative Review, Creative Quarterly & American Illustration. www.pjmcquade.com
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PJ McQuade – Daft Punk – Gauntlet Gallery

I recently created a limited edition 16×24″ print for the Gauntlet Gallery’s Daft Punk show ReDiscovery.  Two prints actually, Futuro Punkaris Monumentus – “Sun” & “Moon”, depicting a future society where a gigantic monument has been created in tribute to

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PJ McQuade – Daft Punk – Gauntlet Gallery

I recently created a limited edition 16×24″ print for the Gauntlet Gallery’s Daft Punk show ReDiscovery.  Two prints actually, Futuro Punkaris Monumentus – “Sun” & “Moon”, depicting a future society where a gigantic monument has been created in tribute to

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PJ McQuade – Step Brothers, Dragon & Nighthawk 4Eva, The Bottleneck Gallery

Step Brothers is a classic.  Yeah, it’s dumb and juvenile but for me it’s a friggin masterpiece. When I was approached by The Bottleneck Gallery to be in their “I Love You man” show about bromances, it didn’t take me

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PJ McQuade – Step Brothers, Dragon & Nighthawk 4Eva, The Bottleneck Gallery

Step Brothers is a classic.  Yeah, it’s dumb and juvenile but for me it’s a friggin masterpiece. When I was approached by The Bottleneck Gallery to be in their “I Love You man” show about bromances, it didn’t take me

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PJ McQuade – Toronto Life – Mayor Rob Ford’s Magical Mystery Tour

When Toronto Life‘s AD Bradley Reinhardt asked me to illustrate a series featuring their city’s Mayor Rob Ford at work on his North American Tour, I nearly jumped out of my shoes! Mr. Ford is such an amazing leader and

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PJ McQuade – Toronto Life – Mayor Rob Ford’s Magical Mystery Tour

When Toronto Life‘s AD Bradley Reinhardt asked me to illustrate a series featuring their city’s Mayor Rob Ford at work on his North American Tour, I nearly jumped out of my shoes! Mr. Ford is such an amazing leader and

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PJ McQuade – CRUNCH! – Chocolate Chips & Rocket Ships

I recently did an illustration for the upcoming book of 99 and 1/2 poems for kids called “Chocolate Chips & Rocket Ships” by John O’Marra. Looking to do more fantasy/kids book work in the future so this was perfect. The

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PJ McQuade – CRUNCH! – Chocolate Chips & Rocket Ships

I recently did an illustration for the upcoming book of 99 and 1/2 poems for kids called “Chocolate Chips & Rocket Ships” by John O’Marra. Looking to do more fantasy/kids book work in the future so this was perfect. The

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PJ McQuade – Ripley, Xenomorph & Jonesy – Dream Weaver Event for Geeks OUT!

Ripley, Xenomorph & Jonsey! Created for the Geeks OUT event “Dream Weaver” in NYC tomorrow night April 4th, honoring the one and only Sigourney Weaver. http://dreamweavernyc.com/ Also available as a limited (79) edition giclée print through my Etsy store.  Below

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PJ McQuade – Ripley, Xenomorph & Jonesy – Dream Weaver Event for Geeks OUT!

Ripley, Xenomorph & Jonsey! Created for the Geeks OUT event “Dream Weaver” in NYC tomorrow night April 4th, honoring the one and only Sigourney Weaver. http://dreamweavernyc.com/ Also available as a limited (79) edition giclée print through my Etsy store.  Below

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PJ McQuade – The Stranger – Who Would Jesus Fire?

Got an illustration in this week’s The Stranger about how religion is imposing its will on the employees of Catholic hospitals, taking advantage of religious exemptions to discriminate against employees for a slew of reason that beyond the intent (pregnancy,

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PJ McQuade – The Stranger – Who Would Jesus Fire?

Got an illustration in this week’s The Stranger about how religion is imposing its will on the employees of Catholic hospitals, taking advantage of religious exemptions to discriminate against employees for a slew of reason that beyond the intent (pregnancy,

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PJ McQuade – Grantland – The Beitar Soccer Team’s Problem with Racists

Recently did an illustration for an article on Grantland about the Betair (Israeli Premier League) soccer team’s ongoing struggles to successfully integrate non-Jewish players, specifically two Muslim players from Chechnya, with a small but vocal faction of their fan base

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PJ McQuade – Grantland – The Beitar Soccer Team’s Problem with Racists

Recently did an illustration for an article on Grantland about the Betair (Israeli Premier League) soccer team’s ongoing struggles to successfully integrate non-Jewish players, specifically two Muslim players from Chechnya, with a small but vocal faction of their fan base

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PJ McQuade – Script Poster

Here’s a recent image I did for a filmmaker’s script currently being shopped around Hollywood. It’s about a burnt out guy and a distracted young lady.  I sure hope it gets made.

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PJ McQuade – Script Poster

Here’s a recent image I did for a filmmaker’s script currently being shopped around Hollywood. It’s about a burnt out guy and a distracted young lady.  I sure hope it gets made.

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PJ McQuade – The Pitch – NCAA BIG XII Warriors

Just did a cover for The Pitch (Kansas City) out today. NCAA Big XII basketball meets The Warriors movie from the 70s.  Come out and play March Madness! Detail shots Plus some interiors, “Can you match the hair to the

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PJ McQuade – The Pitch – NCAA BIG XII Warriors

Just did a cover for The Pitch (Kansas City) out today. NCAA Big XII basketball meets The Warriors movie from the 70s.  Come out and play March Madness! Detail shots Plus some interiors, “Can you match the hair to the

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PJ McQuade – LA Weekly – The Big Lebowski

Got a bunch of Big Lebowski character illustrations in this week’s issue of LA Weekly – Maude, The Dude and “Shut the F up, Donnie” Walter. There’s a big article on the movie and these are each individually spots interspersed

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PJ McQuade – LA Weekly – The Big Lebowski

Got a bunch of Big Lebowski character illustrations in this week’s issue of LA Weekly – Maude, The Dude and “Shut the F up, Donnie” Walter. There’s a big article on the movie and these are each individually spots interspersed

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PJ McQuade – Tots, Babies and Kids, Oh My!

I did a bunch of kid portraits for family and friends recently. Behold the next generation! Benjamin DiLeone – Applesauce on Shirt Charlie Sallese #1 – Beach Ponderer Charlie Sallese #2 – Cake Overload Charlie Kelley – The Grand Buddha

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PJ McQuade – Tots, Babies and Kids, Oh My!

I did a bunch of kid portraits for family and friends recently. Behold the next generation! Benjamin DiLeone – Applesauce on Shirt Charlie Sallese #1 – Beach Ponderer Charlie Sallese #2 – Cake Overload Charlie Kelley – The Grand Buddha

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PJ McQuade – Time Out Chicago – Presidential “Stay”cation

Got an illustration in this week’s Time Out Chicago spotlighting local hotel stay-cations with a Presidential twist.  Most seductive Lincoln ever? Yes, I think it is. Had a lot of fun with this one, wish I had a twee more

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PJ McQuade – Time Out Chicago – Presidential “Stay”cation

Got an illustration in this week’s Time Out Chicago spotlighting local hotel stay-cations with a Presidential twist.  Most seductive Lincoln ever? Yes, I think it is. Had a lot of fun with this one, wish I had a twee more

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PJ McQuade – Limited Edition TRUE ROMANCE prints

True Romance is a classic.  So many good scenes, great dialogue, fantastic actors.  Patricia Arquette is just amazing in it. Heck, even Christian Slater was spot on.  Chris Walken, Dennis Hopper, Gary Oldman, Brad Pitt, James Gandolfini, Michael Rappaport all

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PJ McQuade – Limited Edition TRUE ROMANCE prints

True Romance is a classic.  So many good scenes, great dialogue, fantastic actors.  Patricia Arquette is just amazing in it. Heck, even Christian Slater was spot on.  Chris Walken, Dennis Hopper, Gary Oldman, Brad Pitt, James Gandolfini, Michael Rappaport all

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PJ McQuade – Grantland – Marvin Gaye’s National Anthem

Check out my portrait of Marvin Gaye singing the National Anthem on Grantland’s website today. My favorite all time rendition, step aside Beyonce.30 years later, no one has come close to matching his version of The Star-Spangled Banner.  Check out

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PJ McQuade – Grantland – Marvin Gaye’s National Anthem

Check out my portrait of Marvin Gaye singing the National Anthem on Grantland’s website today. My favorite all time rendition, step aside Beyonce.30 years later, no one has come close to matching his version of The Star-Spangled Banner.  Check out

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PJ McQuade – LA Weekly – Gas Station Radio

Got an illustration in the new issue of LA Weekly.  It’s for an article about that annoying “radio station” that plays while you’re pumping gas.  It’s actually a new channel called Gas Station Radio that’s designed for a seven minute

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PJ McQuade – LA Weekly – Gas Station Radio

Got an illustration in the new issue of LA Weekly.  It’s for an article about that annoying “radio station” that plays while you’re pumping gas.  It’s actually a new channel called Gas Station Radio that’s designed for a seven minute

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PJ McQuade – STAR WARS Valentine’s Day Cards feat. Yoda and Lando

Does your significant other LOVE Star Wars? Send him/her a message via Cupid Yoda. “Love you I do” Plus, the smoldering lothario of Cloud City has something to say as well.   “You’ve Lando’ed in My Heart” Both cards are

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PJ McQuade – STAR WARS Valentine’s Day Cards feat. Yoda and Lando

Does your significant other LOVE Star Wars? Send him/her a message via Cupid Yoda. “Love you I do” Plus, the smoldering lothario of Cloud City has something to say as well.   “You’ve Lando’ed in My Heart” Both cards are

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PJ McQuade – Hollywood comes to Westchester Magazine

Got an illustration in this month’s Westchester Magazine about how Hollywood has been serving as a shooting location for many productions. Check out the article HERE if interested.  On a side note, I recently did some work for an upcoming

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PJ McQuade – Hollywood comes to Westchester Magazine

Got an illustration in this month’s Westchester Magazine about how Hollywood has been serving as a shooting location for many productions. Check out the article HERE if interested.  On a side note, I recently did some work for an upcoming

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PJ McQuade – Seattle Met

Got an almost full page illustration in this month’s Seattle Met of Papa John running from an angry mob.  No, not because of his dumb comments about Obama’s new healthcare law, but because his company spam-texted thousands of people in

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PJ McQuade – Seattle Met

Got an almost full page illustration in this month’s Seattle Met of Papa John running from an angry mob.  No, not because of his dumb comments about Obama’s new healthcare law, but because his company spam-texted thousands of people in

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PJ McQuade – Star Wars Holochess & AT-AT Takedown Limited Prints

I was recently part of The Bottleneck Gallery’s Gadgets and Gizmos Show.  The Bottleneck is a fantastic new gallery that opened up in the fall of 2012, located in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn, that I think has the potential to be

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PJ McQuade – Star Wars Holochess & AT-AT Takedown Limited Prints

I was recently part of The Bottleneck Gallery’s Gadgets and Gizmos Show.  The Bottleneck is a fantastic new gallery that opened up in the fall of 2012, located in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn, that I think has the potential to be

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PJ McQuade – Norm MacDonald’s New Column for Grantland

I’m illustrating a series of columns for Grantland by Norm MacDonald about his New Year’s resolution to start gambling again in 2013, haha.  Check out the article HERE. This is the first one, should be pretty entertaining series! Although this

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PJ McQuade – Norm MacDonald’s New Column for Grantland

I’m illustrating a series of columns for Grantland by Norm MacDonald about his New Year’s resolution to start gambling again in 2013, haha.  Check out the article HERE. This is the first one, should be pretty entertaining series! Although this