Hand-drawn hometown collection
A hand-drawn celebration of North East, available exclusively at Simply The Best Nutrition.
15 oz ceramic mugMicrowave safeDishwasher safe
Community
North East is a charming Chesapeake town with a walkable Main Street, waterfront heritage, and outdoor beauty all around it. The North East River, Upper Bay Museum, Elk Neck State Park, and Turkey Point Lighthouse make it a beloved home and a wonderful destination for visitors.
The collaboration
Sky, who now lives in North East, reached out and asked whether I would be interested in creating a mug for her community. I drew the design as we talked through the places and details that help tell North East’s story.
Sky then connected me with Jamie at Simply The Best Nutrition, where the mug is now available. The project grew through personal connections and a shared desire to celebrate the town with something residents and visitors could use and enjoy.
The story behind the mug
Inside the illustration
The 1833 lighthouse stands high above the Chesapeake Bay at the end of Elk Neck.
Forests, bluffs, trails, and shoreline preserve the natural setting south of town.
Independent shops and restaurants give North East its small-town center.
The museum shares the region’s hunting, fishing, boating, and maritime traditions.
The river connects the town’s marinas and waterfront life to the upper Chesapeake Bay.
The bay’s water, wildlife, and working traditions shape the identity of North East.
Journal · Behind the drawing
Sky's invitation made local perspective central to this Maryland design.
Read the story
