Nathan D Yoder

Recent work for Falcon Investor Group.

Creative Director and Designer/Typsetting: Jarrod Barretto

“C. S. Lewis”, 2025 Wood Engraving, 5.5 x 6 inches (sheet)

Several years back I started a wood engraving of the late, great, C. S. Lewis. As I reached the midway point the face in the sketch that I had transferred to the block, began rubbing off — yes, I was foolishly saving the most difficult part of the engraving for last. So, naturally, rather than dealing with the issue head on, I drug my feet as I contemplated whether to work with what was left of the sketch or to attempt to re-transfer his face to the block. Long story short, after a decent amount of finagling, I successfully re-transferred his face to the block and was able to finish the engraving just a week or two later.

The block was harvested and prepared for engraving from a downed holly tree that my wife's aunt was having removed. It, and a collection of other blocks, were then left to dry for around a year before I began work on the engraving. Preparing my own blocks for engraving has become a whole other story in and of itself.

The artwork for the engraving was a pencil drawing of C. S. Lewis that I completed back in 2022. He being one of my favorite authors and thinkers, it was a bit of a daunting project to try and capture his likeness in pencil, let alone as a line engraving. As always, there are plenty of things that I would adjust if I did it again but I was happy with the result nonetheless.

An unused sketch from a past client project.

Ligonier Ministries recently tasked Yondr Studio with developing the cover design and illustration for their republication of the time honored Westminster Shorter Catechism.

It was a real honor to work with Ligonier Ministries on this. Thank you once again to Anthony Diehl and Ligonier Creative for the opportunity and for all of the great direction along the way.

I was often thinking back hunting trips from my younger days while working on this project—a series of spot illustrations completed for a hunting app a few years back.

Here's a look at the full lineup of swing tag illustrations made for Bosie Knitwear and their beautiful (and very cozy) sweaters. More illustrations on their way in the new year :)

Studio Form (Aberdeen) recently invited Yondr Studio to contribute illustrations to their brand refresh of Bosie Knitwear’s Blue Mogganer line of sweaters. The aim was to create a series of illustrations inspired by the mythos of the sea and the workmen who’s trades inspired the sweaters.

Art Prints: In collaboration with Bosie Knitwear, Yondr Studio also ran a limited edition series of prints for distribution in both Bosie Knitwear and Yondr Studio’s online stores. These were printed by Nathan Yoder on a 1889 Chandler & Price platen press from photo polymer plates.

You can purchase one for yourself (or as a gift) at store.yondrstudio.com.

This was a delight to work on. Thanks again to Studio Form for inviting me to be a part of it and to Bosie for the opportunity!

This is an illustration that I worked on for a winery a little while back. The wine that this illustration was for was produced from old grape vines so the concept was to create a character to personify these vines. It was a fun one to work on.

I started this wood engraving of the late, C.S. Lewis a year or two ago and put it down out of intimidation. As you can see, I've been—foolishly—avoiding the face until the very end. I should have worked on that first! Anyhow, whether or not you ever see this engraving again will likely be the answer regarding how things go from here.

Here’s a relevant quote that I will be trying to remember:

Recent illustration work for Toad Hollow vineyards.

From defining the Toad's personality to designing his outfits and pond-side shanty—this was a fun one.

Thanks to Johnny Cárdenas for bringing me in on the project and for all of the great direction along the way.

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CD: Johnny Cárdenas