CLAIRE McCRACKEN
Illustration + Creative Design + Tattoos
Oh, hello
I am a creative designer who specializes in designing all things food-related, vaguely esoteric objects, and anything with a sense of humor.
I co-founded a company named Art Mafia, a boutique design firm that specialized in visual art, immersive spaces, multi-dimensional exhibits and promoting up-and-coming artists. I managed and designed for an array of projects for clients like Netflix, Beauty Blender and for private gallery shows.
My work has been published in magazines like Bon Appétit, GQ, Entertainment Weekly, Playboy, NY Magazine, and National Geographic, among many others. I have also illustrated books including The Book of Building Fires, 150 Food Science Questions Answered, and Cook it Wild. I've done work with many online publications like Buzzfeed News, Thrillist, Eater, Epicurious and more. I've also designed public health posters for the NYC subway, branded sponsor posters, patterns for wallpapers/vinyl wraps for immersive experiences, and many an email header.
I started tattooing in October 2022. I love putting something permanent on an ephemeral body, and the way that tattoos can be a form of radical self-acceptance. It's such a special art form and I'm honored anyone wants my art on their body. See tattoo availability here
photo by Tom's One Hour Photo