This is a spot illustration for The New York Times Op-Ed page which alerts readers that many flame-retardant chemicals used in furnishings like sofas, mattresses, and carpets may be poisonous and can be absorbed through your skin. Illustrating for the Times Op-Ed can be a fast-and-furious process that’s fun and creatively invigorating. Often you are approached for the project in the morning, conceptualize sketches for mid-day, and have the final illustration ready for press by the days end.