Send and Receive

I sent out some cards last week, here's a cute photo of one of my pen pals:

Feeling the love!

Handy Dandy

This piece was made to accompany a news story about a cop who gets his badge back after getting the boot. The AD at The Portland Mercury, Justin "Scrappers" Morrison is a pretty funny guy, and super talented, check out this cool interview.

There's another cool thing to read, about the Best/Worst Mercury covers. If you scroll down to nearly the end you can find his musings, which I found to be thought-provoking and hysterical. 

Thanks Scrappers!

I Like You

I just finished these silkscreen cards. This was a belated valentine book idea that turned into a promotional piece. I printed a few on white, hot press stock, and sent them out to my favorite art directors,  though the scan is from the edition I pulled on less-fancy cream colored card stock.

Spirit Family Reunion @ the Government St Grocery

and a sketchbook drawing.

Nathan and Lily

Good Neighbors

Gouachin'

This one is a commission from Jenn's Brazil fund, gouache on arches.
I'm working in the printshop again and making comics BUT painting is really great. I didn't paint enough last year. Still banjo-ing and I went rock climbing, and did lots of other stuff between this post and the last one, so don't get sad. Everything is okay. Happy New Year!

Commissioned and Birthday

This really nice dude I've never met before asked for his portrait, as he generously donated to my sister's Paypal account. You should do that too, I will draw you something really great. Here it is. Thanks Michael!

My friend Kumori's birthday is today, and since she is really great I drew her picture too. It has been ages since I've done portraits, hoping to do a bunch more.

Lately I have been practicing banjo and taking a banjo class at Jalopy. It's a really cheerful instrument and seems to help with cold weather restlessness. You should learn an instrument too. I am finding out that that whole neighborhood (Red Hook) is full of idiosyncratic old-time musicians and jam makers. (The jar kind and music kind).

Riffs Again

Donation Drawing!

I am accepting commissions for drawings! I will draw anything you want (post paid, 8x10, brush pen) if you donate $20 to my sister's cause:

Jenn's Blog via her Paypal Donation page:
http://jenn2brazil.blogspot.com/2010/08/testing-donate-button.html

Email me your donation confirmation email and your drawing request with your mailing address. This could be a cool Christmas gift for yo momma!

Jenn

Tri Fold Book Art Show 10/12

I made an accordion fold etching book about the Gulf oil spill and it was accepted into this book art show at the Williamsburg Art and Historical Center (135 Broadway in Williamsburg, Brooklyn). The opening is next Tuesday and the show looks really interesting (and huge). Come by and say hello.