Happy birthday John Coltrane! Here's a quick illustration:

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Zombie Book
I submitted my zombie jesus painting and did an interview for this book over a year ago, and it's finally out! I haven't physically seen the book yet, but it looks pretty interesting and wonderfully nerdy!

There's a list of artists who contributed to the book here: www.zombiecsu.com/artist.htm
You can buy it on Amazon here

Shining Magazine
I have two haunted house drawings in the new special issue of Shining Magazine which can be found here: http://www.shiningmagazine.com/

This is a really cool on-line magazine and I'm excited to be shown next to some great work!

I'm really interested in haunted houses right now, so that's been the focus of some of my new drawings.

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Here's an illustration for an article on how to talk to people who have been laid off from their job:

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I showed new work today!
I'm really obsessed with layers and translucency these days. Here are a few pieces.

This is a sculpture made from foam, tracing paper, graphite, watercolor, and resin. I wanted to capture the feel of the translucency of skin. It has a medical feel but also makes me think of pattern making. I was influenced by a sculpture I saw in a medical museum in London which was made from used bandages.

This is a series which acts as a "self portrait." It is cell vinyl on layered acetate, and compares my aging portrait with my collection of old junk. As my hoarding gets worse, I also collect more winkles.

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President drawings:
Here are three US Presidents and their ailments:

Teddy Roosevelt suffered from heart failure and inflammation of the joints. His horse died from a bullet to the head.


Mr.Taft had a big heart attack.

Garfield was shot by crazy Charles Guiteau, but died from inept doctors digging around inside his wounds for the bullets.

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Process:
So this is a piece that ended up being a total failure, but I thought the process was pretty interesting.

Serious Play Documentary

Part 4 of 4

This is the last in the series, and focuses on Saejean and Katherine's spreads. They rock! I love these girls' work, and am now relieved not to have to see any more footage of me being a spaz...
http://www.zoom-in.com/spotlights/designing_minds_serious_play_part_4_of_4

Phone Booth Gallery

An Art Show dedicated to Tom Waits
I've got a piece in this on-line show which will be up from July 12th - July 31st:
www.phoneboothgallery.com

Serious Play Documentary
Part 3 of 4

Here's the link to part three featuring the lovely Kerry and Paula.
http://www.zoom-in.com/spotlights/designing_minds_serious_play_part_3_of_4

Serious Play Documentary
Part 2 of 4

Here's the link of part two. Owen and Enrique are total pros!
http://www.zoom-in.com/spotlights/designing_minds_serious_play_part_2_of_4

Serious Play Documentary
Part 1of 4

Adobe's documentary about our book is finally out. They are evidently releasing a new part every week. It came out better than we expected even though I look like a total spaz.

Here's a link to the video on Adobe's website:
http://www.zoom-in.com/spotlights/designing_minds_serious_play_part_1_of_4

Capitol Hill Watercolor Society Show
at Nancy
1930 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Open: Tues - Sat 11 - 6

Founded in the spring of 2003, CHWS is a collection of fifteen to twenty, local watercolor enthusiasts. With much admiration (and a tiny bit of animosity), the society aims to change the more official, stuffy reputation of the watercolor world. There will be some amazing, aquatic-themed pieces on display - maybe a narwhal, a boat or a bit of sunken treasure.

I forgot to post this in time for the opening, but it will be up through August, so if you are in Seattle you should stop by! Here are my pieces for the show. They are freshwater bacteria made from layered cut paper, watercolor, and ink.

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Here's two process pieces that I've been working on. I'm still dealing with spiritualist themes. These were done using additive and reductive techniques, cutting away and layering, and are still in progress.



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