New growth on an old stump. I sold this painting and kind of miss it.

Homemade wrapping paper

Homemade wrapping paper, a photo by FrancesMarin on Flickr.

I made some quick gift wrap today on gold paper!

These photos blew my mind. I love seeing the "olden days" in color. It makes it seem so real or recent. The photograph above is from a collection of the Great Depression. Also, if you haven't seen these images of old Russia, check them out too.

I have an art show on Tuesday, November 29th at Jack's Bar in San Jose. Good music, good times.

Clearing the...

Clearing the..., a photo by FrancesMarin on Flickr.

Getting rid of a bunch of stuff all at once feels great! I'm having an art show and this was my first flyer idea. I'm scrapping it. The new flyer will be posted soon...

I illustrated a page of The Usuals spread for the premier issue of Made in San Jose magazine, promoting three artists that sell their wares at the shop: Shannon Amidon (Bullet-Feather Earrings), Nicole Steward (Celebrate Everything Pillow) and Kathryn Marie (Recycled Soda Can Flower Ring). Click the image to enlarge.

Bella and I went to the Jessie Rose Vala show, Future Teller, at Ever Gold in San Francisco last week. Her work is really something. Owls made from folded paper covered in graphite, clay figures and body parts, and large-scale drawings that make you want to hide in a room for a year and draw. This photo was taken from the Fecal Face website, where they have a great collection of the work while still in the studio. Up until November 25th, check it out.