I am ushering in spring with 2 new t-shirts (Birds Attacking for guys and Hot Air Balloon for girls) and 1 new silkscreen print!
March 31, 2008
2 colors, 9x12, start looking for a frame because this one came out gorgeous! I'll have it up for sale in the store in another week or so. (This is just a sneak preview.) Oh yeah, remember I mentioned new shirts? Well, they are in the good hands of UPS right now headed my way.
March 10, 2008
It's freezing cold out with snow on the ground and freezing rain on the way. I'm ready for winter to be over. Aside from complaints about the seasons, I'm working on new projects. A new shirt or two is on the way if I can ever find a shirt fabric that has the combination of being higher quality and economically priced. I'm putting a book together of some gag strips that at least, make me laugh. Still searching for an appropriate title for that one. A proper comic is being written (I can see you rolling your eyes). It's true though. Don't forget Valentine's Day this week people. It's always important to tell those you love that you do, in fact, love them. I mean, how will they ever know?
February 12, 2008
This post has nothing to do with work or news. I just watched the series finale of Extras with Ricky Gervais. Sadly, it is the final episode of one of my favorite shows (and I don't like many). If you have a chance to watch it, please do so! It wraps up so smartly and hits emotional pitches that are unheard of in a comedy. Think of other famous series enders: M.A.S.H., Seinfeld, Mary Tyler Moore Show, etc. They are mostly tearful goodbyes with almost transparent scripts (it's almost as if the actors are saying goodbye to the cameras). This show is more about a proper ending to a story rather than a fanciful send-off. It made me question my own work and motivations as to why I do what I do. All that from a comedy.
January 21, 2008
I'm very excited to have 2 pieces in the Society of Illustrators 50th Annual Exhibition this year. Original pen & ink drawings of Noose and a skate deck for Coda will be hanging at the Society's New York Museum in January and March of 2008 (respectively).
January 2, 2008
The Gallery page has been updated with some new work: Le Zata cover, squished, and a new skate deck for Coda. New merch and new skateboards will be coming this spring.
January 2, 2008
Lots of new things to mention soon, but for now... Happy New Year. I highly recommend this free Radiohead concert to start the year off right.
January 1, 2008
December 16, 2007
For those of you who are diehard Etsy fans, I now have a store up there. The same things are sold here, but there I'm next to sock monkeys, handmade jewelry, and pottery! It's me in a whole new context.
December 15, 2007
The December issue of le Zata is now live. I contributed the cover image to this French-language webzine. See 2 posts below for a preview of the art.
December 2, 2007
Copacetique is a really great online boutique store selling limited edition art items. These fine folks from Seattle are now carrying some of my work. Do your Christmas shopping there!
November 29, 2007
I finished the cover for the December issue of le Zata, a French comics webzine. I'll post the link when the issue goes live. The illustration is about music-related memories. I'll also post the cover in the gallery once it's been officially launched (so you can see it bigger).
November 19, 2007
I started something. Back in August I posted some tattoo photos of my drawings. I got an email the other day from a girl who now has my "feathergirl" drawing on her arm. Looks good! If anyone else has any of my drawings of tats, send them my way.
November 18, 2007
I just put up a page for original art on the site. In time there will be a more comprehensive list, but if you are interested in any pages or illustrations, email me for availability.
October 27, 2007
I literally only have a handful of copies left of The Intruder. If you were ever thinking of getting it, now is the time because it will be gone very soon.
October 25, 2007
Thank you to all who stopped by at SPX. Whether you bought stuff for the first time or were coming back to say hi, it was nice seeing all of you. Also, you can now get both sketchbooks (The Lucky Ones and Dead Letters and Rare Words) together and save some $$. Click either book title for more info.
October 14, 2007
The fall issue of Find It Frederick has a two page spread with Q&A and some art from me. Find out what kind of ice cream flavor best describes me. No, really. You might be surprised. Click the image above to enlarge. This should be out early October.
September 27, 2007
Noose has been named "Best Comic Book" in the "Best of Baltimore 2007" section of the Baltimore City Paper. Read the article.
September 19, 2007
Noose has been nominated for an Ignatz Award for "Outstanding Mini-Comic." The winners will be announced October 13 at the Small Press Expo (October 12-13; Bethesda, MD). You can also see all of the other nominees here.
September 13, 2007
For those interested in the out-of-print "Feathergirl" shirt design, Anchor Screen Printing is now selling it through their webstore along with my other shirts. If I don't have your size, be sure to check their stock. I won't be reprinting this one so that's the only place to get them. When you get to the site, click on "Artists."
September 11, 2007
While driving down the coastline from Santa Barbara to LA, I saw this. Must be Santa's beachfront cottage.
September 7, 2007
No, that's not my arm (they're barely tan let alone tattooed), but that is my drawing permanently engraved on these kind people. If anyone else has any of my drawings of tats, send them my way.
August 25, 2007
I've been working on fall/winter decks for Coda Skateboards while listening to "Revolution Summer"-era DC bands all the while redistributing my clutter through eBay. That has been my last 2 weeks. I also did an interview, booked plane tickets (well, that was done for me), and ate my first plum.
August 4, 2007
The Comics Reporter posted a review of Noose. Read it here.
July 9, 2007
I'm back from MoCCA and am in need of a good nap. Thanks to everyone who came by the table to say hello, Mr. Sally for the laughs, and Ginger for the story. Sorry for those looking for Noose only to find out that it had sold out. You can always purchase it in the store.
While I was in town I got to see Souther Salazar's solo show at the Jonathan Levine Gallery which was amazing. I didn't get to make it out, but pals Anders Nilsen and Jeffrey Brown had work in a show at Giant Robot NY that weekend as well. If you find yourself in the city soon, don't miss those shows.
June 25, 2007
June 17, 2007
My new deck for Coda Skateboards is out and available at your local skate shop. Get a better look at the deck here.
June 13, 2007
New t-shirts are now available in women's and men's sizes. Buy Birds on a Wire and Squished in the store.
June 11, 2007
This spring I planned to have one new book, but now there are two. Noose, the comic previously mentioned below and Dead Letters and Rare Words, a new sketchbook collection. Both books will be available in late June at MoCCA, but can be pre-ordered in the store now. Speaking of MoCCA, Zak Sally and I will be located at table B11. New t-shirts are on their way as well. See Birds on a Wire and Squished. You can pre-order those now.
May 12, 2007
I'm about 10 pages into a new comic called Noose. You can see some pages here. This comic will probably be available first at MoCCA in NYC this June and then in the site store shortly after that. I'm really liking how the book is coming together. This is a story I've had in my head for a few years in various forms. Thanks for your patience.
April 24, 2007
Thanks to those who came out last Thursday to see Brian, Emily, and myself. It was a big turnout to see a couple of haggard cartoonists. Brian posted a few pics on his blog. A big thanks to the Baltimore County Public Library for having us and for carrying comics and zines at all!
April 17, 2007
If you find yourself in the Frederick area this May 4th from 6–10 pm and you like to bid on art, then come to Another Side. I've contributed the 3 drawings above for the auction. Click picture to view larger. Learn more about it here.
March 26, 2007
Spend an evening with Brian Ralph, Emily Flake, and myself in Baltimore on April 12 at 7pm. The Baltimore County Public Library is hosting this event where we'll all be showing our work, speaking for a bit, and taking Q&A. More info can be found here.
March 10, 2007
The March/April issue of STEP Inside Design is now out on newsstands. Check out page 158 for The Lucky Ones and a short article.
March 3, 2007
With fresh snow on the ground, I bring this update. Just finished new skate decks for spring/summer. And can you believe it, I'm working on a new comic?
February 25, 2007
A Kramers Ergot exhibition is being held from January 28–February 25 at Macalester College in Minneapolis. Original art from 40 contributors from the first 6 volumes will be on display. My pages from "Autumn Chill" (Kramers Ergot #3) are included.
January 20, 2007
My new deck for Coda Skateboards is out now. Check your local skate shop.
December 10, 2006
I know it's late, but I had work in "Zine Library," a group show put together by Nieves Books and No.12 Gallery in Tokyo that ran through October. Read more here.
November 29, 2006
The Lucky Ones has been picked to appear in the STEP design 100 design annual.
November 18, 2006
The Small Press Expo is coming up next weekend (Oct. 13-14). I'll be there with Paul Hornschemeier.
October 7, 2006
I just finished the site for FAMILY, a new store in LA selling comics, art, fiction, records, movies, and more.
October 5, 2006
Atomic Books is printing a collection of comics based on overheard conversations. I along with a bunch of artists contributed to this fun book. See more about it here.
September 23, 2006
August 27, 2006
The Lucky Ones continues to roll as it's been picked to appear in the October issue of HOW Magazine. It's the annual self-promotional issue.
August 15, 2006
The Drama 8 is now available from The Drama Store. This is a beautiful issue and I've got a comic in it among other cartoonists.
July 20, 2006
I just got word The Lucky Ones has been picked to appear in the 2006 Print Regional Design Annual. The book should be in stores this November.
July 3, 2006