Culture Magazine: Dual Culture

A while back my friend Jun Sugai from Staple Design asked if I wanted to be involved in a newsprint large format zine project. The premise initially was that everything was by hand. I did a few large ink drawings. As a drawing exercise in theme with the project I drew the pages in ink freehand with minimal pencil drafting. The drawings I submitted are part of my ongoing "Invisible Empires" series which I started in 2001. All of my drawings are rather imperfect and honest as I did not use any straight edges or fix my "mistakes" to refine things. I have yet to see them in person but you can see some sample spreads as well as purchase a copy at Jun's Blog.

32 pages, Black Ink on Newsprint for $5 dollars. Supplies Limited.

Contributors: Jun Sugai, Gary Fogelson, Tim Diet and Mr. Kiji

Can We Pretend: Jinxed Valentines Show. Philly

Hey Folks, seems like this is the week where I draw hearts and such...I just painted this quick heart for a show in Philly tomorrow night (friday the 13th). I can't make it but, if you're in the area check it out or let people know. There are pieces from over 100 artists including myself, Mr. Shane Jessup and Tim Diet. The phrase "can we pretend" comes from the title of my favorite Bill Withers song of the same name.

Download the song here.

The opening is Friday Feb 13th 6 -10pm at:
Jinxed Gallery 620 S. 4th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147.