Tomorrow I will have three pieces from a children’s book I’m illustrating called Molly’s Morning / モーリーの朝 on display as part Tour Des Artistes in Long Beach. Additionally my multi-talented collaborator, Jordan Yamaji Smith, will be speaking about “Art and Community.” Both the art and the panel discussion will be happening at ARTMATTERS Long Beach in the Dome Room 5-9pm at 528 East Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802. It’s going to be a real badass event- come by and say hi if you’re around LA!

Part three of my Horse & Rider series is now available at Narrative Magazine. I’ll be finishing up part four this weekend and I can’t believe this series is almost over already. It went by so fast…

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Just finished my kokeshi doll for the Kokeshi: From Folk Art to Art Toy show happening at the Japanese American National Museum in July. More information on the show and a fantastic link lineup of all the artists involved is available on Christina Conway’s blog. I’m also doing a comic for that show, but more on that later!

P.S. I think I’m in love with this reddish pink now…

I’ve put up several new paintings in the shop. I’m going up to San Francisco this week so things might be a bit quiet around here for a bit. However, I’ll be there for a month and that city is always so inspiring that I’m looking forward to lots and lots of fruitful drawing time. Anyone know any good life drawing workshops there?

I’ve redone my entire portfolio and posted a bunch of new work. Go check it out! Getting ready for convention season and getting really excited in the process!