Little Monster Comic Strip

I'm taking a writing and drawing for comics class and this is the strip that I'm working on.
I'll be posting more in the near future. You'll be some of the only people to see them...for now.

Sunfish Mask

Here is my latest mask creation. This is a new technique of creating the basic mask form with cardboard and covering that with paper mache. As I was researching Oxacan woodcarving I discovered Edward Linares, the originator of the magical Oxacan sculptures. who made his animals with paper mache. My mask was made to enter in a juried show with the theme "paper". I'm very happy with the results and wonder why I didn't think of this technique earlier.

Greenman for 12x12 show in P-Town

Just finished this 12x12 inch painting for the annual 12x12 show at
the Provincetown Art Museum. Should be fun!

New "Mildred" cover

I'm working on a new "Mildred" book dummy to send out to publishers this
Fall. Upon finishing my collage class this summer, I've decided to work with
cut paper, something I've always wanted to do but feared all the comparisons
to Eric Carle,Leo Lionni etc. But, I've decided to forge ahead and am happy I did.
I feel I get the spontaneity of paint and precision and boldness from collage,
something I feel is necessary for me to make successful illustrations.
I guess we'll find out when I send them out in September.

"Power & Glory" collage series

This a series of collages I just completed during a workshop at the Provincetown Art Museum.
It was taught by a very lovely collage artist named Mary Walker. We worked from poetry and, in my case, lyrics from a Lou Reed song. These four pieces are based on a song titled "Power & the Glory". As I have been very inspired by my recent experiences, I am planning on spending the bulk of the weekend cleaning out th garage and moving my studio in there for the summer. My goal is to work 10-2 every day that I'm home this summer and add to this series. Let's see how it goes...

Juan #5

Another painting from the series I'm doing for the Providence Art Window.

New Paintings

Here are four of the paintings for my Providence Art Window,
which will be on display in June. They are quite a departure
from my original idea, if you've been following my blog. What
I had planned to do changed upon visiting my window site.
All for the best! I haven't been this excited about making art
in years. There are plans for more paintings in the near future.
I'll keep you all posted for the opening in June.