Crazy busy... with fun results.

As I've mentioned in recent posts, I have quite the work load on the ol' drawing board. Here are a couple recent projects...


First, here's the Music Theatre of Wichita staff, drawn for this summer's playbills. They often have fun portraits taken by wonderful local photographers, so I'm honored that they would trust me with their likenesses this year. Thanks Nancy and Vickie in the office, and Mikey for the photo reference.


Second, here's a logo I created for an entertainment endeavor with friends David Engel and Tami Tappan Dammiano. It's a concert featuring, well, exactly what the title says. Nicely done, David and Tami! The goal was to give a wee hint to the actual performers but sticking with a stylized representation of two dancing lovebirds. Thanks, David, for thinking of me for this.


Third, here's some art I created for a new walking tour venture in NYC, Guerrilla Tours. My friend Justin Roller roped me in on this, the idea being a gorilla hanging off of a skyscraper (King Kong-ish) wearing a guerrilla cap. Thanks, Roller, for trusting me with this.

I have more to do. A last minute caricature commission came in the other day in addition to four more pending projects I have to complete before I head to NY next Wednesday. I'm finding I've been able to stay in the zone, though, and when I do try to take a break, my mind constantly wanders back to the drawing board. The projects are diverse and fun, and I'm so grateful.

Soon to be in NYC...

Am I just a posting fool or what? Two in a day! Wow.

I don't know if I'm mentioned it here, but I'll be heading to NYC next week. In fact, this time next week I'll be on the plane. I'm excited to be catching up with friends, seeing shows, building some professional relationships and making contacts. I'll be there May 20-26.


The instigation for this post was some fun news I got today. I won tickets to a taping of the Late Show with David Letterman. Should be fun. I applied online a while back and they called today and asked me a trivia question: "Where does Rupert Jee work?" And there's a photo I took with Rupert in 2004 in the Hello Deli. Ta da!

What's up lately... and Irving Berlin.

Hi all! Here's my Monday sketch a couple days late. This week I decided to celebrate the legacy of Irving Berlin whose birthday was Monday. Berlin's contribution to American music is beyond measure. Songwriter Jerome Kern said, "Irving Berlin has no place in American music. He IS American music."

Things are staying busy on the drawing board. I'm working on a four logos, a corporate birthday card, and a caricature project. Then I have my own stuff... the Monday sketches which will get a bit crazier coming up here soon since I'll be creating collages representing all the Tony nominees. I'm almost ready to post a few revisions/additions to the website. And I continue prom season with a gig at the Aquarium of the Pacific on Saturday. Busy is good (and fulfilling).

This past weekend was great. It was fantastic to see friends – some doing amazing work and some just for good visits. It was also wonderful to talk with Mom and Grandma on Mom's Day.

The Avett Brothers killed it at both venues. They play hard and have really good things to say. I'm happy to get to see Sara Watkins (formerly of Nickel Creek) at Largo tomorrow night. Her recent debut solo album is absolutely wonderful.

Well, that's me in a nutshell lately. Hope you all are doing great. Take care. Peace and love.