Summer in Portland is an awesome slice of fir-scented heaven. For all the rain we put up with all year, it stays clear and sunny all summer. Normally the temperature is pretty modest and pleasant, but every once in a while some high heat rolls in and slaps you in the face like a hot … Continue reading Run to the Swimming Holes

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I’m going to take this time to share some Etsy fun from some of my favorite artists… who also happen to be good pals of mine. You could say we’re a crew. You could even go as far to say that we’re a dangerous crew. To get into the club, you have to do something … Continue reading Summer Sharing of Pretty Things

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Wanted to give anyone that actually reads my blog a heads up that I’ll be releasing a new print through Tony Showcase tonight at 7:30 EDT. Yes! If you don’t know Tiny Showcase, check them out. Their whole deal is awesome. http://www.tinyshowcase.com/

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Some of my prints have been up for a while so I’m putting them into back stock and bringing out some freshlings. I just posted 3 new prints to entice your mind grapes. You can see them via my Etsy Store. Also dropped the prices of all my prints. A “Punch The Economy In The … Continue reading Fresh Blood

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I’ve had a pretty eventful couple weeks since last I posted. I had a photoshoot a couple Sundays back with Tatiana Wills and Roman Cho for their Heroes and Villains project. It was awkward yet pretty damn fun and I was definitely honored to be involved. I got to meet some awesome artists like Blaine … Continue reading Photo Shoots, Dark Camping and the Pink Eye Threat

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I’m in Pittsburgh for a couple weeks to celebrate the birthday with the twin brother and it’s feeling a lot like summer here.. Over the weekend, I had a great birthday BBQ, ate a ton and only waited 5 minutes before I jumped in the pool. I ended up cramping and sinking to the bottom … Continue reading My Lord, It’s Hot

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We did it! The long tunnel of winter has opened into the budding glory of spring. Huzzah! I burnt all my jackets in celebration and will never wear them again… next winter might be a tough one. Damn these rash and impulsive celebrations. Had yet another crazy person yell at me while walking down the … Continue reading Spring Cometh

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Tomorrow I head to the airport for the midnight plane to New York. I’m taking Jet Blue so maybe I’ll watch some Olympics to pass some time. Or it might be a good time to get some sleep… Hopefully I don’t get the night terrors this time. Air travelers are so tense these days and … Continue reading Heading to Blizzard Land

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The print I get asked about most is an oldie but goodie called “Finding Hope Here in the Clearing.” It’s one of my most optimistic pieces and I think we can all use a little slice of that these days. Today was an especially beautiful day in Portland, and I felt pretty good about the … Continue reading Renewing Hope

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First blog entry of the decade. This is monumental. So far this decade has been pretty low key. After the madness of New Years, I’ve been hiding out from the Portland rain, painting and watching Deadwood for the millionth time… love that show. Year by year I feel less inclined to go out and hang … Continue reading It’s starting to feel 2010ish

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