Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Recent figurative studies at Hopper House





Something about quick studies that just cannot be described. They are fresh and unedited, and I often like them more than my more belabored attempts. It's good practice doing this, and I want to keep pushing the simplicity and loose quality.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Latest promotion


My latest promotion, using an emailer listing. I've used just postcards up to this point, and thought I'd try emailing to see how effective it is. Hard to say. It feels less wasteful and perhaps more direct since most creatives are generally plugged in and online 80% of the working time, if not more!
To check out my work online:
ISPOT
MY HOME SITE

Monday, April 20, 2009

Report released details on waterboarding




It is a well-known fact that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed has been subject to harsh interrogation techniques, but the number of times he has been waterboarded is notable; a reported 183 times. More on this at:
NYT
and the link to Miami Herald for all comprehensive Guantanamo coverage:
MIAMI HERALD
Or, as you can see, the CNN online splash page.

Friday, April 10, 2009

Hopper House April 9th figure drawing


Quick warm-up sketches at Hopper House, which I facilitate every Thursday. It's so much fun and a great exercise to keep drawing from life. Please visit our figure drawing blog for Hopper House at:
http://hopperfiguredrawing.blogspot.com/

Sunday, April 5, 2009

College burdens


I just completed this piece for Newsday to go with a story written by a high school senior. She had been accepted to college- her dream college, very expensive. The financial burden is hers to bear, as is the case for many kids headed for college; now more than ever. The editor worked with me and together we came up with this idea.