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May 9, 2008_I just finished this small painting for the annual Microvisions auction. It was great to spend the time and finish this piece entirely by hand, without any of the usual digital work after the fact. It measure 5x7 inches, and is painted in watercolour, on Fabriano 300 lbs hotpress watercolour paper. Keep your eyes on Irene Gallo's blog, where she'll be posting some of the other pieces, as well as information in regards to the actual auction itself, which I think will be taking place in June in conjunction with a show of all the original artwork. Thanks Irene.

April 29, 2008_When in doubt, add skulls.

April 7, 2008_Will be in Berlin until the 20th of April. I should be checking my E-mail fairly often, in the event that you would like to get in touch with me.

March 28, 2008_My second cover, for the new Vertigo series House of Mystery.

March 20, 2008_The last few weeks have been really busy. I've just updated the portfolio with some recent work for Spirituality and Health, The Harvard Business Review, and Plan Sponsor Magazine, as well as a new cover for The Progressive.

There's also this small drawing I just finished for The Walrus, which sort of reminds me of Astro Boy's sister. I watched a lot of Astro Boy as a kid.

In other news, I just found out that I won a gold award in Spectrum's Book Category, which is a real honor. Thank you to all the judges, and the amazing Irene Gallo, who is such a wonderful art director.

february 20, 2008_House of Mystery #1. It's always been a dream of mine to work for DC Comics, especially Vertigo.

february 18, 2008_Something new for The New York Times OpEd page. I always love getting the chance to work only with ink and brushes, there's something about the way it forces you to think and make decisions that is really thrilling. Thanks Brian and Kim.

february 5, 2008_I have a picture in this weeks New Yorker, accompanying a wonderful short story by Alice Munro.

January 29, 2008_Something recent for Cookie Magazine.

January 21, 2008_Added a small drawing from my sketchbook: St.Alia of The Knife, from the wonderful Dune, by Frank Herbert. In other news, I'll be giving a talk in conjunction with The Society of Publication Designers, along with Yuko Shimizu, Nathan Fox, and Eddie Guy. The whole event will be moderated by the amazing Marshall Arisman. You can see the poster and get more information about the event here. A big thanks to Deb Bishop for putting this all together.

January 17, 2008_New piece for Plan Advisor.

January 7, 2008_Happy New Year. Some new pictures for the fine people over at The Heart Agency: Near Death gambles for The Mariner's soul, and an albatross, respectively.

Also: Jillian and I both won gold medals this year from the Society of Illustrators, which is a big honor, and sort of a funny coincidence.