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“Simple Objects” essay and images goes global
We’re so thrilled to be published in Zocolo Public Square, with the amazing Joe Mathews. Click here for link. The installation at the Sutter County Museum in Yuba City remains on view until Dec 1st. If you’re in the area, stop be this sweet museum. A year has just passed since the Camp Fire. Our…
Working draft of new book in process.
Stories about the process of being a working artist who’s faced challenges and adventures of all sorts over a long career. That would be me, thinking back about how much fun I’ve (usually) had, how blessed I’ve been to get up every morning (usually) excited about what a day will bring. When did my career start? In 5th…
Frankenstein interview on Cap Public Radio
Link to interview with Rivkah Sass and Taylor, February 27th. Beth Ruyak is such a blast to talk with.
Jack London in Korea, 1904: a Bee essay
Link to essay in the Sacramento Bee I’ve been researching and creating art about Jack London since 1997, when I created about 80 linear feet of murals at Jack London Square in Oakland. I spent many hours at the Sonoma State Park, pouring through albums of reproductions of his photography. I’ve pitched a couple of…
Frankenstein, hot off the press
See Sacramento Public Library for news and events of the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. This: A graphic interpretation. My first, and what an incredible experience.
Frankenstein: a special edition for the Sacramento Library
Mary Shelley published Frankenstein in 1818, anonymously. A sign of her times, and just one of many issues that make this cautionary tale so very timeless. I met the director of the Sacramento Public Library system, Rivkah Sass, over a year ago, with an immediate recognition of a kindred spirit. I’ve wanted to make a graphic novel…
Frankenstein: a new quasi graphic novel
Have you ever actually read the original Frankenstein? For the 200th anniversary of the publication of Frankenstein in January, I’m working on a quasi graphic novel for the Sacramento Public Library. I’m starting the project with suggestions to a real editor, at the Library, as to what to omit from the story to move it…
