I'm back from Flint, Michigan where I painted a new mural. It was part of Flint Public Art Project's goal to bring 50 murals to Flint this year (another fifty are planned for next year). I was born in Flint and grew up mostly in …
Read MoreExperiments in Black & White Television
Last week, I posted a short video on Twitter showing my black & white TV hooked to a first-generation Roku player. I cycled through Netflix and played the intro to The Twilight Zone. I didn't think much of it but it really took off on Twitter, generating 70,000 likes and over 16,000 retweets.
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Photo by Chri Strassegger
"Budlmuada" Mural in Austria
I’ve recently returned from a trip to the Steiermark region of Austria. Besides being known as the birthplace of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Steiermark is home to many regional legends and mythical creatures.
Read MoreMural at Planet Labs
In February 2019, I was commissioned by Planet Labs in San Francisco to create a mural for their new offices. I had participated in an artist residency program with Planet in 2015, so it was nice to hear from them about this opportunity.
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Happy Birthday, Chase No Face!
Internet famous survivor-cat, “Chase No Face” turns 14 years old today! I’ve been friends with Chase’s family via the internet for the last eight years or so. Time flies and I with many more years to that amazing beast.
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On-Demand All-Over Printing
For the last month, I've given myself a crash course on the latest in on-demand printing and online shopping options. It started because I was confused with the fees Etsy was charging me and, before I knew it, I was selling women's stretch pants from my own online store using a modern API powered on-demand e-commerce platform.
Read More"Reinventing the Wheel" for Alta Magazine
I created a full page illustration to accompany a feature about the future of transportation in California.
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Astra Rocket Co. "KODIAK" Mission Patch
Alameda California based satellite delivery company Astra contracted me to create a modular patch for their first series of launch missions.
Read MoreBasic Illustrator - Drawing A Hamburger using the Ellipse Tool
For this lesson, I'll show you how to make a hamburger using mainly the Ellipse Tool and the selection tools.
Read MoreReplicating Grandma's Wallpaper
In the Summer of 2018, I decided to re-create the wallpaper pattern from my grandparent’s house. It’s a very particular early 1960s five-color design and it immediately reminds me of home.
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