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The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating

September 6th, 2010 · No Comments

I created the cover illustrations for this wonderfully compelling memoir by Elisabeth Tova Bailey. I love the book and it was a real treat to paint these mollusks.

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Tags: Animals · Art · Flowers · Nature · Old Fashioned Fun · State of Mind · cultural understanding · memoir · personal power · the Earth

Focus on Nature Exhibit – April 12 – October 31, 2010 in Albany, NY

April 10th, 2010 · 2 Comments

Focus on Nature XI: Natural History Illustration opens April 12 at the New York State Museum, showcasing world-class, juried artwork by top illustrators from 13 countries.

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Tags: Animals · Art · Nature · Old Fashioned Fun · Politics · State of Mind · the Earth

April 8, 2010 Maplewood, NJ

April 8th, 2010 · No Comments

I’m having an art exhibit with Joy Yagid, and Tricia Zimic. Joy is a photographer and Tricia is a ceramicist and painter, and all three of us have chosen nature as a focus for our work. I’ve shown my work in various venues but I’m surprisingly excited to show these paintings in the town I [...]

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Tags: Art · Flowers · Insects · Nature · Old Fashioned Fun · Pop culture · State of Mind · Suburbia · cultural understanding · the Earth

Maplewood, NJ January 15, 2010

January 16th, 2010 · No Comments

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Tags: Art · Old Fashioned Fun · cultural understanding

November 24, 2009 Maplewood, NJ

November 24th, 2009 · No Comments

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Latest Bugs

August 11th, 2009 · No Comments

Gold Leaf and Gouache

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Tags: Animals · Art · Insects · Nature

Cakes I have baked…

February 26th, 2009 · No Comments

…for birthday celebrations. These are just some of the many cakes I’ve managed to throw together by party time. Classic Cupcakes garnished with an m&m. The Rocket Cake Planets (to go with the Rocket Cake) The Lego Cake More Cupcakes (kinda phoned this one in) Giant Donut More Planets (sticking with a winner) “Earth” (crushed [...]

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It has come to pass.

February 9th, 2009 · No Comments

Over 40 years ago, Disney opened the “It’s A Small World” ride to promote world peace and showcase the cultures of the world. Now after almost a year of renovation, Disney unveiled the “updated” version populated with trademark porn: Aladdin, Nemo, Ariel and more than two dozen other characters plucked from its movies. Shame on you, [...]

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Tags: Art · Old Fashioned Fun · State of Mind · Travel · World Peace · cultural understanding · mommish · the Earth

Maplewood, NJ. February 2, 2009

February 2nd, 2009 · No Comments

to action figures. One favorite book series, Sidekicks, is still on our shelves. Unfortunately I think they are out of print. These books are hilarious if you have even a working knowledge of the superhero genre – a Tick for my children’s generation.

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AMNH, New York City. Right now.

January 27th, 2009 · No Comments

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Tags: Animals · Art · Nature · State of Mind