7 Fabulous Performers!
I just finished printing a card collection of 7 Fabulous Performers! Each 3″x4.5″ card is handprinted (silkscreened) onto various shades of paper and are a limited edition run of only 40. The images are taken from my illustrations, and each bundle comes with: Cheng and Eng, Charles Tripp, Eli Bowen, James Coffey, Robert Earl […]
New! Mini Tale-Type Collectible Cards
The first mini tale-type mini posters are ready to go. I started with ATU 333, Little Red Riding Hood because it was the first tale-type I memorized from my late advisor Professor Dundes. Every folklore enthusiast should collect them all! If you have suggestions for future posters, please feel free to send […]
Tale-Type Mini Posters Coming Soon…
I’m working on a new series of Tale-Type mini posters. Each one will be a run of 40-100 limited edition prints (5″x7″) and the series will continue indefinitely. I’m starting with the favorite ATU 333 otherwise known as Little Red Riding Hood, and ATU 283 also known as The Spider and the […]
The Busiest Men Have The Most Leisure
This painting is for the NBAM show and features the wonderful Neptune Beach. Go to the painting section to see close ups and the original photograph which inspired this painting.
Don’t Go Near The Beach Until You Learn How To Swim
This painting is for the Feb. 1st show at Lucky Ju Ju Pinball/ Neptune Beach Amusement Museum. I’m intrigued by the once forgotten Neptune Beach of Alameda, Ca. Go the the Painting Section to see close ups and the photograph which inspired this painting.
Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction
Dr. Sanden’s electric belt makes an appearance in this painting inspired by advertisements for electric ‘curatives’ in the 19th century. This painting will be up at the RPS show in February. See the Painting Section for close ups.
It Is Easier To Prevent Than Cure Disease
A new painting of Old. Dr. Jacob Townsend for the RPS show. Click Here (or the image below) to see more.
Experience Is the Safest Guide 1 & 2
Two small paintings of Hostetter’s famous stomach bitters for the RPS show. Click on each one to see them up close.
You Can’t Teach An Old Dog New Tricks
Another painting for the RPS show. Click Here for close ups.
Be Strong That You May Not Suffer
Just finished another painting for the RPS show. See/read more in the Painting Section, or click on the painting below.
Strangers Are Friends You Haven’t Met Yet
I just finished the “clown painting” for the RPS show. Here is a glimpse…..See the rest of the painting in the Painting Section.
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Popular American Amusements Online…
My article in Early American Review is online if your interested in the history that inspires my art. My paintings can be seen throughout the article. Click Here to see it.
Working on a new painting….
I don’t normally put up unfinished works, but this one is a lot of fun and marks a new era of larger format pieces. I’m really getting into the clown theme. I know that most of you find them ultra-creepy, but to me, there is something nostalgic and soothing about them. […]
Working on Album Cover
I’m working on an CD cover for Pete Madsen’s new album titled “Circus of Rags”. Check out his website and amazing music…Here it is
New Painting! “Birds of a Feather Flock Together”
Inspired by my favorite artist, Max Beckman, I found myself wanting to create something bold, and was soon painting the Siegrist Family again. I absolutely love these ladies. See and read more about them in my ‘paintings’ section.
Published Article
I’m happy to say that my manuscript titled, “Popular American Amusements: Tourism, Bodies, and Display in America 1769-1900″ will be published in the Early America Review this December. I also have an article titled “Like Dogs Barking at the Rear of an Elephant: The Animal’s Place in Malay Proverbs” that will be […]
A Dog At the Flea Circus is Likely to Steal the Whole Show
This one features a mangy dog….Check it out here.
New Painting! “Practice Makes Perfect”
The infamous Harry Houdini “King of Handcuffs” makes an appearance in this painting. Read and see more of Houdini in the painting section.
Satori Album-”Leaves May Fall”
The new Satori Album titled “Leaves May Fall” is just about done. It should look pretty much like this, but with the song titles on the back. The front/back covers, and the inside left/right.
The Longest Rope Has an End
New Painting! This one features Big Joe. Check it out in the painting section.
