In this topsy-turvy world, drawing can be a wonderful way to center yourself.
I’m thrilled to have the piece below included in a juried group show Gallery 40, 40 Canon St, Poughkeepsie, NY. The exhibit, Beyond the Curves, is a celebration of courageous, outrageous, and trailblazing women. My drawing depicts Mollie Burkhart, whose story inspired Killers of the Flower Moon. The show opens tomorrow, July 6th, 5-7 PM, and runs through July 28. Check it out!
Justice Alito
This guy has a lifetime seat on the US Supreme Court, and yet, his concept of America is completely upside down.
Summer City Exhibit at Equity Gallery
I’m thrilled to have the piece below included in the Summer City group show @equitygallery 245 Broome St, NYC. This exhibit is part of an exchange program between The New York Artists Equity Association and the Woodstock Artists Association @waamart (of which I’m a member). The opening is June 20 @ 6:00 PM (which, unfortunately, I can’t attend) and the show is up until July 20. NYC friends, I hope you can check it out!
Molly Burkhart
I was very moved by both the book (by David Grann) and film adaptation (by Martin Scorsese) of Killers of the Flower Moon. Molly Burkhart, of the Osage indians, was the emotional center of this horrific chapter of American history. I drew this piece in tribute to her.
Signed prints of this piece are viable here, in my Etsy shop
Flaco the Owl
I was touched by the story of Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who escaped his long-time enclosure at Central Park Zoo in February,2023 . People were concerned that he wouldn't survive out in the concrete jungle, but Flaco proved to be a deft big-city hunter. With his knack for freedom and survival, this plucky underdog gained a lot of fans. He gained the status of a folk hero, being spotted all over the city. Sadly, after he was found dead in February 2024, rat poison and severe pigeon virus were detected in his system. This owl will be missed, but his legend will live on. As my daughters stroll through Central Park, I imagine the wisdom of an owl perched upon their shoulders, guiding them on their path. Their freedom is fueled by this high-flying spirit, who soars above crosstown traffic. Long live Flaco.
Prints of this piece are available here, in my Etsy shop.
10% of profits from each print will be donated to World Wildlife Fund.
Margot Robbie
While preparing for our Australia Day celebration (January 26), I thought it would be fun to grill shrimp on the barbie. This reminded me of a brilliant actress, Margot Robbie, who hails from Dalby, Australia. As evident in all her roles, Margot is a master of accents, but my favorite is when she speaks the one from down under.
Prints of this piece are available here, in my Etsy shop.
Emmett Till
Embedded within the lines, colors and shape of every map lies a story. Within every state in our union lies a history. Behind every face is a life. While drawing this portrait of Emmett Till, I was struck by the hopeful spark in his eyes. After his shocking murder in Mississippi, Emmett’s mother had the courage to show him to the world in a drastically different light. In exposing what racial violence really looks like, she helped propel the US civil rights movement light years forward.
Jimmy Carter
Here's a tribute to a peanut farmer from Georgia, who in retirement, built houses for people in need. Throughout his life, Mr. Carter was involved in many humanitarian causes, and, oh yeah, he also served as 39th President of the United States of America. This is part of a series called World Tour - in which I use maps and pages from an old atlas as canvases - painting images relating to the place on each map.
Signed prints of this piece are available here, in my Etsy shop.
African Cat Power
Africa. It runs on cat power.
Prints of this piece are available here, in my Etsy shop.
10% of profits from each print will be donated to World Wildlife Fund.
Animals of South America
Animals make the world go round. Let’s save our f*cking planet, so they can keep on truckin’.
Prints of this piece are available here, in my Etsy shop.
10% of profits from each print will be donated to World Wildlife Fund.
Kiwi Bird
If New Zealand had its own version of Godzilla, I imagine he'd look something like this. All jokes aside, this country is at the very top of my bucket-list to visit. I'd love to explore all the culture, grand landscapes, and exotic nature which this nation has to offer (I'm also a fan of such bands/musicians as The Chills, Lorde, the Verlaines, and the Clean). When contemplating a subject for this map, I felt this unique national bird felt like the proper tribute. My next-door neighbor (who's from Australia) once mentioned that the nickname for New Zealanders is "kiwis", and that put a cherry on top of this theme.
Sign prints of this portrait are available here, in my Etsy shop!
Albert Einstein
While drawing this iconic physicist, I felt like I was getting lost in a tiny universe. Albert Einstein’s head may have been in the stars, but his heart was firmly grounded in humanity.
Prints of this piece are available here, in my Etsy shop
Hopi Indian Woman
Hopi Indian culture was destined to go viral, in a galaxies far far away.
This is part of an ongoing project, where I'm
attempting to draw a picture on every
map in an old Rand McNally atlas.
Stay tuned for more!
Grizzly Bear
With all due respect to Kevin Costner, here’s the real star of Yellowstone.
Prints of this portrait are available here, in my Etsy shop!
Adrianne Lenker
The borough of Brooklyn is a famous hotspot for groundbreaking indie-rock bands. In that spirit, here’s a portrait of Adrianne Lenker, singer and guitarist for Big Thief. I drew this while listening to their rewarding new Album, Dragon Warm Mountain I Believe in You.
Kingfisher
Kingfishers are such badass-looking birds, I just had to draw one.
Signed prints of this piece are available here, in my Etsy shop.
Ben Franklin
This piece was commissioned for a dear friend who recently retired from teaching social studies. As a history buff, she has always admired this founding father of the United States, Ben Franklin. And why not? To name a few accomplishments, he was a statesman, inventor, publisher, printer, abolitionist, as well as the first US Postmaster General (as a frequent user of our exceptional postal service, I really appreciate this last accomplishment) . While I have very mixed feelings about a number of America’s founders, this man embodied the best of the this young county’s spirit, and was a big believer in democracy. Thanks so much for this opportunity, Christa!
John Lewis
Out of humble roots in Alabama, John Lewis rose to become one of the most significant civil rights leaders in America. I was born on Bloody Sunday, the day he made his fateful march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. This event would help inspire the most important voting rights legislation in US history. John Lewis is no longer with us, but he provided us with a template in fighting for voting rights going into the future.
Signed prints of this portrait are available here, in my Etsy shop.
Extraterrestrial
This undocumented visitor was recently spotted in New Mexico. This sketch is based on several eyewitness descriptions. The truth is still out there!
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