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HAMELN Book Signing! | Nov. 24th

11/19/2025

I'm excited to announce I'll be setup with Nancy J. Knight for the signing of her debut novel HAMELN, a historical fantasy retelling of the Pied Piper of Hameln. I was fortunate enough to create a number of chapter illustrations for her interpretation of this classic European folk tale.

Along with both hardcover and softcovers of the book there will also be an exclusive bookplate and bookmark illustrated by yours truly. So please come out, say hello, pick up your newly minted copy, and we'll be happy to sign it for you. There are many fury friends within it's pages and each of them looks forward to meeting you.

The signing will be from 5:30-7:30pm at MAD HATTER CAFE in Downtown Salisbury, MD. See you there!

3RD FRIDAY | Friday, May 16

5/16/2025

I'll be set up for 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury today from 5-8pm. Limited Edition Art Prints from my FORGED BY WATER series will be available among other things. Look forward to seeing you there!

Currently on the drawing table...

5/15/2025

Poplar Hill Mansion Festival | Today 12-4pm

5/5/2025

I'll be set up at the Poplar Hill Mansion Festival today from 12-4pm (one of Marylands most haunted historic locations). Hope to see you there!

3RD FRIDAY | Friday, April 18

4/17/2025

I'll be set up at 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury tomorrow from 5-8pm. Limited Edition Art Prints from my FORGED BY WATER series will be available among other things. Hope to see you there!

A little more work on this fellow...

4/10/2025

Self-portrait

3/27/2025

Self-portrait

Ink, graphite, & acrylic on paper

Scares That Care AuthorCon | March 29th

3/19/2025

I'm excited to announce I'll be making an appearance at the Scares That Care AuthorCon in Williamsburg, VA this March 29th. Mr. Craig Brownlie, the fine gentleman that he is, has graciously allowed me to hang out at his table for the day. I'll have a number of prints available, some original artwork, and of course I'll be happy to sign your copy of A BOOK OF PRACTICAL MONSTERS. Hope to see you there!

And if you'd like to grab yourself some tickets visit scaresthatcare.org/authorcon-v

Final Illustration | SPACE & TIME MAGAZINE

3/18/2025

After a bit more work here we have the final scanned illustration. This is based on Scott J. Couturier's ALL THE OCEANS, a fantastic short story with beautifully written imagery, solid engaging characters, and a pitch perfect ending. Be sure to check it out for yourself in the upcoming issue of Space & Time Magazine.

All the Oceans, 12 x 18 inches, ink, graphite, & acrylic on paper

And done... | Illustration for SPACE & TIME MAGAZINE

3/13/2025

And done (at least for the moment).

WIP | Upcoming illustration for SPACE & TIME MAGAZINE

3/11/2025

A bit more progress...

Upcoming illustration for SPACE & TIME MAGAZINE

3/10/2025

A work-in-progress of an upcoming illustration for Space & Time Magazine.

Deal Island Waterman

2/25/2025

Deal Island waterman.

Ink, acrylic, & graphite on paper

Retired waterman...

2/10/2025

Retired waterman from the documentary film, WATERMEN.

Ink, graphite, & acrylic on paper

Drawing from WATERMEN documentary...

2/7/2025

Drawing from the Holly Fisher documentary WATERMEN.

Ink on paper

A work in progress...

1/30/2025

Another from WATERMEN documentary

1/29/2025

Another one from the documentary WATERMEN by Holly Fisher.

Ink, graphite, & acrylic paint on paper

Gentleman from WATERMEN documentary

1/27/2025

Gentleman from Holly Fisher's 1968 documentary WATERMEN.

Ink & graphite drawing on paper.

THE CRAB DREDGER

1/21/2025

And here's the final scanned drawing. THE CRAB DREDGER, inspired by the photography of Robert de Gast.

21.5 x 15.5 inches, ink, graphite, & acrylic paint (on 24 x 18 in. paper)

And done.

1/16/2025