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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

Just a few final touches...

1/14/2025

Just a few more final touches and this one is a wrap.

TROTLINING IN THE WYE RIVER | Available to Own

1/10/2025

TROTLINING IN THE WYE RIVER, my first drawing of 2025, is now available to own. This drawing comes signed, matted, & framed. It can be found on the PURCHASE page or at the link right HERE.

8.5 x 10.5 inches (frame), ink & graphite on paper

Happy New Year

1/1/2025

AN OYSTERMAN AT REST | Limited Edition Artist Print

12/14/2024

AN OYSTERMAN AT REST, now available as a Limited Edition Artist Print (linked HERE).

For more from the FORGED BY WATER series visit the PRINTS page.

Limited Edition Artist Print | DREDGING...

12/11/2024

Another from the FORGED BY WATER series - now available as a Limited Edition Artist Print (found HERE on the PRINTS page).

DREDGING FOR OYSTERS IN THE BROAD CREEK
Ink & graphite on paper.

RETIRED WATERMEN | Limited Edition Artist Print

12/4/2024

Another one from the FORGED BY WATER series now available as a Limited Edition Artist Print found on the PRINTS page.

RETIRED WATERMEN; A VISIT TO TANGIER OIL COMPANY
Ink & graphite on paper

Limited Edition Artist Prints | Now Available

12/2/2024

Now available as Limited Edition Artist Prints, this and others from the FORGED BY WATER series. See more on the PRINTS page.

FRIENDS OF A FEATHER; A COMING STORM
8 x 11.5 in., ink, graphite, & charcoal on paper