I am currently working on a new campus map for my college- RISD. I had the pleasure of being shown around campus last week, and I got to see the new museum, and my favorite little city…Providence, Rhode Island. It was a nice hot and humid May day and it reminded me of the Rhode Island summers from my college years.. Del’s frozen lemonaid and sleeping in my car because it had air conditioning! I will post the map when it is done next month but for now it is in sketch stage.

I have a big project that was just published in Frommer’s Budget Travel Magazine. I completed 14 illustrations for a mini handbook included in the current May 2008 issue. I loved that they also asked me questions for the contributors page…like what is the best airport that I have ever been to. You’ll just have to pick up a copy to find out (hint: it shares the same name as my studio assistant).

Crocodile Creek has just released 2 new backpacks with my illustrations on them… a fire truck and a dump truck. They are available in stores across the US and Europe or you can order them from the links above. Enjoy!

I just found out that my ” Public Bath” Piece was Selected to be included in the 2008 American Illustration Annual and show- coming in November. Thanks so much AI! I was inspired to paint this scene after visiting many hot springs in Japan over the years. I love how there are so many different baths to try out as far as shapes and type of water temps and mineral contents!

I just finished this Limited Edition Bob Dylan Print for Snap Galleries in Birmingham, England. They have a wonderful gallery devoted to rare and iconic rock ‘n’ roll photographs. Since I lived in the East Village for 10 years ( 5 of them being on 4th street)… and my father lives his life by the words of Dylan…this map was very personal and a joy to work on.

Many thanks to Karl, Katy + Kevin and Brad for all their amazing hard work creating my new website. I am excited to have direct links to some of my available products, and to be able to update images and work much faster. For our Japanese clients the new site can also be viewed in Japanese. I hope so much you enjoy looking around the new site, and hope to hear from you soon!

I am very pleased to welcome “Chubu” to my studio, and our home. He will help in scanning the floor for small pieces of almond croissants and eating them before the need arises to use the cumbersome Vacuum. He is thinking of starting a blog, but his feet might be too fat to type.. stay tuned!

UPDATED: Chubu CAN type and he has a BLOG!

I just returned from Los Angeles where I was in 2 different shows.

First was the Altpick awards.. the gallery was amazing! I was so honored to have placed 1rst in the “Jury Vote” for illustration. Thanks Altpick!

…and the next night brought us to Brad Benedict’s group show in Los Angeles at the Merry Karnowsky Gallery. I completed 6 new pieces for the show and It was awesome being a part of such a diverse and energetic show.