I got a spot in this week's (October 12th, 2011) Willamette Weekly in the "I Made This" section covering my new Portland Postcards that just came out for Portland Open Studios. I can't remember the last time I was mentioned in a paper! So, come...
And the weekend of the 15th and 16th! From 10am to 5:00pm. So there is plenty of time to come over and visit! I will be showing my printing process, all my new work, my brand new letterpressed postcards and Portland holiday cards. Also see other...
Being a part of Portland Open Studios is giving me the push to crank out a few more new pieces and start editioning. I am really excited about this new piece from the Hawthorne District. When I compose a piece, there is always this challenge...
The Alberta District has so many great stores, restaurants, carts and events. And since I live near Alberta, it was the inspiration of my first scene. This new piece of Alberta was going to be a quick, small, charming piece of about 3 buildings but...
A couple weeks ago I walked up and down Hawthorne street here in Portland for the second time to take more photos of Hawthorne for a new piece. I have noticed that two, full, thorough trips are necessary to get what I need for material....
I went to the coast a couple weekends back for a wee bit of time off and to shoot a few more buildings (and a boat) for a composite piece of Astoria that I am working on. I was able to take a few detail...
I have to admit, I enjoy getting new business cards, especially when I started my own graphic design business and I could design them anyway I wanted. There is something about having a card on hand that shows what you are happily doing for...
[caption id="attachment_635" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="A Portrait of Portland"][/caption] This is my latest piece! I have been working on pieces that reflect a specific neighborhood, but I wanted to do a piece that encompassed all the key landmarks and characteristics of Portland...
A couple months ago, I had the pleasure of designing and letterpress printing wedding invites for some friends of mine. I had done a few things here and there, but this would be a invite, RSVP card, thank you notes and envelopes to match. I...
I am excited to report that I finally set up my mini etching press that I got as a most wonderful Christmas present. It works really well. It mounted it to a study oak table and I can really get some great pressure from it....