Monthly Archives: February 2009

We Must REALLY Love Games

What gives? All of a sudden this print is the most popular thing I’ve done: Is it because with the economy tanking, we’re all rediscovering the joy of playing board games at home? Is it that the game Monopoly is … Continue reading

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New Orleans Jazz Fest or Bust (Seven Paintings and One for Free)

The first portrait from this contest has been finished and delivered! Thank you, Mark Brush for the inspiration. Next up: Nina Simone for Kelsey McCune of Portland, Oregon. Thanks again to everyone who provided thoughtful comments and posts. –John The … Continue reading

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Barter in the Mountains.

When people visit New York City, they often hit a point of exhaustion in about three days and wonder “how the hell can people live here full time?” It’s a good question. Some people thrive on it, but city living … Continue reading

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Three Great Novels With Zero Words

I’m a slow reader (about as many words a minute as I type, it seems), but hey, I have a dynamite rate of retention. Still, I once absorbed an entire novel, a great one, in one sitting. This was Gods’ … Continue reading

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See You at Verlaine, March 24, 6-9 p.m.

Join us on March 24 from 6-9 p.m. for an opening reception of my paintings at Verlaine (voted Best Art Bar on the LES by the Village Voice) at 110 Rivington, between Essex and Ludlow. Open bar from 6:00 to … Continue reading

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