The opening of my first solo show, Playground Rules, was a resounding success! According to the owner of the gallery, there were 350-375 people there, more than he’s ever had. Indeed the keg was empty at the end of the night! Several pieces sold that night, and from what I hear, some more have been purchased this week, too. There should be t-shirts still available, though. (incindentally, please contact the gallery if you are interested in anything)

Paper airplane series (four military jets just flew over as I write this!):

Fist Face’s Den!

More paintings and drawings:

Izel “Edward Camerahands” Vargas:

3-D versions of Fist Face’s tormetors:

And Brad (left) and Cat (on the right) after Cat made her purchase of Badmouth:

The crowds enjoying the show:

And a couple of older pieces that were relevent to the show:

Taj Forer looking like a goofball:

Many many thanks to Wootini owner, Mike Maher.

P.S. Dave Graedon did the work in the front window. Those are some f-ed up sock monkeys! We likey.

Thanks for the links from Drawn!, Juxtapoz, and others regarding my first solo show: Playground Rules at Wootini.

I’m exhausted and nervous and a bunch of other things, but mostly I am just excited to put up this show! Graduate school has its own stresses and perks and all, but putting my work in front of the public is a fabulous way to motivate and work out my ideas in so many ways. This last month has been especially intense in my studio, so I’m looking forward to seeing it up in public and watching people engage and interact with the work.

Okay, stop distracting me– I have some final touches to take care of before we hang this show tonight. I hope to see you tomorrow!

(P.S. I am trying to hatch a surprize for the opening tomorrow night, so cross your fingers and think efficient thoughts.)