Thursday, November 29, 2012

NWA Community Creative Center Holiday Bazaar

Join us this Saturday, December 1, 10-4 and Sunday Dec 2, 12-4 at the NWA Community Center Holiday Bazaar.  I'll have original art, prints, and books available for purchase including the original DVD cover art for the documentary film Up Among the Hills  as well as prints of the cover art and production art.  Hope to see you then.  

For more information visit them on the web at www.nwaccc.org.  

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Illinois Central College Exhibit / East Peoria

Be sure to check out my exhibit  at the 305A Gallery at Illinois Central College in East Peoria, IL which starts today.  The exhibition  runs from November 21 thru December 7, 2012.  Thanks to Gallery Curator John Heintzman and the Illinois Central College Art Department for this fantastic opportunity. 

Thursday, November 15, 2012

John Brown University Lecture


Yesterday I gave a lecture at John Brown University on graphic novels and narrative art.  Just like to thank professor of visual arts Joel Armstrong for inviting me talk to his art students and the english department.  A fantastic group and look forward to seeing the interdisciplinary student, narrative projects.   

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Up Among The Hills Documentary Available On DVD

Recently I contributed time lapse production art and cover illustration for the documentary Up Among The Hills written and directed by Emmy award winning filmmaker and University of Arkansas professor, Larry Foley and narrated by President Bill Clinton. The film is now available on DVD through Amazon.  The film was funded by the Fayetteville Public Library Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Video of the film introduction and my time lapse sample is available here.

The film will also be available on AETN.  For AETN's December broadcast schedule "Up Among the Hill" will be viewed three (3) times by a statewide audience.

Approximately 300,000 households watch AETN weekly. Any one program can
expect to have about 11,600 viewers at each prime time ( 6:00 p.m. to
10:00 p.m.) broadcast. From sign on to sign off, the number of viewers is
about 6,000 at each airing.

The airdates are as follows:
Dec. 3 at 8:30 p.m.
Dec. 9 at 2:00 p.m.
Dec. 30 at 3:00 p.m.

In addition, the program will receive multiple repeats in 2013 and beyond.
Check your local listings each month for the exact dates and times.

Friday, November 2, 2012

Public Screenings of Up Among The Hills Documentary

Public screenings of the film Up Among the Hills will be held on Tuesday, November 6th at 6:00pm, and Sunday, November 11th at 2:00pm in the Walker Community Room at the Fayetteville Public Library in Fayetteville, AR.  I'll be sure and post when the film is available for purchase.  I contributed time lapse production art and cover illustration for this film.  Video of the film introduction and my time lapse sample is available here.  Up Among the Hills is directed by Emmy award winning filmmaker Larry Foley.


Thursday, November 1, 2012

Recent Lecture

Recently gave a narrative art talk at Hass Hall Academy.  Just like to thank my friend Basil Seymour-Davies for having me talk to his art students and Sabine Schmidt's German class.  A fantastic group and really enjoyed seeing the students' narratives.  Great work!