I’ve been given a Xeric grant to help self-publish my debut graphic novel Lone Pine. This is fantastic news and I am very grateful to the Xeric Foundation.

This means Lone Pine will available to read in book form later this year. Stay tuned, friends!


Also, I’m participating in an artist residency led by “Master Artist” Craig Thompson at the Atlantic Center for the Arts this October. Over three weeks, I will meet with Craig and my fellow “Associate Artists” (I think about 7 other cartoonists), receiving feedback on my brand-new, in-progress graphic novel, tentatively titled Not My Brother.

The Atlantic Center for the Arts looks like an amazing place, and it’s hosted some great artists, including Charles Ray, Merce Cunningham, Terry Riley, and lots more.

I’m still in shock I get to do this. I have huge admiration for Craig Thompson, and I’m curious to see how this experience and new working method will affect my comics.

Come to the Echo Park Film Center this Friday, June 4, at 8PM for "Experimental Acquisitions!" -- a screening of animated shorts.

I recently finished an animation workshop at the Center, and I'll be showing my final project. You'll also be treated to the work of my classmates and many local animators. It should be a fun evening, and you should go.

Echo Park Film Center
1200 North Alvarado Street
Los Angeles, CA 90026