Thanks to all who came out to my art exhibition reception on Sunday. I appreciate your support. It was wonderful chatting with everyone and reconnecting with folks I haven’t seen in a while.

It’s time that I tell you about a book that I’ve been working on in secret for quite some time now. If I count the very first rough draft and sketches from which the book spawned, it has been seven years in the making, possibly more. I’m happy to announce that the book is complete. Like my other books, this has been a labour of love and I can’t wait to share it with you! Unfortunately, I can’t make it available just yet because I’m not publishing it myself. I’m shopping this one around to literary agents, trying to find that special someone in the publishing world who understands what I do and can distribute the book to the world.

This announcement amounts to little more than an unveiling of a promise that a new book is coming. I wish I could say more, and when the time seems right, I will.

In the meantime, I can reveal a couple of the graphics that appear in the book.

This is how I draw many of the little graphic bits and pieces for my books — just floating freely in a sketchbook. I then scan the drawing and move it around in InDesign when it’s time to do the layout.

Stay tuned. This publishing journey has just begun.

Just a reminder that if you want to see, or indeed, buy original artwork from my published book “Dwellers of Lurching Swill”, it’s on display at Vesuvio Pizzeria & Spaghetti House until July 14. You can find the restaurant’s address and other info by clicking here.

I’m ready with supplies for my show, which starts today. Pictured from left to right are the artwork tags, my artist statement, and a sample of the published book. The book will be available at the bar for restaurant patrons to read.

Artwork is framed and ready to hang for my exhibition at Vesuvio Pizzeria & Spaghetti House! My wife Jaime has become crucial to my exhibition preparation. She helps with the framing and hanging to make each show a breeze to set up. I most definitely could not do it without her. We will be hanging the artwork in the restaurant this afternoon.

I have a long and happy history with Vesuvio. When I started out as an exhibiting artist nearly ten years ago, my work caught the eye of the owner, Piera. Piera has graciously invited me to exhibit in her restaurant every year since then and I am thrilled to do it. She is a fabulous host and her customers are incredibly supportive and receptive to my work. It’s a beautiful relationship that is blissful and effortless.

Artwork is framed and patiently waiting on my floor.

The show this time around consists of original artwork from my most recent publication “Dwellers of Lurching Swill.” Each artwork includes the poem associated with it. This is the fourth and last instalment of artwork from the book. Piera has told me that patrons routinely get up from their tables and walk around the restaurant to read all the poems. The most common question asked by diners? “Is this artwork from a book?” Because the book is now published there will be a copy of it at the bar for everyone to read. You can see sample pages and purchase your own copy at my online store. Click this link to check it out.

The second most asked question is “Do you have prints of the artworks?” I can now answer YES! This show marks the first time that I will have signed prints of every artwork. $15 for each print or two for $25. I will be adding the prints to my online store soon.

Reception is this Sunday, June 8, 3-5pm. Details are below, and you can let me know that you’ll be attending on my Facebook event by clicking here.