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Introducing Print to Order
Every art print is now made to order on archival paper — pick your size, and it ships within 5 business days. No minimum, no waste.
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Upcoming Art Show at Fairfax Festival 2026
I'll be set up at Bolinas Park for both days of the festival, June 13–14. Come see new originals, grab a print, and watch me paint live.
This year's booth will feature work from the Surf Art and Marin Wildlife series, plus a few surprises I've been holding back for this show.
When I got the call that my design was selected for the 2026 festival poster, I was halfway through a completely different piece. I dropped everything. This was the one I'd been waiting for.
I approached it like a little Fairfax storybook — a blast-from-the-past collage of local icons, musicians, and characters, with tiny moments tucked into every corner. The kind of piece you can stare at for five minutes and still find something new.
Prints will be available in multiple sizes, and I'll be signing everything on-site. If you want a custom commission, this is the best time to talk in person.
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Winning the Fairfax Festival Poster & T-Shirt Contest
How a late-night sketch on scrap wood turned into the official 2026 Fairfax Festival poster and t-shirt design. The full story behind the piece.
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Studio
New Work Coming — Stay Tuned
Something new is in the works. Can't say much yet, but it involves spray paint, large-format wood, and the Pacific coast at dawn.
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Practical advice from the studio — materials, methods, and hard-won lessons.
Materials
How to Make Your Own Molding Paste
Skip the art-store markup. I'll walk you through my recipe for heavy-body molding paste using joint compound, PVA glue, and a few studio staples.
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Painting on Glass — Keeping Paint Usable
Glass is an unforgiving surface. Here's how I prep it, which paints stick, and the trick I use to keep acrylics workable for hours longer than usual.
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Charcoal & Values — Getting the Basics Right
Before color, there's value. I'll show you how I use vine charcoal and compressed sticks to block in light and shadow before ever picking up a brush.
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Quill Pens Over Traditional Plastic
Why I switched from disposable felt tips to hand-cut quill pens — more control, better line variation, and an organic quality that plastic can't touch.
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Painting on Wood vs Canvas
Wood gives you rigidity, texture, and a warmth that canvas can't match. But it demands different prep. Here's when I choose each — and why.
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How to Prepare & Prime Wood for Art
Sanding, sealing, and priming — the three steps between raw lumber and a surface that holds paint for decades. Plus the gesso brand I swear by.
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Hanging Techniques for Heavy Art
French cleats, Z-bars, and D-rings — which hardware works for which weight, and how to get a level hang every time without patching extra holes.
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Framing Techniques — Float, Mat, or Flush
Float frames for texture, mat boards for prints, flush mounts for modern walls. How to choose the right frame treatment for each piece.
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