I recently mentioned that I recently participated in a graduate printmaking course. Take a voyeuristic peek at one hundred snapshots of my classmates and I moving ink from one place to another. Read the rest of this entry »


Acrylic on Shade • 28″x40″ • Private Collection

When life gives you a shade falling off of the roller, make rolleraide.

This month’s Socrates Café question:

“Why are the arts and sciences held in such low regard by the general population?”

Well, general population?


Ink on Paper • 12″x12″ • Private Collection

Over the past two weekends, I’ve been whittling away at a some graduate credits by whittling away at linoleum. Behold the the block printed fruits of my labor.

Throughout the month of December, MilkBoy Acoustic will be adorned with the photography of UsedWigs shutterbug, Tiffany “Fly Me to the” Yoon and artwork by UsedWigs poddy mouth, Todd “Me” Marrone. Join us for the First Friday reception and enjoy the smooth strumming of UsedWigs maestro, Russ “Jawbone” Starke and participate in a roving podcast conducted by UsedWigs mastermind, Jeffrey “Jeff” Lyons.

Friday, December 3rd, 7:00 – 10:00 PM
MilkBoy Coffee Acoustic
824 W. Lancaster Ave. Bryn Mawr, PA

Guests: Michele Melcher, Brian Isserman & Paul Tergeist

Topics: Ghosts! Nothing but ghost stories, ghost debates, ghost hunting and a visit from a very very annoying ghost! Okay, some beard and cartoon talk too.

Playlist: Street Dogs, Fanfarlo, The Head and The Heart, Dag Nasty

Play Now: http://www.usedwigs.com/pod/podcast81.mp3

iTunes: Download, Listen and Subscribe

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Ink on Cardstock • AUMP Fall Fair

This morning, I volunteered at my son’s preschool’s Fall Fair. I spent two hours transforming youngsters’ signatures into monsters. This was, perhaps, the best/worst/only thing to happen to monster making since this.


Candice to the Rescue • Photo by Bruce Sheftel

This month’s Socrates Café was masterfully moderated by longtime participant, Candice. Handing over moderating duties was doubly delightful because it gave me the opportunity to be an overtly opinionated participant AND the confidence that the group will continue to thrive beyond my tenure.  This month’s question:

“I am reluctant to retire my shoes; is God the reluctance I experience?”

If the shoe fits…


Computer Embellished Drawing

Blame the Devil it’s Monday.


Computer Embellished Drawing

Ah… the obligatory digital illustration of a duo of identical old ladies gorging themselves with sweets. Every artist has one.