The 26yr war...

If you follow my blog you saw a piece I started almost two years ago involving the great sausage & pickle war. An ongoing commissioned piece done for my good friend Matt Katsolis. Having the chance to paint things like this is always super fun. The amount of time, details, & research that went into this is pretty amazing.  

An epic story of triumph, deceit, friendship, war, & family

Finally finished and in a three part, Triptic layout, for your viewing pleasure. The entire story, in detail, of the 26year war between the sausage & pickle people: 

                             The final work hangs proudly over the fireplace.

Hiking, Camping, Nature...

When I am not painting or drawing I really like to get outside as much as possible. I also like to do these little posts so I can look back & remember these little moments in time. Here are a few adventures I've have during the past two weeks:

Went hiking, fell in an icy cold flowing river, and explored some wildlife in the middle of Colorado. Later, Hiked around Grand Junctions desert-like mountains and visited some dinosaur sites. The air was super dry and hot.

 Went up and across the Colorado National Monument with several friends. The views were insanely amazing during the entire trip.

 Later I got to go camping on the top of an amazing mountain out in the middle of no where. My buddy Dave, his son, & I went. Eagles, deer, bears, wildlife everywhere. Sleeping on the ground gets harder as you grow older.

I am very grateful for the these mini fun adventures. More to come in the future.