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Branching Out

Please Advise: As this Furcifer Verrucosus does appear to be morphing in and out of a plant like state, I do not want to perpetuate a common misconception. Chameleons do NOT change color to blend in with their surroundings. They change colors to express emotion, ward off other chameleons in their territory, and to court potential mates. They have special layers of pigmented skin cells that change to create an array of beautiful colors that vary from species to species. This guy was inspired by the Furcifer Verrucosus that reside in the Anosy region of South East Madagascar. SCIENCE!

Forest Guardian

When I see the environmental issues facing us today, part of me is not surprised at all. Since man became the industrious species we are today, we have separated ourselves from "nature" starting at a young age. The "environment" is some distant place where exotic flora and fauna reside. Why worry about Polar bears on melting ice and endangered butterflies that are in some far off land? We need not worry about those things, as we have made our own world among our rigid, structured, controlled little bubble.
That seems to be how we see things as a society. The truth is we are are completely a part of the natural world that we have distanced ourselves from. There is not some place or any boundaries that separate us from nature. We are not only a part of it but we are dependent on it. Everything we have made in our giant, billowing, concrete, structured human world (that continues to grow) comes from the ground on which we stand. We teach our children to carry on with this trend and that they will not be judged by how they fit in with nature but how they will profit off of its exploitation. We must teach our children that they are as every bit a part of the land as the trees and creatures that surround us. With this piece I tried to convey the connection everything has, and that there is a future we must consider and protect.
Pen on wood
4 x 4 feet

Creating the Susie Hulet Community Solar Logo

Through my work with Utah Clean Energy I was able to help design and edit this logo for an excellent sustainable project here in Utah. Susie Hulet, a long time contributor to Weber State University, advocated for renewable energy at the university and in the community. A community solar program has been established in her name and is beginning to work with the Ogden community in getting businesses and households easy and affordable access to Solar power. I am honored to have been able to contribute to the process of making the design to represent this awesome program.

A New Spin on the Habitat Tee!

It has been fantastic working with a local business here in Salt Lake City. The owner of SLC Hemp, Adam Wong, has worked with me since day 1 in getting my work on natural, sustainable clothing. My design I made 5 years ago, originally called "Che Guebeara" now has the SLC Hemp logo on its bandanna and is featured on this bamboo fabric tee. "Protect Your Habitat" is available on SLChemp.com or available in store. Visit Adam at the shop on 1100 E 2100S in Sugar House. Much love, everyone!

It is in Our Hands

Spring Cleaning! Dug this guy out of the rubble of my work space. A design from last year before things really picked up fundraising.

Our Mother Earth is truly in the hands of man. We have taken up the biblical message of holding dominion over the land with gusto. It has benefited a few, and brought suffering to many, including the natural world.....It is in Our Hands

The Doodle Lemur

This rare and elusive creature can be found hidden away in sketchbooks, art rooms, and corners of math homework. It thrives on creativity and the embrace of the natural world. Unfortunately the rise of Netflix, standardized testing, and the Kardashians has led to a declining number of these creatures and many like it. Help the Doodle Lemur. Throw away your television and go outside...and bring pencils, pens, markers, paint, and paper with you. VIVA LA REVOLUCION!