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!

Religion

Religion and spirituality have always had a presence in my thoughts. I still struggle with how and why organized faith has been a driving force behind bigotry, genocide, and oppression throughout history. Feelings of resentment for religion still creep in when I look at what we are doing on this planet of ours. In search of answers to these issues and to confront issues of my own I looked into the works of The Dalai Lama, Gandhi, and Malala Yousafzai among others. I learned of what Thich Quang Duc did to stand up to the oppressive forces that always find ways to take hold in our society. More questions were raised than answered, but these individuals restored some semblance of optimism for those who follow what they do not fully understand. Because that is what keeps us all going. Scientists and Preachers alike. Find bliss and beauty in prayer and meditation...but do so with an open mind and open heart. Be kind and joyous, for it is such a big world with so much to learn.

"A knowledge of the existence of something we cannot penetrate, of the manifestations of the profoundest reason and the most radiant beauty, which are only accessible to our reason in their most elementary forms—it is this knowledge and this emotion that constitute the truly religious attitude; in this sense, and in this alone, I am a deeply religious man."

-Albert Einstein

Souls of the Mountain

19" x 24"
Prismacolor on paper

Oni

The creations we see and hear in art, film, and music are influenced by humans before us. Our creations have been influenced by centuries of human imagination and observation. But what were the earliest humans influenced by? What was it they saw? Sometimes I wonder if mountain dwellers in early Japan really saw Oni wandering about. Or if they heard the mountains speak....Anyway....sometimes I like to think the mountains have something flowing through them. A presence that keeps them changing and unpredictable...

My Travelling Dream

Upon returning from the journey to distant lands I wanted to make a piece that captured my whole experience. Easier said than done. After playing with the idea of Buddha imagery and Baobabs I took a step back. Throughout Laos and Thailand, dragons adorned temples, buildings, and art work. The ancient, mythical creatures were alive and well in modern day Asian culture. I took ideas from various sculptures and paintings from around the two Asian countries I visited and added some Malagasy influence. Needless to say one of my favorite creatures fit the bill perfectly. I turned the Chameleon into a dragon like figure and had two of the colorful beasts doing battle in the sky. The piece is 11" x 17" and is made up of various Prismacolor inks and markers. INSPIRED