Cincinnati Reds Fan

Why do Reds fans get depressed when the team loses while Cubs fans simply order another beer? For the Dr. Know column in Cincinnati Magazine.

Copper

"End of an Era?" for Planadvisor Magazine.

Why Don't Opera Companies Perform More Wagner?

Apparently because it's very strenuous. Performing his work night after night would take a heavy toll. I've been waiting for an opportunity to draw a singing Valkyrie for years. This is for the Dr. Know column in Cincinnati Magazine.  

Figure Drawings

It feels good to draw from the model, something I haven't done for a while. I like to balance out my conceptual and character illustrations with drawings from real life, even though there tend to be fewer vikings and seamonsters in the real world. I'm fortunate that there's a nearby life drawing session in Northern Liberties every week. It really keeps me observant. 

Sketches From The Philadelphia Museum of Art

I did these sketches on Sunday from the south asian collection.

Museum Sketches from U. Penn

I love to draw in museums. Today I packed my sketchbook and took a trip to the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. They were closing when I began to hit my stride, so I'll have to make a trip back. 

Figure Sketches

Here are some figure sketches I do in my free time.

Hero Complex

Some selected sketches for the Hero Complex blog for the LA Times. 

Sketches Of My Neighborhood

Here are a couple sketches of my neighborhood. That's the Ben Franklin Bridge as seen from Penn Treaty Park. The other is the view from my front window. 

Sketches of Thailand

Mae Hong Son

Bangkok, National Museum. Brahma