Wednesday, February 7, 2024

New Zoo Book Part One


A few years ago I worked on a book with DePaul poetry professor Chris Green. Here is a statement from Mr. Green:


"About 8 years ago, Steve Hamann and I created NEW ZOO: IMAGINED BEASTS A-Z—I wrote the poems about hybrid animals, and Steve did the amazing drawings. We were never able to find a publisher, so I’m thinking it’s time we share the book one poem/letter a day. An abecedarium is both common and rare. For billions of years, drowsy parents, teachers, and children have read ABC books about the planet’s worn-out animals. We’re all aging fast, but all we know is that we’re all a little young. We need novel illustrations and doggerel written by immature poets. "


Take a look. I'll post the second half soon. 

















 

Friday, January 26, 2024

Simpsons Trivia Night




I have been playing a home made Simpsons trivia game with my good friends for several years. It is tremendous fun, and created by well known pop culture critic John Teti. I made him a painting of it for Christmas.




 

Monday, November 27, 2023

Amy Winehouse

Just finished this cute doggie for my buddy Ninel. It was super fun to make!
"Amy Winehouse"
Acrylic on Canvas
20" x 16"


 

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

School Mascot

 

I was commissioned by CCSD21 to create a new set of logos for Robert Frost Elementary school. I had to learn Illustrator from scratch. Kind of a cross between Kellogg and Foghorn Leghorn.

Monday, October 24, 2022

Middle School Basketball


 Here is a large painting I made for the Middle School I teach at.

3ft X 4ft

Acrylic and pencil on canvas

Monday, March 28, 2022

Horse Painting

 


Here is a just finished commission for a friend's wife. 
8" x 10"
Acrylic on Canvas

Monday, January 24, 2022

Untitled


Untitled
2021
12" x 14"
Acrylic on Canvas
I painted this for a cool drummer in a a cool band.