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The Cofer-Price Wedding: the Social Event of the Season, No?

I forgot to sign the artwork -- I'm professional like that.

Suzanne Cofer and I have been friends for the last seven years or so, watching each other grow as artists. She, an expressive and nuanced photographer, and myself, a grumbling writer-type who didn’t forget how to draw. Her fiance, Daniel Price, is a fixture in the Cleveland music scene, playing drums for such bands as the Buried Wires, Megachurch, and Ambulance LTD. Together, they are half the team that runs the Survival Kit art gallery at West 78th Street Studios. I’m thrilled and flattered that she had a place for my artwork in her wedding.

2011
10/11
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The Noodlecat Mural is Here!

Noodlecat, Page 1

Noodlecat, Page 2

Noodlecat, Page 3

After weeks of bleary-eyed work, the Noodlecat “graphic novel” is on display at… you guess it — Noodlecat. Those of you who watch Food Network probably know that Noodlecat is culinary wunderkind  Jonathon Sawyer’s second restaurant in Cleveland, focusing primarily on Japanese style udon, ramen, and soba noodles, among others. Apparently Sawyer had the idea for a massive, comic book mural in the restaurant, featuring a few of his go-to guys: Brian Reilly, Johnathan Seeholzer, and La Cav Du Vin’s own Erich Lascher.

I  give a tremendous thank you to Suzanne Cofer, her father, and her fiance’ Dan Price, for doing so much to get this project to completion. And the story certainly wouldn’t be so authentic had it not been for Kevin Wildermuth’s input and assistance.

Noodlecat is located in Downtown Cleveland on Euclid Avenue @ East 3rd.

2011
09/07
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A Return to Chicago and the Sunday Night Sex Show

Because, for whatever reason, I thought it’d be a great idea to read again at the Sunday Night Sex Show in Chicago, August 28th. It’ll be my third reading at the series, and experience has proven that everything will turn out fine. Grab the mic, wrap the cable in loops from wrist to elbow. Remember that no one actually comes prepared to these readings. Hell, last time I read, the guy before me had a story written on a napkin.

Anyway, I’ll be reading this Sunday night, August 28th. Joining me for his first appearance at the SNSS will be my wing-man and occasional, reluctant caretaker, Paul Grens… which should make the night a chaotic spectacle. I’m looking forward to seeing you!

2011
08/20
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New Art on Display @ Easy Breezy Beautiful!

 Earlier this year, I participated in Monster Drawing Rally, a fundraising event to support exhibitions and residency programs at SPACES gallery. It was while drawing my piece that I met Randy Crider, a local comic book artist. He thought kindly enough of me to include me in his latest show, “Easy Breezy Beautiful”, his take on classic pin-ups from WWII-era bomber art to modern comics. I’ll have two pieces in the show, the first of which has never been printed before, while the second will be completely new. Several other talented artists are participating in the event, none of whom I know, so I’m looking forward to another jittery, chaotic run through the gauntlet of social discourse.

“Easy Breezy Beautiful” can be seen at Studio Le Beau in Tremont as a part of the Tremont Artwalk. The opening night reception begins at 7:00 on Friday, August 12.

 

2011
08/05
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Supermoon!

Supermoon EP

 

I recently had the chance to work on the debut EP for local indie-rock act Supermoon. It turned out pretty well, I think!

2011
07/05
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Theoretical Records Opening

Blasphemics: Dogs Can Smell Cancer

 

 

My “Blasphemics” album cover will be a part of the upcoming Theoretical Records show at Cleveland’s Pink Eye Gallery. Read more about it here at the The Rag Refinery’s page.

2011
05/30
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“In Your Absence” Wins at the CSPA!

I wrote a short story about the death of my step-father a few years ago, and it somehow managed to A.) get published in Hair Trigger, Columbia College Chicago’s annual showcase of literary talent, and B.) win Third Place in the “Magazine Essay” category of the Columbia Scholastic Press Asociation’s Gold Circle Awards. It feels good to win something, as there were thousands of other entrants in the competition. Read more here.

So…

…does this mean I get paid now?

2011
04/11
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