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 I recently sold a beautiful, old copy of Jane Eyre which is about a courageous young woman who falls in love. The timing was auspicious, so I thought I'd also discuss a client's book series whose covers I designed. “Child of the Mountain Gods” is a modern take on Charlotte Bronte's feminist heroine and trailblazer writing style.

 

 

Artist Karen Strum explores the deeper meaning behind The Mad Tea Party—a watercolor inspired by Alice, absurdity, and the power of walking away.

What does it mean to wrestle with the tiger within? From Pi Patel’s allegorical survival story to Joe Exotic’s infamous roadside zoo, the tiger has become a symbol of faith, power, and controversy. Years ago, I even joined the roar myself—selling artwork at Carole Baskin’s Big Cat Rescue to help support their sanctuary. This International Pi Day, let’s ask: which story do you believe, and what truths are worth fighting for? 🐯🥧

September 2017 brought chaos to many with a barrage of hurricanes. I, for one, cooked off a tuna can stove for a week. During this uproar, we quietly lost legendary monster artist Basil Gogos. Halloween is my favorite holiday, and to celebrate I decided to write a blog in tribute to this great creative soul. If you were a child of the '60s and '70s, chances are you devoured the magazine “Monsters of Filmland”. It was here that many fell in love with the vibrant and stylish work of Gogos. Not only do I love the spooky nature of his...

The BBC launched a popular Sherlock Holmes television series, and as an illustrator, I've had all sorts of requests for “fan art” which I am happy to share. He has played an important role in the development of modern day forensics, but not without a controversial book banning. All of which adds to his appeal so I thought it would be a perfect topic for discussion.