My wife is pregnant with our first child. To most people who read this, that won’t be news; we’ve already announced it on Facebook, Twitter, the Ten Ton Studios message boards and any other social network my wife and I are members of, on the internet and off.

“So what’s the news,” you ask.

We recently had an ultrasound with super heroic results. Apparently, I have fathered Ghost Rider. Below is the actual image* from our latest ultrasound, where our child (we’re not going to learn the sex) is looking full into the ultrasound wand. That skull is my kid’s!

*Yes, the image is from the ultrasound. Yes, I used photoshop to add flames to my child’s head. Why are you looking at me like that?

Hello Everyone,

I did a little painting as a Valentine’s Day gift for my wife. A little astronaut exploring a rose. Click to make the tiny little guy bigger.

Rose-onaut, oil on wood, 6″x8″

I had a blast doing this painting. My intention at this point is to do a bunch of little “flowernaut” images. The possibilities are endless. I’m not sure what I’ll do with them but they’d be fun to produce. Expect to see more of these over the next few months.

Hey Everybody,

Here are three random pages from my sketchbook.

Now two quick site updates.
1) As of this post, comments have been turned on. Hopefully they’ll work. So if you’d like to leave feedback, please do.
2) I’ve added the subscription link to the bottom of the site. It should allow you to add my site to your favorite RSS reader!

Here are two quick little animal images I did for a family member. One is a half cow/half pig chimera. The other is a cow sitting in a pool of lava.

That’s it for now!

I’m currently participating in group charity show that is hanging at Lulubell Toy Bodega & Gallery. This past Saturday (December 5th) was the opening reception held as a silent auction. Both of my paintings sold through the auction. Every participating artist has agreed to donate a portion of the proceeds to the Tucson Community Food Bank. Lulubell is making matching donations.

Posted below are my two paintings. As always, click to make them bigger.

“Sweet Revenge”
Oil on Wood
10″ X 9.25″

“Dinner Won’t Cooperate”
Acrylic & Casein on Wood
10″ X 9.25″

You can see the entire show at the facebook album the gallery set up.While half the show sold at auction, there are still some amazing paintings left up for sale.

Thanks to all who came out and made it a very helpful night for many people in need.