Where the Wild Things Are costumes

Lindsay made Rowan's costume from scratch.


Lindsay and I got our hats made from Etsy:

Behind the Scenes: Duty (Part 1)

It all started way back when…

Yes, that’s a “Spidey” belt (you know you want one) and my “Take what my mom had” white flower cape.

Victor, nice “spit super curl”!

Behind the Scenes: Duty (Part 2)

The collaboration of Victor Davila and myself. Homage to Superman. Entitled: Duty

Victor's sketch.

The painting begins.

In progress. Nearly finished.

My final painting.

Ties to People

Many people have asked about my unique one-of-a-kind painted wooden ties. So with this in mind I thought I’d showcase some of the ties I’ve made and the interesting people who wear them.

Lets kick this off with the actual creator of the tangible wooden tie (Jeff Risk). I do not cut the wood and/or assemble the ties. I buy blank ones from him and add my artwork later.

There are 9 featured people, so you may have to click on “Older Posts” to see all.

Ties to People: Jeff Risk

(Jeff Risk / President/CEO of Woodknot Ties) Jeff grew up in the mountain region of North Carolina, and is the son of a general contractor. For generations, his family members have been woodworkers. In 1992, Jeff broke his back in a terrible construction accident and spent much of the next year bed ridden as he recovered, with plenty of time to think and dream. During this time, he conceived his idea and with the help of his father's carpentry crew, made prototypes. An overwhelming response during a market-testing phase, which included interviews on CNN and Good Morning America, prompted Jeff to pursue a patent, which he was awarded in 1995. Since then, he has sold his unique wooden “neckware” around the world.

Ties to People: Victor Davila

(Victor Davila / Illustrator, Designer, Cartoonist). Victor’s artistic world is basically filled with cartoons, comic books, design books and magazines, messy pencils and inks, and tons of crumpled paper. As a result, he’s usually not a tie-wearing kind of guy. However, he’s has recently had a change of heart on the matter. Victor is also the fearless leader of GIANT Illustrators

Ties to People: Derek Demeter

(Derek Demeter / Director of Seminole Community College Planetarium) Ever since Derek could remember, he’s been looking to the stars. This constant fascination with Astronomy gave him the lift-off he needed to soar him upward, and onward through many stellar journeys… landing him at the Seminole Community College Planetarium in Sanford Florida. This outlet offers live interactive digital video presentations that are unlike any planetarium show you'll ever experience. The planetarium has something for curious stargazers of all ages.