Spring.exe not Found for ND -

It's May 1, and we're getting over a blizzard that knocked out power for more than 30,000 people. Stranded motorists, 60 mph winds, trees toppled over on cars... it's a great day for the department of tourism to be sure.

And on that same note, brave whatever weather happens to be abounding from the syphilitic mind that comes up with the sort of climatic conditions ND is subject to and come out to Richardton to see Dakota Cactus opening on May 13!

Also... my cats keep stealing my phone, and Apple, if you're watching, I might be the last person on the planet to not have an iPhone. You can fix that! *hint hint!!!*

Dakota Cactus Gallery!

There's a new art game in town. Maybe you saw the ad in this month's Cowboy's and Indians. Maybe you've been keeping track here or over at 4dogarts.com. Maybe you are hopelessly lost and wish someone would find you - either way - welcome aboard and turn out for the Grand Opening May 13 in Richardton, North Dakota of the new art gallery, Dakota Cactus.

Also, and not completely unrelated, I have a step-by-step of how I paint in random fashion. This is from the latest Shots and Chasers:


shots and chasers step by step by ~sketcherjak on deviantART

Dakota Cactus

A gallery is opening up in Richardton, North Dakota, and you should make a point to see it.

Dakota Cactus, the perfect symbol for the awesomeness of art, is a collection of fine art, fabrics, furniture, fossils, and many other original, western things not even starting with 'F'. It is like some kind of artistic, uncontrollable metaphor that I wish I could come up with right now.

Opening soon! Stay tuned!

A bang in 2011

Higs boson walked into a church.
The priest says, "Hey. We don't allow Higs boson in here."
Higs says, "But without me, how can you have mass?"

history, because, why not?

Adventures this big don't grow on trees...

I am guilty of having 'Hey, why not?' moments... so sue me. ha ha. If you didn't know already, Disney is hosting a little, good natured contest for it's re-release of James and the Giant Peach. I won't win, but you should enter. XD

If you also happen to be around Taylor, North Dakota for the weekend of the 24th of June, and you also happen to be a horse nut, boy! Are you in luck! And right across the grounds, at the Taylor Art Depot, there will be a free art show. You should really go to that too. Did I mention, it's FREE??!! Stop on over, or I will give your children espresso and a puppy.

Mott Fair, July 9th

Art in the Park was quite the learning curve. Made new friends, learned new things, had a great turn out, and with any luck, will be there next year. Thank you to everyone who braved the heat and the crowds.

Since photography is my hobby and not my profession, take my opinion for what it's worth, but 2 photographers I met this weekened that you REALLY should not miss are Les Voorhis and Pat Gerlach If you at all enjoy nature photography, you cannot miss these two. Mengleson, eat your heart out.


Speaking of my uninformed opinion, this Friday, I will be over in Mott, judging the fine art exhibits, as a last minute fill in for a real expert, Bev Haas. Have 100% experience on being on the other side of the show fence, so I have never judged anything; bear in mind, I will do my best with the guidelines presented to me, and if you happen to not be awarded the ribbon this year, please remember that I am a cartoonist, and I already have plenty of angry letters informing me about the fact that I wouldn't know real art if it reached up and bit me in the ass.

I am looking forward to meeting everyone in Mott, and seeing the wonderful talent the town has to offer, where I am sure they have a great sense of humor, and strong laws against hurting someone just because they didn't give your picture a ribbon.