artist. explorer. encourager. cook. curious fellow time traveler. religious faith filled unbeliever.

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My soul loves a good surprise. My life is a journey of my love. After college I abandoned illustration to wash dishes at a 5 star restaurant. (I was a poor salesman with a very refined palate) I made zines and hosted events to cure midwestern boredom. I fell in love. It didn't work out. I screamed in a metal band. Hiked across America. I shared paintings and photography to poetically share my transformations and journeys. I biked across the Himalayas and my heart broke for the worlds lack of vision and creativity in the margins. I now live in the middle of America where the concrete weeds are overgrown and still spreading. In the cracks there is new life and unexpected community. The greatest surprise so far was to find sustainability near desolation and creativity in emptiness. I can’t wait for a better world to crash into this one so I’m attempting to make the most of what is most proximate.
Nick Haines from KCPT came by today and gave me the shakedown about the Riding the Lines Project. The spot should air this Thursday on Channel 19 on the “Local Show” if you’re interested in watching Nick erase himself.

Nick Haines from KCPT came by today and gave me the shakedown about the Riding the Lines Project. The spot should air this Thursday on Channel 19 on the “Local Show” if you’re interested in watching Nick erase himself.

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@marksutherland is a Kansas City treasure. Every time and in every incarnation I see him perform, I leave with an experience that none can take away.

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@elrancho partaking in a “little rice & bean burrito”. Is it true that all bachelors love burritos? I have an inkling….

@elrancho partaking in a “little rice & bean burrito”. Is it true that all bachelors love burritos? I have an inkling….

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Finally getting to finishing up my Kickstarter rewards! Posters and Shirts are on their way! Heres a couple drawings to start. Thanks for everyone’s patience. Ciao for now.

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@oddlycorrect drinking what’s described as “savory sweet cherry tomato brew with an herbal finish” from Rianjuc, Kenya.

@oddlycorrect drinking what’s described as “savory sweet cherry tomato brew with an herbal finish” from Rianjuc, Kenya.

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Passages I’m hoping to host a community meal for the Nepali and Bhutanese refugees sometime next month at the gallery. I will probably need some help making food and giving rides to our refugee neighbors. Contact me if you are interested in helping out.

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After 3 days of fury, the “passages” show came together. The show will be up through January and I will post the gallery hours when I find them out… Or as always, you can view the work by appointment or online.

After 3 days of fury, the “passages” show came together. The show will be up through January and I will post the gallery hours when I find them out… Or as always, you can view the work by appointment or online.

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wham. bam. thank you mam. I’m showing a series I started in Nepal that were packed,lost and forgotten until recently. I finished them this past season at BNIM. There will be an installation of the croppings from the “wholes” show along with some photos, notes and reflections from Asia.

Caleb Taylor’s work shows much of his paintings history through the bursting sections that avoided being concealed by his process. Caleb has been a busy man this season as he launched a new gallery called Plug down in the West Bottoms. Keep your ears to the ground. ciao for now.

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I just posted all of the Riding the Lines documentation here in one place. Thanks to everyone for following along.

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After an americano at Carrol Gardens(and a mole taco @Oaxaca) I had a few more portraits in me before being whisked away to Kansas City. Thanks so much to everyone who participated in the performance and supported the kickstarter. The journey continues… Ciao for now.

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I will arrive at the end of line in 24hrs. Hope you have enjoyed the ride.

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Somedays there just isn’t enough time.#onestopwonders #walkoutmodels 

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Q:How long does it take you to do a portrait? A:About 3-5 stops.#onestopwonders #fragments

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A couple cropped drawings in Queens.

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Close quarters during the morning rush into Manhappenin’ on the N. Same on the 4o’clock rush out to Brooklyn on the L.

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