Here are just a handful of projects that support has made possible this last month. It’s been a slow start, but every small step has ended up being a big one. I’ve been really able to see the impact that just a little art and time can really have on a much larger scale and I am excited about the possibilities that I’ve seen brought to light this month.

Now on YouTube

I was able to do a pretty amazing art piece this last Christmas eve at Grace Community Church here in Reno. It was done with light activated glow in the dark paint and stencils and was painted entirely with flashlights and UV lights. It was accompanied by an incredible song performed by Rachel Turner. Here’s the video in case you missed it.

Making Milestones

Milestone Church is one of my supporters this year. They are a small church here in Reno doing big things. Each month I produce an art package for them that encompasses their current message series. It provides an innovative and fresh visual to the sermon each week.

Good for Gambia

At the end of the year I chose to donate all of the art hanging in my house to an auction. It raised over a few hundred dollars to help send a group to the Gambia in Africa this past month. While they were there the group did all kinds of humanitarian efforts to help the people in that area.

Subtly Sinister

I’ve been doing some T-shirt designs for a Tattoo Shop called Sinister Ink. It’s the place where I got my first tattoo and they are another supporter of mine. They are putting a series of shirts that promote a drug and alcohol free lifestyle. The designs are tattoo inspired and should be a real success.

Breaking Hearts

A good friend of mine and very talented musician, Randall Meyer is releasing his new album next month and I was able to do the artwork for the album. The music is very inspirational and should have a great impact in many peoples lives.

Stories from the Heart – January 2008

At the young age of just 16-years-old, a close friend of mine, someone who has been with me since high school, took her last breath. She was my ‘92 Toyota Corolla, my first car. There were a lot of memories with that car and it almost ran 200,000 miles. I was afraid that without a car that I might have to quit my job and find a new job closer to home, but I was able to find an incredible deal on a ‘96 Ford Explorer, and quickly too. I’ve been saying it’s my ‘almost’ dream car. For some reason, I’ve always wanted a Chevy Blazer, this is close enough for me. I just love it and hope it will last me until I graduate from UNR, I’ll keep my fingers crossed.