around my neighborhood
around yosemite around thanksgiving
around tokyo around thanksgiving around four years ago12.01.2009
late fall
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around my neighborhood
around yosemite around thanksgiving
around tokyo around thanksgiving around four years ago
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around my neighborhoodaround yosemite around thanksgivingaround tokyo around thanksgiving around four years ago
11.05.2009
SHOWS! - LTK at STUDIO, Booksigning at Comic Relief
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just a few quick announcement for shows and signings coming up!
LTK activity panels come individually framed in 3x3 shadowboxes. They'll be available from November 4th to December 23rd at the gallery. Not all of the panels are on display however, so if you don't see the one you want please just contact me.
For non-east bay dwellers, Comic Relief bookshop is very close to the Berkeley BART station. Bring your kids, your family, friends, cats etc. and come join the fun. Special guest DJ : Trevor Alixopulos!
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just a few quick announcement for shows and signings coming up!
Original Long Tail Kitty watercolors (excerpts from the book!) available at:
LTK activity panels come individually framed in 3x3 shadowboxes. They'll be available from November 4th to December 23rd at the gallery. Not all of the panels are on display however, so if you don't see the one you want please just contact me.
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Book Release Party at Comic Relief!
2026 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA
510 543 5002
Booksigning on Saturday
November 21st
4 pm - 7 pm
with Rina Ayuyang - author of Whirlwind Wonderland
and Lark Pien - author of Long Tail Kitty
Berkeley, CA
510 543 5002
Booksigning on Saturday
November 21st
4 pm - 7 pm
with Rina Ayuyang - author of Whirlwind Wonderland
and Lark Pien - author of Long Tail Kitty
For non-east bay dwellers, Comic Relief bookshop is very close to the Berkeley BART station. Bring your kids, your family, friends, cats etc. and come join the fun. Special guest DJ : Trevor Alixopulos!
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11.03.2009
october was o.k.
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October was a month of solid work, and i find myself wondering when exactly was it that i started viewing anything related to comics as work. November isn't any less busy, but at least now i've acclimated and am going at a good clip. On the front of the stove now: painting commissions and candlewick.
My sister visited mid-month and made some super neat things. she has an arbeit apron which has one of the coolest kermit buttons of all time.
above: jane prepping long tail kitty totebag lining, silkscreened by thien
below: jane sewing with cherry dr.P and roll of sewn tote handles in foreground
janes totes on display at APE
my nice neighbors were (at left) Batton and Jackie of Supernatural Law
and (at right) Rich Koslowski of many comic titles!
photos by rina ayuyang
this month has also been thoroughly entrenched in marathon eating. Thien cheffed stuffin' sized portions of meat: sweet pepper and pork shoulder stew and slaughter fresh ("please lisa, i thought you loved me!") lamb chops. i've baked a bunch of goodies: choco chip and cocoa nib sour cherry cookies, german apple cake, strawberry poptarts all from scratch.
pop tarts before baking
after APE andrice arp and i went to seasalt and stuffed ourselves to the hilt with raw oysters, lobster rolls, sauteed sturgeon (gee i can't remember what else but the table was stacked), and then followed up out of the pouring rain with bakesale betty's shortbread cookies and strawberry shortcake. on the vegetable front, we're now getting a box from full belly farm once a week. the fresh daikon has been a life changing experience. Click the oodles of links here to get the full run down of what these culinary custodians have to offer
one of the few homemade costumes
we saw in the parade this year
Halloween coincided with great weather - dragged my husband to the top of the cemetary after the town's parade, had him huffing and puffing the whole way up. view was a little hazy, but still amazing - the bridge was closed at the time, and i wished i brought my binoculars to check out the progress in repairs. Said hello to a few friends before heading back to quarters in the shade. Went for another brief round of fun later that night at the MoLo but came back early to meet my deadlines and snuggle with this furry thing.
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October was a month of solid work, and i find myself wondering when exactly was it that i started viewing anything related to comics as work. November isn't any less busy, but at least now i've acclimated and am going at a good clip. On the front of the stove now: painting commissions and candlewick.
My sister visited mid-month and made some super neat things. she has an arbeit apron which has one of the coolest kermit buttons of all time.
above: jane prepping long tail kitty totebag lining, silkscreened by thienbelow: jane sewing with cherry dr.P and roll of sewn tote handles in foreground
janes totes on display at APEmy nice neighbors were (at left) Batton and Jackie of Supernatural Law
and (at right) Rich Koslowski of many comic titles!
photos by rina ayuyang
i didn't walk around APE this year (though i wanted to) but instead spent most of the weekend with family and and the GEEGAR gang. love those guys! highlight was seeing one of my favorite ex-bands, the jesus lizard, at the Fillmore on saturday night. i think thien was slightly traumatized by the experience.
pop tarts before baking***
one of the few homemade costumeswe saw in the parade this year
Halloween coincided with great weather - dragged my husband to the top of the cemetary after the town's parade, had him huffing and puffing the whole way up. view was a little hazy, but still amazing - the bridge was closed at the time, and i wished i brought my binoculars to check out the progress in repairs. Said hello to a few friends before heading back to quarters in the shade. Went for another brief round of fun later that night at the MoLo but came back early to meet my deadlines and snuggle with this furry thing.
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10.02.2009
October Occupation
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panel from the apartment
(personal work)
lots of things going on right now, all very different from one another. it has been a real challenge to juggle and balance each project so that nothing gets left behind, but having to do the work has been a pleasure. when i think of the freedom i have to create whatever it is i'd like, i feel really lucky.
i have a slew of stories that i've been working on, but they probably won't be done in time for APE. in reaction to long tail kitty - the book release, i have turned inward and looked for solace in more personal, unpublished stories. not that i don't like long tail kitty, or that it is now a book-book. but for myself i acknowledged the character and his stories a long time ago and that was enough. in an official hardbound, published format he's now turned over to the greater public, a cumulative figment of opinions, perceptions and reactions. while this itself is an exciting-to-observe phenomenon - the conjuring of spontaneous change of the work through the consumption of the masses, (and to be fair it's even a good way to test my mettle) - i feel a distinct disconnect to the occurence itself. this is procured from self-will, i know; i am merely disinterested. being alone and simply working is tremulously addicting, insatiably gratifying.
cityscape sketches for Mr. Elephanter children's book ( my work - publishers' work)
thumbnails for Stories from the Ward (my work for the publishers)
illustration for APE
participation for community and comics
(shared work)
a page from Monster Box #3 mini-comic (joint work with thien pham)
comics... what a way to light that fire
all the while, i make many mundane discoveries. like this one: i've got Naruto hands. the likeness is uncanny! i don't usually see hands like this in cartoons - cartoon hands usually end in beautifully spatulated fingers, being long and expressive, if not exaggerated. i wonder if masashi kishimoto are like mine or if this is from some other reference. anyway, i like how Naruto is drawn. the bodies, hands and feet are realistically proportioned and the lines are very clean.
now that i've written about all i can about work, i really ought to get back to doing it. meetings and commissions this afternoon, deliveries if the day lasts long enough. pick up some neutral gray paint for the spot on the wall.
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panel from the apartment(personal work)
i have a slew of stories that i've been working on, but they probably won't be done in time for APE. in reaction to long tail kitty - the book release, i have turned inward and looked for solace in more personal, unpublished stories. not that i don't like long tail kitty, or that it is now a book-book. but for myself i acknowledged the character and his stories a long time ago and that was enough. in an official hardbound, published format he's now turned over to the greater public, a cumulative figment of opinions, perceptions and reactions. while this itself is an exciting-to-observe phenomenon - the conjuring of spontaneous change of the work through the consumption of the masses, (and to be fair it's even a good way to test my mettle) - i feel a distinct disconnect to the occurence itself. this is procured from self-will, i know; i am merely disinterested. being alone and simply working is tremulously addicting, insatiably gratifying.
cityscape sketches for Mr. Elephanter children's book ( my work - publishers' work)
thumbnails for Stories from the Ward (my work for the publishers)
illustration for APEparticipation for community and comics
(shared work)
a page from Monster Box #3 mini-comic (joint work with thien pham)comics... what a way to light that fire
in between the working hours i've tried to branch out some. Kid Koala's been touring and his live performance with the Slew is great energetic sound spectacular. Allison Bechdel's Fun Home elicited a trip to the comic store in search of a hardback copy. i cannot express in words how deeply this story and its execution resonated for me. i joined Facebook, albeit barely. a neighbor has invited me to take weekly walks and get some sun and exercise. our first venture was to the top of Mountain View Cemetery, where we watched the entire bay sparkle and wave.
all the while, i make many mundane discoveries. like this one: i've got Naruto hands. the likeness is uncanny! i don't usually see hands like this in cartoons - cartoon hands usually end in beautifully spatulated fingers, being long and expressive, if not exaggerated. i wonder if masashi kishimoto are like mine or if this is from some other reference. anyway, i like how Naruto is drawn. the bodies, hands and feet are realistically proportioned and the lines are very clean.
now that i've written about all i can about work, i really ought to get back to doing it. meetings and commissions this afternoon, deliveries if the day lasts long enough. pick up some neutral gray paint for the spot on the wall.***
9.16.2009
Long Tail Kitty! et al.
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published by Blue Apple Books
distributed by Chronicle Books
available in bookstores and comic shops
Long Tail Kitty, the full color book is available in stores now. pre-orders through Amazon should be delivered already, or are well on their way to their set destinations. thank you Blue Apple Books for making this project with me, and taking the risk to produce a comic book! you are the bee's knees.
poster illo by y.t.
design by gary sassaman
click for a larger version
The APE - Alternative Press Expo
the Concourse Exhibiton Center, San Francisco
620 7th Street
San Francisco CA 94103
i am a guest at APE this year, ramifications being a panel interview and a few other things that make my shy self very nervous. come for new special Long Tail Kitty goodies made by my sister Jane, and zines made by pals Mark Miyake and Zuniga. i'll have some new minis and prints too, some real exciting unexpected doozies, that's a promise. we'll be on the main floor, on the left hand side.
a print for APE, if i can get my act together
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published by Blue Apple Booksdistributed by Chronicle Books
available in bookstores and comic shops
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upcoming signings and shows
The NCIBA - Northern California Independent Booksellers Association trade show
Oakland Convention Center
1001 Broadway
Oakland CA 94607
Friday, Oct 9th i will be signing at the Chronicle Booth @ 1pm
Chronicle Booth, #117
Entry fee required, but books and signings are gratis
Chronicle Booth, #117
Entry fee required, but books and signings are gratis
poster illo by y.t.design by gary sassaman
click for a larger version
the Concourse Exhibiton Center, San Francisco
620 7th Street
San Francisco CA 94103
Saturday, Oct. 17 11am - 7pm
Sunday, Oct. 18 11am - 6pm
Sunday, Oct. 18 11am - 6pm
i am a guest at APE this year, ramifications being a panel interview and a few other things that make my shy self very nervous. come for new special Long Tail Kitty goodies made by my sister Jane, and zines made by pals Mark Miyake and Zuniga. i'll have some new minis and prints too, some real exciting unexpected doozies, that's a promise. we'll be on the main floor, on the left hand side.
a print for APE, if i can get my act together9.03.2009
8.25.2009
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