A Few Yarns Reception Photos

I finally got around to posting some pictures over on my Pixelor site. Here's a sample…

I'm so excited...

...and I now have an 80's song stuck in my head. : /

So...quick question. I have been brainstorming on my story for YARNS 2 and was wondering if a genre crossover would be considered cheating?

My initial concept is about an orphan boy (14-15ish) who is searching for something/someone. The spin is that he's actually not from the Old West or even on Earth. He's part of the first round of earthling settlers on an alien planet being terraformed by said earthlings. The planet is similar to our 'High Desert' and actually already supports life, it just needs a little more user-friendly work. All of the attire, scenery, etc. will be Western-esque with little tweaks here and there for the whole "futuristic-alien-world-cowboys" thing.

And so I ask, is this okay? Or am I cheating by making this a western/sci-fi combo? I can always rework my storyline I would just rather do so now before I become too endeared to it.

yarns 2 kick off

Yarns volume 2 is now underway! We've chosen to go with a theme this time around: the western genre. Y'all stay tuned as we begin the research and idea development for our stories.

'til may 18th

Just a reminder that the Yarns exhibit is up until May 18th at Sacramento State University. In fact, if you happen to go the Dept of Design Spring Show on May 15th, we've made special provision to have the 2nd floor gallery open that night so you can take in both! For more info on the exhibit, click here.

yarns fb fan page

We just started up the Yarns Anthology fan page. If you'd like to keep up with Yarns 2 progress on FB, surf over  to https://www.facebook.com/YarnsAnthology and "Like" our page.

hot off the press

These little babies will be available at the reception tomorrow. :)

My poster that I'll be bringing up for this Wednesday's reception…

yarns reception this week

Just a heads up that the Yarns Exhibit reception is this Wednesday, May 2nd, 6pm-8pm at the CSUS University Union 2nd Floor Gallery. Meet the artists of this anthology and see the process that led to the book becoming a reality. Signed copies of the limited edition book will be on hand for purchase ($20). And all book purchases get a free sketch inside to boot. We hope to see you there!

exhibit up!

Yes, indeed. The Yarns show is now up. The exhibit will run from April 25th to May 18th at Sac State. We will be selling the limited edition books (autographed by all the artists) at the May 2nd exhibit reception. Come on down and check it out.

Here is one of the four 11 x 17 process pages.
Just in case of a "Director's" cut 2nd printing of Yarns, this will also fit as a 2 - page spread. ;)