monster drawing rally

i have been off my game lately and neglected to post about the monster drawing rally at southern exposure last friday. held at the swanky verdi club in potrero hill, many many people gathered to idle around a bunch of folding tables and watch artists work madly on 10, 20 and 30-minute masterpieces. upon completion, each piece is whisked off and taped to the wall where people can admire and purchase.

it is always fun seeing who turns up at these events. my old college chum aiyana udesen (author/illustrator of "drawing nelly and emperor penguin") was there with matt furie, marvelous talents both. that's them up top working out of the same caboodle! aiyana rocks the bolo tie!! marty is pictured second, and he was actually sitting next to bert bergen who did all of the amazing wallpaper for little otsu (i'll see if i can get a more detailed pic of the wp). i like how i captured marty looking meditative yet childlike; totally belies the rampant performance anxiety most mdr artists probably feel.

also in attendance was the wonderful deth phirum sun, an old old work buddy of mine from whom i have many drawings salvaged long ago from the trash at utrecht art supplies. he isn't pictured, but since he has some cool cache i thought i should namedrop a bit! he introduced me to marci who was as sweet as anything.


above: see, there were lots of people there!


above: wanna buy some art? willing to mosh for it?


and lastly: the verdi club turned out to be quite a classy joint! the ladies room had a formal lounge area-- complete with set of hot curlers.