All right, full admission: I’d planned on running part 2 of the WHY ART MATTERS piece, but it’s dense, heavy, and frankly a little bit intimidating to post. I want it all the way there, and it’s not quite, yet. So, a couple of sketchbook things, because

7 or 8 years ago, I found this empty bank/ insurance (?) Journal thing at a thrift store, and bought it not only because it was cool-looking, but also with the the “maybe someday I’ll use this for something” principle in mind. My house is over-filled with shit purchased on

My pal Shane (a pretty amazing video artist) asked me to be a part of the always great Noise Party event he puts on every so often, here in Minneapolis; a night of varied drone/ noise performances. I’d done a previous one with my old friend Alan (#5?) so

Have been thinking about this comic for 15-20 years. Finished it Oct. 2, 2024. I’d say it’s not for the weak of heart, but that may be incorrect.

So, if you read “A Monty”, I’d just like to address some things, right off the bat. It’s got some hard stuff in it. Take your pick, really. But. I knew putting “The R word” in there with regularity was going to be a tough pill to swallow,