Being an illustrator can lend itself to a lot of solitude. Fortunately, I’m able to fill up my free time cleaning up after my pets thus breaking up the monotony. Actually, I teach and bar tend too so I’m ALWAYS busy. Since moving to Long Beach, I have been a bit of a recluse. (Which for those of you who know me is not my standard!) When I got my dog Kelso, I started making frequent trips to the dog park and making new friends. Interestingly on different occasions, I met different girls who all just happened to be members of the Long Beach Roller Derby . Each one of them is gorgeous and tough! I must say that they are quite considerate too given that they always offered to drive or walk my apparently skinny and malnourished butt home. They invite me out, into their homes, and sometimes call just to say “what’s up”. I am very fortunate to have met these speed divas. They have helped me learn about my new Long Beach playground and kept the loneliness of the drawing table at bay. In order to keep Roller Derby rolling, (I’m such a wordsmith (Blushing)) the gals will occasionally throw big party fundraisers. These girls do everything hardcore, especially party.
I made this image for them which I will soon turn into a 5 layer silkscreen. The poster will be available later for them to auction off. I wanted to contribute to something really cool, that I felt was an eclectic and special part of the town I now live in.
All that being said, next week: Printed Matter says Goodbye to a Friend.