Book launch: Siegfried Goes to the Hospital

I recently launched my first children's book: Siegfried Goes to the Hospital. This is a sequel to the original book, a story of Siegfried the dinosaur having to take his first trip to the hospital to investigate a tummy-ache. Turns out, he'd eaten too much junk food! So let that be a lesson to you. Siegfried had to learn it the hard way. But in doing so, he inspired many children at the UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester, MA.

Cookie reading the book

Signing copies of the book with Cookie Nelson, the author

This was such a wonderful experience for me. Regardless of the many personal problems I had throughout the process (I was sleeeping on a couch for a month due to a tumultuous roommate situation), I always remembered that this was an opportunity for sick children who deserved comfort and fun through their imaginations.

It really brings things into perspective when you have to put aside your problems to recognize so many hardships that children go through during hospital visits. These little warriors deserve more recognition that I can give. Thank you, to all the kids who inspired me and to all who showed up at the book launch.


Thank you Siegfried. You became a big outlet for me in my life.


Thank you to everyone involved in this project. This includes all who helped make this happen and made the opening a huge success.

And, most importantly to me, thank you Andy Fish. This book wouldn't have existed without you. Thank you for everything.

Return of the Bam

Hello loved ones! So many things have happened in the last few months, it's legit ridic.

I moved, and I'm moving again at the end of the month to be closer to work. My best friend had a BABY! Hooray! I got hired at Converse Inc. as a kids footwear designer, and I'm STOKED. I love this job! It's all secret now, but I can't wait to show some of the stuff I've been working on. :) Other than that, I've been finishing up my children's book: Siegfried Goes to the Hospital. We're getting down to the wire, and I should be working on that rather than updating my blog...

Other than that, I've been working out details to start my own apparel/accessories brand. The title has had a lot of variations, but I've decided on BAMcatastrophe. I want to play up the cute character/terribly tragic aspect of my work. This will be my big project for the winter + beyond.


Character above is the Blamcat. He's my unofficial icon for BAMcatastrophe.


More news soon! Thanks for hanging in there! ALSO I MADE A NEW HEADER. The duder will be on my new business cards. :)

Siegfried Sketches

Hey there, long time no post!

I just wanted to show you a couple of concept sketches for a children's book I'm working on for UMass: Worcester entitled "Siegfried Goes to the Hospital." It's about a stegosaurus named Siegfried who eats too much junk food and gets sick! Silly Siegfried. I'm having a lot of fun working on this project, though, so I wanted to share Siegfried with you.



I also had an interview at Converse shoes two weeks ago for their girls/womens footwear line as a designer. Wish me luck! And thanks again to the beautiful Lindsay Small for all her help and support. Speaking of, pick up the newest comic anthology Detour! Her artwork is featured on the cover! Artists include the great Andy Fish, Veronica Hebard, Derek Ring, and others.



In sadder news, a local gallery I frequently show at called Space 242 is on hiatus currently because of a break-in at their building. No artwork was taken, and I'm glad. What a tragedy it is to lose a piece of artwork. TV's and iPods and wallets can be replaced, but not personal artwork. So I understand the need for a break with the gallery, but I'm so sad that the current opening has been cancelled. I had two pieces in, so since you can't see them there, here they are!


Thanks again for looking. New things up on etsy soon? I believe so. :) Look for more updates on Siegfried in the coming weeks!