Fear is the germ spread most easily... while not a commentary on any current or past pandemics that we're fixating on, it can apply. The character is one who, like most of us, subscribes to the dogma of "better living through chemistry". Yet, when the chemicals are examined, they are revealed to be lethal. Do the things we imagine to improve our lives actually cause more damage? Is temporary relief worth later suffering? Above all, the fear you feel can infect the person next to you, or someone on the other side of the world. How will we conquer it?

oil + inks on vintage book. 6"x3½".



I'm very proud of how this piece turned out! The antiqued feel gels with my style. Looking forward to a possible series of these... a whole library!

In other news, I got a wisdom tooth ripped out today. Hooray for blood gushing from my mouth!