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How to Cut a Stencil, How to Make a Sign.

This short video illustrates how to cut a stencil to make a sign. I am making some signs like this to put around so that people know when the event is. These events will be happening all over the country, because NO KINGS IN THE USA! 


WHEN IS THE EVENT? 

March 28th, 2026 - this Saturday. 


WHERE TO GO?

In my experience, it is best to go to the event where you have friends (ask them) or go to one near you - here is a map where you can find one quickly: https://www.nokings.org/ 


WHY GO? The main message of this event is that America has no kings. The current administration is threatening democracy and advancing an authoritarian agenda where there is no rule of law but the interest of one person, where loyalty to that person is valued above truth, and where freedom of speech is under assault. This is your chance to be heard, to make a stance, and to openly defend democracy. This is the reason to go.


Some people bring other agendas to these events. I always encourage people to know what they are there for, what they are standing for. There are so many issues to talk about! I do not have to agree with everyone at these events. But we have a common message: democracy is worth our time and energy. Carry a sign that you are ready to stand for - here are some of the amazing examples my art friend Rama Hughes made. Chant what you agree with. Or do not chant. Walk. Or stand. Bike. Drive. Pass by and wave. Bring kids, dogs, and cats. 


What is happening is not normal, and being with people who understand this is very helpful for our survival. Not normalizing the current attempt to make America an authoritarian country is why I will be at the No Kings on March 28th, 2026. 

Community Art Showing.

Some time ago I put up my works in the my local community center - and just recently I had a chance to update it to show some new projects:

Poppies of Palo Alto
Hills of Los Altos
Birds of the World - I am still on the owls but more on the way!
Here is how some of these look in the space:



Recent YouTube Uploads

I keep cleaning my hard drive and uploading little clips of my sketching process to youtube
Here are a few recents:
- Time Lapse Working with Stencils
- Time Lapse Sketchbook Painting Bulbs with Liquid Watercolor Brushpens
- Time Lapse Sketchbook Painting Hyacinth Watercolor