The month of Julius Caesar has been a good one.  Officially the 2^nd month of summer and already we have plenty of heat, cookouts and sparkling sunsets.  The rivers here are still too flush and cold though; with daily warnings going out and the tomatoes still have awhile to go before they hit the farmer’s markets. So, as we wait on the rivers and tomatoes, here are a few new projects for your consideration.
 
I had the coolest Sunday with a deuce in the Los Angeles Times. First, the main Op-Ed opener presenting pro and con views of living in downtown LA [AD Wes Bausmith].  Within hours of publication, I got this email from one of the writers “Your illustration on downtown LA is great! As the writer of one of the pieces, I especially appreciate the nuances you tucked in everywhere!”.  That’s a direct hit in my book.
 
The second was a book review for Dana Spiotta’s novel “Stone Arabia.” [AD Judith Pryor]