Dave's Blog — Portland

Hey there…

I haven’t posted here in quite awhile. So much happening these days, it’s hard to find time to cover everything I’d like to. However, with the change over to a new year I feel the urge to write more, and share a few thoughts. Since I have this space already set up…I might as well start here and now! 

A couple weeks ago, I added my first self produced puzzle to the online store. I’ve done puzzles before, but this one was is directly from my desk and printed right here in Portland, Oregon by the Portland Puzzle Company. I am so pleased with the way it turned out, and how quickly I was able to make it available. The colors are very true to the original art, and the quality of the pieces and packaging is really first rate. Thank you Portland Puzzle! 

It’s been fun to share this with family and friends, and also with several of you that have found it and ordered from the shop! Many of you from all across the US, and even a few were even shipped to Europe last week. Thank you so much. I’m grateful for your interest and appreciate all the kind comments on Instagram, Facebook, and here in the shop. I’m glad you like it…you’ve made my day several times! If you live in the Portland / Vancouver area, puzzles are also on sale at the Red Door Gallery and the Autumn Leaf Bookstore, both in Camas, WA. No shipping required! 

That’s it for now, but I’ll try to keep you informed on what’s happening better this year. I’ll be posting on my regular spots on social media, but also here too. I’ve got lots to do this year and I look forward to sharing it all with you. I may even send out a long awaited newsletter…if I can figure that one out! Stay tuned… :)

Happy New Year everyone…
Let’s make 2025 a great one!🎉

For those of you that live in the Portland area, I thought I'd let you know that I'm now displaying & selling some of my artwork at Perks of Art on Main Street in Hillsboro. Perks is a great little shop that offers all kinds of original work by some really talented local artists. Paintings, pottery, jewelry, greeting cards...lots to look at. I have a few of my prints there, along with greeting cards, stickers & maybe a few other things soon too. Corner of 4th & Main...check them out!

I added a few new items to the store today. One of my favorite images is now on my holiday card & ready to share with you. Also check out a fun new "Keep It Weird" card & 3"x 3" kids stickers too!

I added a new print to the store yesterday. "Portland Rocks" kind of depicts a some of the typical happenings here in the "Rose City"& this corner of the US. I created this illustration for a local magazine article recently, & thought I'd go ahead with a print too. Very colorful & have one hanging in my studio, as well. Only one size right now, but I may offer smaller prints in the near future. This was a fun project. Hope you'll enjoy this one. :)

Living only about an hour from the Oregon coast, I've spent a lot of time driving the coastline on HWY 101 & other roads. I never get tired of its beauty & lighthouses. Many times I had the dog along for the ride..she never seemed to mind. Always inspiring. I think I'll make a print of this one, & make it available in the shoppe sometime soon. :)