Rascal the Ringtail Cat2008 has been a unique year. Some ups, and a lot of downs. In the art world sales have been harder to obtain. When the economy is down, so it seems artwork sales are too. But artists are eternal optimists, at least I am. Next year will be better. I have two illustrated book books coming out in 2009. “Food Fight At Pepperton Pass”, a humorous western themed cookbook and story that I am publishing in association with Pioneer Pepper and the Sunset Pioneers is one. The other is a childrens illustrated picture book called “Rascal the Ringtail Cat”.  I am also hoping to produce a book with my comic strip “Dog Spelled Backward”. I have posted an illustration from “Rascal the Ringtail Cat”. Click the blue title to see it. This book will be ready in the spring of 2009. So, have a safe and happy New Year’s Eve, and a prosperous and art filled 2009!