Halleluiah: California Does Something Right

Yesterday, the Supreme Court of California, in a move both bold and sensible, overturned the ridiculous, discriminatory ban on gay marriage. Even the Governator said he "will not support an amendment to the constitution that would overturn this state Supreme Court ruling." The conservative wackos are already waging the usual campaign of bigotry, ignorance, intolerance, fear, and hatred. Let's pray (yes, I said pray) that the ruling stands and our lovely, but flawed state, can at least get this thing right.

And, if you know any happy couples who plan to tie the knot, check out Handsome Devil Press's fabulous line of cards for just such an occasion.

Jason O'Malley Visits California

Last week, the internationally-renowned and award-winning children's book illustrator Jason O'Malley graced us with a visit. The last time Jason saw Iain, we still referred to him affectionately as Ziggy the Zygote, so a trip to the West Coast was long overdue. Jason began his California adventure with a book signing in Palm Springs for the hot-off-the-press and hilarious WOOF! A Gay Man's Guide to Dogs. Athough Jason is incredibly talented, Iain still took it upon himself to instruct Jason in the nuances of mark-making and the crayon as an often overlooked expressive medium. I sense a creative collaboration in the future.

Shameless Self-Promotion

It's always gratifying when someone out there likes your work. Check out Simply Fab's mention of my baby cards, available at ultra hip and fabulous Handsome Devil Press. If you know a modern bohemian who's expecting, Handsome Devil is your source for luverly and fun cards.

DoodleWhore Debuts

My fabulous friend, the witty and wildly talented Jason O'Malley, has just launched his new blog: DoodleWhore. Jason, illustrator of internal renown and the creative power behind Handsome Devil Press, is quite simply the best doodler on earth. When Jason and I worked together many moons ago in Chicago, his doodles of our co-workers would make me nearly pee my pants they were so funny. Now that we are on opposite coasts, I rarely get to witness his doodle prowess. Thank you, Jason, for launching DoodleWhore so the whole world can get a glimpse of your scathing and twisted humor.