I got excited and sent Memphis Magazine more work than they had room for in their illustrated feature on Burke's Books turning 150 this year. One was clearly a side quest on my part. I was both amazed and amused that the fancy Paris Opera is also 150 years old, and I love that building, so I did a painting of it too. I also sent them more dogs than they could use, since more dogs are always happy. They got Frankie with the heart-shaped nose on the website in their digital version but didn't have room in print. Maverick, with his owner's legs, made the magazine next to the editor's letter (a fellow dog lover) instead of with the feature itself, but that also made me happy.

This was such a joyful project to do that honestly I just didn't want it to end. It's been fun seeing it out and around town on new stands all month. I've had a slow year overall art-wise, so this has really been a thrill.