KIRKUS BEST INDIE BOOKS OF 2024

I’m thrilled to announce that my fully illustrated, graphic nonfiction book, What Follows is True: Crescent Hotel, has been selected as one of Kirkus Reviews’ Best Indie Books of 2024!

Out of the thousands of independently published books Kirkus reviews each year, only 100 make this esteemed list! I am so excited to share this news with you.

Last year the book received the Kirkus Review star of exceptional merit. Kirkus has been the industry-renowned resource among authors, publishers, the media, libraries, booksellers, and readers since 1933. Kirkus describes the book as "A gripping, moody, illustrated chronicle of the notorious Crescent Hotel".

See it here!

JANUARY EVENTS!

KIRKUS BEST INDIE BOOKS OF 2024

I’m thrilled to announce that my fully illustrated, graphic nonfiction book, What Follows is True: Crescent Hotel, has been selected as one of Kirkus Reviews’ Best Indie Books of 2024!

Out of the thousands of independently published books Kirkus reviews each year, only 100 make this esteemed list! I am so excited to share this news with you.

See it here!

TALES FROM THE CRESCENT NOW STREAMING

Tales From The Crescent is now available on Prime Video and Apple TV. This captivating paranormal and true crime documentary delves into the historic Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, AR. Known as "the most haunted hotel in America," the film explores the hotel’s chilling history and mysterious present-day happenings.

It also features original artwork from Sean Fitzgibbon’s book What Follows Is True: Crescent Hotel, alongside an interview with the author himself.

Directed by filmmakers Drew Bohlke and Grant Parsons, Tales From The Crescent masterfully blends factual evidence with firsthand accounts of the unexplained, weaving together a tapestry of mystery and intrigue.

This is a Mad Owl Films production. Based in Lincoln, NE, and Austin, TX, Mad Owl Films specializes in narrative, documentary, and commercial content.

SMALL WORKS ON PAPER 2025 EXHIBITION

Join Us for the Small Works on Paper Exhibition Opening Reception!
Date: January 30 • Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM • Location: UA Little Rock's Windgate Center of Art + Design, Little Rock

I'm excited to share that my 7x7 watercolor piece, Provenance, has been selected to tour with the 2025 Arkansas Arts Council’s Small Works on Paper Exhibition. This annual showcase celebrates the creativity of Arkansas artists through a traveling exhibit that highlights outstanding small-format works.

2025 Small Works on Paper Touring Schedule:

January/February: UA Little Rock's Windgate Center of Art + Design, Little Rock

  • March: River Valley Arts Center, Russellville

  • April: Community Creative Center, Fayetteville

  • May: UA Rich Mountain, Mena

  • June: Arts & Science Center, Pine Bluff

  • July/August: Delta Cultural Center, Helena

  • September: SAU Magnolia, Magnolia

  • October: UA Monticello, Monticello

  • November: Harding University, Searcy

Opening Reception: January 30, 2025 • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM • UA Little Rock / Windgate Center of Art + Design • 5617 W. 28th St • Little Rock, AR 72204

DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS WORKSHOP

Drawing Fundamentals: A Six-Week Studio Course
Dive into the essentials of drawing in this hands-on class designed for students of all skill levels! Over six weeks, we’ll explore foundational techniques and materials, focusing on:

  • Line

  • Perspective

  • Value

  • Figure Drawing

Join us on Mondays from 6:30–8:30 PM:

  • Dates: January 6, 13, 20, 27 | February 3, 10

  • Location: Community Creative Center at Walton Arts Center's Nadine Baum Studios, Fayetteville, AR

Mondays, 6:30-8:30 PM • JAN 6, 13, 20, 27 | FEB 3, 10 • Community Creative Center • Fayetteville, AR

ONLY THREE LIMITED SLIPCASE EDITION BOOKS REMAIN!

Only 3 signed, limited slipcase edition books remain! Don’t miss your chance to own this rare, haunting, hand-painted graphic nonfiction masterpiece. Once these exclusive slipcase editions are gone, they’re gone for good. Secure your copy today by ordering HERE!