Chengdu has quite a different atmosphere than Tianjin. The construction of new buildings here, as in Tianjin seems to be out of control but there is more of a California lifestyle. Things happen more slowly […] read more

I had dinner last night in Pete’s Tex-Mex Restaurant. Actually it was pretty good and it sure looked authentic, cactuses, tequila etc. But it was strange feeling like you are somewhere in the Southwest U.S. […] read more

I had a great dinner last night with the people from the University. One of the staff is the foremost authority in old Chinese painting. He works mostly for private investors who want paintings authenticated […] read more

A trip to the ‘old market’ was a highlight of my last full day in Chengdu. My friend He Gong showed me the best way to barter here. You ask the price and when they […] read more

I have been coming to Haines, Alaska in the summer for 18 years to make limited edition serigraphs for Native Americans. Before Alaska I was printing Native Artwork in Seattle and have been doing this […] read more