But mostly I think two people do share a moment, and we all know that feeling, and it can put a spring in your step for the rest of the day.

Some people have recognized their friends in my paintings, but I'm not directly responsible for any hooking up as far as I know!

I did have a couple of people asking me to illustrate their MC in a hope to widen the exposure, unfortunately the messages weren't a good fit, so I couldn't oblige. And I didn't really want to become a matchmaking service. Someone posted a missed connection "I like your blog" which was directed at me... that was kind of fun to stumble across.

I have had people come to the site from all over the world. The US and Canada predominantly, but also Brazil and South Africa and Greece and Indonesia and Hong Kong and Ireland and Argentina and Spain and Israel and Australia.

Odd things happen in New York, which is why it's such a great source of stories.

There's arrogance for you. I think all artists insert themselves into their subject matter.

I've illustrated many children's books and I feel awfully lucky to be able to do something I love so much, and yes, to be able to pay the rent, but there was a yearning to do something more grown up, and something where I didn't have to cater to anyone; I was just waiting for the material.