Fog City Java, 11/2025

Fog City Java has been such a gracious host of my art shows; I look forward to setting up the new show every year. This year's show features my troll sketches inspired by Thomas Dambo's trolls exhibited at Filoli Gardens in Woodside. The message that each troll presents inspires us humans to be better stewards of our environment.

Fog City Java show, featuring Trolls, Calendars, and greeting cards.

2026 Cafe Sketches calendars and Troll greeting cards are for sale.

Additionally, this year's Fog City Java show includes my daughter's exhibition of her latest donut paintings. You are in for a treat!

Assorted donut paintings by Natalie!

CoWaBunGA! 

Cafe Sketches: Everette and Jones BBQ, 10/2025

In college, my classmates and I would head over to Everette and Jones BBQ and order a couple of slabs to share with our roommates. Delicious and filling enough to last a whole week of meals. Recently, I heard about the break-ins at E&J on Broadway and was sad to hear how that affected their business. Support our local Oakland businesses and let's keep them going through these tough times.

Everette and Jones BBQ, 10/2025

Still delicious and filling!

CoWaBunGA

Exhibit: Mini-Masterpieces 2025

My artists friends and I are exhibiting at the K Gallery in Alameda as part of the Mini-Masterpieces Show and Holiday sale. If you are in the area and need holiday gifts, please stop in and support our local artists. More information is in the flyer posted.

Hope to see you at the show.

CoWaBunGA!

 

Cafe Sketches: 2026 Desk Calendar; Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, 10/2025

Cafe Sketches 2026 Desk Calendars are here! This year's calendar features some of our favorite East Bay cafes and restaurants including: 

• Southie in Rockridge
• A16 Pizzeria in Berkeley
• Hanshin Pocha in Temescal Oakland
• Peony Seafood in Oakland Chinatown
• Bombera in Dimond District Oakland
• Attraros Thai Eatery in Old Oakland
• FOB Kitchen in Temescal Oakland
• Odin Mezcaleria by Jack London Square in Oakland
• Simurgh Cafe and Bakery in Emeryville
• Prescott Market Hall in West Oakland
• Saucy in Old Oakland
• Timeless Coffee and Bakery in Oakland

These calendars make a great gift for your foodie friends and family. The calendars are available at the Rhythmix Cultural Works Mini-Masterpieces Holiday show and sale in Alameda, California, and at Fog City Java in Pacifica, California. 

2026 Desk Calendar - Sobo Ramen in Oakland Chinatown

January 2026 features Southies in Berkeley

March 2026 features Hanshin Pocha in Temescal Oakland

October 2026 features Prescott Market in West Oakland

September 2026 features Simurgh Bakery in Emeryville

Contact me if you would like to purchase the calendars directly.

CoWaBunGA!

Cafe Sketches: Timeless Coffee and Bakery, 9/2025

Go for a run and stop at Timeless Coffee & Bakery, on Piedmont Avenue in Oakland, for a pick-me-up afterwards. You can sit outside on the sidewalk, or find a cozy seat by the coffee roasting machine to enjoy your post run reward.

Timeless Coffee and Bakery, Oakland 9/2025

CoWaBunGA!

Cafe Sketches: NoKA Ramen, 9/2025

At Jack London Square in Oakland, CA, you can have delicious ramen in a neon rainforest. You'll forget that it is starting to get cold outside as you marvel at your tonkotsu ramen and stare at the tropical flowers... 

NoKA Ramen, JLS Oakland, 9/2025

 CoWaBunGA

Sketches: Tso Pol, 9/2025

If you need help with your solar power project, Tso Pol, the PV Troll, is glad to lend a hand. Tso Pol's height allows him to easily reach your roof to install those PV panels. Although he enjoys installing PV systems, Tso is also learning about wind generators that can work when the sun is not so bright. Tso Pol is working toward sustainable power to reduce the impacts of climate change on humans.

Tso Pol, the PV Troll, 9/2025

  CoWaBunGA!