Sketches: Monuments at the MOCA, 11/2025

Co-curated by Hamza Walker, Bennett Simpson, and Kara Walker, the Monuments show explores how public art influences historic memory, national identity, and current events. The show was inspired by the removal of Confederate monuments following recent racially motivated violence and how artists can repurpose the remnants into artwork that discusses today's challenging topics. 

Monuments at the Geffen Contemporary MOCA, 11/2025

My sketch was inspired by two works that spoke to me: the General Lee Charger by Hank Willis Thomas and "Deo Vindice" by Abigail DeVille. The Monuments show is emotionally heavy, but worth a visit to rethink how public art influences our view of history. 

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Cafe Sketches: Bake Sum, Oakland - 11/2025

The name of the bakery is a play on the Chinese breakfast/brunch dim sum, which means "a little bit of heart." The bakers at Bake Sum adhere to that concept in their work by serving delicious bake goods that reflect flavors and ingredients that are close to their hearts. Their "Crosubi", a hybrid of croissant and musubi, was recognized by the New York Times as one of the best dishes in the U.S. Try one for yourself and you'll see why...

Bake Sum, Oakland CA, 11/2025

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Cafe Sketches: Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Room, 11/2025

When we used to dine at Trader Sam's, the staff would give us a peek of the Enchanted Tiki Room to show our underaged party what cool experience we would have once everyone turned 21. It finally happened and our party was all of drinking age. And, it was pretty cool...

Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Room, 11/2025

There's an open seat for you at the bar.

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Sketches: KAWS at the SFMOMA, 11/2025

KAWS makes his west coast debut at the SFMOMA with his show KAWS: FAMILY. The show features drawings, paintings, commercial products, and sculptures from KAWS' extensive work over the past 30 years. We were fascinated by KAWS' transition from street art to the fine art and then product collaborations in his art career. This is a show that will appeal to all ages and interests.

"What Party" Kaws 2020

  

BJeng sketching "What Party" at SFMOMA 

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Mini-Masterpieces 2025 Show, 11/7/2025 through 1/7/2026

It's nearing the end of the year and the sun lit days are becoming shorter and shorter. It is time to revive your spirits with art. This year's Mini-Masterpieces Show in Alameda starts on November 7, reception from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. My exhibit for this year is inspired by Thomas Dambo's trolls recently on display at Filoli Gardens in Woodside.

Bill Jeng's exhibit at K Gallery

Jodi working out the supports for her exhibit

Alice hanging her display.

So, visit Rhythmix Cultural Works in Alameda to uplift your soul and support your local artists. 

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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!

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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!

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