Design/illustration for call for entries @gallery5arts for more details. Will also be adapted for the exhibition poster. Swipe for process.
The deadline for submissions is February 18th!
Botanical Bodies:
An Exhibition on the forms of Flora and Humanity
Opening April 5th at Gallery5
Call for entries open until Feb 18th
Co-curated by @rvaamanda and @britaustinart
Finished Green Knight/Sir Gawain illustration. He's depicted with blond hair in some historical imagery. Some think he is the Welsh counterpart to the Celtic Cú Chulainn so I thought to push the boundary of him being kind of being strawberry blond. He has a green sash around his waist which is a reminder of this story, a token of the failure to keep his promise and a reminder to do better.
I'll probably use prints of this to help raise funds for the space to be dedicated to historical arts and martial practices tied to @viragoalley The space is in really bad shape, but has potential. We hope to open it up somehow to local HEMA groups/artists. The logistics of that are still being figured out. It’ll be a ways as it needs a bit of work. Link to donate/info in bio.
Photos from the Virginia Ren Faire of the Order of the Marshal this past Sunday. I love hanging and fencing with these folks. Photos by Kevin Hedgecock
Poster design/illustration. Info below.
"Virago Alley brings history to life on the stunning grounds of Agecroft Hall & Gardens on August 1st and 2nd. Warriors in Bloom is a celebration of bold figures who dared to defy conventions, changing history in the process.
This immersive event spotlights legendary historic figures through a mix of performances, storytelling, crafting activities, and an open-air artisan market. Enjoy local vendors, historically inspired fare, and a variety of family-friendly activities in a setting that perfectly blends past and present." @viragoalley@agecrofthallgardens
I was awarded sports club coach of the year for helping coach @vcu_hema The students have really made an effort to make me feel appreciated. I’ve said it before but they never cease to amaze me with how good a job they do running the club and events.
🍻 May 16th in RVA step into a realm where fantasy & nightlife collide when Carytown’s annual DRINKERS & DRAGONS Fantasy Bar Crawl (21+) returns to Richmond! Join fellow adventurers for a day filled with quests, themed drinks and food offerings, photos, new friends and immersive fun along the way!
🎨 ‘Drinking Dragon’ art created by RVA artist @mended_arrow / MendedArrow.com — part of a citywide creative collaboration to be featured on collectible Trading Cards being released on May 16 in Carytown!
Adventurers will travel tavern to tavern in Carytown on May 16, trading unique “Drinking Dragon” cards (designed by 80 Richmond-based artists) while challenging fellow attendees to dice roll-offs along the way, some unlocking hidden prize cards. Dress in your best fantasy cosplay/outfit and capture the magic at our themed photo stations so gather your party and prepare for an unforgettable journey!
🚨 Last year’s adventure SOLD OUT in advance so don’t delay in inviting friends & securingvtickets soon! Registration at New York Deli, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm, with the event officially ending at 9:00pm
➡️ More info. at DrinkersAndDragons.com and AfterDarkRVA.com
FUTURE RVA FANTASY-INSPIRED EVENTS:
🧚 FAERY BALL (June 5) – Step into the enchanted Fae realm on June 5th when Richmond's FAERY BALL materializes! Prepare for a night of magic & wonder as you spread your wings & join fellow Fae for an immersive evening celebrating all things magic at Fallout RVA (21+). 'Early Fae' tickets now available via AfterDarkRVA.com – Faery Ball poster art created by Richmond artist Nicole Pisaniello ()
🐉 DRAGON FIRE TAVERN (July) — Join fellow adventurers for DRAGON FIRE TAVERN, an immersive 21+ pop-up art bar coming to Richmond this July! On July 3rd the DRAGONS & MEAD: Fantasy Art Show opens, part of RVA’s First Fridays at Black Iris in downtown Richmond. Additionally, several other fantasy-based events will be hosted in the pop-up DRAGON FIRE TAVERN throughout the month of July with a FULL DAY of adventure and immersion on July 11th, 2026 (21+) topped off with a late-night MAGIC D20 BALL: Costume Gala & Quest. More info. coming to AfterDarkRVA.com
To be turned into a limited trading card for the Drinkers & Dragons fantasy themed bar crawl May 16th. Was a fun project. There will be a photo booth, cosplay contest, and challenges. Dressing up in your favorite fantasy themed attire is encourage. Learn more @afterdarkrva
Cover and back cover illustration for "Mousie...What in the School House?" Some of my favorites out of 10 interior drawings too. By Dr Harold "Bud" Cothern It's currently available on Amazon.
I think the Richmond Ren Faire won him over. He’s stood beside me for 20 years, helping me build and realize so many creative initiatives, even when those projects pulled time and energy away from us. More times than I can count, he’s stepped in to support projects he never signed up for, offering his time and talents just to keep me going. He’s seen the long nights, the sacrifices, everything it’s taken.
And yet, this one feels different. I think Bizhan might finally be all in.
