The Rots

06/03/2026

Aaaaaaaannnnnddd...
Here's the next sneak peak for you!

This one is for Brassworks Gallery, and it was a kind of spur-of-the-moment exhibit after a series of last-minute cancellations and schedule changes. They're calling it "A Sudden Group Show" 🫨.

We got this.

WHAT: Conjuncture
WHEN: Opening June 13th
RECEPTION: 5-9pm PST
WHERE: Brassworks Gallery

I'll have two pieces there that are a little on the edge. Over the edge?

Doesn't matter.

06/02/2026

This little guy is knitting away over at Cactus Gallery!

He's framed (see the additional photos) and hoping you'll adopt him just so he can organize your yarn stash.

Yarn Bomb
11”x14”
Acrylic on cradled wood, framed

EIGHT ARMS TO HOLD YOU

https://cactusgalleryla.com/collections/eight-arms-to-hold-you-2026/products/yarn-bomb-by-artist-nora-thompson

06/02/2026

Here's my first painting from the series I just finished for Artburst Studios' next show titled WEIRD. Perfect title, I know. This one is MOONDUST. I'll have five paintings available during the show.

If you aren't familiar with Artburst, it's a quick (three day) online show that moves fast and furious. If you haven't created an account already, you really should register ahead of time. You can put your information in now so when the show opens you won't have to take the time and possibly lose the piece you've had your eye on. Just go to https://artburststudios.com/ and the "CREATE ACCOUNT" button is right there with the Weird show announcement.

Here's their "How it Works" page:
https://artburststudios.com/how-it-works/
Watch the Show Navigation Guide video for details!

"Moondust evolved from a charcoal drawing of a creature in profile, complete with an anglerfish-style antenna sprouting from the top of its head. In the original sketch, the creature had only a few wart-like bumps, but as the painting developed, I kept adding texture and surface detail until its skin began to feel ancient, cratered, and almost planetary. Somewhere along the way, the glowing orb it carried stopped feeling like a lightbulb and started feeling unmistakably celestial.

Naturally, paint spatters followed. Tiny stars appeared across the surface, and then one particular splatter landed in exactly the right spot, carrying the unmistakable feeling of drifting moondust."

Artist: Nora Thompson

We were drawn to Nora's work immediately and are honored to host her. She'll be featuring her latest collection during our upcoming online "Weird" show opening on June 11th at 10am MT on Artburst.com. If you love this one, just wait until you see the rest!

Create your account now so you'll be ready when the virtual curtains open!

06/01/2026

Have you ever been to the Oddities & Curiosities Expo? I'll be there and would LOVE to see you!

WHAT: https://www.facebook.com/events/1524977145432194
WHERE: David L. Lawrence Convention Center Halls B/C
WHEN: June 13-14
TIME: 10am–5pm each day
ENTRY: $15 advance / $20 walkup
BOOTH: T218

I'll have this little guy with me (because of COURSE I will), and I'll also be bringing originals, so if you're looking to snag a genuine, one-of-a-kind, in-person Rot, find me at the Expo!

05/31/2026

These little pals are up for adoption from my EIGHT ARMS TO HOLD YOU show at Cactus Gallery!

This painting started out as a drawing for Rotty Halloween 2024, drawn with black and white ink on toned gray Bristol (the first bit of the video).

Once I got to the painting, I knew I wanted to play up the squares part of it, so I painted it on a square 12"x12" panel and added some square clouds to the mix and gave him a friend. His name is P□□ch 🐾 (the second bit of the video).

Room for Squares
12"x12"
Acrylic on cradled wood

EIGHT ARMS TO HOLD YOU

https://cactusgalleryla.com/collections/eight-arms-to-hold-you-2026/products/room-for-squares-by-artist-nora-thompson

05/28/2026

Aaaaannnnddd....Here's another monster hanging around Cactus Gallery!

This is Frostbite. She started out as an ink and charcoal drawing for Rotty Halloween 2022 (see the second image). When I got to painting her, I thought she really needed some fur (she looked yeti-ish, and it looked cold where she was), and some texture to her skin.

I also experimented for the first time with the particles in the air, some in focus and bright; some blurry and softer. I like how it turned out.

Frostbite
8”x10”
Acrylic on wood, framed

EIGHT ARMS TO HOLD YOU
https://cactusgalleryla.com/collections/eight-arms-to-hold-you-2026

05/26/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT!

Working hard on the next show with Artburst Studios titled "WEIRD." It fits, right? I'll have five paintings available during the show, and I've included super close-ups of all of them here.

If you aren't familiar with Artburst, it's a quick (three day) online show that moves fast and furious. You'll need to make an account ahead of time (it's free) because once the show opens you don't want to be left in the dust behind the other buyers with the piece you've had your eye on already in their cart! Just go to https://artburststudios.com/ and the "CREATE ACCOUNT" button is right there with the Weird show announcement.

Here's their "How it Works" page:
https://artburststudios.com/how-it-works/

Watch the Show Navigation Guide video for details!