Stormtroopers and I got a job at Hallmark!

Issue #1 of my comic book Pagan Zoetrope is available for sale at www.paganzoetrope.com with a few other new items to show your love and support for PZ!

What have I been up to you all may wonder since it's almost been a year between updates? Dredging my way through the quagmire that is the freelance world of art and occasionally hanging out with stormtroopers. "D

With members of the 501st.

I had most recently a phenomenally fun stint with Hallmark here in KC. I got a chance to work with the Digital Work Team, (a great bunch of people) and had the opportunity to learn some really cool things about the inner processes and procedures on card creation. The environment of Hallmark is one of the best I have ever worked in. Creative, dynamic and at the same time, so close knit and friendly.

And if you find yourself wondering "Gosh, I'd like to see some of Mario's illustration work first hand as a finished product..." Well, YOU CAN! The wonderful pet supply company UPCO has my artwork featured in it's latest catalog (cover AND inside illustrations), and you want to know the best part? The catalog is FREE!!! Just go to www.upco.com and request one! Hurry and do so before they run out! Hell, if you get the catalog in the mail and send me a photo of you holding it, I'll post it up on here! Now how's THAT for getting some internet fame?

So with this update, I'll bid you all adieu until I find something else positively stirring to talk about!