Very excited that my 2012 calendar was the first featured calendar in Apartment Therapy’s 2012 calendar roundup!

http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/look-kitchenthemed-calendars-for-2012-157636

Paradise!  A full day of drawing at the San Diego Zoo.  It’s the same awesome experience I remember from childhood visits, except they no longer sell hard striped flavored candy in the Zoo Store. Surprisingly, I still managed to have an excellent time.

I was armed with my sketchbook, my favorite ballpoint pen, a bag of grapes, and extra thick socks.  Below are some excerpts from my day: