Recap: The Together Show @ Umber Studios

Recently, I mentioned that I would have some art up at "The Together Show at Umber Studios". I figured that it my duty to update you all on the happenings. This reception was held on June 20th, 2009 and will run through July 12th, so stop by if you’re in Minneapolis! How about some sights from the show?

Okay, here goes…

The front doors of Umber Studios The front door of Umber is always welcome.

Doodles This is some of my work. A series of doodles in the middle running vertically.

Paul Armstrong in front of doodles Yes, sometimes I am an art nerd.

This was yet another great opening put on by Umber Studios. If you’re in Minneapolis and like art, you best stop by!

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