Angels and Demons

This is a little detail of an illustration that was published a while back in Rock and Ice Magazine.

Rock and Ice Issue 191

Chipping Controversy

Watercolor and Digital

This is the image I came up with in order to accompany an article in Rock and Ice issue 191. In this article , the author Bill Ramsey, offers some very good insight to the various contradictions surrounding the topic of chipping holds in order to create rock climbs. Manufacturing holds is a very controversial topic and can be looked at in a lot of different ways and from many ethical standpoints, this article touches down on a lot of them. In my eyes it is a very murky subject , one that can conjure up deep dark feelings on sides both for and against.

Anyhow here is the image. Go and pick up a copy of the magazine if you want to make sense of what it is I am rambling on about here!

Rock and Ice Issue 189 Illustrations

Bush Pilot

Watercolor, 8"x8"

River Crossing

Watercolor, 8"x8"

Strappo vs. the Vultures

Watercolor, 9"x11"

Village Elder

Watercolor, 8"x8"

During my recent trip to Rocky Mountain National Park, I was contacted by Rock and Ice Magazine in order to see if I would be able to create four Illustrations to accompany an article in an upcoming issue. The article was about legendary climber, Roger" Strappo"Hughes, and his epic adventures climbing Venezuelan rock formations known as Tepuis . This was one of the most enjoyable assignments I have ever worked on, as the article was full of wild content to work with. Super thanks to Jeff Jackson, Andrew Bisharat, Duane Raleigh and the rest of the Rock and Ice staff!

So get out and and pick up a copy! Rock and Ice Magazine issue#189, should be found at most major bookstores, newstands, and online at:www.rockandice.com

To learn more about the author , Roger "Strappo" Hughes check out this video:

Strappo and the Tale of the Mountain Room Bar from Rock & Ice on Vimeo.