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From a pencil drawing I did of a girl at Cal Expo in May of 91, and damn if I haven't been up all night working on this. Like a good jam, the art creates itself. No thought out plan, pure improvisation. No B.S..It's amazing and natural how music and visual art share so much element-wise. Which will be my thesis when I start my Masters of Fine Arts program this summer. I love to take Dead lyrics and make my own interpretations. And this one has all the elements. Not to toot my horn, but I do work hard at these and don't rest until many a version is worked and re-worked.

And purely coincidental in a Dead sort of way, rainbow girls pants has a freekin' skull! ; )

Again, for those that appreciate and comprehend the time, effort, attention to craftsmanship, etc., that goes into my work, not looking at it full size is doing yourself a disservice. So click my weblink, and when an image is open, click it again for full view. Thank you to those who appreciate my dedication to the band with my art contributions.

-Tom Mittemeyer