Many thanks to those of you who came to support the opening of my solo show, "Wrecktangles" at The Hole this past weekend. Although the weather had many of us chattering our teeth and wishing for toastier climates, I never felt so warm and welcomed like I did by so many of you in the East Coast artist commnunity. Below is a link from renowned writer and collector Adam Lindemann and his pictorial take on the events of the night. As well as a great write-up from my friends at Frank151 Magazine. http://www.adamlindemann.com/the-hole-herbie-fletcher-wrecktanglesl/#5 [caption id="attachment_1586" align="alignnone" width="333" caption="Photo by Jade Katz/Frank 151"][/caption] http://www.frank151.com/news/photos-herbie-fletcher-wrecktangles-at-the-hole.html#.URmKHxzc8bo

Going through some old family photo albums and videos. Wow, I can't believe all the great stuff I've been able to collect over the years. So rich in history and memories! I came across this picture of my mother and I. I think I'm around 2 or 3 in this photo. Happy Mother's Day, mom. I miss you and love you. And a very Happy Mother's Day to Dibi and all you other mom's out there! [caption id="attachment_1529" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Herbie and Lois Fletcher"][/caption]

Hi everyone! Happy 2012! It's been a whirlwind of projects, events, trips, and overall life for me these past few months. I'm a strong believer in not only working hard, but playing hard, too. So, often times, I'm out and about on what I like to call a "workcation". The good, the bad, and the ugly. Gotta get it all done, right? So, anyway, I apologize if it seemed as if I slipped off the face of the earth. As many of you already know by now, Hawaii was a huge success as far as getting together the old and the new vanguard of the Wave Warriors. It was great! Though there were some people who plumb forgot about the get-together (Derek Ho and Gavin Beschen!) or were too sick to attend (Shane Beschen) or didn't even know they were invited (Dusty Payne), and others who, unfortunately, weren't on the North Shore to take part of it (Archy ...

Christian, Greyson and I will be taking off for Europe soon. We'll be traveling with Julian Schnabel, surfing, going to various events, getting some good culture in us, working on some art. Just making the best out of a great opportunity for pretty much the whole month of September. [caption id="attachment_1447" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Julian and Greyson during some down time in New York."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_1448" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Summer in New York 2011"][/caption]

When we weren't shuttling around from one event to another ("Flip Flops and Popsicles" art presentation at the Tripoli Gallery, and the Hamptons International Film Festival showing of "Savage Beast" and "Supernatural"), our down time was spent hanging out with Julian Schnabel at his palatial Manhattan digs. While I loved checking out the breathtaking view of the Empire State Building from Julian's living room, and watching Courtney Love dance (per my request) and strum her guitar at Julian's outdoor art studio, after an intense day of skateboarding, Christian and Greyson enjoyed beating down the summer heat by lounging around and swimming in the Schnabel family pool. Or maybe I should clarify. Greyson so much didn't lounge around and swim; He ran and leaped into thin air, literally making a lasting impression with his photogenic splashes. Look at him. He's having the time of his life! [caption id="attachment_1413" align="alignnone" width="401" caption="Ready to launch."]...