So Far So Good, So What: Drawings by Michael C. Hsiung

Local artist Michael C. Hsiung—known for his whimsical illustrations and lustrous facial hair—presents a new collection of drawings at THIS gallery, including some of his most well-known characters: hairy dudes, drunk bears and sexually deviant mermen. The style of Hsiung's illustrations is simple, but there's a cleverness to each (often evident in his titles) that reveals an artist who is uniquely imaginative, intelligent and playful. When the artist clearly gets such a kick out of his own work, it's hard not to feel the same way when you see it for yourself, whether in the slideshow above, at Bitchcraft Trading Post (hosted by Hsiung's lovely wife, Rachel Pitler) or at his upcoming show, opening Friday Feb 8.