Esteemed Local Artist Showcases Zany Creation at Simsbury Gallery

Simsbury, CT, February 23, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Pork ‘N Beans is the latest comic creation of local artist, Matt Ryan (http://www.mattsminestudio.com). It is the story of three crazy kids, an over-critical pig and their wild day at the zoo. Original artwork from this story, to be published by Free Lunch Comics (http://www.freelunchcomics.com), is on display at the Henry James Art Gallery. The artwork will be on display until February 28 and is open to the public by appointment. The gallery will also open its doors to Pork ‘N Beans fans on February 27 from 11 am to 1 pm. At that time, Ryan will have copies of his book and be available for signing.

Matt Ryan earned an Associate’s Degree in Visual Fine Arts at Tunxis Community College. Right out of school, he had the opportunity to work for Mark Lewis Creative Arts doing package design and shareware game animation. He worked there until the business relocated to California. Ryan then opened a sister studio in Simsbury. This is the point at which his freelance career skyrocketed. Ryan simultaneously began offering to teach private lessons to aspiring artists, continuing his professional relationship with Mark Lewis. As the business continued to increase, Ryan started to do comic illustration jobs for both the studio and outside clients. Years had passed and Matt decided to close the public studio and move the operation into his home and self publish. Free Lunch Comics was born and concepts like Only In Whispers, Sky Pirates of Valendor, Tenta, Dungeon Downloads and Pork 'N Beans are brought to life.

The Henry James Art Gallery is located at 155 Firetown Road in Simsbury CT. It is housed inside the Henry James Memorial School. For more information on the Gallery, or to schedule an appointment to view the Pork ‘N Beans display, please call the school at (860) 651-3341.

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