Four Weddings and a Robbery

This illustration was originally published in Brides Magazine and "borrowed" by Steve Paster of Alpine Creative Group for his own use in promoting his custom invitation printing business. I took him to court and won but he had creatively hidden his assets years before he stole from me. I did not collect a cent. Mr. Paster continues to cater to a rather dubious clientele which can be looked upon as his just desserts.
Illustrators, photographers, calligraphers, beware of this unscrupulous thief. I had never heard of this man until my work appeared on his promotional stationary.
Sometimes you just lose despite being right. I am not the first nor will I be the last.
In celebration of unions planned with joy, honesty, and in honor of my goddaughter Olivia's recent marriage, I would like to post some family wedding photos.
The first image is of my Uncle John and Aunt Evelyn who always traveled in style with their alligator skin portable bar containing bourbon and gin.
The second photo is of my Aunt Kaki Burke who enjoyed a discrete Whiskey Sour out of range of the lens.
The last photo is of my mom with my dapper dad sporting a white dinner jacket in the background. No illusions, they loved and drank and I was born.