Enjoy a look into two hippies' pilgrimage into mesoamerica in search of psychedelic mushrooms in this art-filled memoir.
The year was 1969. David Coulter and Robert Rubyan hitchhiked to Mexico on the ethnopharmacological journey of their youth. On their travels David wrote letters to friends back in the states, to be or not to be successfully mailed upon our return. As David wrote his prose, Robert recorded their travels through the visual arts of illustration and photography. This book has been compiled as a period accurate monument to that trip and the art of 60s counterculture. David’s letter have been left in his original words as he wrote them. All of the art is from Robert's journal that was drawn on this trip.

Pink Spring: Sakura Outside My Windows is a stunning photo book that captures the ephemeral beauty of sakura, the Japanese cherry blossoms, and their significance in Japanese culture. Throughout the book, the original art captures the essence of sakura and takes you on a journey through the vibrant world of pink in nature, from the delicate petals of flowers to the bright feathers of birds and the stunning hues of pink crystals. Dive into a short study of the color pink and cherry blossom's influence on Japanese culture and its use in arts & design. Pink Spring: Sakura Outside My Windows is a must-have for anyone who loves pink, Japanese culture, and the ephemeral beauty of spring.

This book is dedicated to my wife, Virginia. She has been gone for 14 years, but her character, intelligence, and beauty will live on in my memory.

Dive into the captivating realm of Pre-Columbian artistry guided by the skilled hand of Robert Rubyan, a visionary artist and illustrator. Drawing inspiration from his role as a former curatorial assistant at the esteemed Detroit Institute of Arts from 1972 to 1974, Robert invites you to traverse the intricacies of Mesoamerican & South American artistry.

In this captivating coloring book, Robert celebrates the diverse artistic expressions of Mesoamerican cultures, including the Olmec, Teotihuacan, Maya, Totonac, Zapotec, and Mixtec. Venturing into South America, you’ll encounter the mesmerizing cultures of the Inca, Nazca, and Muisca. These civilizations, known for their mastery of mediums such as ceramic, stone, gold casting, painting, and inscriptions, come to life under Robert’s skillful pen.

Through meticulous sketches, he honors their craftsmanship, giving you the opportunity to re-imagine and recolor these precious relics. With every stroke of color, you breathe new life into the once-silent ceramic vessels, stone carvings, gold adornments, and more. Robert’s profound connection to these artifacts transforms this coloring book into a journey that transcends time, linking you with their artistic legacies.

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Mesoamerican & South American art as re-imagined by Robert Rubyan. Let your creativity meld with history as you study the diverse cultures that have woven the vibrant tapestry of our world.