Interviews, Reviews, Articles, etc. (partial list)
2021
Desert Trail Newspaper, 10/20/21, “Yard Art: It’s not just Gnomes,” mentioned in Glass Outhouse Gallery article.
2019
Hi-Desert Star – 07/18/2019, “Pride says goodbye, circus comes to town,”
2017
Hi-Desert Star – 10/19/17, “Future of art is animated,” photo of Rik in front of prints, and mention of solo Space Cowboy exhibit, as well as Sun Alley exhibit.
Meet Your Local Writers (Guide to Joshua Tree Gateway Communities writers), Two pages of art and biographical, personal information.
2014
Arts Connection, The Arts Council of San Bernadino County – 02/01/14 – “Noreen Lawlor, Cat and Rik Livingston to Exhibit in Wonder Valley, CA”
The Chaparral Sketch – June 2014 Volume VIII, Issue 6
Photos from “Water, Water,” Hi-Desert Water District, Yucca Valley, CA
The Chaparral Sketch – March 2014 Volume VIII, Issue 3 – “Artist reception for Noreen Lawlor, Cat Livingston & Rik Livingston at the Glass Outhouse Gallery on February 1” with a photo of Rik and two pieces of art.
Coachella Valley Weekly – 05/08/14 – Image of “The Dreaming Place” misattributed to Snake Jagger!
Hi-Desert Art and Culture Bulletin Board – 05/01/14 – image of “The Unbearable Lightness of Being Aquatic” from”Water, Water” Show at the Hi-Desert Water District, Yucca Valley, CA
2013
1853 Wood Street – Brain Tumor Walk team T-shirts designed by ZonoArt
Hi-Desert Star Newspaper- 01/26/13 – “Meet BuzzBot,” Photo of a Zono Art Piece.
Tortoise Tales: Newsletter of the Hi-Desert Nature Museum- 01/07/13 – e-newsletter photo with “Jurassic Playground.”
2012
EPAW.org (European Platform Against Windfarms) – Picture of Protester in Zono Art designed “They’re Not Green” T-shirt.
Hi-Desert Star Newspaper- 03/14/12 – Front page photo of “Jurassic Playground,” also shown again on page A5. “Art Show a real coup for the museum” by Phyliis Lyte
Tortoise Tales: Newsletter of the Hi-Desert Nature Museum- 04/05/12 – e-newsletter with a photo of Rik with “Jurassic Playground.”
2011
American Free Journal & Desert Valley Star – 06/02-08/11 – Front Cover art, photo, and two examples of art with an interview, “Rik Livingston Out of His Mind” by Dean Gray
Basin Wide Calendar – Front Page 03/10-16/11 – “‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ Show Returns to Museum” with a photo of “The Birth of Imagination”
Basin Wide Calendar – Front Page 08/25/11 – “‘Zono Art goes up in fall” with a photo of Rik and two works
Issuu.com – Online versions of Desert Valley Star and Sun Runner articles
Desert Trail Newspaper, The – Front Page 09/24/11 – “‘Art and the artist” with photo of Cat and Rik Livingston in “Sunken Surrealism”
Hi-Desert Star Newspaper- 09/24/11 – Front page: “From Captain America to the Walking Dead” by Courtney Vaughn.
Hi-Desert Star Newspaper – 09/03/11 – “Twentynine Palms Gallery opens season with pottery and playfulness,” photo of Rik Livingston and “Pizza Mind”
2010
American Free Journal & Desert Valley Star – 12/31/09-01/06/10 – “Planet Illustrator: The Bizarro World of Rik Livingston” by Sandra Schulman
Cynthia’s Hi-Desert Blog – 12/19/10 – “Censorship Show” by Cynthia Anderson
Desert Valley Star – 11/25/10 – 12/1/10 – “Almost Banned Art Gets Reprieve” by Barbara Renton
GeekCrafts.com – 12/03/10 – “Sci-Fine Art, Humor and Time Machines with Rik Livingston” by Renee Pickup
The Hi-Desert Art Beat (blog) – “Pepper Wagner and Rik Livingston” by Karine Swenson
Hi-Desert Star Newspaper – 05/05/2010 – “Artist introduces library to Zono,” article and photo of the painting, “Wisdom on Patience.”
Hi-Desert Star Newspaper- 10/27/2010 – “Annual Art Tour an Attractive Trek” by Courtney Vaughn
Issuu.com – Online versions of Desert Valley Star and Sun Runner articles
Palm Springs Examiner 11/19/10 -“JT Chamber responds to artwork controversy” by Sandra Schulman
Palm Springs Examiner 11/21/10 -“Livingston artwork controversy has (semi) happy ending” by Sandra Schulman
Palm Springs Examiner 11/29/10 -“Holiday Art Censorship Show call for artists” by Sandra Schulman
Sun Runner Magazine – 02/10 – 03/10 – “Joshua Tree Green Business Logo Contest Winner Profile: Rik Livingston” by Seth Shteir
Sun Runner Magazine 10/10 – 11/10 – “The Zono Zone: Rik Livingston” by Karine Swenson
Sun Runner Magazine 12/10 – 01/11 – Capsulation of “Banned” debacle with an image of “Dream Screen”
2009
American Free Journal & Desert Valley Star – 6/12/09 – “Sinatra Sings in Joshua Tree” Mention of photos and poster created by Zono Art for the event
American Free Journal & Desert Valley Star – 10/22/09 – “More Picks of Artists to See” (mentioned)
American Free Journal & Desert Valley Star – 11/12-18/09 – “Zany Zono Zoo” (read the article and see a photo of “King Rik” with art) by Olivia de Haulleville
Hi-Desert Star – 3/14/2009 – “Junk is Beautiful;” Review of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” exhibition with a photo of “Robbie on Ocular Overdrive” assemblage painting
Hi-Desert Star – 10/24-11/1/2009 – Zono Art Illustrated Art Tours Map
Sun Runner Magazine – 10-11/2009 -Interview, ‘The Magical World of Zono’ by Andy Woods. Front cover and interior photo of “Sunken Surrealism Screen.” Cover also shown on SR website.
2008
Desert Wide Calendar (newspaper insert) – 08/21-27/08 – Cover collage art. First-page article, “Meet Mr. And Mrs. Artist”
PE.com (Press-Enterprise News) – “What would the tortoises think of a controversial energy proposal? The poster featured in Eco-Blog by Jennifer Bowles
Hi-Desert Star – 07/26/08 – “What must fall for Green Path to rise?” Award-winning poster reproduced.
Hi-Desert Star – 08/02/08 – “Artists to work, sell wares in shop owner’s new gallery.” Photo of Rik with art.
Hi-Desert Star – 08/06/08 – “Are you hiding a spectacular secret?” (Story involving “Roadside Artistry” exhibit)
Hi-Desert Star – 10/06/08 – “Girls color message to LA mayor” (Children color Rik’s Greenpath poster)
2006
Listenandbeheard.net – Photos of “Where’s Your Sense of Humor,” Vallejo, CA
Vallejo Artist Guild on Flikr.com -Photos of “Where’s Your Sense of Humor”
2004
Art Business.com – Review of “International Underground” with many photos.
Discocow.com – Interview discussing weekly syndicated “ZONO Comikz” Sunday size strip and much more. (Presented 2000-2004)
Haight Ashbury Beat Newspaper – March Vol. 1 #2 “Epicenter of Child Development” by Keith Gleason, interview and article.
Haight Ashbury Beat Newspaper – March Vol. 1 #8 “Whitney Young Slates Open House for Oct.3” by Keith Gleason.
Haight Ashbury Beat Newspaper – December 2004 “Whitney Young Gallery May Close Doors on Jan. 1” by Eileen Verlin.
The San Francisco Bay Guardian – Dec.15-21, Vol.39, #11” Out of Ink” by Laura Allen, interview, article, and photo.
Underskatement.com – “San Francisco Questions,” interview by David Franklin
2003
The Potrero View – April, “Rik Livingston”, mention of “Deeply Profound” exhibit and two photos of art.
The San Francisco Observer – April – “Green Before Spring”, Mention of show and photo from the exhibit
The San Francisco Observer – August Vol.VIII #8 – “Art By My Mother” by Sandy Staggs, two photos, and a review of the exhibit directed by Rik. Also online.
The San Francisco Observer – August Vol.VIII #10 – “SF Open Studios Bring Exciting Art Alternatives throughout the City” by Joshua Rotter. Photo of Rik with work. Frontpage article, two artists featured
The San Francisco Examiner – April 25 – Bruce Bellingham, mentions of “COMIKZ” exhibit
2002
The San Francisco Examiner – Wednesday, September 25, “Urban Folk Pop Life” by Bill Picture
The Examiner.com – “Urban Folk Pop Life” by Bill Picture (Long Version)
2001
Comics Buyer’s Guide – #1465, December 14, 2001, TONY’S TIPS By Tony Isabella “Expounding on Expo”
Blurbs!.com – Review of “Astounding Bad Cat Stories” #00
North Panhandle News – Review of Z-Man and ZONO Open Studios “wild and crazy” exhibit
2000
Discocow.com – Interview first posted
IndyWorld (www.indymagazine.com) – Review of Independent Comics & Cartoonists Vol.2,#4
San Fransisco Observer- March 2000, “But Seriously…” Article about Club Waziema exhibit
1999
Independent Comics & Cartoonists – Vol.2,#4 – “INDYview” of Rik about cartooning, accompanied by numerous examples of art and Zono Zines reviews.
Independent Comics & Cartoonists Website – Abbreviated interview and Review of Bad Cat Special Edition #1
1994
San Francisco Bay Guardian – July 6 “Critic’s Choice: Garden of Delights” by Harry Roche, Review of “Critical Mass” exhibit at Opts Art Gallery
The San Francisco Chronicle’s “Pink Section” Datebook – January 23rd – “The Mythical Appeal of Movements” by Kenneth Baker, Review of “Critical Mass” exhibit at Opts Art Gallery
1987
Comic Buyer’s Guide – #27 November Review of Mr. Verlin’s Zono Comix (Showcase Comic Series No 2)
Small Press Comics Explosion – #16 Review of Mr. Verlin’s Zono Comix (Showcase Comic Series No 2)
1986
Clay Geerde’s Comix Wave – #42 Review of self-published Mr.Verlin’s ZONO Comix ‘Zines