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Purchase both of my books and save $13, plus free shipping! You'll receive a signed copy of "What If Godzilla Just Wanted a Hug?" along with a signed copy of my latest book, "Break Out of Your Box." A great inspirational gift for yourself, a friend, or split them up and it's a gift for two!
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"Fart proudly." –Ben Franklin
If you're lucky this original piece could be yours for just $5
This Miniature Masterpiece is presented in the Leland Gallery at Old Town Artisan Studios from November 17 to December 17, 2022. It's in great company with a variety of paintings, photographs, prints, sculptures, and mixed media works on display and up for raffle. You have the opportunity to win your favorite Miniature Masterpiece by purchasing raffle tickets in person or online ($5 each / $30 for seven / $75 for 21). Raffle ticket sales will close on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 5:00 pm. Winners will be notified on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Simply click here or on the image above of my piece, "B. Franklin" to purchase a raffle ticket to win it. I created this piece specifically for this exhibition. It was created using pen, ink and tempera on paper. It has been professionally matted and framed. The dimensions are 9.5" x 7".
Miniature Masterpiece 2022 raises funds which allow Old Town Artisan Studios, La Quinta, CA to provide a wealth of classes at affordable costs to people of all ages and abilities, and to improve the multiple outreach programs they have to offer. To view all the pieces in the Miniature Masterpiece 2022 exhibit click here.
On exhibit at VAVERA Boutique
until February 26, 2023
I Love This Place, 2022, 49.5" x 25.5"
See these paintings and
many more on exhibit at,
VAVERA Boutique
318 Culver Boulevard
Playa del Rey, CA 90293
They also carry copies of my books and cards.
"People need art in their houses.
They don't need Bed, Bath and Beyond
dentist-office art.
They need weird stuff."
–Ezra Croft
many more on exhibit at,
VAVERA Boutique
318 Culver Boulevard
Playa del Rey, CA 90293
They also carry copies of my books and cards.
"People need art in their houses.
They don't need Bed, Bath and Beyond
dentist-office art.
They need weird stuff."
–Ezra Croft
Malibu, 2022, 22.5" x 18"
Le Chat Du Musée, 2021, 29" x 25"
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Just Released!
It’s a blast, to be free at last! Don’t let fear keep you from making the journey. Read this book and gain the joyful confidence to step out boldly. See how success comes easiest and best through the application of love, not force.
Treat yourself to a copy today.
Also available on Kindle. ORDER NOWArtist Foozaro is Darrell Fusaro, a decorated US Coast Guard veteran, co-host of the internationally popular weekly podcast, Funniest Thing! with Darrell and Ed, and author of the book, What if Godzilla Just Wanted a Hug?
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Praise for Break Out of Your Box"I had the great honor of working with Foozaro during my time as editor of Daily Word Magazine. He had written several fantastic, heartfelt articles over the years, so I knew Break Out of Your Box would continue that tradition.
When my copy arrived, I dedicated a block of time to read. Before I knew it, that time block had long come and gone and I had read through the entire book! I couldn't put it down! Granted, dinner was not on the table, chores remained incomplete, and the pets were frustrated that they weren't fed. But my soul was satisfied because of Foozaro's positive living insights using his own real-world experiences. The artwork is amazing and sets the tone for each chapter. The subtitle, Be Your Heroic Self, is a fantastic reminder that we each have before us all that we need to create an inspired life. With Foozaro's guidance, readers will get there! Now that I have finished the book, I am taking a chapter a week to reflect on the message and to journal (or "joy"nal as Foozaro says) about how it applies in my own life. I highly recommend this book!" -- Amazon Verified Purchaser, Customer Reviews |
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"Foozaro, I love your book!
It’s the one we should all read. About a generation ago we thought we had God in a box. Now it’s our turn. So many of us are imprisoned in a box of our own making. Why? Because we don’t realize we did this to ourselves. We’re kind of content with our sad state and we don’t see a way out. We think we’re victims of some cruel fate and we’re unaware of our own strength.
The magic, the positive, explosive energy of Break Out of Your Box: Be Your Heroic Self is this--Foozaro boils all our fears and hesitancies down to the fact that we’re afraid of what we could be, of who we should be. “The goal is not hard to attain,” he says. “It is our habits that get in the way.” We need to shake off our false image and trust in God’s love for us.
I encourage you to get a copy of Break Out of Your Box. The author, Darrell Fusaro, is an artist and he will literally draw you out of your box and show you so many practical, positive, enjoyable, and inspiring ways to be genuinely free. So, be a hero, break out of your box and gift the world with your true self!" – Sr. Mary Lea Hill, fsp, aka The Crabby Mystic
It’s the one we should all read. About a generation ago we thought we had God in a box. Now it’s our turn. So many of us are imprisoned in a box of our own making. Why? Because we don’t realize we did this to ourselves. We’re kind of content with our sad state and we don’t see a way out. We think we’re victims of some cruel fate and we’re unaware of our own strength.
The magic, the positive, explosive energy of Break Out of Your Box: Be Your Heroic Self is this--Foozaro boils all our fears and hesitancies down to the fact that we’re afraid of what we could be, of who we should be. “The goal is not hard to attain,” he says. “It is our habits that get in the way.” We need to shake off our false image and trust in God’s love for us.
I encourage you to get a copy of Break Out of Your Box. The author, Darrell Fusaro, is an artist and he will literally draw you out of your box and show you so many practical, positive, enjoyable, and inspiring ways to be genuinely free. So, be a hero, break out of your box and gift the world with your true self!" – Sr. Mary Lea Hill, fsp, aka The Crabby Mystic
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Order your personally signed copy of Foozaro's new book, Break Out of Your Box.
It’s a blast, to be free at last! Don’t let fear keep you from making the journey. Read this book and gain the joyful confidence to step out boldly. See how success comes easiest and best through the application of love, not force.
Foozaro makes it clear that at any moment we can start singing a brand new song.
Order your personally signed copy today. *Limit of 2 copies per order. Price includes shipping.
*For larger orders please contact via the contact tab on the website menu.
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Creative Recovery Card
$2.79
It takes skill to be a creative artist, and I’ve come to rely on S-K-I-L-L as the acronym for these five encouraging tips. With this card you can have them on hand to remain motivated, or share them with a friend. Just $2.79 each. Price includes shipping!
God Box Card
$2.79
The God box may seem silly or at best too simple to be of any real help, but for those who have tried it, we are unanimous: it works! This card simply describes what a God box is. Share it with someone you love so they too can enjoy the benefits of an affirmative prayer practice. Just $2.79 each. Price includes shipping!
Enjoy Art Like a Pro Card
$2.79
This high quality postcard was created as an invitation for those who come from underserved communities or who have not come from privileged educational backgrounds. It serves as a welcome mat, opening the door to the world of art museums and galleries. The carefully chosen prose makes the gallery experience accessible to all and encourages individual and diverse perspectives. Encourage yourself or a friend to enjoy art like a pro today. Ages 12+ Just $2.79 each. Price includes shipping!
Power of New Card
$2.79
The words we use have the power to motivate, heal and prosper. At any moment, we can choose words that liberate ourselves from the past and launch us toward our heart’s desire. Keep this card on hand as encouragement to choose something new. Makes a great gift. Just $2.79 each. Price includes shipping!
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Now Available in Paperback!
The new book by Darrell Fusaro encourages readers
to trust their gut, act on intuition, and step out boldly. "The stories are inspiring, constructive, and humorous. Fusaro has a positive, down-to-earth, and fun-loving style; he's like a cross between Dave Barry or David Sedaris and Emmet Fox or Eric Butterworth. If you like spirituality but don't like hearing it from blowhards, gurus, or academics, you'll enjoy this. The drawings are great, too, if you like the old-school Sunday comics style of Charles Schulz and Bill Watterson. Recommended." –Amazon, Customer Reviews
Even if you just bought it for the chapter titles and Darrell Fusaro's illustrations alone, you'd be getting more than your money's worth for this book. Darrell Fusaro's old-school charm and no-nonsense approach to spirituality will keep you laughing and inspired. His wit and wisdom is packed into easy-to-digest, bite-sized stories of how he transforms chaos into tranquility and succeeds by doing the opposite of everyone else.
"Rarely does a book inspire me like "What if Godzilla Just Wanted a Hug?" has done. Your book invites people to look seriously but lightheartedly at their usual responses to life situations. You offer simple, practical alternative responses that really CAN turn any negative experiences into positive, life-affirming ones. I've recommend this book to my congregation and have used some of your stories as great examples during my Sunday talks." –Rev. Tom Thorpe, Unity of Independence, Independence, MO.
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PRAISE FOR WHAT IF GODZILLA JUST WANTED A HUG?
“Darrell Fusaro shares his life lessons with inspiring creativity. This book is encouraging, funny, and heart-warming —a combination I highly recommend!”
-- Laura Harvey, editor of Daily Word "The words and illustrations of Darrell Fusaro's Hollywood self-help good-advice memoir play their way across the pages of his new book, the vignettes inspiring courage and laughter and even a tear or two. Spending some time with Fusaro's stories will leave with you no choice but to smile and carry on. He forgot to mention that he hangs out with a group of nuns, but then if he had, it would have necessitated a change to some of his more colorful adjectives." -- Sister Rose Pacatte, FSP, Author and Film Critic, Sister Rose Goes To The Movies
"I love this inspirational little book. It was very, very entertaining and had a wonderful message about finding something good in every bad situation. The cartoons with the stories were wonderful. Yes I would recommend this book to everyone who needs a better outlook on life." -- Amazon Verified Purchaser, Customer Reviews
"Imagine that it’s darkest before the dawn, that it’s all about listening to your inner voice, and that everything works out for the best; you’ve just imagined “What If Godzilla Just Wanted a Hug?” by Darrell Fusaro. The renowned local cartoonist has come out with a volume that’s a self-help memoir filled with the illustrations that have made his name." -- Culver City Crossroads
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Now Available on Nook and Kindle
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"I downloaded this book to my Kindle by accident; I was looking for books about Godzilla because my 5 year old loves Godzilla. When I started to read him this story, I realized that this was not a children's book. I had no idea. So later on that week when I was bored waiting around in Jury Duty, I started reading it, and to my surprise found it very entertaining. This is a very cute and heartwarming story that gives some pretty good and simple tips on how to live life and enjoy the simple things. I recommend it, I found it funny and sweet as well." -- Amazon Verified Purchaser, Customer Reviews
What If Godzilla Just Wanted a Hug? reviewed in recent issue of Unity Magazine.
Artist Foozaro is Darrell Fusaro, author of What if Godzilla Just Wanted a Hug? and the just released, Break Out of Your Box. He has exhibited with Andy Warhol; created miniature FX for the blockbuster movie, Con Air; and was producer of the Emmy-nominated Local Edition on CNN. While serving in the US Coast Guard, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal by the Secretary of the Army for personally bringing about superior relationships between the military and the civilian law enforcement community. Currently, he is co-host of the internationally popular podcast, Funniest Thing! with Darrell and Ed.
Articles on Darrell Fusaro’s artistic adventures have been covered in dozens of programs and publications from The New York Times to American Artist Magazine, LA Weekly to L’Italo Americano (Italian), Military Times to Cinefex Magazine, and SoCal News to CNN. He is also featured as an artist and filmmaker in the following books; “The Documentary Moviemaking Course: The Starter Guide to Documentary Filmmaking” By Kevin J. Lindenmuth, “Pastel School: A Practical Guide to Painting and Drawing with Pastels” By Hazel Harrison, and “How to Get Hung: A Practical Guide for Emerging Artists” By Molly Barnes.
Articles on Darrell Fusaro’s artistic adventures have been covered in dozens of programs and publications from The New York Times to American Artist Magazine, LA Weekly to L’Italo Americano (Italian), Military Times to Cinefex Magazine, and SoCal News to CNN. He is also featured as an artist and filmmaker in the following books; “The Documentary Moviemaking Course: The Starter Guide to Documentary Filmmaking” By Kevin J. Lindenmuth, “Pastel School: A Practical Guide to Painting and Drawing with Pastels” By Hazel Harrison, and “How to Get Hung: A Practical Guide for Emerging Artists” By Molly Barnes.
Darrell Fusaro is a contributing columnist and Illustrator for Recovery Today Magazine, Keys to Recovery Newspaper, i-Italy Magazine, and Daily Word Magazine
Creativity opens a door where there are no doors. :)
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If you're a dog lover this will make your tail wag.
Love adds dog years to your life. "My Old Dog: Rescued Pets with Remarkable Second Acts"
"Love adds dog years to your life."
The best-selling book MY OLD DOG: Rescued Pets with Remarkable Second Acts, including photography by Darrell's wife and renowned animal photographer Lori Fusaro, just might be the happiest book you’ll ever read. It shares success stories that show how blissful retirement can be for older dogs who get rescued, and how life-changing senior dog adoption can be for the humans who do the rescuing, such as Academy Award-winning actor George Clooney. Read more>>
The best-selling book MY OLD DOG: Rescued Pets with Remarkable Second Acts, including photography by Darrell's wife and renowned animal photographer Lori Fusaro, just might be the happiest book you’ll ever read. It shares success stories that show how blissful retirement can be for older dogs who get rescued, and how life-changing senior dog adoption can be for the humans who do the rescuing, such as Academy Award-winning actor George Clooney. Read more>>
