Joe Benitez

I got a chance to play poker at Mike Choi's house. The guest that I knew were Rick Loverd, Peter Steigerwald, and Joe Benitez. I grew up on Peter and Joe's artwork, and getting the chance to play poker with these guys was a bit surreal. I think I found Joe the most fascinating person of the even (Rick Loverd was definitely high up there) and found myself picking out some photos of Joe to do this....




Special thanks to Mike Choi for inviting me (and being a rad host) and to Joe and Peter bantering.

Last but not least: Mike Turner. 6.27.08 R.I.P.

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