from 2006 to 2009 he was a writer for the new haven advocate. in that capacity he was awarded first prize in arts and entertainment writing in a regional, non-daily newspaper by the society of professional journalists. in march 2009 he began a series of "object lessons", brief reflections on art around new haven, for the "new haven independent". the sixty-fourth and final lesson was published in july 2010. since then, he has published over 40 additional articles in the "independent", primarily in two series: "look here: new work by nearby artists" and "eye show," a 10-part "virtual exhibition" which appeared from february 2012 to february 2013.