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Rains hopes his characters become part of a larger mythos in which the spiral, circle, and heart are representative throughout. Spirals denote being grounded, he said,
and the hearts are about happiness and love.
Titling his creations is also part of Rains’ process, because the titles often say more about the intent behind them. The piece “Scream Heard Round the World” is a commentary on Election Day, he said,
while another piece has the title “The Goat Who Climbed High Enough to Eat the Stars.” The exclusive piece for Montana Co ee Traders, featuring a Three-Wise-Men-ish gure bestow- ing co ee, is titled, “Eureka! Or The Day I Saved Christmas.”
“They’re quirky because sometimes they’re what I want to say,” Rains said.
Along with the Montana Co ee Traders
show, Rains said he’s working on commissions,
and hopes his designs catch the eyes of those think-
ing about getting a tattoo. Eventually, he wants to put
all his characters into an ensemble creation and reach a Disney-sized audience. Already, his Etsy store is gaining traction, he said, and his pieces at Sassafras in Kalispell are selling.
But while he strives for greater heights, Rains said he’s found purpose in his work again, and plans to keep riding the wave of creative success he’s found in Montana. Whether peo- ple are drawn to his work because of the circular elements or their own reasons, Rains is happy his work is connecting.
THE MARQUEE WHAT TO READ, SEE AND APPRECIATE FVCC THEATRE PRESENTS
“Whatever you see, I just want people to have fun,” Rains said.
Flathead Valley Community Col- lege’s Theatre Department presents an all-new production of “A Christ- mas Carol,” Dec. 8-10 in the campus theater inside the Arts and Technol- ogy Building. All performances begin at 7 p.m.
This lighthearted version of the beloved classic by Charles Dickens is the perfect holiday outing for fam- ily members of all ages. With all of the traditional characters and mem- orable sights and sounds, this clas- sic Christmas ghost story is sure to delight.
Under the direction of FVCC The-
atre’s adjunct professor Rebecca Spear, the large cast is made up of com- munity members and students from across the Flathead Valley.
Tickets are available online at www.fvcc.edu, at the FVCC Bookstore and at the box o ce 30 minutes prior to the start of the show. Tickets are $10 for adults with a $5 discount for senior citizens. All students are admitted free of charge.
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