The "Selfie in Three Parts" was a significant exercise in self portraiture. It's three parts included the drawing (how I perceive myself), the instant pic (how others perceive me), and the haiku (m...
2023-12-30 23:18:52 +0000 UTC View Post
It was a consistent year of posting gesture drawings. Created in my studio mirror.
This is a year of drawings. Compiled with all of the drawings I could accumulate.
This is ...
2023-12-30 03:30:08 +0000 UTC View Post
A video of today's gesture drawing in progress.
Just me and my studio mirror with some newsprint and charcoal. Filmed in real time.
2023-12-29 02:30:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Today was a busy day of planning while keeping warm inside.
Today’s haiku:
In the window’s warmth,
I make plans for the new year.
Awaiting its joys.
2023-12-28 22:36:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Join me for a time lapse of a work in progress.
I was inspired by a cold winter sunset for this watercolor, gouache, and ink painting.
2023-12-28 00:10:20 +0000 UTC View Post
A crisp and bright day under a blue sky dotted with clouds. It was perfect weather for a walk!
2023-12-27 22:39:13 +0000 UTC View Post
After a busy weekend, I am relieved to have Christmas behind me. I'm moving forward and making plans for a new year. In this update, I'll share some plans and show off some new tools. I hope your w...
2023-12-27 01:14:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Join me for a behind the scenes look at the customization of a completely impractical joke gift.
2023-12-24 04:52:59 +0000 UTC View Post
I like baking, however, I don't care much for sweets.
Thus, the behind the scenes look at my baking creation process!
2023-12-22 02:58:49 +0000 UTC View Post
In the light of the shortest day of the year, I danced and pranced in the sunshine of the shortest day!
It isn't particularly profound, but it does mark the change. From here out, the d...
2023-12-22 02:56:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Forget about the cold, let's go for a Wednesday Walk!
This walk happens to be smack in the middle of the deepest, darkest part of winter. But there was no darkness on this beautiful afternoon...
2023-12-20 23:33:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Being a self portrait artist can be challenging. It requires both physical and emotional assessment of self.
It occurred to me today that I’ve not had a lot of full body photos with the i...
2023-12-20 22:03:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy Taco Tuesday!
It's cold outside, and I've been inside keeping busy and warm.
I have a new pottery piece to share with you, among some other footage of projects I'm wor...
2023-12-20 02:06:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Today's drawing in real time, as it was drawn.
I went for a bit of moodiness with the light while incense burns in the foreground. Creating a smokey atmosphere.
In the edit,...
2023-12-19 01:15:24 +0000 UTC View Post
I’ve completed work on the piece inspired by the illustrations of Edward Gorey. Taking inspiration from his solitary feeling ink drawings and using acrylic paint and wood cut outs of plywood. 2023-12-18 23:48:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Are you having trouble getting my movies to play? Did you at one time have trouble and somehow fixed it? I'd like to hear from you. This is a problem that has come up from time to...
2023-12-17 01:13:45 +0000 UTC View Post
An instant photo in color, late afternoon demonstrates the grayness of the day. Not particularly cold or warm just wintry.
A haiku:
Gray looms overhead
Bringing the sk...
2023-12-16 21:47:25 +0000 UTC View Post
This is bonus footage from today's YouTube video.
I took this shot several times,, just to ensure that it looked the way I intended it to.
2023-12-16 00:10:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Today's YouTube video!
Modifying and altering my pants and making custom clothing.
2023-12-15 23:28:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Working more on my art inspired by the illustrations and work of Edward Gorey.
This is the second, or background component for the figure that I shared previously this week.
Wednesday Walk Redux
Revisiting one of my first freedom walks, with a bit more background information! There's more to it than meets the eye. Like that moment when I point to my ma...
2023-12-14 02:55:44 +0000 UTC View Post
My three part selfie plus today’s work in progress.
The sunshine and blue skies were very misleading today. I found out how much when I took today’s instant photo. Brrr! I’ll just stay...
2023-12-13 22:08:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy Taco Tuesday!
Here's what I've been up to already this week. Including: pottery makes in the kurinuki style (carving away from a solid block of clay) and a work inspired by the il...
2023-12-13 00:16:27 +0000 UTC View Post
A look at today's drawing.
Created on newsprint with charcoal using the studio mirror.
2023-12-12 04:36:56 +0000 UTC View Post
A behind the scenes look at the creation of today's painting.
Using watercolor and a fountain pen, I created a abstract painting with a feel of earthy colors and organic shapes. 2023-12-12 02:33:14 +0000 UTC View Post
I brought out the watercolor and fountain pen today. It’s been awhile and there’s a great deal of satisfaction from completing a watercolor painting. I didn’t have a subject in mind. As I lo...
2023-12-11 22:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
From "Trout Fishing in America" by Richard Brautigan.
Normally I read a poem from this collection, but today, I read a short story about minnows of all things.
Today's drawing was done in charcoal, as per usual.
I feel more confident daily with drawing simplified facial features.
2023-12-09 04:26:26 +0000 UTC View Post
The next installment in my book/game, "A Collection of Improving Exercises".
2023-12-09 00:43:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy Friday!
Today’s haiku:
Selfie in three parts.
A reflection of the self:
Me, myself, and I.
2023-12-09 00:23:15 +0000 UTC View Post