Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe The Weather says, “Suck it up, Buttercup.”
Elisha
Here is my very quick sketch for this week’s theme of what object represents me. Everyone makes fun of my books and the fact that I tore out my RV couch and put a bookshelf in its place. A beautiful, cedar shelf I built myself, but who’s asking? Most of […]
Sketch-A-Long
Last week we discussed 3 values. Shadow, mid-tone, highlight. Obviously, values are infinite and the more you have the more realistic your sketch will appear. One exercise that will help you see and achieve more subtle values in your drawing is the study above. Draw a long rectangle and split […]
Sketch-A-Long
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. — Chinese Proverb Beasley says, “I’m over here enjoying all your sunshine while you earn me some kibble.”
Motivation Monday – Don’t Let Monday Suck
Everyone has an opinion. We all know this. I’m either told I’ll never make it or people gush on a regular basis. There’s never an in between. No one says, “Meh, you’re okay.” or, “You can earn a moderate income doing that.” Although, I have gotten a couple, “You’re not […]
What Not To Do When Dating An Artist:
I thought I would share some links for sketching since we started the Sketch-A-Long this week. 10 Sketching Tips For Beginners Top 10 Mistakes Beginners Make Need ideas? The Every Day Matters Facebook Group is full of inspiration. I never post to the group, but I love the sketches that […]
Link Love – Sketching
My sketch of what I’m thankful for. Although the list is long, I’m very thankful that not only is the weather beautiful today, but that I’m in a location where I can pack the dogs in my car and let them run loose for an hour or so. Either I […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
Would you like to sketch with me? People are always so interested in drawing and they want to learn, but they seem really self-conscious or they think it has to be taken so seriously. If you remember my Bad Dog or Bad Grandpa comics, you will know, sometimes, stick figures […]
Sketch-A-Long
I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. –Michael Jordan Lola says, “It’s okay if […]
Monday Motivation – Don’t Let Monday Suck
Let’s talk about podcasts. I love podcasts. I don’t remember how or why I started listening to them, but they’ve changed my life. That’s not an exaggeration. I used to just turn on some music and get to work, but I’ve found I like podcasts even better. Although, when I’m […]
Link Love
I was slow getting started today. I began reading The Martian for book club and got a little sucked in. I had just convinced myself to start my new painting and gathered my materials when my older brother called. We barely hang out so I went to his house for […]
Almost Does Not Cut It.
You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. — C. S. Lewis Lola says, “This isn’t a run through. Put on some real pants and make it happen. Seriously.”
Monday Motivation – Don’t Let Monday Suck
I’m fighting the urge to run to Florida. I miss the area and all my friends there. The fact that the weather is turning in Illinois does not help matters. In the time that I’m not officially blogging, I’m thinking about the direction I want to take the blog. I’ve […]
The Itch
I love the Golden Pond site at Land Between The Lakes. There’s a bison/elk habitat, a planetarium, hiking trails, a river, and a nice little town named Murray. I love Murray. Not to live there but to visit for a week or two is just fine with me. This time […]
Land Between The Lakes (Murray), Kentucky
That will be my posting style for the foreseeable future. Not because I don’t want to, but because I’m working on a very big project, literally and figuratively. You can read more about it on my Patreon site. I’m working on uploading a video there are well. Below is a WIP […]
Few And Far Between
Here are most of the paintings I completed over July and August. I have a few left to edit. The paintings for sale are all $125 and can be collected through The Bowery Art Gallery. They have a few other paintings too, although they sell fast, so hurry. Christmas is coming. […]
Latest Watercolor Paintings
My birthday: “I have a massage at 1 so I can only stay a couple of hours. I’ll be back around 5 or 6 though.” “OOOOHHHHHHH a mmaaaaassssaaaaagggeeeeee,” he mocked. “You’re just running around.” .”Well, I’m 33 now, I think I can run around if I want. Besides, everyone […]
Birthday You Say? There’s No Freedom In Birthdays – Bad ...
“E. is coming over tomorrow to help watch Grandma while you are at your doctor and I have things to do.” “MONEY HUNGRY BITCH!” Yeah, it’s kind of hard to hide the shock at the amount of vitriol that came out of his mouth out of nowhere. Much quieter, […]
Very Bad (Step) Grandpa
This is the first commission I’ve agreed to in a couple of years. I was much more excited to do it than I thought I would be, especially since the sister piece was very challenging. Luckily, although much bigger, this one did not take me nearly as long to […]
Familial Bonds – Watercolor
The condensed version. I found Harry sitting on a piece of concrete. Head in hands, “I knew it wouldn’t work, nothing ever works.” He was looking beaten and even though I knew better, my soft spot for old people kicked in. He had just been blaming me for the pump […]