Simple wishes

20080202_blocks Click to see this photo's flickr page

We had a set of these wooden building blocks when we were little. We'd build things - roadways with ramps, race our HotWheels on 'em, knock our buildings over, drew on them with crayons and threw them at each other. They were cut from 2x4 hardwood, so warm and sturdy.

When I was looking for reference geometric forms to use as models in my class (and nice ones are oddly hard to find), I thought of these. I'd like to see 'em in person to make sure I could get the shapes that I want, but I'd really like to get a set. For class and to set up little settings to draw ...

[sigh]

Cleaning out the Fridge

Cleaning out Leftovers Click to see this photo's flickr page

I'm thinking of planting pots of herbs and leafy greens for the summer, to eat and draw.
I'm thinking I miss the design and painting gals.
I'm thinking there's just too much doubt rattling around in my head.
I'm thinking the runs are getting easier. Finally.
I'm thinking that teriyaki burger was damn good.
I'm thinking, "Pete moved?"
I've been thinking ... "Why blog? Maybe it's time to stop."

But mostly,
I'm thinking that the doubt ... and all it's dark, shadowy friends ... have been really getting the best of me.

So, I'm thinking that it was very serendipitous that I found this:

I managed to find the exact clip that I didn't even realize I was supposed to be looking for.

I'm thinking that there are people that I missed seeing last June that I hadn't expected. This is one of 'em. I really missed you guys; See you in June.

BTW - Duane owes me a luau t-shirt. Yup. Still.

Time to chuck all the ick that has been sitting around for too long, getting stale.

Red pens reappear

Red pens reappear Click to see this photo's flickr page

I'm disappointed; apparently just a few of you really appreciated the whole alien squid attack thing. Great. [Dramatic Sigh] I'm just another artist, destined to be misunderstood ...

Don't ask

Alien squid attacks my music Click to see this photo's flickr page

Is it Friday yet? This was done well before all my late-night/early-morning work, before Illustrator decided to just stop working, and done wayyyy before I choose what to imbibe later with dinner tonight.

I know, you don't believe me.

Work doesn't make me crazy (or, demented, or, whatever); I start off that way. Maybe it's the work that actually makes me sane(r). I don't know. I think Illustrator has it figured out juuu-ust about right: It's time to stop and re-boot. I'm going to head to the shower and then have some coffee. And then sort through the stuff that's left to do.

You guys have a great weekend. Be safe: Watch out for those (miniature) alien squid out there.

More PB&J

More PB&J Click to see this photo's flickr page

There's a process. Yessiree. What's that last step? - I wrap my sandwiches in a damp paper towel to keep them from drying out. Nothing's worse than dried-out bread on a sandwich.

I was going to explain how the PB&J thing evolved into quite the routine for me. But, you know, if it's all in the spirit of trying to be efficient so I can enjoy more out of my day, I'm just going to go outside to take my walk now and then have some breakfast, instead. You guys have a great day. ;)

Just a pinch

leftover parsley Click to see this photo's flickr page

Before I added in the color, it could have been bunches of tethered blind-contour sheep pinecones, you know, if you have a really unrestrained sense of imagination (ahem).

But no. Just extra parsley. Lots of love to you, Jane. I think of you everytime I do blind contour sketches of this variety, you know.