In Return.

For my co-workers, since we're all April babies. =)

Welcome, Spring.

This post is a mostly non-art-related, update on life (and how great it is at the moment).

My birthday is fast approaching so my co-workers threw a little celebration for myself and Joe, our sand-blaster/coffee extraordinaire, whose birthday was last week. After a terrible morning that brought together a full cup of coffee, clumsiness, a bedroom wall and white bedsheets, the lighthearted work day was much appreciated. Not only did my friends supply vegan food to grill for me (which Heather enjoyed along with me!), but they thought to buy ice cream. Yes, folks, vegan ice cream at work on a scorching hot spring day. How great is that? Following are photos of the thoughtful (and unexpected) gifts I received, and general Springtime loveliness.

Yellow Tulips.

Fenton Glass.

A mini cuppa and the single-most badass pen/pencil a chronic-sketcher could ask for. It's inkless, writes like a pencil, and NEVER has to be sharpened. The only explanation I can come up with is magic.

A huge supply of fruit leather, organic raisins, and bars. Oh, these people know how to make a foodie happy.

Enjoying coffee out of my new favorite mug.

A gift to myself. My new (still in the flaky stage) tattoo of a compass rose. I had a few reasons for choosing the design, all of which are near and dear to my heart.

And last, but certainly not least, this guy. All I can say is that he makes my days exceedingly brilliant and I've quite unexpectedly become the luckiest person in the world. Imagine that.

Death Dates.

So there's this piece of equipment in the shop at work that I've always loved. It's covered in bits of old stone rubber, scratches, and scrawlings. I finally got around to photographing it and decided to use it as a texture for a portrait of S. I'm sure I'll find other fun ways to manipulate it in the future.

Yet Another.

Self-portrait.

Cross-hatching/Wacom Fun.

So...there has been an upheaval in my life lately, and my studio is in the process of being relocated. I expect things to be back to normal in a few weeks time. Until then, here is a total cop-out portrait, done while at work...Now, back to doing what they pay me for.

My Morning Sketches.

Starting the day off right with coffee and pencils.

Jack Rabbit.

White Oak.

Graphite & White Pencil On Toned Paper.

It's still snowing here. Still snowing. I think I've just about had my fill of winter for the year.

I spent the evening sketching in a toned sketchbook my father bought for me a few years ago. I love the way white pops on colored paper.

Jellies!



Owl Skull.



Bugs.