FATHER'S DAY

Happy Father's Day to all. This morning my family and I rocked out to praise tunes at Brand New Church in Harrison AR. The whole thing was like a concert, or for the religiously inclined it was like Church Camp. For all who care too much about what style of music to worship to just think about love. These people, the whole congregation was loving and dying to know my family and I. That is what truly matters. 

For me, I dress down to go to Church. I feel that God looks at the heart and mine is only wanting to be authentic with him. Coming to Jesus as I am and nothing more. How many times in the Bible were people criticized for hearts and not what they were doing? How many times did God have to speak through a prophet and condemn his people because of their hearts? They were still "doing" the Godly things like offering sacrifices and celebrating significant religious holidays, but they did them out of routine. Something's changing in me.

I saw a, what appeared to be, homeless man standing at and exit off the highway tonight. I wanted to give him money, but I thought it would only solve his symptom of homelessness. So what can I do to solve the problem of his homelessness? I can talk with him, buy him some food, listen, give him a blanket, try to give advice. I wish I had a business where I could give him a job, but that is not my lot in his life. What is? What am I supposed to do, and do I have what it takes to see to it till it's over?

A is for Adam and Adam is wrestling with the weeds that are holding him back

INK

I finally got some time today to ink a few drawings I've been working on this week. Tomorrow is Father's Day and we are heading to Harrison AR. I enjoy our few trips there because of how small and homey it feels. The Peacock picture is my girlfriend's challenge for me this week. Enjoy.

A is for Adam and Adam is craving pecan pie

DUMP

I love my job because I answer calls during the day, and I get to draw between calls. Today I made a Birthday card for one of my supervisors. We both share a common interest in Napoleon Dynamite. I've been drawing for the last couple of days, but everything is so gosh darn light that it doesn't pick up on my scanner. So, I will finish them with ink. White Water, Godmother's party, Kite Runner, LPC GD, and good old sleep.

A is for Adam and Adam is Gallant

KITE RUNNER

"Kite Runner" rent it, love it. Two pictures coming your way.

A is for Adam and Adam is Megabomberman

6/6/08

TODAY'S CHALLENGE

Last night was amazing. I mowed my backyard (snorfest), but I really enjoy mowing. I listen to music, dream about being a superhero, or brainstorm a project or short story, or I pray. It is a very peaceful time. After that though Paige (my fantstical girlfriend of a year and nine months) and I went to Barnes 'n'Noble. I love it. The only problem was we only got an hour and a half of time to be there before they closed. I was reading these two books, one was about the process of Inking a drawing by Klaus Janson, and the other was how to draw and ink Crime Noir. Both were very insightful.

When I got home I posted my last drawing and Paige decided to give me a challenge. To test my drawing skills without looking at references (which I do constantly) she will ask me to create something from my own wits. This challenge is to draw a woman from the renaissance, or a gypsy. The post will come later today.



A is for Adam and Adam is reasonable, to an extent

CHEEZ-IT

Check this out; my girlfriend's brother's house was crudely disturbed this morning. A drunken bum climbed into their band room window. Nothing was stolen and the bum left without incident. I also found out that a friend of mine is using meth. A scary subject that I do not want another friend to go through. 

Today's drawing is inspired by a small moment on my way to work. I stopped to help a poor innocent turtle out of the road. But as I tapped on its shell to safely transport it to the grass it HISSED AT ME. So this is a snapping turtle giving me the bird.

A is for Adam and Adam is ridiculous

Interesting

The Fountain

This drawing is inspired by the sweet song from The Fountain. Check out the movie and soundtrack. Swimming with friends, biscuits and gravy, chocolate ice cream, inspiration, and dragging eyelids. Thank you God. 

A is for Adam and Adam is wearing an itsy, bitsy, teeny-weeny, yellow pokkadot bikini 

Alas

I was feeling a little nautical today. 

A is for Adam and Adam is fat and happy

Wow

So, for the most part my life is awesome right now. Why? Because I feel useful. Been connecting with an old friend, drawing everyday, going to WhiteWater, Avatar parties, Church activities, and Graphic Design with a great friend. This is yesterday's drawing. Be back for today's. Now I'm going to see my sweets and hopefully end up at Borders or Barnes 'n' Noble - two of my favorite places to soak up art and knowledge. Love.

A is for Adam and Adam is being wiped clean

...and this one is for my homie.

Yesterday I had to put my dog down. His name was Dugan, but I called him Dugey, The Duganator, Dugalicious, Dugey Von Stugey, and Duganstein. He is/was a silky terrier who lived to be sixteen years old. Wow. It was time for him to go. I loved him very much. I got him when I was in fifth grade. I'm also posting this woman in a veil. Classic beauty. Thank you.

A is for Adam and Adam is remembering

Okay, I'm trying to see how this whole thing is working because...(drum roll) I am going to try a consistant sketchbook for the summer. Meaning everyday I will draw, doodle, sketch, ink, paint, apply sometype of medium to my sketchbook for the remainder of the summer. It will be difficult, maybe. I don't know, I think I'm up for the challenge. What do you think invisible but super interested people out there?

Above is Ashley Wood (incredible) and Kinsey (fantastic). Just a small portion of people I consider my "Illustration Arsenal."

Oh, and Flight of the Concords is my new thing right now.

Adam (is the smartest)

Finally

Finals are over! Hallelujah. It is a sweet feeling to know that I can go home this week and draw for my own enjoyment and giggles. Which will give me time to focus on the comic Kevin Leigh Watkins and I are putting together called "When Angel's Aren't Looking." He already wrote the story awhile back and now we are collaborating on transforming his amazing short novel to a graphic novel. It won't be easy, it will take some time, patience is a must, but we are strong and we will be victorious.

It's interesting, after everything that has happened to me in the last three years I have found that I'm now...boring. I'm serious, I've become lame. After the monstrosity of anullment I was pretty well connected on the inside and was ready to take on the world from the outside. Dating was easy because I knew what I wanted; and I have found it perfectly. But I think the wear and tear of school and deadlines has drummed me into a absent-minded machine only bent on completing the next task put before me. What the craP! I'll figure it out and work through it with my Creator. This is my small rant.