A haiku:
I saw a tortoise
Approached carefully, quiet.
He politely posed.
I always feel lucky on a day when I see a turtle or tortoise. Today’s walk had me crossing paths with this beauty!
2023-06-15 21:00:48 +0000 UTC View Post
A haiku:
Unique perspective
Upside down, maybe backwards
See it a new way.
Standing on my head is a literal example of what I was thinking when I wrote this haiku. It isn't about the physical point of view but the logical, mental, or emotional point of view. I think there ...
2023-06-14 21:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
I went to explore a unique and beautiful place. When I first stepped on the firm rock surface it felt as if I was standing on the bare face of the earth. It felt solid and connected. As if the rock beneath my feet went all the way down to the very core of the planet. Mt. Arabia ...
2023-06-14 16:14:24 +0000 UTC View Post
I hope your week is off to a great start! This is what I'm up to.
It's been a strangely cool spring, leading to a strangely cool summer. I haven't had a lot of opportunities to enjoy the sunshine or summer heat.
I suppose I'll just have to take these breaks wherever, and wheneve...
2023-06-13 22:17:58 +0000 UTC View Post
A haiku:
Jumping just for fun
Feet pushing the earth away
Finding it again.
35 years ago, I was sure that my Hula Hoop Skills would come in handy some day!
Maybe they finally have! Here, some silliness with the hoops!
https://vimeo.com/835252253/fd266b07d2 2023-06-11 23:03:22 +0000 UTC View Post
I've posted a lot of "Selfie in Three Parts" posts lately. So I thought I'd mix things up a bit today!
With all of the new Patrons of late (thank you so much!!!), it has occurred to me that not everyone has seen the process of how I create my gesture drawings. Traditionally, gesture drawing...
2023-06-11 22:13:27 +0000 UTC View Post
I worked today on finishing up some of the paintings I started during livestreams on YouTube. After I finished up today's gesture drawing, I got to work on McPig. Here are some of my thoughts!
A haiku:
The sun bakes my skin
Breaking for Vitamin D
Between the edits.
I’ve taken to much needed breaks of sunshine while editing this week. It has helped me to feel happier, and stay better focused for the tedious work involved in moviemaking!
2023-06-09 21:26:19 +0000 UTC View Post
A haiku:
Faces of granite
Where trees grow in ancient pools
Created by time.
I went for a beautiful hike today in a space that looked almost otherworldly. The whole mountain is a gradual slope of granite. Time, air, and water have created texture an...
2023-06-08 21:48:46 +0000 UTC View Post
I filmed this while taking a break from work yesterday. Editing is a very time-consuming process. I've tried to limit how much editing time I spend per week, but it can get away from me. Breaks are important.
This week's walk finds me in an unusual location. While I enjoy nature and exploring the woods, I also enjoy exploring places that are off of the beaten path in a different way. Places that are abandoned or at least not being used as originally intended are always interesting. This fo...
2023-06-07 20:13:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Everything up with me this week.
https://vimeo.com/833831041/f433c18863
2023-06-06 23:15:22 +0000 UTC View Post
A haiku:
In my hands I hold
All the tools necessary
To be an artist.
2023-06-05 20:32:13 +0000 UTC View Post
This is just a test.
It's occurred to me over the years that besides a few accessories, the Ninja Turtles aren't' wearing any clothes. I've pondered how a human cosplay costume might translate in a more literal sense to a human being wearing the same thing. That is to say that I no lo...
2023-06-04 19:29:26 +0000 UTC View Post
A haiku:
The buzzing chainsaw
Cuts through heavy thick branches
Lawn bright now with sun.
I spent a good part of the day in the backyard working. Trimming out low hanging branches that make it increasingly difficult to mow. I like that kind of work....
2023-06-03 21:35:23 +0000 UTC View Post
A behind the scenes look at today's gesture drawing from in front of the mirror in my studio. My time on these seems to be improving: this is the quickest one yet!
https://vimeo.com/832791418/9bba68c554 2023-06-03 00:46:46 +0000 UTC View Post
A haiku:
Green fuzzy peaches
Tested by birds and chipmunks
Still too hard to eat.
I got a new T-shirt. It says, "Yo!". It is to support a skater that recently travelled across the country on his board. I thought I'd wear it for today's instant photo. In other news, m...
2023-06-03 00:13:35 +0000 UTC View Post
I followed a skater on an epic journey via YouTube.
This is a behind the scenes look at why.
https://vimeo.com/832781436/c75c305555
2023-06-02 23:55:27 +0000 UTC View Post
A haiku:
Charcoal and paper
Using a mirror I draw
The artist seeing self.
The three parts of the selfie that I regularly post are:
1. A photograph. A real tangible instant photo that I can hold in my hand. These are accumulating in a nice old fashioned photo album. T...
2023-06-01 18:00:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Join me for a lovely walk in the shady woods!
A little walking, a little talking. Some of the sights include a grist mill, a stream, and a footbridge!
https://vimeo.com/832041682/920bc325...
2023-06-01 01:14:50 +0000 UTC View Post
A haiku:
Glasses on my face
I have worn them my whole life
My ticket to sight.
Itchy eyes and seasonal allergies made contact lenses impossible today. Fortunately I have some glasses, which don't work as well as my contacts due to their age. Perhaps that's why today's gest...
2023-05-31 22:43:10 +0000 UTC View Post
All the things with me this week. I hope your week is going well!
https://vimeo.com/831676354/39feafe1fa
2023-05-30 23:54:14 +0000 UTC View Post
What you see here is turtle skills practice. I was trying to set a tone with the "heroic music" style, multiple cuts, and variation of speeds. So, what you don't see are the countless times I was laughing at myself, or the multiple times that I dropped the sai!
It's all in good fun.&n...
2023-05-29 02:03:13 +0000 UTC View Post
A haiku:
Turtle style with sai
I practice with intention
Slaying pretend foes.
In last Tuesday’s update, I talked a bit about animal flow. I suppose this could count toward that. I’ll just call it turtle style! It’s occurred to me that Rachael and Raphael...
2023-05-28 23:05:32 +0000 UTC View Post
A behind the scenes look at creating a gesture drawing.
The options are limited for how I can pose, but I do like getting a variety of hair options for these drawings. Braids are surprisingly fun to draw. This is recorded at regular speed.
This is an experiment. Often times, before I can even think of how to apply a new technique to my art or videos I do experiments such as this. My thinking was that as the clouds rolled by if I moved my body very slowly across the edge of the screen that I could somehow create a paradox of the app...
2023-05-28 19:31:25 +0000 UTC View Post
With my left arm reaching to the sky, I create a gesture drawing using a mirror. This was a fun challenge for myself. As it can be difficult to find interesting poses to draw when you're using yourself as a model!
2023-05-26 21:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
I wasn't able to post yesterday so one of the first things I did this morning was to film this. I love spending time in my backyard! From gardening to mowing to sunbathing it is a source of inspiration as well as an oasis for me. Many of my photo shoots, videos, reference photos, and paintings &n...
2023-05-26 17:51:55 +0000 UTC View Post
A haiku:
Reaching for the sky
Just beyond my fingertips
Goals lofty as clouds.
I was feeling particularly grateful today as I reflected on my goals from the past few years. Just a few years ago, I was out of practice in making art, and very few peop...
2023-05-24 23:55:40 +0000 UTC View Post