United by Phrenology

Phrenology was the belief that ones way of thinking could be determined simply by the shape of ones skull. We all have this romantic notion that we are all free thinking individuals but deep down all our actions are motivated by the same basic instincts. We truly want what everyone else wants

A Bloody Ransom

Here is the first little drawing for my new series where I am working backwards from frame to artwork. This gesture of sending someones finger is a very powerful way of sending a message. If you received one there would be no doubt that all your attention would be focused on what is being said.

New Drawing Series

For this next series I draw inspiration from a principle used by street artists. A work of street art is something that is born from the environment that surrounds it. It talks of the immediate world around them and points out things that a person would normally miss. I bring this idea of creating work that relates to the world around them with the help of frames. I have found some random picture frames and working backwards I plan to create drawings that relate to these frames somehow. The frames create the art much like a street artist using the world around them to create a piece.

p.s. Sadly I cannot scan in the frames that accompany the work so the drawings shall have to be viewed by themselves, but one can always view these drawings in their frames up close and in person at my studio :)

119 A Prarie Dog Companion

I went out to the pawnee grasslands yesterday. I was all alone with not another human in sight. It was very peacefull to be able to see for miles in the horizon without a trace of another human being. I did see many prarie dog hole but no prarie dogs strangely enough

118 Man on Target

117 Crown of Frivolity

Ornate hats that mean nothing. One becomes a noble if they declare themselves such and if they have enough money to back it up...

116 Monkey Brain Sorbet

Its a delicious dessert and very light on calories.

115 Someone Ate the Moon

It was the first thing that came to mind today and I am very tired tonight. I hope you all enjoy this one :)

114 Doughnut Monster

It is one of the toughest creatures to fight off. This monster has become my arch nemesis. Back in the day this creature and I were the best of friends.

113 Flamingo Kettle

Pink Tea anyone???

112 Blooming Ideas

Sometimes the ideas come out of my head out of nowhere like flowers in spring. They bloom suddenly and are everywhere. Lately though I feel as if I am in the depth of winter. No flowers just snow.

111 Complexity of an Individual

If we could wear all of our experiences and stories on our faces I imagine that this is what it would look like.

110 Make-up for Men

Facial hair is simply men's makeup :P

109 Fruit of the Loon

If I had an underwear company I would name it Fruit of the Loon and this would be my mascot.

108 Texan Octopus

Today's drawing is inspired but my friend Elena. She is a fellow artist and we recently did an artwork trade and this is what resulted from the artwork she gave me. She is a phenomenal artist and I am very proud to have one of her works and that it has influenced todays drawing in some ways :)

107 Wild Thing Within Me

I just saw the preview for Maurice Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are". I just had to draw something of this. I love the book and the movie looks like it does a great job with the story and the look. Tonight's drawing is done in ball point pen in order to honor the nice cross hatching and delicate lines of Sendak's illustrative style.

106 Watch but Do Not Speak

Just sit down and shut up. Enjoy the show now :)

Third Friday Night Gallery Walk Success

It seemed like more people came down this month than last but that is not saying much :P It was a personal success because I did sell a tiki god tea cup. A shamaan bought it or at least that is what the lady told me she was. We all had a sneaking suspicion that she was drunk or high on something more than life. Well a sale is a sale and she said that the gods directed her there and that she was super famous. So this could turn out into something big in the future eh.

105 Home Lobotomy Kit

Get your own lobotomy today!!!!!

104 Tired Old Tree

I decided to go all out and fill the bark of this tree. It adds a lovely pattern and gives it a very crunchy texture. The canopy is left blank for the drawing would become too busy if I added leaves. :)

103 Old Man in the Heat

Yes this is a local fort collins man. Not made up here :P

102 Dont Sweat It

This is going to be a sweatshop worker that will be part of a piece of art that I am working on. There will be multiple of this character contributing to the scene and I hope to bring you the work here shortly :D

Nesting Doll Panel Series

I have been really intrigued by nesting dolls lately. They lend themselves to many things. The panels are just a launching point for actual nesting doll paintings that I plan on doing. I hope that you enjoy this one :D

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101 Fed Up with it All

The expression on his face truly is how I feel about my day job

100 Bearer of Flags

I have made it to drawing a hundred straight days!!! This is a big milestone. Thanks for all of the support that I have received for the drawings and I pledge to keep drawing everyday for everyone!!! Today is the Bearer of Flags. Think of how many banners you carry on your shoulders. Each flag is something you associate with and deffend dearly.

99 Hobo Clown

I am but a poor clown

98 Veil of Toilet Paper

It is quite classy and stylish dont you think?

97 Rejected by the Pig

I really have no idea where I was going with todays drawing. I just went along with what ever came up in my mind. Hmm its most likely some deep represed thoughts but lets not get into that today.

96 Wandering Eye

Always looking at something new, never truly focused on what is at hand.

95 Creditor Worm

They are dirty. They are slimy. They live in the muck and grasp at whatever is close by and feed on it until nothing is left.

Brand New Artwork!!!

I have just uploaded all the new stuff Ive been creating in my picassa gallery. Just click on the part marked artwork along the rightside to check out the new works. I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think. :D

94 A Hole in the Head Lets Evil Things in

Doctors used to drill holes in peoples heads to let the demons out. I think that a hole in the head would make you more susceptible to demon infections...

93 My High Horse

Sometimes I forget to step off it

92 Rainy Fourth

It rained once again and it just so happens that today is the fourth of July. It was dark and cloudy and made for an unpleasant day.

91 I Couldn't Get the Ear Quite Right

...so I cut it off.

90 Fox Bride

Inspired by Akira Kurosawa's "Dreams"

Akira Kurosawas Dreams

I love this movie and this is my favorite segment for some very ovious reasons. It is so beautiful and if you can figure out the person who plays Van Gogh I will give -you a free daily drawing ;-)

89 Man Beneath the chair

Have a seat... its comfortable is it not?