James Monroe

I have not given up on memorizing the presidents.... again. Here is the newest sketch of the fifth president of the United States, James Monroe. I try to catch up on the more interesting tidbits of their lives while I am looking them up, and all I could really find on Monroe was that he is listed first in Fox News' (this came up in Google, I am not a fan of Fox News) lineup of "Unhealthiest Presidents".

April's Promo

Here is a new promotional piece that I am sending out this month. The image was inspired by a short story written by Julio Cortazar. The protagonist suffers a condition that causes him to vomit rabbits. He loses control of his life because of this plague of purging rabbits and, subsequently, commits suicide. In this story, the act of vomiting rabbits is comparative to the act of creation and creativity as a living experience. I really do enjoy Julio Cortazar's work and I plan on doing more pieces inspired by his short stories.

James Madison

I didn't get as far with dear James Madison's sketch in the five minute frame.

Thomas Jefferson

This quick sketch turned in to much more of a caricature, and really doesn't resemble him much. Oh well, there's always the next president I suppose.

His Rotundity

In the process of reacquainting myself with our second president I learned a fun fact about this otherwise very serious man. Word is that when George Washington was president, and the newborn society was debating on what to call it's leader, Adams preferred titles such as "His Majesty the President" or "His High Mightiness" over "The President of the United States of America". Adams' stance, in combination with his stout frame, inspired the community to nickname him, "His Rotundity".

G. Dubb

Okay, now this post is going to be a bit silly, but serious. Since leaving school I seem to have issues remembering information, basic or otherwise. My short term memory is fine, but my longer term (semantic-explicit) memory is failing. This series of 5 minute sketches of the US Presidents (respectively) is just a simple exercise in visiting my school text memories and stoking the embers. Perhaps this will tone my mental reflexes a bit. Here's to hoping...

P.S. I am thankfully able to recall that George Washington was the first president. It helps that his image in emblazoned on the dollar bill and quarter so I am constantly reminded. But who is the 5th? I would be pretty embarrassed if this came up in conversation and I wasn't able to recall. James Monroe is the answer, says google.

Bunny Bunny Warm-up

Getting ready to draw lots of bunnies!

Lilo vs. Marilyn Finish

Lilo vs. Marilyn Drawing

Here's a sneak peak at a new piece under construction. Now it's time to paint!

Tonight's Dinner

Quick Sketch from Last Night

One of a few of partially blind line drawings from the celebration last night. He is a deadbeat no more!

Growin' it out...

Riveting information I know...hah.. I am growing my hair out and I feel more and more masculine everyday, ironically. This is what I think I look like today. Handsome, and tired.

Just a sketch from a current project

Baker by day, Drawer by night

Loosen Up! I'm trying....

This blog is no longer linked to my website so I am really going to try and just make this a visual diary of my daily drawings (bad, good, and the mediocre). These will be trivial things, but it will be practice. I really like Keri Smith's approach to her work, and I am trying to heed her words with this blog. Check out her ideas - I think many of us can empathize and learn from her.
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And with that I take a small leap - I drew what I am wearing today. Tadah!

Vic Chesnutt

Vic Chesnutt was one of my favorite artists and he will surely be missed. Familiarize yourself with his music if you haven't already.