Hope everyone had a great x-mas. Megan outside of our house. We got a bit of snow today... A nice giant stocking on the front door. Another great Tops purchase! Megan making some x-mas dinner stuff in her Harry Potter apron. Such a muggle... Oh little Christmas tree. Some day you will be big and strong!
WHAT!!! REINDEER TRACKS WALKING UP OUR SIDEWALK TO OUR FRONT DOOR ON CHRISTMAS!!! A little hike through Linear Park to check out the snow around Irondequoit Creek Got about 10+ inches of snow last night. As I slept in late I got the best x-mas gift of all. The gift of someone else cleaning out my driveway. I have no idea who it is, but I'm super grateful Exactly what the little Nissan needed... Someone else's little yellow house with lots of snow on our way to the library this morning. Season 3 of Arrested Development for a snowy day MORE ART! Mexico. Sounds nice these days.
One I did of Megan around 2006. That's it for now.
Megan at Spring Lake Park in Penfield/East Rochester area by our house. Not sure why it's called "spring lake" since there's no lake. Just Irondequoit Creek...
A view of Irondequoit Creek from the top of the Honey Creek Trail heading toward Linear Park
A nice little bench AND NOW FOR SOME MORE FOUND ART!!! "First To Fly?" This is from a school project I was working on, which was illustrating a weird book I found about Michigan mysteries. This was about a guy who claimed to be the first to fly a plane. Interesting fact: The character on the right is based on Bruce Willis and at one on the left is Joe Millionaire. "Manhunter" from the same series. If I remember correctly, it was about a lunatic who hunted hunters. "Dexter/Hillsdale Incident." Something about UFOs or flying donut holes? "Where's Jimmy" I think the semester ended as this is an unfinished piece about Jimmy Hoffa. Self portrait from 2003 with silkscreen. This was inspired by a Russian religious icon painting that I turned into regional humor... Self portrait for August 2006 zine From July 2004 zine From July 2004 zine (detail): Safety Sam was a creation of mine for a group promoting water safety in Muskegon. They use to have a small picture of him on a sign at Pere Marquette Beach and pass out bookmarks at local schools. Doubt either are still there. He's a trout that needs a life preserver. Then there's Sparky Anderson, former coach of the Detroit Tigers From July 2004 zine (detail): If I remember correctly, this was inspired by a drawing on Aristotle or Socrates. Either way, the philosopher was thinking, not sleeping while the TV was on. From July 2004 zine (detail): Angel with hockey equipment and my Aunt Linda's dog. From July 2004 zine (detail): Man with a big fish From July 2004 zine: Raccoon, cactus, Belle Tire guy, and a monkey setting pins. Also, one of my favorite signs of all time. From July 2004 zine: Crackle with a Native American From July 2004 zine: French soldier at Mackinac Island From July 2004 zine: Inspired by an Egyptian tomb, I believe. There was some writing in the boxes on the original publication. From July 2004 zine: Fort du Detroit about the French founding of the city From July 2004 zine: Great Lakes Great Times bowling. From July 2004 zine: If I remember correctly, this is Chief Pontiac From July 2004 zine: Frauenthal Theatre sign from Muskegon, Michigan, the People Mover, Little Caesar, and La Grande Vitesse sculpture by Alexander Calder. From July 2004 zine: Lighthouse and a DJ scratching some records for Snap and Pop. From August 2006 zine (detail): My friends Nick, Matt, and Brian shopping at Maxwell Street Market in Chicago. From August 2006 zine (detail): More inspiration from Maxwell Street Market with the sign. "EVERY'S THANK IN THEY BOXES BE $1.00!" I was sold at the googly eyes. The weird character building guy was someone I saw dressed like this at the Two Way Bar in Chicago. He walked in, looked around a bit, and walked back out. It was not anywhere near Halloween. THANKS FOR WASTING YOUR TIME WITH ME! HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY!
Here are just a few drawings I've found unpacking all my junk.
Llyod, myself, Nick, Karli, and Matt. All former roommates at the Murder House.
Chicago Alley Seems fitting with Michigan's "Right-to-Work" situation Oh, the Christmas Spirit Study with Leprosy... Random Sketch of Pere Marquette Beach in Muskegon, Michigan I wonder where that hat went? Probably in another box.... Old man in time and space? Cityscape Unicycle head. This is what happens if I draw practice pictures of you. All the rooms of my apartment in Chicago circa 2002-03 Durer Hut Northern Michigan Home.