July 21, 2023 – Back in the Shed
Got up again this morning for a ride. Day 2/2. Roads were wet from overnight rain. Lots to think about but I blotted it out...
July 20, 2023 – Back in the Shed
I woke up early to ride before work. Traffic better. Temperatures cooler. I can see the benefits of doing this in the morning, but I'm...
Progress Pics From My Azalea Bonsai, “Kumono”
I've taken a lot of pictures of my little Bonsai trees over the years but Ive done a terrible job of trying to keep them...
Weekly Round up: I’m not old! You’re old!
It's been a crazy 10 days here in the Shed. My oldest son, Colin, graduated from college last Friday and I couldn't be more proud...
14 Amazing Drawing Tools: My Drawing EDC
Blog post listing my essential travel drawing tool
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Can’t find a sketchbook you like? Make your own!
I've always enjoyed making my own sketchbooks. Sketchbooks are essential for me and I use them all the time - for playing with ideas, working...
Drawing: Bertie’s Frozen North Epilogue
I got inspired looking at some Hugo Pratt, Corto Maltese drawings (especially this and this) over the weekend. Something about they way he draws his...
Drawing Bits: How to Think about Drawing Feet
The other day, I was outside and the way the sun was angled in the sky, I noticed my feet casting these crazy shadows. The...
Hey look ma, I’m “Boondocking”! (not really it turns out)
Danette and I took the dogs out past Culpeper to a private campground to do some "Boondocking" this weekend. (What is Boondocking you ask? scroll...