Today’s #365challenge is to work with a fruit or vegetable. Sorry, I’m not much of a sculptor. In art school for a 3D design project I made a toaster out of a loaf of bread. I carved out two holes in the top and with the help of my stepmom got a cord from a thrift store to give it a plug. My teacher loved it but it was still pretty bad.
Today’s #365challenge is to use items you collect. Erin and I have a big collection of plastic animals, all organized neatly in different categories. I chose the woodland creatures as they are some of my favorites, especially the big bear with the goofy red eyes.
Inspired by Andy Goldsworthy, here’s yesterday’s #365challenge (I couldn’t do it then because it was raining.) The prompt was to take a walk and make something with materials wherever you end up. Since the yard needed to be raked, I skipped the walk and made this guy. Our backyard was covered in pine needles (Summerville’s slogan is ‘Flowertown in the Pines’) and I was thinking of all the little hidden squirrel treats I was uncovering while raking.
Day 3 of #365challenge is to make something out of paper without using scissors, glue, or drawing on it. I’m not good at origami but Erin reminded me that I once made a cobra for a board game challenge (maybe Quelf?) so I recreated that.
Today’s #365challenge is inspired by a favorite animal. It’s hard to pick one, I haven’t met an animal I didn’t like… except snakes but they’re cool. This elephant is similar to ones I illustrated in a series for Philadelphia Weekly during the National Republican Convention. But this guy is more of a Mad Man. Experimenting with a loose style by using an old calligraphy pen.
Erin inspired me to start this #365challenge with daily creative projects. You’re supposed to pick a theme to stick with, I picked mythical creatures but I already have plans for other subjects.
Today’s prompt is to make something that fits in your hand using only materials in your immediate environment. I made a Pegasus out of Fun-Tac.
I eat stars and stripes.
Congrats to Alison Brie on the SAG award nomination for GLOW!
I just liked this gingerbread family so much that I had to color them!
Happy Birthday to R.L. Burnside! I painted this many years ago but haven’t properly posted it.
I have seen R.L. perform many times, including the original House of Blues in Chicago. Got to meet him before a show in Philly at Upstairs at Nicks. I can still remember the feeling of shaking his hand; it was rough, wrinkly, and solid like a man who worked hard his entire life.
Happy 90th Birthday, Mickey!