Ode to a Wayward Artist

So I finally did it. I finally put together a page to showcase some of the artwork I've done over the years. Man, have I been busy :). Seriously, hop on over to the site I've posted below and take a tour.

Check out my artwork: TSC Artwork

Too many opinions! Too few who want to hear them!

Everybody, I mean, everybody has an opinion, and usually it's negative. When did it become okay to spout what you feel all the time? Someone takes a nice vacation, and you've got a problem b/c the economy is shot and not everyone can take one. Somebody writes a human interest story and you're griping b/c a period is missing or b/c the links within the article are invalid. Give it a rest already. What happened to: "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all?" What ever happened to that little nugget, huh? Oh, and yeah, I get it--freedom of speech and expression and all that jazz. Yeah, yeah, save it. Some people only thrive when they are negative. Maybe it makes them feel empowered or something. Who knows. I just know that when a person posts pictures of their new baby nursery, filled with excitement and glee, and the negative comments start rolling in about their indifference or dislike of the wallpaper or color palette, something ain't right. It's a new little being come into the world, people. That's worth celebrating! Bask in that mother' or father's happiness. Who cares if you don't like the changing table.

I don't know--just keep it to yourself sometime. I know it's your right, but that doesn't mean it's "alright" to blast in cyberspace. Geez.

And yes, this, too, is an "opinion" I'm expressing about the notion of negative opinions. Isn't life ironic?

Ode to the Unspired...

For some reason or another in our lives come the dry spells or patches. Perhaps we've suffered a personal tragedy or setback. Perhaps inspiration has sought out another only to later return. Perhaps there are a million reasons why we are left uninspired to do anything. However, like the changing seasons, so, too, come the ebb and flow of things. What seemed a tideous effort to find inspiration would no longer be a toil. You will want to get out and do something like work in your yard or clean out your gutters or see people or read a new book. You'll feel that zest for life, for living, for renewal, and that's a good thing.

So, to all those of you feeling uninspired today, remember the tides do turn...

Never Kiss and Tell?

What if that's easier to say than do? What if you're bursting at the seams to spill it, whatever "it" is? Honestly, who pens these cliches? Seriously! If you go around kissing, at some point you're gonna wanna tell it. Am I not right about this? Am I not? I suppose I should just stick to a less controversial topic, something safer and wish all of you out there in that great virtual oasis a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Here's hoping in 2010 that even when your path isn't all that clear, you still make it to your destination. And if you must kiss, then find at least one person, someone you trust, to tell (smiles).

Since When Does Blogging Become a Job?

Okay, since when does blogging become like this full-time J O B? Now, I've got people (who shall remain nameless) tweeting me about my blog posts...like, uh, I'm not blogging enough! Huh? I suppose it's a compliment that my posts are enjoyed so much that they are in demand or something, but seriously, I've got like a day job and other stuff and blogging, well, blogging finds itself somewhere at the bottom of the stack. Still, for those demanding few, here ya go!

A NEW BLOG POST JUST FOR U!

Speed Painting: Moby Dick

My latest in speed paintings. Hope you enjoy it!

Marvin, the Giant Ant

I put together this little animation using Windows Movie Maker. The character was originally hand-sketched then scanned into the computer and touched up using MS Paint. Frames were rendered using MS Paint as well. Just a fun little project using simple tools.

Why is Tasha Making Me Look Bad?

Don't you just hate those people who make you look bad without even trying? They are just going on about their lives, being inspired, but it only makes you take a good, long look at yourself. It makes you reflective and ask the questions--"What am I doing? What have I been doing with my own life?" After the reflection comes a bit of annoyance. You're now asking yourself: "Why is Tasha making me look bad?" Tasha is no one in particular or maybe she is. Maybe she represents all those people who are inadventently making you look bad by being so clever and witty and inventive and creative in their own lives while you are doing gawd-knows-what with your own. Well, newsflash--Tasha, take it some place else!

When that day comes when you're not looking so good, here's hoping someone doesn't come along and rub it in your face!

Disclaimer: This is all in good fun. I was inspired to be a bit naughty. I have no beefs or grips with anyone, least of all Tasha (whoever she is--wink, wink).