Inktober Day 9 BROKEN

Hmm.  These Inktober prompts have not been the lightest topics...  I was going to draw a drill into this and commentary about dreams and life, but decided to leave it as it was.  It was broken enough.

Inktober Day 8 ROCK

Any Led Zeppelin fans out there?  Then I think you'll get all the subtle, and not so subtle clues.

Inktober Day 7 LOST

Lost and lost in thought...

Inktober Day 6 HIDDEN

I can't be the only person this happens to, right?

Inktober Day 5 SAD

I was trying to evoke sadness, here, with just black ink lines.  I think the eyes can help you create this man's story.  I don't need to tell it.

Inktober Day 4 Hungry

Amazing, Inktober's 10/4, Tuesday prompt corresponds to National Taco Day.  Incredible!  I thought I would try to incorporate "Hungry" with the day, because who isn't always hungry for a taco?  And who doesn't want to wear a cute taco earring and blouse to boot!

Inktober Day 3 Collect

There's a lot of buckeyes in those straining pockets!

Mom:    "Well, I know you're not happy to see me.  What were you doing?"

Dad:      "I was collecting buckeyes for good luck!"

Sister:   "I only like chocolate-covered peanut butter buckeyes."

Brother:"Then you'll have good luck getting fat."

Inktober Day 2 Noisy

Crunch! Crunch!

Inktober Day 1 FAST

Hello!  Amazingly, it's already October, and for the first time, I'm going to join in with the Inktober movement--an ink drawing a day for 31 days.  Learn more about it and Jake Parker, the creator of it, here!  I hope you join me!

I'm going to try to head the 31 prompts offered from Inktober, although you do not have to do it that way.

Here is FAST:

Flirty Grandpa

Flirty Grandpa - Rummaging around in the attic, Grandpa Theo found his old Sgt. Pepper-styled jacket. Ah, the memories he had when he had worn it last. He glanced furtively behind him, and quickly slipped into it. Well, he tore the inside lining when he stretched both arms through the sleeves, of course. He wasn't as fit as he was at twenty. Yet, he could get it on! He felt a cocky attitude come over him as the jacket gave his slack body the appearance of a toned physique. Without a doubt, he would be asking Margaret to join him at the 60's revival concert tonight. He turned sharply and gave himself a wink into a dusty mirror. He had become Flirty Grandpa!

Being One with Nature

Marge constantly badgered her husband to be "one with nature" for the sake of his health. Always wanting to keep the peace in their marriage, Harry made sure he obeyed.

Hallway Dancer

Here's a little fantastical something I drew on an old Anthropologie receipt envelope.  I thought she had a Chagall-like charm.  As soon as I posted her on Facebook, someone de-friended me.

Remember dear ones, It's always good to separate yourself from conformists. (-;

By the way, I was listening to a very old Robert Plant song, (post-Led Zepplin) called "Big Log."  Click here for that atmospheric gem.

Expectations

I actually am so proud of this one.  I like how the pen reacted against the pastel/acrylic/marker, almost in a hiccuping type of way...hmm.  That sounds pretty strange, but it's the best way I can describe it.

I am a huge lover of color, but I think I like the starkness of ink of paper even more.

Expectations

Party Girl Makes Her Pick

A little mixed-media action here.

Party Girl Makes Her Pick

There's Always A Way to Make Life Better - Philips: A little more action

I happened upon this video by accident, and because I'm always a sucker for stories about people going after their dream, I had to share!  P.S., And don't you love that tag line:  "There's always a way to make life better."  Makes you feel like you could do anything!

Body Parts - I Prefer Landscapes

"I Prefer Landscapes."

Mixed Media

Cool In Blue

I was listening to a slow jam the other night, and this musician came out of it.

Sketchbook

Trader Joe's, A Cute Checkout Boy, Humiliation, and a Raspberry Tart

So convinced that he had made a fool of himself with his inane banter in front of the new checkout boy, Greg ate his entire Trader Joe's raspberry tart in humiliation as soon as he got home.

Chastised Charles and His Paper Hats

During school, Charles was chastised for constantly constructing paper airplanes and hats. Nonetheless, he could not stop, and he continued in obscurity with his paper-folding ways. That was until a head designer for Issey Miyake saw the genius in his origami at a small fair, hired him on the spot, and forever changed his shame into worldwide fame.

Patti Smith on Labels | American Masters: In Their Own Words

Tell it like it is, Patti.

Happy 73rd Birthday, Robert De Niro!

I posted this before, but on the occasion of his 73rd birthday, I had to put my watercolor and ink painting of Robert De Niro out there one more time. (-:

Sucre- Crazy [Loner EP]

I have been so obsessed with this song that I thought I should share it with the rest of you.  Listen especially at 2:11 forward.  Stacy King's vocals just float over the scale, and I love the way her voice breaks over the word "how" at 2:20.  Just beautifully powerful.  P.S. the true name of the group is Sucré.  You can find also find Stacy King's lifestyle blog on Instagram at @sucremusic and her lifestyle website is http://sucre-style.com/

Sheila Had Become A Wine Head

"Sheila Had Become A Wine Head" 

Sheila quickly brought her hand to her face, desperately trying to block her eyes from the free grocery store wine samples. She suspected she was becoming a wine head. Moments later, as she clutched her purse closely to her chest, slinking away from the now empty wine bottles on the shelf, she confirmed her dreaded suspicions.

Night Flight

A little fantasy in oil.

Muhammad Ali

When I first heard Muhammad Ali had passed, I drew a quick pencil sketch of him.  I wanted to reflect his intelligence and sense of humor which I thought were just as brilliant as his boxing.

I started...and then I stopped. I was intimidated by the task and thought I could not do him justice.  Finally yesterday, July 31st, I thought, don't let another month pass without paying tribute to him.  So, I dug deep and finished his portrait.  I hope you like him.

 Ali--the quick sketch where he lingered for nearly 2 months.