Illustration Friday - packed

A lot packed into this meeting. :-)

"Being on the tightrope is living;
everything else is waiting."
-- Karl "The Great" Wallenda

my left thumb

enough brave wise loving strong passionate blessed

Illustration Friday - Clique

The things on my desk have formed a clique. And they're very dangerous. ;-)

In completely unrelated but important news, my friend Paul (who was hit by the truck) is still in rehab, and slowly getting better. I am playing in a golf tournament to help raise money for his family. If you'd like to support me with a donation, you can do that here. Thanks so much!

A dream come true at the Dream Cafe

Thanks to Trixie. xoxo

Illustration Friday - island

Sometimes I feel like an island, and am disconnected from my purpose, and where I fit in.

"If there is no struggle,
there is no progress."

-Frederick Douglass

time for a bath

Illustration Friday - Clutter

The aftermath

i got to get going

Illustration Friday - memories

I will never forget this little girl. She was passing out little cards to raise money on a bus in Buenos Aires. She was tiny and had the sweetest little Spanish voice as she went from seat to seat hoping to get some change. I think she had a black eye which broke my heart, but it was her resolve that really moved me. And when she saw me drawing she stopped and looked over at my sketchbook and started talking to me in Spanish, like she was curious about what I was doing. I explained that I didn't speak Spanish, and she kept right on talking. I ached to know what she was asking me. I still do.

Although I suspect what really hurt was that I wanted to save her, and I couldn't.

Patricia and her mighty pencil

In a belated portrait exchange, here is my late drawing of Pati. Thanks for being so patient! You can see the one she did of me here.

if

Illustration Friday - routine

my little world.

"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is
dressed in overalls and looks like work."

-- Thomas Alva Edison

Roller derby!

See more photos here!

Michelle's fever blister never existed

downpour

Illustration Friday - detach

Not sure why, but this just seemed to fit the topic. Because I'm detached when I dream? Or detached from needing to remember? Or am I just crazy and/or deluded? :-)

"He is a wise man who does not
grieve for the things which he has not,
but rejoices for those which he has."

--Epictetus

can i take it all in?

Illustration Friday - Sail

I always prefer flying instead of sailing. Typical view from the cheap seats, right before the bald guy in front of me leans back and spills my drink in my lap and onto my computer bag, with a wailing baby and 2 drunk passengers providing the soundtrack.

Maybe I should take up sailing?

You may remember this post: things I notice on the airplane ride.

Today is 8/8/08. :-)

getting my oil changed and staring at the coffee bar

Illustration Friday - poof!

And just like magic, one day they all start to transform. Some creak, some stop working, and some just start to look funky. :-)

"You're never too old to grow younger."
-Mae West

Cityscape

Andrea (big gay dragon) organized a moleskin exchange for 12 artists from all over the place. We each bought our own, and each month we draw several pages then mail them off, so that in the end we will each have a complete moleskin drawn in by everybody. It's been fun and intimidating. This was one of my drawings that I sent off and will never get back. Sigh. Click here to see more from the whole gang.

golden gate

Illustration Friday - Canned

Warning: people who mispronounce certain words may be canned.

Flowers and parrot in San Francisco

Illustration Friday - enough

It's never, ever enough. :-)

p.s. See my previous post, how coincidental is that??

am i enough?

Illustration Friday - Foggy

The last few weeks have been very foggy for me as my good friend Paul is still unconscious in the hospital after being hit by a truck while on his bicycle. You can track his progress here. I'm very grateful for all of you. Go hug somebody. :-)

Goodbye Camille

I see the color of your hair
I hear your voice and it makes me smile
I imagine all the tears you couldn't wipe away
And the dreams you wouldn't dream

I miss you already.

Illustration Friday - Sour

A long stream of consciousness rant done while in a sour mood. Enjoy your visit inside my brain. :-)

day

Illustration Friday - Fierce

I have one very fierce imagination (according to some people). :-)

"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
-- Albert Einstein

My chewed up gum

Still waiting for Paul to wake up. Thanks for all your love and good vibes! :-)

Illustration Friday - Hoarding my tears

My good friend Paul is still in ICU and has been unconscious since this past Saturday after being hit by a truck. You can leave him a comment at getwellsoonpaul. We periodically print out the comments and read them to him, so please send him your love and prayers. And be sure to take time today to let someone important in your life know what they mean to you. Sending you all love and blessings. :-)

Send some love to Paul

My dear friend Paul was hit by a truck while riding his bike last Saturday and has yet to regain consciousness. He is an amazing man, husband, father and friend. You can leave an encouraging comment here. Many thanks. Take the time today to tell someone important how you feel about them. :-)

Every summer

A pair of red dragonflies hang out in front of my house and perform the most amazing mating rituals. If you want to see more photos of them, click here.

Illustration Friday - Punchline

Why me? The greatest punchline of all. :-)

Always pondering

Illustration Friday - Forgotten

Little known rites of passage that are not easily forgotten. (click the illustration to see it larger) :-)

Eye wide shut

Tanya after eye surgery. All better now! :-)