Create or become another forgettable statistic. Create like your soul depends on it—because it absolutely fucking does.
Let's Taco Bout It
When life throws you a curveball, catch it with a taco! Stressed about work? A taco's crunchy shell is like a delicious stress ball. Relationship woes? Share a taco, and watch the love rekindle—because who can argue over a perfect blend of meat, cheese, and salsa? Feeling under the weather? A spicy taco clears the sinuses and lifts the spirit. Need to make a tough decision? Tacos offer clarity with each bite. Whether it's a celebration or a crisis, a taco (or two) brings joy, comfort, and a tasty solution to life's dilemmas. Remember, with tacos, every problem is nacho problem! 🌮
Dream, Travel, Save, Repeat
‘Dream - Travel - Save - Repeat’ | Daily Drawing 472.
Got the wanderlust again. Luckily, I have a trip coming up in less than 2 weeks.
Tools: @Procreateapp / iPad Pro / Apple Pencil
Photo by Kyle Glenn via @unsplash@madewithunsplash
If Money Can’t Buy Your Love, Maybe Bitcoin Will Do?
‘If Money Can’t Buy Your Love, Maybe Bitcoin Will Do?’ | Daily Drawing 448.
HODL me close, never let me go.
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Tools: iPad Pro/Procreate
It's Such a Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever
‘It’s Such a Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever’ | Daily Drawing 425
~ David St. Hubbins (Michael McKean) from the movie ‘This is Spinal Tap’
#goesto11
Tools: iPad/Procreate.
One Thousand
'One Thousand' | Daily Drawing #423
Finally hit the one thousand post mark on Instagram.
Patiently waiting for my parade and/or trophy.
Tools: iPad Pro/Procreate App
Chase What Excites You
'Chase What Excites You' | Daily Drawing #291
(Unless what excites you is crack, or your boss's daughter. Then no, don't do that.)
Tools: Kuretake Fudegokochi Brush Pen, Photo via Unsplash
You Can't Have High Standards With Poor Choices
'You Can't Have High Standards With Poor Choices' | Daily Drawing # 291
An Awkward Morning Beats a Boring Night
Never Let the Truth Get in the Way of a Good Story
'Never Let the Truth Get in the Way of a Good Story' | Daily Drawing #289
An excellent quote from Mark Twain.
Tools: Kuretake Fudegokochi Brush Pen
Hamburger Helper
'Hamburger Helper' | Daily Drawing #288
Day 5, the final day of the 'Meat Week' series.
So many questions came to mind as I drew this:
- What's with the monkey's outfit?
- Why doesn't the monkey just eat the damned burger?
- And why is there no tomato on that sandwich?
Sometimes there's no rhyme or reason to what winds up on the paper. It is what it is.
This series was fun to do. I really didn't plan these out in advance and I can't spend a great deal of time illustrating them. I'd usually start in the morning playing with words and phrases until something would click. If I was lucky, an idea would stick and I'd at least get the concept and the lettering sketched out before starting my day. Then I'd come back to it at night and do the ink and and color, usually posting at around 10pm. I like working with constraints, like a theme (and time), but I starting sweating it out by Wednesday, because I didn't want to post a dud and I certainly wasn't going to bail out on the theme.
I'm working on some ideas for future series, in the meantime I'll be back to posting my usual random themed daily drawings.
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Tools: Kuretake Bimoji Felt Tip Brush Pen, Wacom Intuos Tablet
Prints and more at Society6.
High Steaks!
'High Steaks!' | Daily Drawing #287
(They're so basted...)
Day 4 of the 'Meat Week' series.
Tools: Kuretake Bimoji Felt Tip Brush Pen, Wacom Intuos Tablet
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Fear the Wurst
'Fear the Wurst' | Daily Drawing #286
Day 3 of the 'Meat Week' series.
Tools: Kuretake Bimoji Felt Tip Brush Pen, Wacom Intuos Tablet
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Achin' for Bacon
'Achin' for Bacon' | Daily Drawing #284
After a brief hiatus, the daily drawing series is back.
This week's theme is: MEAT!
Tools: Kuretake Bimoji Felt Tip Brush Pen, Wacom Intuos Tablet
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Long Live NYC Pizza Rat
'Long Live Pizza Rat' | Daily Drawing #282
The internet was buzzing this week with a video taken in a NYC subway station of a rat carrying a slice of pizza down the stairs.
Let's all hail his 'can-do' spirit and determination.
If you can make it here, Mr. Rat, you can make it anywhere.
TOOLS: Kuretake Bimoji Felt Tip Brush Pen
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If You Dream of Beating Me, You'd Better Wake Up and Apologize
'If You Dream of Beating Me, You'd Better Wake Up and Apologize' | Daily Drawing #269
A quote from the Greatest Badass of the 20th Century, Muhammad Ali.
Tools: Pentel Pocket Brush Pen.
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Real Wealth Is Never Having to Spend Time With Assholes
'Real Wealth is Not Having to Spend Time With Assholes' | Daily Drawing #268
Your Monday inspiration, a quote from director John Waters.
Tools: Pentel Arts Pocket Brush Pen.
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The Most Dangerous Thing You Can Do in Life is Play it Safe
'The Most Dangerous Thing You Can Do in Life is Play it Safe' | Daily Drawing #267
A quote from filmmaker Casey Neistat.
Tools: Kuretake Bimjoi Felt Tip Brush Pen, Staedtler Pigment Liner
Screw It, Let's Do It
'Screw It, Let's Do It' | Daily Drawing #263
Just say fuck it. Book the trip, make the phone call, ask the girl out.
After a brief hiatus, I'm resuming my Daily Drawing series. The pause was not intentional. Let me explain.
I live in Philadelphia. Philly is an amazing city, and you can’t beat the location: an hour from the mountains or the beach, a few hours from New York or D.C., and anywhere is reachable via a short drive to I-95, the Turnpike, or the airport.
The problem with Philly? The weather sucks. Especially the Winter. This Winter was especially cruel. Thankfully, I work from my home, so I have no commuting issues. But working from home comes with it’s own costs. One of them is isolation. Combine that with a touch of seasonal affective disorder and you’ve got a big cocktail of crazy. So when the weather finally broke in April, I took full advantage of it. The time I would normally spend at my desk early in the morning or during breaks in the work day were spent outside. Biking, walking my grateful dog, gardening, exploring. Anything to get me out of the house. It was just the mental reset I needed.
It feels good to be back.
It's a Brand New Day
'It's a Brand New Day' | Daily Drawing #260
Tools: Target brand Broad Tip Marker (they're the cheaper cousin to the Crayola Classic Markers. Great for practice).