I was never (ever) a Steely Dan fan, but I always thought this was a kickass lyric.
Also, I may or may not have had some bad ‘weekends at the college’.
(Song: ‘Reelin’ in the Years. Steely Dan, 1972)
Tools: Procreate App/iPad Pro
Photo via Unsplash
I was saddened to learn of the recent passing of Daniel Johnston, the prolific but troubled lo-fi singer-songwriter and artist from Austin, Texas. I first became aware of his music back in the 90’s (I knew a ton about the music industry back then, not so much anymore…).
There was always something pure and sweet but also painful about his music. He’d struggled for years with mental health issues, but had a devoted following, including some big names like Kurt Cobain and Tom Waits. Later in life he dealt with health issues, but had a ‘farewell tour’ in 2017 with the guys from Wilco, Built to Spill, and Fugazi serving as his backing band.
Johnson was prolific to the end, telling the New York Times, “I can’t stop writing. If I did stop, there could be nothing. Maybe everything would stop. So I won’t stop. I’ve got to keep it going.”
‘Move’ | Daily Drawing #479. Move it or lose it. Glitch art type experiment.
‘What a Mess’ | Daily Drawing #474.
I think inspirational quotes have jumped the shark. Poking fun at stock photos are all the rage, all the kids are doing it.
Stock Photo: ISO Republic
Tools: iPad Pro, Procreate App. Streak Pen.
‘Fire on the Mountain’ | Daily Drawing 473.
Tools: @Procreateapp / iPad Pro / Apple Pencil
Photo by Eberhard Grossgasteiger (@eberhard_grossgasteiger) via @unsplash
‘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
‘Stay Wanderful’ | Daily Drawing 471.
Commission piece for a friend. She wanted the only the type on a shirt and a pillow, I added the photo composition.
Prints and more available at Society6.
Tools: @Procreateapp / iPad Pro / Apple Pencil
Photo by Liam Simpson @liamsimpsn via @unsplash @madewithunsplash
‘Happy Camper’ | Daily Drawing 466
Photo: Ivana Cajina via Unsplash.
Tools: @Procreateapp / iPad Pro / Apple Pencil
‘The Doctor’ | Daily Drawing 465
I tried to come up with a clever name for this eye-patch wearing, cigar smoking Supervillain™, but then I realized I was trying too hard to be clever and decided to just call him ‘The Doctor’.
Tools: iPad Pro / Procreate / Debaser Lo-Fi Comic Coloring Kit from @truegrittexturesupply
Get Off the Internet’ | Daily Drawing 464
It’ll make your brain crazy.
Tools: iPad Pro / Procreate / Debaser Lo-Fi Comic Coloring Kit from @truegrittexturesupply
'Air' | Daily Drawing 463.
When I was a punk kid, I practically lived on my skateboard.
It wasn’t just a means of transportation - it was an obsession.
When I wasn’t skating, or thinkin’ bout skating, or drawing people skateboarding, I would pore over copies of skate and surf magazines.
As a poor kid from Philly, the ultimate dream was to be one of those lucky bastards in the magazines out in Cali or Florida or Hawaii that could skate and surf 365 days a year.
I never get to California (only to visit), but I sure could draw a mean frontside air.
I drew this the other night and the drawing muscle memory kicked right in.
This whole ilo took not more than 30 minutes.
Tools: iPad pro/Procreate App
Retro comic textures and colors using the True Grit Texture Supply Debaser Lo-fi Coloring Kit for Procreate.
‘Atomic Punk’ | Daily Drawing 462
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I am a victim of the science age. Nobody rules these skies at night like me, the atomic punk.(Apologies to Van Halen)
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More retro/psychadellic comic madness with the Debaser Lo-fi Comic Coloring kit from @truegrittexturesupply. 🚀
Tools: iPad Pro / Procreate / Debaser Lo-Fi Comic Coloring Kit.
‘Run From Your Problems (It’s Easy!)’ | Daily Drawing 461
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Holy hell, I’m having a ball running from my problems with the new Debaser Lo-fi Comic Coloring kit from @truegrittexturesupply.
The version for @procreate is a game changer. Worth every scrap of paper money I spent. 👊
I was so eager to jump in a start using it, with no plan or sketch this weird little little nugget was born.
Lotsa fun. Look for more lo-fi comic ilos from me if yer into that sorta thing.
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Tools: iPad Pro / Procreate / Debaser Lo-Fi Comic Coloring Kit.
‘Miami’ | Daily Drawing 460
Inspired by the stretch of ‘Miami-style’ tropical summer weather we’ve had in Philadelphia this past week. (It’s pouring rain out of nowhere as I write this.)
Tools: @Procreateapp / iPad Pro / Apple Pencil
‘Shut Up, Please’ | Daily Drawing 459.
Nicely tag someone who needs to shut the fuck up.
Tools: @Procreateapp / iPad Pro / Apple Pencil
‘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
‘Loud, Fast & Sloppy’ | Daily Drawing 447.
I’m still having a tough time with this one. During the weekend I found myself reading old articles and watching clips of Anthony. I’d get bummed out and try and forget about it, then I’d see but yet another picture or a link and go, “Oh, fuck.”
This quote from from an run-and-gun style promo he shot for what I’m guessing is an early season of ‘No Reservations’. It’s classic Bourdain: punk rock t-shirt, round sunglasses, standing from of CBGBs. (search Anthony Bourdain “CBGB’s” on Vimeo for the clip.)
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Tools: iPad Pro/Procreate
‘You’re My Main Squeeze’ | Daily Drawing 446
Tools: iPad Pro/Procreate.
‘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' | 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
