In The Studio

   Yes, here I sit in my revamped studio. Barely a third of the way through the overhaul. It's grinding on me. I have found some really cool stuff. Supplies I bought years ago. Including the drawing pencil set I bought before we headed off to Dallas. Still never been used. reminds me of the old days. Back when I had an eternal good attitude. I had a best friend who could always convince me that the top of the mountain was just around the corner. I get discouraged a lot lately it seems. Swinging between " I'm only a step, or two, away from fame and fortune" and "screw it, I'm gonna burn everything art related that I have". I just have to make some progress every day, no matter how small. Paint every day. Draw every day. Keep Those Guys moving. Pass out business cards. Push Doug Shoes. It's all I know to do at times. I have a general plan. I have all the pieces that I'm slowly putting in place. It's just I never see that punch of life that always seems to knock me back. Hopefully my sunshiney sense of humor returns as well. Here's some art:

   While you're here, take a look at this one. It's the latest I did with the One True Sponge. The subject started crying tears of joy when she saw it. It really made me feel like I make a difference. At least once in a while: