Dec
11
2010
Switching it up today with a white charcoal drawing. Â This was inspired by a scene in The Day of the Jackal, which I was watching earlier this evening.
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Dec
10
2010
My wife’s half-joking idea for today’s sketch: “Draw your glasses without having them on.”  “Piece of cake,” said the foolish husband. Behold the price of hubris. I done forgot: I cain’t see real good.
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Dec
9
2010
If you have to do it, you might as well do it in style. Â Inspired by a great photo from Lindsay Anderson & Jennifer Glen.
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Dec
8
2010
I didn’t feel satisfied with yesterday’s sketch — and if any subject deserves a repeat visit, it’s this kind and insightful man. Â This simplified charcoal sketch is based on a photo of him on one of his many Alpine hikes. Â I will long remember the times we got to spend with him there.
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Dec
7
2010

Got sad news today of the loss of a fine man and great example to many.
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Dec
6
2010
I was reading something this evening about Egypt, and the location was somehow stuck in my mind when it came time for today’s drawing.
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Dec
5
2010
Just finished watching what is probably the most powerfully affecting documentary (maybe even film of any kind) that I’ve ever seen: Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father.  A traumatic film, not for the faint of heart.  I don’t even really know what more to say about it — just feeling very emotionally drained.  Not knowing what to draw this evening, I made this quick sketch based on the well done movie poster by Evan B. Harris (more of  his work here).
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Dec
4
2010
This was done in honor of the USC/UCLA game I spent forever trying (and failing) to find on TV tonight. Â Should’ve snatched up my cousin’s extra ticket when I had the chance. Â Oh well. Â At least we won!
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Dec
3
2010
Did I mention that I need to go to bed earlier? Â This is about how I felt while doing tonight’s super-quick sketch before bed.
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Dec
2
2010
This was me after getting home from work today. Â I woke up a while later, and did this quick sketch while I still had a sliver of energy. Â I need to start going to bed earlier.
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