A personal art blog
“The First of Many…hopefully”
My very first, custom made blog! At the moment, I want to say I’ll have this updated regularly. Maybe weekly, maybe not. I can honestly say that I’ll probably be talking about a whole lot of nothing, but time will tell. I’d mainly like to use this blog to showcase some behind the scenes stuff, maybe rant a little bit here and there. I’ll do my best to keep the personal stuff personal, but in time I believe that filter will fall away as well. In any event, thanks for stopping by and I hope you find just as much joy viewing my works as I get from creating it.
“Inspirational”
I’m overjoyed at the completion of this website! It’s something that I really should’ve had up and running again months ago. Perhaps at some point, I’ll go into detail about the first iteration of the website and how this one came about…fact of the matter is, this is where the real test begins. I can draw color and write with the best of them, but when it comes to reaching a widespread audience…I’m a complete imbecile!
I really dug deep and put alot of thought and time into htis site. Someone I know has an incredible website/blog and it inspired me to up my game! While I could go on forever about how inspiring that person is, I doubt you’re here for my personal interests, haha. Again, thanks for checking me out, and it is my hope that you may be inspired by my handiwork as well.
“Shambalaa”
Back in the college days, while hanging out at our usual spot, I would always enter the scene yelling out “Shambalaa“!!! I couldn’t tell you why. I couldn’t even tell you where I picked it up. It was just me being my naturally goofy self and it became my tagline. Of course I was drawing at that time as well, I guess you could say it came naturally to bellow out what I believed to be jibberish back then. If you happen to have seen some of my earliest videos, you’ll hear said bellow at the beginning. Over time, I brought it down to a whisper and I’ve really enjoyed the later version.
It would be several years later when I discovered that Shambalaa was/is a supposed kingdom in Shangri-La…or something like that. The point is, I’ve always viewed art as somewhat spiritual by default. Perhaps the proof in that connection resides in Shambalaa.
“Make It Matter”
We all have our ebbs and flows. Moments when internal noise can silence the loudest of external vibrations. This can be especially challenging for the creative individual, a dreaded artist’s block where I’m motivated to draw, but haven’t the slightest idea of what to draw…
One thing I find easy is, drawing old cartoon characters. Maybe reimagine them a bit, with a touch of modernism. Next thing I know, I’m coming up with backstories…shared universes and all that. But it indeed got me out of my funk and out of my head as well! The point is, I made something of my time.
Mon. 3-3-25
“That’s My Boy “
So I had to drop what I was doing and jot some thoughts down on this one! Sometimes, I feel like we all get so caught up in the routine…The mundane patterns and autonomous daily cycles, that the good things tend to get overlooked. While doom scrolling on one of the socials, I came across a post that my son had reposted. I won’t go into the details of the post, but it touched my soul while also being bittersweet. It served as a reminder that although things haven’t went the way I envisioned as a parent, the little one knows his father’s heart. I love you, son. Just know you and your sister are the reason I go so hard with these scribbles and jibberish.
Mon. 3-10-25
“Sooner or Later”
Another day, another creative crawl…I wouldn’t say it’s a block this time, more of a ” too many ideas and not enough time to execute them at once” type of deal. By the way, this is Pancetta over here Slophouse Farms. I’ll probably switch the color scheme on her clothing a bit but I’m satisfied with the result. I’ve got big plans for her character in “Ham & Bacon” and I believe the look fits the rest of the style within that book. Outside of that, it’s officially spring time and I for one, am ready for some nice weather…so I can look at it from within my chambers because…drawing.
Thurs. 3-20-25
“Drawn Blood”
Another week, another set of high points and low points…We’ll not focus on the negative here as I’d much rather keep this blog (and my sight as well) on a positive vibe. So, my very first article dropped on Memphis Voyager! it’s great to be able to have such an honor given the fact that I’m still a relatively unknown artist at the time of this writing. I’ve been looking to keep a “brand identity” across almost all platforms (eventhough I can’t stand most of the socials). You’ll see that handsome, golden, money-embossed face card of mine at the very top of the article and if you fool with me, you’ll know I like to make for an intersting read. Hopefully, I accomplished that mission. No artwork for this particular posting, but these are the forwards from what I would call a set of masterpieces in a very rough time in my adult life. I look back at these now, and feel like they were messages from myself sent from the future. Happiest of Fridays folks!
Fri. 4-04-25
“Gratitude”
So, lately, I’ve been blessed enough to spend time with someone who is quite simply the personification of joy. Yes, this post is about about giving someone their roses. This relates because I’ve always felt that my art is tied to my emotions. If I’m angry, it shows in the line art, if I’m sad I probably wouldn’t even draw but those are rare instances (drawing while sad, that is). I say all that to say, I’m grateful for her, for the sheer giddiness I feel when she texts or calls. For the anxiety I may experience when she doesn’t…For opening my eyes to what care is without intimacy. Believe it or not, I can be stubborn at times. I look at her and maybe I’m not so hard headed anymore. For that alone, I’m extremely grateful. It’s taught me to appreciate what I have in this world, no matter how grand or small it maybe. I hope y’all have a lovely Friday Eve.
Thurs. 4-10-25