Author Archives: Micah

Arting for 365 Day 196: An RV, a Cat, and Good Times With Friends

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11/10/12

3 x 5″ watercolor and ink on paper

Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days

It was a big day for us yesterday. We took our first road trip in Gertrude – our new home/RV! Although the Wyoming wind did shake us around a bit, overall the trip was smooth as a baby’s butt.

Box, the cat, handled the drive as decently as you would expect a feline might (not great – but he also didn’t pee or puke anywhere, which is a win in my book).

And eventually we made it to our friends house where we enjoyed dinner and a fabulous night of board games and dancing. All in all, an excellent adventure!

Arting for 365 Day 194: Evolution is a Sticky Thing

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11/9/12

`3 x 5″ ink and acrylic on paper

Yesterday I sat down to look for images on the web and came across this amazing image of an Australian Sundew. It was breathtaking. As I read about it, I found it even more amazing. The innocent looking thing is actually sticky and carnivorous!

I was immediately inspired to create this small piece. I loved the form of the flower and wanted to draw something with even more depth and a fuller set of globular pieces. I think this piece would be fun on a larger scale as well – perhaps painted with watercolors.

Arting for 365 Day 193: Repeat the Pattern

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11/7/12

8.5 x 11″ ink on paper

Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days

The patterns and routines that make up our daily lives often go unnoticed. Based on habit or efficiency or ease, we follow along our set route, rarely veering off-course. Maybe this is because we’ve learned what works or what we know we like. Or perhaps it’s easier to go along as we always do – not stirring the pot of everyday life.

But now and again we get restless and decide to explore. Nay-saying the voice inside that warns of messing up the routine, we take a chance on something new.

Arting for 365 Day 191: Taking the High Road

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11/5/12Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days

No bad mouthing or hitting below the belt. No deals made under the table. He’d vowed to take the high road on this one.

But as he rounded another bend to see the great distance remaining on the high road, he began to think twice. His pace, as you might imagine, was not so quick. And with no one to keep him company, the alternate routes were looking much more appealing.

Arting for 365 Day 190: Establishing Residency

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11/4/12

~3 x 5 watercolor and ink on paper

Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days

It’s interesting to walk through old neighborhoods. The giant trees who grow there uproot sidewalks, letting you know they established residency long before you or anyone else happened to be around. Before the houses and the corner market; before the neighborhood park or school; these old trees were growing tall and strong.

Arting for 365 Day 189: The Jetsons

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11/3/12

Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days

Perhaps it is the color combination juxtaposed to the geometric shapes, but for whatever reason, when I look at this little watercolor/ink piece, I am reminded of the Jetsons.

The Jetsons was  a cartoon I thoroughly enjoyed as a kid. I can’t say I loved it for it’s strong storyline – in fact I don’t’ recall one episode in particular. I do, however, clearly remember the opening scene and theme music. Meeting the Jetsons was a treat each and every time as saucer-mobiles flew families around and robot maids took care of your every whim. The show was retro and futuristic at once. A fabulous combination.

Arting for 365 Day 187: Feels So Good to be Back Home

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11/1/12Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days

Move fast, cram it in, hurly burly. That is the low-down of my past two weeks. I’ve been out of town for work and while it was great and I got to work with awesome people, it just wasn’t home. So last night as I sat down to create, knowing I’d be back today, I was pretty thrilled.

One of the more exciting parts about being back? We’re spending our first night in the RV! Who would believe I’d be so thrilled to go from luxurious mountain condo to 27′ 1994 RV? Let the fun begin!