Fallen Angel

Heart break, art break. Started in 2005, finished in 2010.

State of Mind

Also titled "Peace and Panic."

You know, I'm actually developing several FUNNY comic strips. But since that takes so much time, I'm posting the sketchbook stuff - which is scarier, I know.

But I love all of my children.

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Into Every Life Some Rain Must Fall

Let the headless horses walk and skeletons sing. Walls too high and cannot die.

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Trust

I gave this sketch a little bit of extra love, 'cause I'll be putting this blog on semi-hiatus for a little while. I'll post as often as I can, and put some thought into how it should grow and evolve.

Trust in me and I'll trust in you.

Scary Places

The black mountains are filled with monsters.

Sherman the Vermin: New Pal

Sherman the Vermin meets a minotaur, and he needs a name -- any suggestions? (Click on the image to see this at a decent size.)

New Characters

A look behind the curtain: today's sketches for a proposed book.

Live Sketch from the Art Damage Lodge

This is the first drawing in my new Moleskine, done live at the Art Damage Lodge. Jonathan, the first musician, jams screwdrivers and hammers under the strings and beats the sound out of the instrument and into you.

This sketch wouldn't be here if it weren't for Christina Wald, who is not only a fine artist, but always pushes me - and loves my sketchbook. Click the link, go see her work and see how animals should be drawn.

Northside Tavern, Cincinnati, Ohio

From the sketchbook. The band played and the ladies danced at the Northside Tavern.

Those of you who have actually seen my sketchbook may be grumbling at the innocuousness of your faithful artist's sketch blog.

Rest assured, I'm currently working to create TWO Web sites. One for the nice people. One for the rest of you.

Because I'm tired of holding out on you, dear ones.

Bought a dog

See? There's a silver lining to every cloud.

Sleepless in Cincinnati

One for my baby, who I already miss.

Youth and Age

In a half-conscious grace,
she dances and swirls
past the wine.
Adults sit,
talk and eat,
grow low and fill with earth.

Anti-Valentine

One from the vaults
for my black-hearted friends.

The Baby Detective

Waaaah. Wah, wah, wahhhhh.

Sherman the Vermin

Today's mood is: sensitive and vicious. (From the sketchbook.)

Devil and the Burning Branch

Straight from the sketchbook.