Inktober 2020…Day 9: Throw

By on Oct 14, 2020

  The word “throw” kind of set me back a little. Tomorrow’s word kept me up all night but we will get back to that tomorrow. I thought about drawing a newspaper because one of my favorite video games was Paperboy. Especially at the arcade. The game had those cool BMX handlebars. I spent so much money on that game. I was obsessed with anything that was BMX or skateboard related. I would still love to one day own a 720º cabinet. Earlier this summer I got an old BMX bike that I started fixing up and working on. It was fun going for bike rides with my girls. Both of them can ride two-wheelers now, without training wheels. That was the big accomplishment of the summer. My youngest is still getting a hang of it. She was just slamming into things about every other day for a while. She did it with such confidence it almost seemed like she was doing it on purpose. She...

Inktober 2020…Day 8: Teeth

By on Oct 13, 2020

  Because I like to make other parents question whether or not it is a good idea to let their kids spend the night at our house, I just had to do this drawing. I don’t know where I thought of the idea of a jar of teeth but here we are.     Honestly, I didn’t even know how I was going to pull it off. It was just some idea that was floating around in my head so I thought I’d give it a shot. I hate drawing glass with pen and ink and a pile of teeth isn’t something you see everyday so I wasn’t real sure how this was going to turn out. From the reaction I got on Facebook, I’d say it translated just fine. Oh, maybe I’ll make up little “Thank you” cards from the Tooth Fairy.

My Next Spoopy Buildable

By on Oct 13, 2020

I told you Inktober was really sparking my creativity. I started my next buildable…     For a first draft, it turned out real well. I have to do some work yet, but if all goes well I will send these out before Halloween. Then again, we will have to see where this month takes us. I’m having a bit of trouble with the hood I originally made it as a separate, removable piece, which I like but I haven’t quite figured out the size or shape yet.

Inktober 2020…Day 7: Fancy

By on Oct 12, 2020

  I’m not sure if this tracks or not.     It is supposed to be lace, because, what is fancier than lace? Like I said, I’m not sure if this one works or not but all-in-all I’m happy with how it turned out. It is a little abstract. I was trying to work with the negative space a little too.

Inktober 2020…Day 6: Rodent

By on Oct 9, 2020

I try hard not to be to negative about my drawings but that leg and foot really drive me crazy. I am trying to move on and not let it bother me but that foot is SO bad. The real problem is with mice feet. The drawing isn’t that far off but I just hate how it looks!  

Inktober 2020…Day 5: Blade

By on Oct 8, 2020

  I’m still having a blast with this year. I’m trying to do some different stuff and mix it up a bit. This is from an old cartoon called “The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy.” The grim reaper has to hang out with a couple of kids. I can’t remember the reason why but that doesn’t really matter. The show was weird and silly and surprisingly dark at times. Also the Grim Reaper had a Jamaican accent.     I tried to push this drawing a little by using the whole spread which is something I rarely do. The best thing about Inktober this year is how much it has sparked for me. I have a sticker/bookmark from day 1, a greeting card from day 3 and I am going to make a buildable inspired by this. I’m going to try to get this one out before the end of the month but we will see about that.