Sleeping Beauty...

I turned to my friend Doug for help in titling this piece. I always have such a difficult time coming up with a suitable name for my work...so I end up doing just that...giving them a 'name'. (In fact, before I heard from Doug, I named this piece "Evan".)

It seemed to deserve something more, or at least different, but all I could think of was trite, obvious, or corn-ball titles. Then Doug came to the rescue with "Sleeping Beauty", which I like. I hope that doesn't sound conceited...but it does seem to fit perfectly.

THANKS DOUG! :)

p.s. You can find the First Edition Print on My Ebay Page...the auction ends soon!

Happy Holidays...

I know for some it's not always "That Most Wonderful Time of the Year", but I wanted to stop and express my thanks to all of you, and wish you all the Best for the Holidays, and an even Better New Year!

Limited Edition Prints...

...make GREAT Holiday Gifts!

While everyone's unwrapping another pair of socks, or a tie, or that ubiquitous gift card, you could surprise your friends with a unique gift of art...from you know who! :)

The TYLER First Edition Print is up for auction (ending tomorrow!) along with a selection of other past favorites on my Ebay page.

Plus I'll be posting DWAYNE and some more of his friends tonight for a one-week auction, ending in plenty of time to arrive before the Christmas holiday.

Please take a moment to check out my ebay listings
and surprise someone on your list today!

Tall, dark, and...Dwayne!

It's always fascinating how we all have our own preferences when it comes to attraction.

For several years I went out to brunch once a month with a group of friends, to a place with both cruisy waiters and patrons, so naturally there was always someone walking by, distracting us or diverting our attention from our meal and/or conversation.

Eyes would dart about, knowing glances would be exchanged, but I quickly realized that we definitely had different tastes. Some guy would walk by that I wouldn't even notice, while my friends would practically wet themselves.

On the flip side, a guy I would find attractive wouldn't even register on their richter scale. Especially when it came to my friend who likes the twinkier type.

"Dwayne" is a perfect example, albeit a perhaps exaggerated one. They would never even know if someone like him walked by. I, on the other hand would probably forget my friends were even in the room... :)

Beauty truly IS in the eye of the beholder.

(Click on Dwayne for a larger view!)

Tyler...a ray of sunshine...

...during these dark days of winter. Wait a second, it isn't even winter yet...at least not in this part of the world. And I suppose many of you aren't experiencing Daylight Savings Time like we are here in the Emerald City, where it gets dark at 4:15 in the afternoon...

So...even though I started this illustration about six weeks ago, it seems appropriate to have finished it and post it now. This past week we had anywhere from 4 to almost 10 inches of rain in less than 24 hours...the freeway was flooded for miles, many roads washed out...the worst disaster in many years here.

Working on Tyler was therefore a pleasant distraction. I hope it is for you as well. I got a little too anal (no, not THAT kind of anal) while working on it...I need to loosen up...as soon as I finish the one I'm working on now! :)

P.S. I must admit the snow we got (the day before it rained) was a very pleasant distraction as well. Felt like I was in a huge snowglobe... :)