My first coloring book project is coming along! I’ve now sketched out 26 various animals on bicycles of all sorts. The next couple of days will be spent refining the designs and inking onto card-stock or watercolor paper. By the time I’m completed with the project, there ought to be 24 black & white pages…
Registered for BikeCraft
I just completed my registration for BikeCraftPDX! Although, I did attend BikeCraft during the 2009 Multnomah County Bike Fair with my Duct Tape Handlebar Bags, I will be there in December 3 & 4 with bikey watercolor illustrations. It’s been almost a decade since I’ve last shown my artwork to the public and made it…
Keeping the Momentum
It’s now been one full month without a regular “job” and I’ve been going through all sorts of highs and lows. BUT I’ve been doing a fair amount of drawing, painting and just generally getting stuff done! Thanks to the ever AWESOME blog “Hyperbole and a Half” and her post about the adventures of depression,…
The Pegamüs Evolves
Whenever I’m at my day job, I have a tendency to draw stuff on the white boards like Old Lady, Mutts, and a Peach riding a bike. One creation that stood out that has been floating in my head for some months and has been well liked by friends and fans is the Pegamüs. He…
12 Sketchbooks – Update
My 12 Sketchbooks in 12 Months personal challenge is off to a slightly rocky start. I’ve not been able to dedicate as much time as I like to daily drawing of 3 pages. I’ll skip the personal drama, but let’s just say that I’ve cut out the time suck in my life and will be…
The Autodidact Designer
A trend I’ve noticed through the years is that I tend to be a better learner when I can go at my own pace. To some, this might be blinding. It may depend on the subject or the imposed deadline of when the subject must be learned, but overall, I hate being in a class…
12 Sketchbooks in 12 Months
The Challenge: A new blank sketchbook on the 1st of every month. Fill at least one sketchbook per month for the year 2011 Images, Text, Illustrations, Designs, Doodles, Ideas and Notes are all accepted. Minimum of 99 pages per month. Use multiple books if necessary. No standard dimensions. No standard page coverage No particular theme…
New Wings of ink
It has been over nine years since I received my first tattoo and I finally committed myself to a new design and artist. The lovely and talented Ximena Quiroz of Skeleton Key Tattoo was extremely kind and helpful when I approached her for info on becoming a texting Always blogging on the go, Tomas Quinones
The (Not-So) Worst Day of the Year Ride
Sunday, February 12, 2006. Matt and I woke up and donned our cold-weather bicycling gear, preparing for some cold and wet weather. We had multiple warm layers, rain gear and head-lamps in case it got dark during or after the ride. I even got Godzilla (circa 1995) strapped to one of my “CityBike Buckets” to…
Open Drawing Night
I went to an open Life Drawing session today. This is the only day I’ve draw since early March. Wow, I felt rusty at first, but by the time I got to this drawing, I was feeling much more confident. I will be going to other Life Drawing sessions at different locations this week and…