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,…
Acceptance of Myself
I’ve been sitting on this news for a couple of weeks before finally posting it, but I might as well get it out there since it’s now common knowledge among my friends. Yet again, I’m without a “job”. I was doing some web authoring work for Intel through CDI, but our project ended and I…
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…
Watercolor Dragon
I’ve been trying to add more color to my life and art. This watercolor dragon came out pretty well for something that was just an experiment. Hope you like it! -Tomas
Molly Crabapple’s Week in Hell
I’m so in love with this idea: Rent a hotel room for a week. Cover the walls with paper. Draw on every square inch. Don’t leave until it’s done. Molly is doing just that for her birthday as stated on her KickStarter project page. I can hardly wait to see the outcome! -Tomas
Colors of my bike
Making colour palettes based off my bike: Color by COLOURlovers based on this photo:
Action-Figure-Man!
2001: “Tomas, you look like an action figure!”, an apt description how I looked at the time. Matching Team Sobe jersey, shorts, and socks. Fingerless gloves. Wrap-around sunglasses. Helmet. Hydration pack with hose wrapped to the front. Cell-phone clipped to my chest. Leatherman in my pocket. Bicycle ready to ride anywhere. Indeed, I probably did…
Finding Adventure
I spent some time in the Columbia River Gorge this past weekend. Mile after mile of beautiful waterfalls, mossy cliffs and scenery that reminded me why I moved to Oregon in 2005. Thoughts about our willingness to be content leading sedentary lives. Perfectly happy to be chasing the next gadget. Staring at the 56-inch LCD…
An Artistic Dinner Date
“Let’s go to The Canvas for our special dinner” Audrey and I had dinner and painted portraits of each other at The Canvas art bar and bistro to celebrate the 90 days we’ve been together. Yes, I realize it’s not really that long in terms of relationships. The restaurant is in the industrial section of…
I’ve Done This Before
The nights leading up to a long ride are never slept well. I always feel like I could use another nap but I’m not feeling exhausted. Anxiety, fear, and anticipation fall creep up on me like a cat on the prowl. Tomorrow, I ride a the Three Capes 300K Brevet. I’ve ridden it once before…
Silencing My Naysayers
I was inspired to write this post after reading Tammy’s write-up about Naysayers. I’ve grown up around naysayers and found that I no longer have the energy to deal with them. I’d rather not associate with someone whom only seems to have negative things to say when I set goals or set out to accomplish…
12 Sketchbook Update – January
January is gone and my first sketchbook is only about 50% full. It’s far from the 100 pages I initially set out to draw but the start is the hardest part. I’m proud of what drawings I was able to express with my internal filter turned way down. It’s February 1st, time to start a…