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…
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…
34 Celebrated
I didn’t really plan on doing anything particularly special for my 34th birthday. I feel like there’s nothing “special” about it. You know the typical milestones, 13 becomes a teenager, 18 becomes adult, 21 becomes of age to drink, 30 is “middle-aged” Whatever. I marked the day by working, replacing a wheel, sushi dinner with…
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
Thinking about bikes
In just a couple days over two full months,I have ridden my bike over 1,700 miles. That’s an average of over 27 miles per day. This daily riding haas really helped me feel pretty good mentally and physically.the two hour ride gives me a chance to wander in my own thoughts and ponder the events…
I don’t feel smart
“If you say I’m so smart, why do I feel so dumb?” This quote has been ringing in my mind for weeks…but it started years ago when I wandered the bookstore for hours picking up books on subjects of interest only to have more questions and interests expanded. Mathematics, Languages, Arts, Sciences…it all seem so…
What I Want
Steady Income Doing what I love Regular Adventures and Exploration Art Everyday Good Food Plenty of Exercise Love of my Life Work Where I Wish Work When I Want Freedom from “Business Hours” Sleep in Nature More than In the City Train as I wish Most importantly, I want to be in control of my…
In Awe of His Minimalism
I don’t think I’ve ever been so envious of someone by how little they owned. Many people have heard of Dave’s 100 Thing Challenge, but Colin really takes it to another level by paring down to 51 Things. I’ve blogged about how I got rid of many of my items, but my love of bicycling,…
My 33rd Birthday
I just turned 33 years-old yesterday, taking the day to relax and enjoy myself with a group of friends, lounging around the house and watching the entire Lord of the Rings Extended Edition Trilogy. Watching all three films is such a nerdy event, but we spiced it up by making up drinking games on-the-fly and…
Dreaming of Simple Housing
I’ve been taking more time to figure out what I want to live in. I could build myself a mini house with readily made plans or just go a simple route and buy a camper trailer then rent a vehicle to have it towed to my living location. The Tumbleweed House is one option with…