On March 28th -31st the American Atheists are having their 50 year anniversary convention in Austin Texas. I have been invited to speak on a panel at the event about women in atheism with some amazing atheist activist women. I am honored to be included. And in super-cool creative news there is going to be an art show and auction at the event too. I will have three paintings on display. All of the ... »
Our girls are OBSESSED with “The Nightmare Before Christmas“. They will watch it on our “movie nights” (held each Friday night at our house where much candy and popcorn are consumed). Since they really don’t watch movies other than Friday nights, except maybe on a Saturday, it surprises us that they continually choose this movie. Our daughters practically have the ent... »
I wanted some “Edvard Munch” snack crackers because… well, just because. I figured they should be something like Goldfish but shaped like the face in “The Scream“. I found a DIY Goldfish recipe and got to work… OK, first thing, I needed a cutter. This one’s made from a piece of soda can, bent into roughly the right shape. Rolled out the dough and started c... »
Hey guys! Remember when I was young and naive and thought I’d be able to post drawings once a week? Ahahahahahaha…ha. I’m gonna make an effort to be more active on here. Maybe if my job would give me a breather or two? Let’s hope! And now for a special round of Twitter Drawings! »
Last week on a trip to Washington, D.C, I took a little excursion up to Baltimore. Once I was done claiming everything I saw was from The Wire, I visited the American Visionary Art Museum. I highly recommend visiting if you find yourself nearby — the museum was inspired by art-therapy work the founder did with patients in a mental hospital and solely features art created by non-professionals... »
Hey so I’ve been absent for a little while, my bad. I started a new job in November and have been busy adjusting to my new schedule, and adjust to the fact that I have a job that I LOVE AND WHAT IS THIS FEELING? Ahem. Anyways, the downside to working full time is that I had less time to devote to art. But since it’s the holidays, and I have time off, I decided to do some sketches, with... »
Just in time for the holidays, I tackle a tricky subject via my photography: What do you get the Grinch who has everything? How do you shop for the skeptic who raises an eyebrow to any typical present? I know Christmas shopping can be difficult, but don’t get grumpy…get Surly! “Surly-Ramics” by Surly Amy are individually hand-crafted pieces of art that you wear. I personally own about six of them ... »
I recently attended the (tail end of the) opening of Jordan Eagles‘ BLOOD WORKS at the International Museum of Surgical Science in Chicago. I also had a chance to chat with the artist about his work. Thanks to Street Anatomy for the heads up! As a side note, can I just say how awesome medical museums are? Besides the curiosities and trepanned skulls, they just make you glad to be alive NOW a... »
