Provensen Inspired

One of my most beloved childhood books is a collection of poems by Robert Louis Stevenson, illustrated by Alice and Martin Provensen. Spent the afternoon channeling their muse with watercolor and pen.

Tree Turtle

Alpaca or Llama?

Some of my best work never sees daylight. In this case we were developing a logo for an alpaca farm and this was one of the concepts that was rejected. Not because it wasn’t beautiful, just didn’t meet the clients’ expectations. Too stained glass, looks more like a llama not an alpaca, amongst other things that made the design go in another equally wonderful direction.

Morning at the Johnson

Today was a museum visit day. One hour at a museum feels like a much needed bath for the soul. Something about non-commercial visual stimulation that feels like I’ve rebooted. It is good.

Breezed through the new photography and Japanese ceramics exhibit, then went top floor to the oriental collection and then down the winding stairs to the american art. It was short and sweet like a well written poem.

Curly Tree

Time of Eve

Not a rabid anime fan but I occasionally come across some unique, extremely interesting work with substantial artistic/literary merit. Such is the case with Time of Eve, -browsing though the more saccharine fare on Crunchyroll this one caught my eye. Watched all episodes in one sitting, its that kind of good.

Its an "I Robot" story set in a comfy underground cafe with Asimov's 3 laws applied liberally. It also explores how we as humans may or may not relate to our future robot overlords before they plug us into the matrix. Check it out, -if you like that kind of thing.

Pear Meat