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PUSA!
Published on 2012-02-20 14:17:00
Hot diggity dog; THIS IS MY 600TH POST! This is also my homage to President's Day featuring Georgie and Honest Abe. If I could've used photoshop, I would've edited the flag out because I realized after I did it, I didn't like it, but all I had was preview. This is what I did at work today for 2 hours because it was dead. > read more
Hummingbird Heartbeat.
Published on 2012-01-17 11:06:00
Shelby bought me this really cool book from the MoMA. It's a skywriting journal and it has pages with clouds, the sky, & vast landscapes and they're all by this photo guy (whose name is slipping my mind because I just woke up) and you can draw all over the pages. This is my first drawing. I feel like I can't just draw whatever in this book; it has to be AWESOME. This will be a challenge. More to come. > read more
Les Miserables.
Published on 2012-01-06 14:51:00
I drew this on a post-it note and it is inspired by this version of Empty Chairs at Empty Tables. However, the actual piece is derived from the ghost(s) in the song. I'm coming around and drawing more. We all have our dry spells. > read more
Inspiration.
Published on 2012-01-05 07:16:00
I've got a piece I'm posting tomorrow, but in the mean time, here are some inspiring things. I came across this Joker picture on my friend Scott's tumblr (and obviously I go way back with the JOKER) and I came across this Aubrey Beardsley piece entitled Peacock Skirt in a compilation book about art over the ages. I like it a lot. > read more
Holy 2011.
Published on 2011-12-31 22:00:00
2011 Highlights:- Playing hide & seek and building a fort out of sheets with MB and BC.- All the jamba juice I consumed.- Buffy marathons.- My birthday and meeting Jason Segel.- X Factor (Matt fulfilling his dream of seeing Cheryl Cole and telling her he loved her and me getting dehydrated and having the world's worst tan line on my chest. Also: Surviving THE RAPTURE).- Jason getting the Red Wings tattoo I drew for him.- The little X and seeing Brother Chan graduate from high school.- Getting my [..] > read more
The Best Day of 2011 OR How I Kissed Russell Brand.
Published on 2011-11-17 10:22:00
Russell Brand, is (even more so now) my biggest celebrity crush. If you go to the search bar on my blog and type in RUSSELL BRAND, you will find I mention him quite a few times. I can't help it; that accent, face, charm, luscious locks, intelligence, confidence, and personality; it's all so attractive to me. So when I found out he was coming to the EMU convocation center to do stand up; HOW could I POSSIBLY pass up this chance to see my crush when he's practically in my backyard? How often does [..] > read more
Brad Pitt.
Published on 2011-11-13 01:01:00
Made a birthday card for my dear friend, Betsy Hensley. Making cards is a competition these days, but luckily, I can hold my own. PLUS, my sister knew who it was. That's my test; if I show a family member and they know who it is; I'm gold. > read more
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Published on 2011-10-31 21:41:00
Halloween was a success! Here are the pumpkins Matt Benyo and I carved. I did the first two (well, Jack was kind of a collaboration); he did the last two. My favorite was the Nosferatu I made. For Halloween, I painted my costume and went Trick Or Treating with a Panda and Bob Simms from Halloween. Bob got pudding; we did not. I got a lot of Whoppers (worst candy ever), but faired well overall. Who says you're too old to go Trick Or Treating? Naysayers; that's who. I hope everyone had a great Hal [..] > read more
Whip It.
Published on 2011-10-26 05:15:00
I know I'm 2 years late, but I saw Whip It (thanks Shelb). It was decent. I haven't drawn in a long time. I've had no motivation or inspiration to do so. I must be having a dry spell, but I was excited after I finished this drawing. It gave me hope; I haven't completely lost my touch. Ellen Page: pencil & acrylic. > read more
Tattoo #3!
Published on 2011-10-19 02:45:00
WELL FRIENDS, I got my first HARRY POTTER TATTOO! I had planned on getting this on September 1st aka when Harry departs from Kings Cross, BUT at that time, Matt Benyo and I decided we would cover my arm with Henna and it turns out you can't tattoo over Henna so that was a sad day for me. I got the chapter stars from the book on my wrist. I love them! One of the stars hurt like whoa, but I got through it no prob. It was basically a tattoo party; Shelby got a fish and Sarah got a cat. I present my [..] > read more
Photo Party.
Published on 2011-10-18 00:27:00
I went to Briarwood Mall with my friend Justin to turn his computer in at the Apple Store. Little sister, Shelby, accompanied us. Upon entering the mall, I went to Abercrombie and sprayed Fierce all over which was a mistake because eventually the smell made me nauseous and that wasn't too Fierce. Then we were stuck in the Apple Store for a good hour and a half. Here is a fun photo of us. I don't like how my hair is always a ball of light in photos. Shelby and I almost look related:I remembered t [..] > read more
Fun Fact #13!
Published on 2011-07-06 05:50:00
MB's Card.
Published on 2011-07-05 07:10:00
Matt Benyo's birthday was June 23rd, but I just finished his card yesterday. I decided I needed to go big and make something neat. I was originally going to do a surprise party card, but then Matt Benyo asked me if I was doing The Last Supper and I t > read more
Fireworks FTW!
Published on 2011-07-03 23:10:00
I didn't have to go out of my backyard to get the 4th of July experience I was hoping for. My neighbor was a maniac and let off a ton of fireworks. Sure, I may have gotten eaten up by the mosquitos, but at least I got to watch a fun fireworks. Where' > read more
Katy Perry!
Published on 2011-06-30 03:57:00
Matt Benyo and I went to see Katy Perry Tuesday night because we got cheap tickets (floor row 9) and we got them the night before the show. Unplanned shows are the best because it's SPONTANEOUS. I haven't been to a concert since Lady Gaga at the Pala > read more
Fun Fact #12!
Published on 2011-06-28 05:16:00
Fun Fact #11!
Published on 2011-06-27 03:05:00
Do you know why Ohio doesn't have a flag? Because Ohio sucks. Grow up, Ohio; put your big boy pants on. Ohio takes the cake for worst state (and I don't even care about that stupid football rivalry). It's long, boring, and you have to drive through i > read more
Code Red.
Published on 2011-06-25 02:30:00
The thing I was preparing in the previous post happened to be the cupcakes in the photo. I like how they match his shirt. It took me 3 HOURS TO MAKE THEM. How is that possible? Maybe because I customized the frosting color & decorated them? I don't k > read more
HBD, MB!
Published on 2011-06-23 02:44:00
Today is my BFFL Matt Benyo's birthday! I have been up ALL NIGHT preparing something for him. I'll post a photo of it tomorrow. MB! I can't believe we've only been friends for ONE YEAR (almost exactly) because it feels like we've been lifelong friend > read more
Fun Fact #10!
Published on 2011-06-22 05:22:00
Was Dave Thomas a traitor or a spy? Probably both. He had a trusting face. > read more
Fun Fact #9!
Published on 2011-06-20 23:00:00
This guy, Dan, asked me what I like to eat and drink and asked me if I was straight edge because I don't drink. No, Dan, I'm not. I just keep it real. Dan thinks I am peculiar. He's probably right. Matt Benyo got a promotion today and I am proud of h > read more
Fun Fact #8.
Published on 2011-06-20 05:31:00
I'm doing FUN FACTS again. Let's kick it off with some underwater creatures. > read more
Teal Lady Gaga!
Published on 2011-06-17 02:13:00
So I didn't win that drawing contest, but I did whip this out in an hour so I can see why I didn't, but it was an interesting challenge nonetheless. I got to see what I could do under pressure. The first one is the digital piece and the second one is > read more
In Print!
Published on 2011-06-16 01:23:00
I received a copy of a publication I was interviewed for back in October by my school today! It's called 50 CCS Alumni Stories: A Look Into Your Future and they send it to prospective students. I'm featured after my friend, Gitter! I'm an underdog in > read more
HP7: Part 2!
Published on 2011-06-15 06:03:00
We have EXACTLY ONE MONTH UNTIL THE LAST HARRY POTTER MOVIE COMES OUT!!! This is the end of an ERA. I am so sad it's going to be over. I wish I had planned and gone to London for the premiere or something, but I will be dressing up in some sort of FU > read more
It's Flag Day.
Published on 2011-06-14 03:56:00
Happy Flag Day.I'm posting some art tomorrow.Didn't make art today, BUT I did learn some of Poker Face on piano and Matt Benyo and I were a power duo playing together. JUST SAYIN. Piano is serious business. > read more
Happy Birthday, Seester!
Published on 2011-06-13 11:35:00
Today is my sister, Alison's, birthday! I made her this little Paper Mario card. It's kind of 3D; the white and yellow pop out. I just got home so that's why I'm posting this late. I was out in Ann Arbor, but now I'm going out for a celebratory lunch > read more
Graduation Day!
Published on 2011-06-11 05:18:00
Yesterday was Brother Chan's graduation. He's the final Kirchoff to graduate from high school and it's bittersweet. When your siblings are still in high school, you don't think it'll end, but now Brother Chan is done and there's no going back. We're > read more
Items of Interest.
Published on 2011-06-10 01:31:00
THE LADY GAGA DRAWING: So I woke up today, checked fb, and saw LG said she only had a few hours before her article was due to the magazine she writes for and she needed a little monster to draw a picture of her with her new teal hair asap. So I'm lik > read more
The Bridge.
Published on 2011-06-09 00:17:00
I found this image on tumblr about a Bridge in Paris and it said: "You can hang locks on it with the name of you and your BF/GF/Best Friend and then throw away the key in the river, but when you break up, you can't remove the lock. It stays there for > read more
Sketchin' It Up.
Published on 2011-06-07 23:15:00
I did some sketching. I received a letter in the mail from my friend, Kim Raley, and she cut out the image I drew on a balloon while visiting her in Kalamazoo with Matt Benyo. I drew this girl while at the tattoo shop with Jason. I never draw girls a > read more
Zeke The Plumber.
Published on 2011-06-07 10:35:00
I chose Zeke the Plumber on The Hallway Show, but no one did it except Matt Kobylarek and I'm okay with that. Does anyone even remember Zeke the Plumber from Salute Your Shorts? He was TERRIFYING. This is my ode to him. > read more
Red Wings!
Published on 2011-06-06 02:40:00
A friend of mine, Jason, asked me to design a tattoo combining the Red Wings winter classic D & the Red Wings logo. It took some re-drawing, but I got it to a spot where we liked it; I even redesigned the winter classic D a bit. The plans came to fru > read more
Freaky Friday.
Published on 2011-06-03 03:27:00
I laughed so hard today as a result of tangents into fantasyland involving the lottery, accents (New Castle, Aussie, the mystery accent the Real Estate guy decided to keep changing), & Joeys. No art, but next week I am bringing the art full throttle. > read more
90's Appreciation Post.
Published on 2011-06-01 23:00:00
The 90's were the best; so many good shows, movies, and memories. I found this image while stumbling and it was called "The 90's in 1 Picture". How accurate! I also remembered something about the 90's before I took a nap today. All through Elementary > read more
Just Dance, BC.
Published on 2011-05-31 23:56:00
Brother Chan and I had a conversation on fb while being in the same house. We were the only ones home so I came up with a fantastic solution involving HBO:I find it slightly ironic that Brother Chan said Lady Gaga's moves are provocative when he look > read more
The Legend of Zelda!
Published on 2011-05-31 05:16:00
Link was picked over on The Hallway Show. The Legend of Zelda games hold a very special place in my heart. My parents started playing Zelda when I was born and we never stopped playing. Brother Chan was playing Zelda before he could even walk. While > read more
The Centipede.
Published on 2011-05-25 23:01:00
I'm almost too embarrassed to post this because of my screaming (but NOT because of my Jonas Brothers wall). I found a centipede in my room and this is me trying to kill it. Alison filmed. Be warned; the screaming is intense. Keep your volume to abou > read more
X Factor Pt. 2.
Published on 2011-05-24 23:11:00
Our trip in a nut shell! The compilation vlog from the X Factor Chicago (but actually Hoffman Estates) trip starring Matt Benyo with cameos by: Boo, Kim Raley, Jessica, and Kelly. It's 7 1/2 min, but I edited it from 24 min. I did my best to keep it > read more
X Factor Pt. 1.
Published on 2011-05-24 02:44:00
I am busy editing the footage of my adventure together and it's taking forever because I have to keep rewatching all of these videos. Here's a TEASER. Check out that awesome sunburn on my chest. It looks like someone tried ripping my skin off. I wasn > read more
BTW IS OUT TODAY!
Published on 2011-05-22 23:00:00
Ooh there ain't no other day, BORN THIS WAY is out TODAY! Sing that line in the style of Born This Way. I remember New Year's Eve at Matt Benyo's, waiting for Lady Gaga to tweet when the album would drop and it's here! Time flew! First listen, I like > read more
JOE JONAS!
Published on 2011-05-20 01:09:00
I drew this picture of Joe Jonas looking MIGHTY FINE. I still love the Jonas Brothers. I am leaving in T-Minus 15 minutes to go on an adventure with Matt Benyo beyond the borders of Chicago! I'll documenting our trip and I'll have a vlog to post upon > read more
Just Whip It.
Published on 2011-05-19 02:46:00
Contents include: hair accessory, my roots, clarification regarding The Accent Challenge, Brother Chan cameo, and me singing a snippet of "Whip My Hair". However, I don't actually whip my hair back and forth. Maybe next time. > read more
Buffy the Vampire Slayer!
Published on 2011-05-18 01:43:00
A good, but sad day; the theme was death. I spent the day with Matt Benyo and we continued our Buffy marathon. I won't say who died, but it's in Season 5. I was crying hard at Anya's monologue. Fast forward to GLEE. Jesus Christ, I was almost to the > read more
The Accent Challenge!
Published on 2011-05-16 23:01:00
OKAY SO I'M BACK IN BUSINESS. My friend, Kezia, posted a video of the Accent Challenge on her tumblr, but I brought it over to blogger. This is mildly ridiculous.- Your name and username & where you’re from.- Pronounce the following words: Aunt > read more
Re: Zac Efron!
Published on 2011-05-16 03:56:00
I want to say something. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Part of being an artist is detaching yourself from your work. Good feedback is nice, but when someone is highly critical, that's nice too. I believe non-artists can see in ways that > read more
Profile Picture? OK!
Published on 2011-05-14 06:30:00
My friend, Jason Pinkham, asked if I would draw his facebook profile picture (which I just found he will be using for his RADIO SHOW as his ICON) and I stepped up to the challenge. Is my computer back and fixed? No, but he took a photo of this with h > read more
Zac Efron!
Published on 2011-05-09 05:57:00
This is a bittersweet post. This cut out is the sweet part. This is the final result of 160 Photoshop layers. I know I say this often, but this is a breakthrough piece. It's layered (like an onion) with detail that took forever. Nate's a huge Zefron > read more
Sketch It Up.
Published on 2011-05-06 00:53:00
These are from my sketchbook; a few sketches and things pasted in. I'm doing a lot of work this weekend so keep an eye out for it. I'm also brainstorming get-rich-quick schemes, but that's kind of hard. My kidneys are for sale. DESPERATE TIMES CALL F > read more
CCS REUNION!
Published on 2011-05-04 23:00:00
Today was TOP NOTCH! I got 5 hours of sleep after being an animal all night and went with my CCS chaps [Sean, Meredith, and Pat] to get pizza from Z's in Detroit. I enjoy their pizza and menu because everything ends in a Z; i.e. starterz, dessertz, e > read more
Motivate Me!
Published on 2011-05-04 03:09:00
I have been burning the candle at both ends and as a result, haven't been able to scan in my newest work, but alas, I am taking a break to not only recuperate, but to also share with you this amazing website. It's all about motivation. I hope it moti > read more
TAXI!
Published on 2011-05-03 01:27:00
Got city life on the brain because I'm going there again. That rhymes if you pronounce again as a-gain. I drew this on a napkin and colored it in Photoshop. > read more
Hey, It's May!
Published on 2011-05-01 23:47:00
So much to do, so little time. Sometimes I think time is working against me. sldfjsl > read more
Grilled Cheese, Anyone?
Published on 2011-04-28 23:01:00
Thats right, the chef is back in town. Janine bought the essentials and I'm back in my element. I planned on making them today, but Charles surprised me by making RIBS and I turned into a straight up CARNIVORE. Charles placed the slab in front of me > read more
Rhiannon & Peter.
Published on 2011-04-28 00:58:00
Rhiannon wanted me to draw a picture of her with the infamous spieling Peter Pan from Disneyland for her birthday. I used crayons, paint, pen, and pencil on this.ALSO, I just watched the preview for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 and I t > read more
Self Defense.
Published on 2011-04-26 23:00:00
Remember Rex Kwon Do from Napoleon Dynamite? That pretty accurately sums up my experience this evening in front of my house.Denise Sewesky informed me that she took a self defense class and decided to teach me about it/show me some moves. I was Kip. > read more
Birthday Wind-Down.
Published on 2011-04-26 05:32:00
I am so tired right now. My birthday was fantastic. Here is how I looked:I woke up early, received a package in the mail from Rhiannon, went to the mall to get some shirts, met up for slurpees with an ex-friend, went for pizza with the Cappello broth > read more
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!
Published on 2011-04-24 23:00:00
I'm astonished by how quickly my birthday arrives. Come 1:34 am, I will be 24; almost a quarter of a century old. I've been lucky & fortunate this year. 2011 started out bad, but it has become better (gradually). I've had several birthday celebration > read more
BE PROUD.
Published on 2011-04-21 23:29:00
I figured I should probably post something I've made too. This is in my sketchbook. I made it from some nice black paper. I tend to look at it when I'm feeling insecure.MY BIRTHDAY IS ON MONDAY and I am scared at the moment because my leg feels like > read more
Nostalgia.
Published on 2011-04-21 23:29:00
Shelby came over and we made this video. I expect only Shelby and Jordan to watch it and that's fine (it's long). This is our video to watch when we're both missing each other down the road. I basically just laugh and yell a lot. Big surprise there. > read more
Phone Photos.
Published on 2011-04-20 23:16:00
I feel EMPOWERED because I figured out how to send my phone photos to my email/computer. You're probably thinking 'what an idiot', but I only just found out about the marvel that is the 'search box' on my blog (thanks to Matt Benyo) in December; so t > read more
Dallas & Dracula.
Published on 2011-04-19 23:00:00
I made this card for my friend's birthday. Dallas Green is on the front and I added Dracula from Forgetting Sarah Marshall on the inside singing Dracula's Lament. > read more
Kenny Chesney.
Published on 2011-04-18 23:07:00
Not a fan, but made this card for Amy's birthday. I used just about everything on this: charcoal, crayons, pencil, pens, and even paint. I also made it on wood which was pretty challenging. Well, he IS a country singer so he should look rugged.Guess > read more
Post-Party Pt. 1!
Published on 2011-04-17 23:20:00
I had a FANTASTIC weekend; I met Jason Segel and celebrated my birthday with great friends (and good times). Here is a photo of me after I got home:I was in the other room and then my friends, Amy and Kim, set up THIS awesome layout so when I came ou > read more
JASON SEGEL!
Published on 2011-04-15 13:43:00
I JUST MET JASON SEGEL! I'M SO HAPPY! BEST BIRTHDAY MONTH EVER!! > read more
John Bender.
Published on 2011-04-15 00:18:00
Everyone's favorite criminal wanted to wish you a happy Friday! He's gonna load up, party, and he hates to destroy literature because it's so fun to read. Part one of my birthday celebrations begins TONIGHT. Hope everyone has a rad weekend! > read more
Une Bonne Journée!
Published on 2011-04-13 23:10:00
The title is supposed to say "A Good Day" and it WAS. My friend Alicia asked me if I would accompany her to visit a french woman she was meeting in Ann Arbor. Alicia was meeting with this woman to ask her about french food and culture for a report fo > read more
Motivation.
Published on 2011-04-13 08:10:00
I'm taking a break for today. My sleep is fixed. Meh. I wanted to share this awesome illustrated link about what motivates us. Maybe you've already seen it. I hadn't. I know it's 10 minutes, but it's a guy drawing on a board so it's fun to watch. Enj > read more
"GREAT SCOTT!"
Published on 2011-04-12 06:44:00
This week's pick on The Hallway Show is Christopher Lloyd! I had to go with Christopher Lloyd as Doc Brown in Back to the Future. I spent 7 hours on this cut out and got crazy with the textures, but I haven't done a good cut out in a while so I thoug > read more
The Weekend Update.
Published on 2011-04-11 05:16:00
I wanted to thank everyone for supporting me on my Lady Gaga post Friday. The comments were overwhelming. I appreciate all of the positive reinforcements! :)How was everyone's weekend?! Mine was swell. I had a date with Russell Brand (I wish). I saw > read more
Lady Gaga.
Published on 2011-04-07 23:19:00
I entered a contest (thanks to Matt Benyo for informing me). V Magazine wanted art submissions and the winning piece would run alongside Lady Gaga's column (she's their new columnist). Well, I didn't win, but I felt like I made some real illustrative > read more
If Not Now; When?
Published on 2011-04-06 23:00:00
Quotes.
Published on 2011-04-05 23:26:00
When I read books, I write down what I like. Here's a bunch of random quotes that I've read or seen. I didn't do anything fancy with these because I have so many. Maybe you'll find a quote that inspires you. Click to enlarge! > read more
The Santa Clause!
Published on 2011-04-05 00:13:00
Tim Allen was the pick over on The Hallway Show. I thought about doing Buzz Lightyear, but I loved the 1st Santa Clause. It was great. Here's my ode to Tim:I got to see 3 of my favorite people today: Alex, Matt Benyo, and Nate! I haven't seen Matt an > read more
Definition of Success.
Published on 2011-04-04 00:42:00
I came across this video on Ted.com about success. John Wooden explains the difference between winning and success and one of the things he learned from his dad was "you should never try to be better than someone else". Check it out. > read more
Love & Brand.
Published on 2011-04-03 23:18:00
I use my sketchbook as a place to draw, but I also plaster it with quotes and phrases. I believe it's important to surround yourself with positive, inspirational, and motivational phrases and yes, those are my 3 favorite brothers (JONAS).I used an ol > read more
Signed By Dallas.
Published on 2011-04-01 23:05:00
Jeremy shot a photo of the painting I did that Dallas Green signed. It's pretty cool knowing he liked it. Too bad he didn't buy it or something. Click to enlarge! > read more
I'm An April Fool.
Published on 2011-03-31 23:09:00
I was excited about the arrival of April (it's my birth month), but that enthusiasm has waned. My friends are super busy. It's not their fault; I understand they work and school is important; I just wish that my birthday didn't coincide with end of t > read more
Post-Chicago!
Published on 2011-03-31 06:16:00
GUESS WHO'S NOT DEAD? ME! (SIDE NOTE: the pictures from yesterday's post are working! Check those out)) How was the Windy City? Living up to its namesake and cold, but I had a good time. I went with my friend Jeremy, his gf Alicia, and his cousin Bri > read more
A Semi-Fair Trade.
Published on 2011-03-29 23:00:00
My friend Jeremy asked me if I would paint a picture of one of his fave musical artists, Dallas Green. In exchange, I was offered a free trip to Chicago to see Dallas, hotel, the other things I'd have to pay, and Jamba Juice. When this posts, I will > read more
Baby Bob.
Published on 2011-03-28 23:09:00
On Saturday, a surprise party was thrown for my dear, sweet, baby sister, Shelby. Someone ruined the surprise so it was really just a party (I'm still bitter about the entire ordeal), but it was a good time AND it's the thought that counts. I spent w > read more
Born This Day!
Published on 2011-03-27 23:06:00
Today is Lady Gaga's 25th birthday and for the occasion, I thought I'd post this quote from Born This Way that I cut out and put in my sketchbook. I used GLITTER SPARKLE STICKER PAPER. The scanner doesn't do it much justice. Listen to your favorite L > read more
OMGz.
Published on 2011-03-25 13:47:00
Matt Benyo is doing the 30 day photo challenge on his blog.Go read what today's post is for #17.Made my heart melt.:) > read more
Prints!
Published on 2011-03-25 02:57:00
TWO POSTS IN ONE DAY?! This video contains: me trying to sell some old prints, my hair in a quiff, me only being slightly awkward, and a jig near the end. Enjoy! > read more
E is for Eh, Eh.
Published on 2011-03-24 23:29:00
I am SO unmotivated. What's WRONG with ME? I pulled out a bag of illustration board I have lodged between my dresser and the wall and there was water all over the back of it and the board had water mold on it. I planned on doing a giant painting on i > read more
D is for Dead.
Published on 2011-03-24 06:23:00
I've been gone for 16 hours. I went to a concert in Akron, Ohio & saw The Dangerous Summer. They just didn't do it for me. I was, of course, the only one not drinking & my friend spilled lots of beer on my shirt so at least if I wasn't doing it, I co > read more
C is for Cats.
Published on 2011-03-23 04:41:00
Of course it's cats. I had to do this just because it'd be ludicrous if I didn't. My two cats are fine by the way. I remembered this page from my sketchbook at CCS. The Crew each drew a cat. I drew the one in the top middle. Makes me miss them.The Ha > read more
B is for Birthdays.
Published on 2011-03-22 03:17:00
Despite being awake for 35 hours, I managed to successfully surprise Shelby (on the far right with the giant bicep) at her work because at midnight she turned 20! I went with Jenna, Kiki, and Jordan up to Leo's with a cake and 20 candles. At midnight > read more
A is for Apples.
Published on 2011-03-21 02:00:00
My favorite is red delicious. I don't even know if there are green delicious apples, but I think so. I know there are Green Granny Smith's. What's your favorite?My hair is fading nicely and matches my Members Only jacket! I'm wearing a shirt under sa > read more
WE SO EXCITED!
Published on 2011-03-18 01:49:00
Rebecca Black has revolutionized what Friday means to us all. Everybody's looking forward to the weekend; all the partyin, partyin (yeah!) and all the fun, fun, fun, fun. Remember that yesterday was Thursday and today is FRIDAY. Tomorrow is Saturday > read more
St. Patrick's Vlog.
Published on 2011-03-17 00:22:00
Most of the family made cameos in this vlog. We recorded 25 videos and Charles KEPT MESSING EM UP! This is ridiculous and beware, there's a lot of yelling. I've been up for 19 hours. Happy St. Patrick's day! ART TOMORROW! > read more
After!
Published on 2011-03-15 23:14:00
Before.
Published on 2011-03-15 00:27:00
Russell Brand.
Published on 2011-03-14 06:26:00
Between hanging with old friends, time traveling (daylight savings), and making new ones (that made me sound a lot cooler than I am), I finished Russell Brand's second autobiography, Booky Wook 2. I am FLOORED by Russell Brand. Reading this book awok > read more
Purpose/Party.
Published on 2011-03-11 00:15:00
I hate to mention Nate again (because he's a brat), but I found this while creeping him and I don't know who said it, but I like it. FIND ME, PURPOSE. I'M READY.A purpose is not something that you're going to find. It's something that will find you.A > read more
Time for a Tea Party!
Published on 2011-03-10 04:03:00
One day, Nathan and I were discussing how much fun it would be to have a tea party, but then he hoed me on the deal and it has yet to happen. I imagine if I had one, I would wear a fancy outfit and a ridiculous hat like in this drawing. I've never be > read more
Robert Ross.
Published on 2011-03-09 00:49:00
Check out this awesomely bad over-the-top cut out. I bet you didn't know that Bob Ross died on the 4th of July. That's a fact. Another fact is that I FINALLY have Russell Brand's Booky Wook 2 in my possession. I'm so excited to read it. > read more
Surprise Party.
Published on 2011-03-07 23:00:00
Rhiannon came down and joined forces with Brother Chan and I. The 3 of us went to Alex's school where we prepared to celebrate her birthday, surprise style, in the parking lot. I pulled an all nighter and made this card for her with an inset:So, Rhia > read more
Faux Spring Break.
Published on 2011-03-06 23:17:00
I'm working on something that I can't post until tomorrow. I actually haven't even started working on it yet. I will after this. As my faux spring break winds down, I'm enjoying some Dr. Pepper and the musical stylings of Panic at the Disco.Why was t > read more
Vampire Lounge.
Published on 2011-03-03 23:10:00
I gotta give a huge Happy Birthday to Alex! She's 20 today and she's been good to me over the years. It all started because of the Jonas Brothers (they have a way with piecing friendships together). I can't make you a cake (because we know I have tro > read more
Post It: Panic!
Published on 2011-03-02 23:00:00
This is Brendon Urie (singer of Panic! at the Disco) as inspired by the Nine in the Afternoon video. PatD is a guilty pleasure of mine. I take that back; no shame. Their videos make me excited because I love old circuses, Vaudeville, & the theatrical > read more
Post It: Alison.
Published on 2011-03-01 23:00:00
This is my first of two Post-It posts. I asked Sister Alison to hang ten while I drew her. I told her she could watch whatever she wanted and she chose He's Just Not That Into You. While drawing her, I kept saying the lines as the actors said them wh > read more
Face The Facts.
Published on 2011-02-28 23:00:00
I've been sketch, sketch, sketchin. Here is a Vaudeville man and a sketch of Lady Gaga that I'm feeling blah about. I wanted to do a cool pop art drawing of her, but my sketches of her have felt really contrived lately.Matt Benyo showed me THIS inter > read more
Watching Twister.
Published on 2011-02-28 00:47:00
The CCS crew got together for a good ol fashioned hang out at Maria's apartment. We got pizza & beer (Root Beer for me), watched Twister, quoted Jurassic Park, and drew. James Noellert drew this picture of Lindsay, Maria, and myself. I'm the one on t > read more
The Legend of Zelda!
Published on 2011-02-24 23:01:00
I've been doing my past 3 ink works on this envelope from France because it's conveniently next to my computer. The Sibs and I hooked up the Super Nintendo and we've been playing The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (though my fave is Ocarina of T > read more
"Good Story, Gordie."
Published on 2011-02-24 05:24:00
I've always been into writing and telling stories. The other night, Rhiannon, Brother Chan, and I were skyping and Rhiannon asked me to read a scary story out loud (because she said I have a good reading voice). We wanted to read THIS, but I don't ow > read more
Like A Plastic Bag.
Published on 2011-02-23 02:00:00
I went around and talk to my family with one question in mind: does anyone ever feels like a plastic bag? The hole that you see as I'm walking down the hall is from Shelby. She angrily punched the wall one day. We're all animals here; it's fine. > read more
The Dentist.
Published on 2011-02-22 03:15:00
"I can't eat that popcorn." [said popcorn was Drizzled Cinnamon Sugar Kettlecorn]"Why?" Janine asked. "It's too sweet. I can't chew it with the right side of my mouth because it hits my tooth and sends chills down my spine." Charles laughed, "You nee > read more
Overseas.
Published on 2011-02-21 02:05:00
Today, I skyped with my friend, Stephen, from England. I asked him if we sound ridiculous when we try to talk like we're British; then I did it. He laughed and asked, "Is that really what we sound like?" We then went over slang from England which inc > read more
How Cosmopolitan.
Published on 2011-02-18 00:39:00
This is a painting of a girl; it's Audrey Hepburn inspired. I say inspired because it was supposed to be her, but then I messed around with the facial features and it doesn't look like her anymore. My friend, Vince Joy, also inspired me. I'm pleased > read more
Questioning Everything.
Published on 2011-02-16 23:35:00
I'm reading this book, but I haven't touched it in awhile. It has to do with cutting your life down to the essentials so you don't work some stupid 9-5 job you're gonna hate and the chapter that I stopped at asked, "What do you REALLY want to do with > read more
Teaching.
Published on 2011-02-15 23:00:00
Because Valentine's Day was Monday and Rhiannon's birthday was Tuesday, I haven't been able to talk about last weekend. I had the pleasure of being a drawing instructor for Continuing Ed at CCS on Saturday and taught ten 11-15 year olds. We primarily > read more
Post Valentine's Day/Rhiannon.
Published on 2011-02-15 06:17:00
I had 3 Valentines (Alex, Rhiannon, and Blake) because I was collecting Valentines like Pokemon. I couldn't say no to any of them. Blake and I decided to get dressed up and have a skype date. We were each other's across-state-lines Valentines! I was > read more
Happy Valentine's Day.
Published on 2011-02-14 00:10:00
I miss those heart sunglasses, being in elementary school and passing/receiving Valentine's, and Grandpa Bud. He used to buy us a confection to remind us he loved us and that he was thinking about us. I want to extend my love to my closest friends. T > read more
BORN THIS WAY!
Published on 2011-02-10 23:00:00
BORN THIS WAY IS IN 5 HOURS! Are you ready?!Vincent Herbert, whom Gaga credits with discovering her in 2007 on Myspace, has worked as a producer with Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder. He says: “The song ‘Born This Way’ just takes your breath a > read more
Tiny Portrait 2: DALI!
Published on 2011-02-09 23:04:00
Here's my second piece in the Tiny Portrait series. It's Salvador Dali and he's a bit bigger than the first portrait, but not by much. I used gouache. It's pretty much the only paint I use anymore (because it's the best). Click to enlarge!Tomorrow La > read more
Dali: Tiny Progress.
Published on 2011-02-08 23:01:00
Tomorrow I'm posting the FINISH of my Tiny Portrait of Salvador Dali! Here is the progress work. It's bad quality because I took photos of it with photo booth; I didn't want to scan it, but I'm excited to show the finish tomorrow so check back! > read more
Dead Meat.
Published on 2011-02-07 23:00:00
This may or may not be an accurate depiction of myself at the moment. Maybe I look like Bill Murray in Zombieland; maybe I don't. That blue thing is either my body hunched over or a blanket; maybe both. It took me way too long to make this. I tried t > read more
Sister Shelby.
Published on 2011-02-06 23:09:00
I saw little sister, Shelby, this weekend. We had some photo booth fun and, yesterday morning, Brother Chan and I went out to breakfast with her. It's important to me to make time for the important people in my life even if we don't look related. > read more
Optimus Prime!
Published on 2011-02-03 23:00:00
This is it; the moment everyone's been waiting for, and by everyone I mean the 12 religious readers I have (and few friends that pay attention to my blog via facebook), but this is the best paper cut-out I've ever made. THE SCAN AND PHOTOS DO IT ABSO > read more
Happy Birthday, Janine!
Published on 2011-02-03 00:26:00
Today is my mother's birthday. We yelled through the house at Midnight about it. However, earlier, I kept saying, "Everybody loves it when, Kevin's CRYING!" over and over again so Janine said I'm not allowed to have any cake. I told her I didn't care > read more
Gimme PIZZA!
Published on 2011-02-02 07:08:00
I was on my tumblr and searched for pizza and got SO HUNGRY looking at photos. I wish I had some pizza in my mouth right meow. I didn't reblog any of the pizza pics; instead, I sat on illustrator for too long and made this. I want pizzaaaaa (like an > read more
Hello February!
Published on 2011-01-31 23:03:00
Congratulations to everyone I know for making it through January without dying. 2011 has been hell on wheels and I really hope it cools its jets in February because I've got some Birthdays and a song debut that I'm looking forward to. So, gimme a bre > read more
River Phoenix.
Published on 2011-01-31 02:08:00
Rhiannon and I were talking about River Phoenix. He's in one of our favorite movies, Stand By Me (did you know he was 16 in that movie?), among others and as he got older he got even cuter. He died at the age of 23 from a drug overdose.I created a tu > read more
Butch Walker.
Published on 2011-01-28 23:00:00
Butch Walker is one of my all time favorites. I've seen him a ton of times, met him a few, and got a photo once. I was introduced to him back in the day by my cousin, Raechel. We saw Butch Walker when he was in Marvelous 3. I still have the guitar pi > read more
Big Fish.
Published on 2011-01-28 00:15:00
I challenge EACH OF YOU to Do Nothing for 2 Minutes. If it doesn't make you feel renewed, I'm convinced you're not a human being. Do it and feel awesome.Here's a Code of Conduct to live by. Stumbled across and it's phenomenal!Here's a sketch of Mario > read more
J'adore.
Published on 2011-01-27 06:08:00
I'm dedicating this post to the things I enjoy or deem important and I wanted to start it off by saying how much I enjoy the comments I receive from friends and strangers. A kind word goes a long way; so I wanted to take the time to thank those of yo > read more
Enjoyment.
Published on 2011-01-25 23:25:00
I just started stumbling upon today. I know, I'm late to the game, but usually Brother Chan or Matt Benyo stumble across things and just post them on my facebook and that's been good enough, but today was I was SO BORED I started doing it myself. All > read more
Harry Potter!
Published on 2011-01-24 23:30:00
My friend, Rebecca Friedman, introduced me to THIS website with great Harry Potter macros. My favorite is the one pasted below. Some are dumb. Some are hilarious. Check em out and get a chuckle. P.S. Can't wait for the movie this JULY. > read more
Enjoy The Little Things.
Published on 2011-01-24 02:44:00
This post is dedicated to the little things that I enjoy. 'Enjoying the Little Things' is rule #32 in Zombieland, and it's an important rule at that. I especially enjoy: #66: Tight, meaningful hugs mean so much to me. When someone hugs me, I want the > read more
Beat Backbones.
Published on 2011-01-21 00:42:00
"Release The Kraken!"
Published on 2011-01-20 00:14:00
If you haven't seen Clash of the Titans, you should see THIS first. > read more
Brother Chan Party.
Published on 2011-01-18 23:22:00
Brother Chan and I went to the library today.Chan: What are you getting?Me: Goosebumps, The Outsiders, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. You?Chan: What are you, in the fifth grade? > read more
Jonas Anniversary.
Published on 2011-01-18 01:07:00
Two years ago today, I was trying to sleep, but couldn't because I was going to be waiting in line to see three brothers for the first time. Two years ago, I fell in love with the Jonas Brohters. Additionally, I met one of my bffls, Rhiannon Goedel, > read more
World's Tiniest Portrait.
Published on 2011-01-13 23:00:00
I've wanted to paint since Matt Benyo told me he liked this painting that I did because that was a breakthrough piece for me due to its small size. This time around, I wanted to challenge myself to go even smaller. While talking to my friend Alex, I > read more
Beauty School Dropout.
Published on 2011-01-12 23:06:00
No graduation day, for me. When I got out of the shower, I noticed the pink bled into the blonde. It now has a pink tint to it. I think I'm done being experimental for awhile.Charles got the 2011 Bad Luck Bug today. He got pulled over, a flat tire, a > read more
Guilty Pleasures.
Published on 2011-01-11 23:00:00
Red Velvet is my favorite cake (funfetti comes next) and Shelby surprised me with a piece when I picked her up from work! I haven't had any red velvet in FOREVER.I stayed up for 27 hours today. I managed to make some art and I finished Big Fish (the > read more
The Midnight Game.
Published on 2011-01-11 04:56:00
Nikki DeSautelle told me about The Midnight Game. It's this game you play from midnight til 3:33 am and the goal is to beat The Midnight Man. For full directions and explanation, click the image below to enlarge and read. I want to play it SO BADLY, > read more
Fort Tire.
Published on 2011-01-09 23:00:00
Wanna know why this weekend was so good? Because Matt Benyo, Brother Chan, and I built a FORT in Matt Benyo's living room. We made one on the couch and then we made one under 3 chairs. It was the best thing EVER; not even exaggerating. You wanna bond > read more
Cretaceous Period.
Published on 2011-01-07 00:36:00
I woke up from my Chicago Slumber. I ended up sleeping for 17 HOURS! INSANE! Here is a picture of Rhiannon and I in Chicago. I'm a Tyrannosaurus Rex. I also found this nice photo about how no one feels their age (or something about love). > read more
Chicago!
Published on 2011-01-06 01:35:00
Rhiannon came down to go with our friend Alex to Chicago today and, around 2 am last night, it was decided that I would also be accompanying them on the trip along with Brother Chan. Everyone got ready and we headed out around 4:30. I hate Chicago; i > read more
Locked Out.
Published on 2011-01-04 23:00:00
I thought the bad things for today were over. I pulled an all nighter and this morning spoke with Rhiannon. I told her I was going to go on adventures having assumed I got my daily dose of disaster out of the way with the Walmart incident that occurr > read more
Walmart Wreckage.
Published on 2011-01-04 01:36:00
2011 has been weird and not very nice to me. I asked Janine for her charge card so I could buy some items from Walmart at 11:30 pm. I hate Walmart, but it's open 24 hours which is convenient. I wrote the list on my hand and scoured the store. After a > read more
Sick Day.
Published on 2011-01-03 01:52:00
So this is the new year and I don't feel any different. Oh wait, yes I do because I'm sick; how crummy. This is from the last time I was sick. I need to get motivated; stat. > read more
2010: What A Year.
Published on 2010-12-31 04:16:00
I started it off by seeing Doctor Parnassus and ending it with Lord of the Rings. I saw Honor Society and the Jonas Brothers with Rhiannon. I watched Fireworks on a roof in Detroit. I got a job at Cranbrook. I became friends with my co-workers; 2 of > read more