tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296601752009-07-10T08:12:34.064-06:00Summer 2009Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00508197216243580343noreply@blogger.comBlogger500125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29660175.post-59578235749586763932009-07-10T07:12:00.002-06:002009-07-10T07:14:36.407-06:00

An ideal summer night, a street fair, a river, and massive amounts of public sculpture all came together for rockin' goodtimes. Thanks for having me!

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Not even Hasselhoff can save summer television programming.

Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00508197216243580343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29660175.post-31863419600145576942009-06-29T09:28:00.001-06:002009-06-29T09:29:45.193-06:00

Watercolor and ink on canvas.8" x 10".

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I've been really busy with my children's book lately, and so I haven't done, well, much of anything else. But here's a black and white picture of Sasha begging for caramel corn to make you feel better!

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I just can't help posting these. I guess I love the ego boost. This isn't being done in order, so don't panic if the story doesn't make sense.

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Happy post 500!

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It's been a while, no? This is what I've been up to: my first foray into the magical world of children's literature. It's the first completed spread from a story I'm writing called "Petunia and Pops," about a penguin who loves to paint and her slightly-OCD father. Wishful thinking? Perhaps.

Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00508197216243580343noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29660175.post-86757588114399405182009-05-29T07:21:00.004-06:002009-05-29T10:23:48.442-06:00

Time for some bluegrass, grilling, and hiking. I pretty much hate summer, but I'm trying to change that this time around. Maybe if I can just stay cool and avoid hearing the crazy neighbors.

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Acrylics, watercolor, and ink on canvas. 12" x 24".This is the first time in a while that a painting isn't better than the one that preceded it. Not that I don't love this one, but it's not perfect. I'll get it on the next try.

Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00508197216243580343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29660175.post-28243414639512483692009-05-06T09:25:00.005-06:002009-05-06T09:47:49.564-06:00

I took Snobatron out on the Sante Fe Trail in northern Colorado Springs last night. A bit of it was on Air Force Academy property. There were trains, and old broken down train stuff, and a creek, and mountains, and a little rain. So yeah, it was pretty much far and away the best ride I've had yet. I'm amazed at how fast this city can go from average suburbia to rugged outdoors. I guess I'm pretty

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Acrylics, ink, and watercolors on canvas.12" x 24"The end of each painting I do seems to come unexpectedly. I keep working on it, it seems to be going nowhere, and then all of a sudden WHAM!!!Painting done.I'm very proud of this one. It's my favorite painting I've ever done, and I'm inclined to suggest it's the best one as well.

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Took a trip with colleagues to Denver last night. Good times.Buildings in the Art DistrictCheesman ParkDowntown, from the 7th floor of the public libraryInside the Mayan TheaterThe new industrial design documentary "Objectified" was screened last night at the Mayan Theater in Denver. It's from the maker of "Helvetica." Designers were out in full force. It was a pretty good movie, gave me a lot to

Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00508197216243580343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29660175.post-47019584471429354782009-04-24T07:38:00.003-06:002009-04-24T07:43:09.321-06:00

From Marcia's school:A couple of these are older ones, but I'm working on my tweaking and these are examples.My birthday was fantastic. I took a nice bike ride after work, had a delicious dinner out with my bride, took it easy on the couch. Thanks to everyone's well-wishes.

Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00508197216243580343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29660175.post-25773770227293942792009-04-16T07:16:00.003-06:002009-04-16T07:21:49.395-06:00

I had Good Friday off, so I took a solo trip up to the Crags, on the back side of Pike's Peak. I had to walk the last mile of the road up to the trailhead because there were such deep ruts in the snow. There was every kind of trail condition imaginable: dry, wet, muddy, snowy, icy, lava-ridden?!?! Just kidding about that last one. There were some breathtaking views that translate very poorly

Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00508197216243580343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29660175.post-48602043554043267112009-04-14T07:36:00.005-06:002009-04-14T07:58:20.885-06:00

I like the show "Chuck". It's a guilty pleasure. Morgan is my favorite. He's been having a rough time lately.And while we're here, let me update my top ten favorite albums of all time. I did my top 50 a couple years ago, and there were some egregious errors. So I redid my top ten. Again, this is favorite, not best. A best list would look very different.10. Redlight by the SlackersThe only ska to

Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00508197216243580343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29660175.post-66691811221465434762009-04-13T07:34:00.005-06:002009-04-13T07:37:47.683-06:00

I took a stroll with Sasha off the beaten path in Palmer Park last Thursday. There are always plenty of new trails to discover, it's my favorite thing about the park. Having spent countless hours there, I think maybe I've walked half of the trails. Sasha doesn't seem to mind the exploring either.

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Being three states away from my beloved Twins, I have to read blogs and scour MLB sites to get all the info I need. Luckily I live in the internet age, and it's never been easier to follow a team from far away.I can't tell you how excited I am for Target Field next year. I don't know when I'll first get to go there, but the fact that it's being built is enough for me. I'm so excited that I daily

Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00508197216243580343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29660175.post-77563813196936963782009-04-06T07:55:00.003-06:002009-04-06T08:06:58.883-06:00

Silent Tiny Pieces of the SunApril 2009Acrylics, ink, and watercolor on canvas panel. 24" x 18"I finished this one over the weekend and I'm very proud of it. Many failed things all came together in a way that I never expected. It's further testament to my newfound conviction that any painting can be saved if you just keep at it.It just so happens that I recently found the last landscape I did,

Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00508197216243580343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29660175.post-32035191837187365412009-04-01T09:44:00.002-06:002009-04-01T09:45:38.170-06:00

My first entry to a collaboration experiment. Photo-based, with some sketching and watercolor.

Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00508197216243580343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29660175.post-38225564878959650162009-03-26T07:42:00.003-06:002009-03-26T07:45:45.910-06:00

Took the day off to spend time with my brother's family. We hit up Garden of the Gods, Front Range Barbecue, and the Manitou Cliff Dwellings. Despite the chill, good times were had by all.

Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00508197216243580343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29660175.post-71688685202267982442009-03-24T08:40:00.005-06:002009-03-24T08:45:29.351-06:00

Photography purists will tell you that while Photoshop may be handy in slightly tweaking photographs, it is in no way a replacement for good composition and thoughtful photography. I tend to agree, but only to a point. I say, if Photoshop isn't supposed to be a crutch, then why'd they make it work so much like a crutch? Face it, photog elitists. Your glory day in the hot sun is over. If you want

Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00508197216243580343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29660175.post-85760409866628816252009-03-23T08:20:00.003-06:002009-03-23T08:23:00.473-06:00

I've been inspired lately to take my photography a little more seriously. Not really in a serious way, but keeping a better eye for composition and working on perfecting my camera settings. Part of learning is experimenting, and that's what these generally are.

Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00508197216243580343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29660175.post-90578594208380736632009-03-16T07:45:00.003-06:002009-03-16T07:47:47.687-06:00

Our calililly is finally bringing out another flower. Calling the early morning light delicate sounds very girly, but I can't think of a better word. I love the veinwork of the leaves.

Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00508197216243580343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29660175.post-1742701591318203332009-03-13T08:30:00.002-06:002009-03-13T08:32:26.781-06:00

Had lunch at Momoko's house.

Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00508197216243580343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29660175.post-2484090177706883302009-03-13T07:38:00.001-06:002009-03-13T07:40:33.860-06:00

Finished product.I didn't quite make it to my time goal, but I figured artificially bloating the time spent is a pointless practice. It's done when it's done. I'm very happy with the result. Marcia always seems to bring out the best in me.Acrylics, ink, and watercolor on canvas, 16 in x 12 in.

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