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In-Context: Before Cataract Surgery
Even avid readers of the blog might not recognize when this was sketched unless it had the date on it. I know exactly when it was sketched because I can still feel how my eyes felt on this day as I searched for the lines. I have found it interesting to observe my own artistic […]
Roz’s 2018 Minnesota State Fair Journal
Today’s gallery contains all the pages of my 2018 Minnesota State Fair Journal. This year I was able to attend on three days. There are sections indicating the start of each new day, and stating which day was the sketch out (I could only attend one of the sketch out days). I worked on 300 […]
Practice: Thinking about Ricky Jay
Writer, historian, magician, performer, actor, Ricky Jay died on Saturday, November 24, at the age of 72. While a man who knew how to run all the classic short and long cons might not seem the ideal role model you need to take a closer look. Here is someone who spent his life observing […]
The Truth Matters; Freedom of the Press Matters; Vote Today
Today, nothing matters more than getting out to vote. By November 3, 2018 there were literally 6,420 reasons to vote against President Trump. That was the current tally of misstatements Trump had made in the 649 days of his presidency. Misstatements which have been misogenistic, racist, and simply insulting to caring, compassionate, and responsible humans. […]
Gregory Graham Art Auction
Do you like interesting views of the life that is all around us? Do you need some colorful and observant art for your walls? My friend Gregory Graham is having a daily auction through September 6, Labor Day. Bidding starts at $75 for each 5 x 7 inch gouache painting. The paintings all come in […]
In Context: Minnesota Primary Election Today
Please vote in what might be the penultimate election before the oligarchy begins in November. The polls are still open for a couple hours! SaveSave SaveSave
10th Anniversary—The Great Minnesota State Fair Sketch Together
The dates have been posted, make your travel plans. Sketch Together organizer Marty Harris has the buttons ordered and we’ll be getting together on: Saturday, August 25 and Monday, August 27, 2018 The 10th Great Minnesota State Fair Sketch Together More details on meeting places and times closer to the event.