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  • Does the human touch really matter? Doubt it.
    January 6, 2026

    Does the human touch really matter? Doubt it.

    There’s this belief that the human touch in art matters and I’m not so sure I buy it. After years of attending markets and trying to sell art, I’m just not getting the feeling that the human touch is an important qualifier in purchasing decisions.

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  • And Just Like That, I Said GoodBye to Apple
    December 27, 2025

    And Just Like That, I Said GoodBye to Apple

    I decided to move away from Apple products and services in order to move towards products that make me feel like a consumer again. I want products that I can upgrade, repair, and replace as I see fit. Products that rely on services that I can use where I want rather than only on specific…

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  • It’s Probably Past Time That Something Changes Around Here.
    December 4, 2025

    It’s Probably Past Time That Something Changes Around Here.

    There sure have been a lot of layoffs in the news over the last couple years.

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  • A Shining Example of Corporate Productivity.
    November 26, 2025

    A Shining Example of Corporate Productivity.

    Showing up to work when there’s no work to be done. We do it for the kids.

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  • Daily Writing Prompt: If you could meet a historical figure…
    November 20, 2025

    Daily Writing Prompt: If you could meet a historical figure…

    It’s my answer to the daily writing prompt on November 20, 2025.

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  • Nostalgia.
    November 19, 2025

    Nostalgia.

    Ramblings about parenting and nostalgia alongside pictures of some of my latest paint pours.

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  • Cycles.
    November 5, 2025

    Cycles.

    It’s okay to do the things that bring something positive into your life, even if those things aren’t valued for their productivity.

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  • The Art of Building Things
    July 9, 2025

    The Art of Building Things

    I’m starting a new adventure in the realm of woodworking. These are some of my earliest projects, so don’t judge me too harshly just yet.

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  • Universe #362425679
    June 6, 2025

    Universe #362425679

    This is where we live. Maybe.

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  • Set it on Fire
    May 30, 2025

    Set it on Fire

    Enjoying a little break from the usual.

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  • Divorce
    May 23, 2025

    Divorce

    Get a divorce, everyone’s doing it.

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  • Deep Dive
    May 16, 2025

    Deep Dive

    Don’t let the monster get away.

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  • Trust Your Instincts
    May 9, 2025

    Trust Your Instincts

    Trust your instincts.

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  • I Live Here Now
    May 2, 2025

    I Live Here Now

    Whatever that creature is, I’m not getting it out. Good luck!

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  • Fight Dystopia
    April 25, 2025

    Fight Dystopia

    This one goes out to the EFF.

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  • Lamp: Nebula
    April 18, 2025

    Lamp: Nebula

    I love lamp!

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  • Lamp: Tree
    April 11, 2025

    Lamp: Tree

    I love lamp!

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  • A Butterfly Tattoo Design (And Using AI)
    April 4, 2025

    A Butterfly Tattoo Design (And Using AI)

    I started with a butterfly cartoon and used AI to change it up a bit. I talk about it a bit but there’s nothing of substance or import here bc that’s not really my style.

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  • Not That It Matters
    March 28, 2025

    Not That It Matters

    Does it matter?

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  • Rethink Everything
    March 21, 2025

    Rethink Everything

    It’s my own personal moon. I’ll carry it wherever I please.

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  • More Shoes
    March 14, 2025

    More Shoes

    It’s more shoes.

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  • These Thoughts in My Head
    March 7, 2025

    These Thoughts in My Head

    Mixed media on canvas with a custom frame.

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  • I Have Bad Dreams
    February 28, 2025

    I Have Bad Dreams

    Mixed media work on 8x10x1.5 wood panel.

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  • It’s Just a Cup of Coffee
    February 21, 2025

    It’s Just a Cup of Coffee

    The first in a series of mixed media paintings that I’ve been working on. Enjoy!

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  • Have Fun in the Abyss
    February 14, 2025

    Have Fun in the Abyss

    It’s warmer down here.

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  • Yell All You Want, I’m Not Turning Around
    February 7, 2025

    Yell All You Want, I’m Not Turning Around

    Nope, I’m not listening…

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  • Can You Give Me Some Space, Please?
    January 31, 2025

    Can You Give Me Some Space, Please?

    Ugh, personal space.

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  • I Just Want Out of This Place
    January 24, 2025

    I Just Want Out of This Place

    Which way is out?

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  • Hi There, Shadow Friend
    January 17, 2025

    Hi There, Shadow Friend

    Another image from the digital sketchbook…

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  • I Had a Thought
    January 10, 2025

    I Had a Thought

    Another image from the digital sketchbook…

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