Black, White, and Gray

Open or Shut

Grandma

Emotional Faces

Top and Bottom

Lost Thinking

Grandma

People

Body Language

Dreaming

Long Face

Recon Jack

Photo of Brad's Tattoo.

This weekend I was lucky enough to learn about the Recon Jack image from Brad – thank you. Brad recently finished his service and is going to school now. The image basically represents being a “Jack of all Trades.” The parachute and wing represents the airborne capability, and combatant diver on the other side represents diving capability.  The the three bullet holes in the forehead and crack along the skull all have their own separate meaning. It is an amazing image and I feel lucky to know about it.

The image became even more powerful when I heard the creed. I think anyone who has faced challenges in life can relate and feel empowered by it.

THE RECON CREED

Realizing it is my choice and my choice alone
to be a Reconnaissance Marine,
I accept all challenges involved with this profession.
Forever shall I strive to maintain the tremendous reputation
of those who went before me.

Exceeding beyond the limitations
set down by others shall be my goal.
Sacrificing personal comforts and dedicating myself
to the completion of the reconnaissance mission shall be my life.
Physical fitness, mental attitude, and high ethics –

The title of Recon Marine is my honor.

Conquering all obstacles, both large and small,
I shall never quit.
To quit, to surrender, to give up is to fail.
To be a Recon Marine is to surpass failure;
To overcome, to adapt and to do whatever it takes
to complete the mission.

On the battlefield, as in all areas of life,
I shall stand tall above the competition.
Through professional pride, integrity, and teamwork,
I shall be the example
for all Marines to emulate.

Some art from my creative family

Artist: My Great Grandma - Mohner

Artist: My Grandma - Dee Dee

Artist: My Mom - Holly

Artist: My Grandpa - Ben

I’m  visiting my grandparents for the weekend. Ben has a great studio! He is helping me make 3 frames for my paintings.

Digital reality

Computer sketch...

(The moment of 100%) willingness to just… burn

Sketchbook Drawing

What is enlightenment? Not tail chasing…

Drawing in the grass...

Sketchbook Flower

I really enjoyed the video, ‘What is enlightenment?’ I found a 10 min. clip from the movie on youtube….

Make Custom Canvas Greeting Cards

Canvas Greeting Card

Make 3"x6" canvas squares for old paintings...

Get cards...

Glue canvas to cards...

Finish the cards with glitter... etc.

Books can help the cards dry flat...

8 Done

Vision Image Guide Intention

Drawing sketch - scanned & used like a stamp in photoshop.

I have been making vision boards for the last few years. Most vision boards are made from a collage of personal pictures, magazine images, and various flat paper. I decided to add ’stuff’ to mine on Sunday… I used the hot glue gun to attach all the cool little things, that I have been unable to gt rid of, to the poster frame. I used broken jewelry, cools bits of string, and shiny stickers. =)

Sensations closest to reality

My Visual Notes from the Consciousness Workshop.

I learned a few new things about the brain from the workshop of:

Steven Maurice Droullard, M.A.
M.A. Consciousness Studies, University of Philosophical Research

Author of “The Power of Attention,” a look at the operating principles of consciousness. Leader of one of the nation’s largest meditation based communes in the early 70’s, Steven offers eye opening insights derived from over 30 years of quiet practice illuminating the practical steps toward expanded awareness.

Got a whole arm full!

Sketch - 2nd photo (Added purple, blue and green)

Sketch - 1st photo (Orange and Red)