Often, the toughest part of a mini-series is ending it. I chose the wisdom of Obi-wan, who said, “In my experience, there’s no such thing…
The red bat is considered lucky in China. Often these animals are painted together in groups of five; this is to represent the five blessings…
Day twenty-nine corresponds with the Chinese New Year, ushering in the Year of the Rooster. Additionally, roosters are often associated with good fortune and prosperity.…
It couldn’t be lucky series without a little superstition. “Fingers crossed,” is the expression I use most to wish someone good luck, especially via text.…
This is one of the weirder “good luck” expressions, as generally speaking, breaking any bone isn’t so lucky. In my super limited research, this notion comes…
The Laughing Buddha is called Hotei in Chinese. He is considered a symbol of good luck and was based on an actual Chinese monk, Ch’an,…
Have you ever heard that it is lucky if it rains on someone’s wedding day? I think this notion of lucky bird poop is similar;…
The funny bit about shooting stars or falling stars is that they are not actually stars at all. They are actually meteoroids falling into Earth’s…
And no, I’m not talking about Florida. I learned a lot about different lucky charms while working on this mini-series. Prior to this, I had…
The Figa Charm is a good luck symbol, and it originates from ancient Greece. In present-day, it is still considered lucky in Portugal and Brazil. However,…
This Day 21 – lucky lady bug seems to time perfectly with the events of January 21st. On this day, I had the pleasure of…
My father is from Iran. Owls are considered bad luck there, or the sign of a bad omen. I think owls are pretty cool, so…
Today’s drawing is of the Hamsa Hand, which is considered a good luck charm in both the Islamic and Jewish faiths. It is a protective…
As an avid Star Wars fan, I had to make sure this image snuck in the Buena Suerte Series. In this scene, Luke has just…
The Dala horse has been considered lucky in Sweden since the 1700s and originated in the Dalarna province. The style of each horse denoted what…
Crickets have been considered good luck as far back as 500 BCE, being a symbol of prosperity, vitality and good fortune. This punny cricket happens…
Blowing a fallen eyelash off of your finger has been considered good luck since around the mid 19th century. Much like birthday candles, you make…
“Find a penny, pick it up. All day long you’ll have good luck!” Not all good luck charms have their own little rhyme, so I suppose…
When I started this series, my Irish stepmother was quick to point out that black cats are considered lucky in Ireland. When I was plotting…
Lucky Bamboo is kind of a misnomer; it doesn’t actually belong to the bamboo family. However, it is considered good luck and believed to bring…
In my continuing adult education about good luck charms, I learned the tale of the humble acorn. Apparently during the Norman Conquest, the English carried…
For Day 10, I decided to continue with the animal theme of yesterday, as elephants are lucky in India. In the interest of continuity, this…
Working on this series required a little bit of research. I looked into all different kinds of good luck charms from all over the world,…
Today’s drawing for the Buena Suerte mini-series is of a wishbone. As the tradition goes, the wish gets granted to whomever gets the larger half…
Official genus and species of the sacred Egyptian beetle is Scarabaeus sacer, and it is the latest drawing in my Buena Suerte series. The scarab…
Two things I’m quite fond of are the movie “In the Line of Fire” and animals. When I was thinking of lucky charms, of course…
The Dream Catcher originated with the Ojibwa people. According to their legend, the dream catcher was made to collect any harm that might be in…
I’ve heard you have to keep a horseshoe upright, otherwise if you turn it upside down all the luck will fall out. Just in case,…
There’s something auspicious about a new year, whether it be positive changes, breaking of bad habits, or just plain superstition. I’ve chosen to explore the…
Today’s drawing, and the very last of the twenty thirteen series, is a little masquerading cameo!
Today’s drawing is inspired by one of my favorite bands, Arctic Monkeys! I adore their new album, AM, and am grateful for the inspiration :)
Two people that have had a huge influence on me as an artist, share a birthday! Simon Le Bon, with his amazing lyrics, and Roy…
We’ve all heard the expression, “making a mountain out of a mole hill.” This phrase meaning making a big deal out of something trivial. However,…
Today’s drawing is inspired by my trip to Holland. I saw so many amazing things, especially the vast number of things people do while riding…
Today’s drawing is in honor of my favorite bass player, John Taylor!
Today’s drawing is in honor of one of my favorite showmen, Freddie Mercury!
My HOA, as with a lot of HOAs, is a little particular. Today, three signs appeared in the pool area; scrawled in crayon (no joke,…
The worst thing about blushing, is that you can FEEL yourself blushing…and remain entirely helpless about this situation. You certainly don’t need a mirror to…
I’m really bummed I couldn’t manage to get my Calla Lilies to bloom this year. I thought maybe this drawing could send them some good…
OK, it’s not really the year of the Rabbit. It is however, the birthday of Niki, my second work wife, who was born in the year…
Today’s drawing is dedicated to my work wife, Angie. Certainly not the first dedication she’s received, but after all she is my wifey :) We…
Today’s drawing is inspired by something my mom and I always say. Whenever we listen to the Beatles album, “HELP!” we would usually skip the…
This is how ships slip past one another, silently, in the night…
There are days when you need caffeine, and then there are days when you need a lot of it. Today’s drawing is inspired…
Today’s drawing is inspired by the son of a co-worker of mine. He replaces the phrase “beat up” with the phrase, “pow-pow!” I’ll use it…
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