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Category: a drawing a day

Posted onJune 25, 2017June 25, 2017a drawing a day

Day Thirty-One – The Grand Finale!

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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…

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Posted onJune 25, 2017June 25, 2017a drawing a day

Day Thirty – Red Bats

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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…

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Posted onJune 25, 2017June 25, 2017a drawing a day

Day Twenty-Nine – The Year of Me!

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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.…

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Posted onJune 25, 2017a drawing a day

Day Twenty-Eight – Fingers Crossed

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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.…

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Posted onMay 10, 2017May 9, 2017a drawing a day

Day Twenty-Seven – Break a Leg!

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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…

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Posted onMay 10, 2017May 9, 2017a drawing a day

Day Twenty-Six – Laughing Buddha

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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,…

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Posted onMay 9, 2017May 9, 2017a drawing a day

Day Twenty-Five – Lucky…bird poop

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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;…

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Posted onMay 9, 2017a drawing a day

Day Twenty-Four – Shooting Star!

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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…

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Posted onApril 24, 2017May 9, 2017a drawing a day

Day Twenty-Three – The luck of the keys

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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…

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Posted onApril 24, 2017May 9, 2017a drawing a day

Day Twenty-Two – Figa Charm

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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,…

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Posted onApril 24, 2017April 21, 2017a drawing a day

Day Twenty-One – Lucky Lady Bug

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This Day 21 – lucky lady bug seems to time perfectly with the events of January 21st.  On this day, I had the pleasure of…

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Posted onApril 23, 2017April 21, 2017a drawing a day

Day Twenty – Owl in Leprechaun’s clothing

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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…

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Posted onApril 23, 2017April 21, 2017a drawing a day

Day Nineteen – Hamsa Hand

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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…

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Posted onApril 22, 2017April 21, 2017a drawing a day

Day 18 – A Kiss for Luck!

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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…

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Posted onApril 22, 2017April 21, 2017a drawing a day

Day Seventeen – Dala Horse

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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…

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Posted onApril 22, 2017April 21, 2017a drawing a day

Day Sixteen – Lucky Cricket

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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…

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Posted onApril 21, 2017April 21, 2017a drawing a day

Day Fifteen – Eyelash Wishes

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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…

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Posted onApril 21, 2017April 21, 2017a drawing a day

Day Fourteen – Lucky Penny

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“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…

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Posted onApril 21, 2017a drawing a day

Day Thirteen – Black Cat

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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…

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Posted onApril 21, 2017a drawing a day

Day Twelve-Lucky Bamboo & Goldfish

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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…

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Posted onMarch 15, 2017March 13, 2017a drawing a day

Day Eleven – Lucky Acorns

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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…

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Posted onMarch 15, 2017March 13, 2017a drawing a day

Day Ten – Senior Elefante

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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…

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Posted onMarch 15, 2017March 13, 2017a drawing a day

Day Nine – Lucky Piggies

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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,…

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Posted onMarch 14, 2017March 13, 2017a drawing a day

Day Seven – Lucky Break

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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…

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Posted onMarch 13, 2017March 12, 2017a drawing a day

Day Five: Scarab Beetle

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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…

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Posted onMarch 13, 2017March 13, 2017a drawing a day

Day Four: Lucky Rabbit’s Foot

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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…

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Posted onMarch 13, 2017March 12, 2017a drawing a day

Day Three: Dream Catcher

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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…

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Posted onMarch 12, 2017a drawing a day

Day Two: Lucky Horseshoe (Crab)

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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,…

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Posted onMarch 12, 2017a drawing a day

Buena Suerte! A drawing a day challenge for January 2017

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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…

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Posted onFebruary 6, 2014January 15, 2017a drawing a day

day 332…a lil cameo

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Today’s drawing, and the very last of the twenty thirteen series, is a little masquerading cameo!

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Posted onFebruary 6, 2014a drawing a day

day 330…snap out of it!

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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 :)

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Posted onFebruary 6, 2014February 6, 2014a drawing a day

day 300…Simon Le Lichtenstein

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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…

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Posted onJanuary 30, 2014January 30, 2014a drawing a day

day 221…mt. molehill

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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,…

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Posted onJanuary 30, 2014a drawing a day

day 220…ace up your sleeve?

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There’s all kinds of aces you can have up your sleeves!

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Posted onJanuary 30, 2014a drawing a day

day 218…welcome to Amsterdam!

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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…

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Posted onJanuary 30, 2014a drawing a day

day 213…don’t…don’t believe the hype!

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Today’s drawing is in honor of the great Chuck D!

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Posted onJanuary 29, 2014a drawing a day

day 211…play the f*cking bass, John!

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Today’s drawing is in honor of my favorite bass player, John Taylor!

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Posted onJanuary 29, 2014a drawing a day

day 210…the showman!

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Today’s drawing is in honor of one of my favorite showmen, Freddie Mercury!

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Posted onJanuary 29, 2014a drawing a day

day 208…no dogs in pool!

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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,…

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Posted onJanuary 28, 2014January 28, 2014a drawing a day

day 205…you hold me in place!

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Today’s drawing is about thing that hold things in place.

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Posted onJanuary 28, 2014a drawing a day

day 204…levitation!

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Today’s drawing is about levitation, pre David Blaine.

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Posted onJanuary 28, 2014a drawing a day

day 202…have you got color in your cheeks?

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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…

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Posted onJanuary 27, 2014January 27, 2014a drawing a day

day 200…got the guts?

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I suppose, technically, that we’ve all got the guts.

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Posted onJanuary 27, 2014a drawing a day

day 199…calla lilies

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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…

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Posted onJanuary 27, 2014January 27, 2014a drawing a day

day 198…year of the Rabbit!

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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…

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Posted onJanuary 27, 2014a drawing a day

day 197…fond of ewe!

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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…

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Posted onJanuary 25, 2014a drawing a day

day 194…sorry, Ringo.

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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…

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Posted onJanuary 25, 2014January 25, 2014a drawing a day

day 193…passing ships in the night

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This is how ships slip past one another, silently, in the night…

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Posted onJanuary 25, 2014a drawing a day

day 192…triple bagger!

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There are days when you need caffeine, and then there are days when you need a lot of it.      Today’s drawing is inspired…

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Posted onJanuary 25, 2014a drawing a day

day 190…pow pow!

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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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