These weird octopus-riders crop up every once in awhile in my sketchbooks
More work on some lettering for these guys.
Fellow insomniac sketcher, Donna Jeanne Koepp inspired me to do at least one observational drawing. I love this little chair, and the toys made for good models.
These last two are a couple characters for a concept brewing in the works. Very Northwest, no?
Who designs the Kleenex boxes these days? What does the box we select say about our personalities? Do I think I'm running out of subjects to draw? .....I just need to look around more. 
I've had alot of dogs in my adult life. But only one breed has been allowed on the furniture and the bed......the Scottish Terrier. I love when we decide to just "lighten up"! 
Does anybody really care? Saturday.....ahhhhhh!!!!
I'm probably not going to read this book, but the covers would make a nice wrapper for a new sketchbook.
This caffeine drink is a staple in South America. The traditional gourd with the metal straw is an interesting way to enjoy this drink. Or tea bags are available if you don't want to look like you are doing something illegal. This is an acquired taste though, unusual, but I really like it.
The Heart of the Monkey is a Swahili Folktale I'm planning to illustrate for a SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writer's and Illustrators) local project. Thought I would sketch some references to get to know the characters.
I'm not a coffee snob, but I just prefer a little French coffee press taste now and again. I have this awesome stainless steel press at my work desk. The reflections have been fascinating me since I set it there. I'm not as obsessed as M.C. Escher, but this was fun to discover all the items reflected in the vessel.
This place was one of the first vineyards and winery in the area. They had gnarly grapevines 125 years old.
Apparently this place rocks with live music in the summer. They also have a "fill your own wine jug" for $10. You just have to fill it with whatever is in the cask at the time. 
I was pretty much along for the "what else" did the wineries have. I like red wine, but sometimes the headache isn't worth the tasting at 10am. Mustards, cheeses, baked goods, chocolate....lots else to shop for...
"Why are some of my childhood memories in an antique store?" Don't answer that!!
My Micron did not like the altitude change...big ink mess. I didn't notice until my hands were black. Oh well, a trip to Nevada Fine Arts just breaks my heart.
Some of the weirdest subjects are the most fun. This Chinese pin cushion always cracks me up.
We all know someone, somewhere that has a relative who saved every single issue of NG in an attic or garage (a used book seller's dream). I ran into a woman once that saved every single TV Guide......??????
I must say, drawing this much everyday is a challenge. But practice makes faster....
