This is a WWII memorial located in downtown Bloomington, in the courthouse square. There is something about the angle, the soldier and the old sign that breathes momentary life into the photo, creating a quick snapshot of that era. I realize this slide is out of order, so please refer to Sketch 6: Bloomington Radio for the final photo adapation.

I snapped this shot while traveling back to our Chicago hotel in February of 2006. We were in town celebrating my mother-in-law’s 60th birthday, and celebrate we did We dined at North Pond, and the light snow shown in this photo lasted through the weekend, making the event even more special.

I actually finished this one prior to the completion of Sketch 7: Bay of Las Crucesitas, due to a much more pressing deadline: my wife Stacey’s birthday. Stacey thankfully loves my artwork, and I feel like whenever I create something for her, I push myself beyond a certain comfort zone. Continue reading »

Here is the original photo, taken during a July 2008 wedding trip to Huatulco, Mexico. My good friend Rex Fryhover and his wife Adela Ramirez (Fryhover) were married there, and the sublime location was more inspirational to me than they probably know.

I’ve learned from each piece, progressively, and Sketch #7 is no exception. Continue reading »