SKETCHBOOK KETCHUP V.

STORY:
some are old. some are new. i'm still enjoying the pen, but the lines have been treating me differently recently. my considerations still feel the same, but the intentions are much different.

FREDERICK'S EXCITEMENT:


LION LION NO TEAR:


WALLY:


WAFFLE FACE:


WALRUSAMUNDO:


A FRENCH WOMAN OR TWO:


MORE ON THAN NOT:


CROOKER'S FACE:


JEANETTE THE GORILETTE:


STOLEN:


CAPTAIN LOUIS:


GROBBLEGROBE:


TO UNDERSTAND:


ALL TRUTHS:


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PAST KETCHUPS CAN BE FOUND HERE

DIRT WALLS.

PERIODS, DOTS, AND DASHES:


STORY:
more good things have been going on at SIX WORDS. my recent favorite was produced by r. a. schwartz:

Free dog house and puppy chow.

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LAST SUPPER:

(l to r: tiimo, kristina[tan], george, robyn, amy, john, and limor)

STORY:
thanks for playing christ in this version, ms. amy.

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ACYLICYZED:


STORY:
the good sir, john sweeney, recently painted a portrait of myself. he did a rather tremendous job, if i say so myself. you can find his more recent illustration work HERE.

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EXTRA:

more religion equates to more BABIES?

the furthest you can get from a MCDONALD'S

SOMEWHERE IN EDEN.

ABOVE THE CITY:

(l to r: me and sam)

STORY:
went to the INSIDE/OUT 20th ANNIVERSARY SHOW with john and george. ms. sam gave us a terrific tour of the whole show. with such a wide range of work, the show was satisfying, gargantuan, and beautiful. above, sam and i interacting with sarah perry's pi.

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A HELLO OF SORTS:

(l to r: george)

STORY:
went to the first los angeles SHOWING of HELLOVON. i've been lusting over his handiwork for years. i highly recommend going to see how the artist lays down his mighty hand for yourself at the CERASOLI GALLERY.

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LUMINOUS REFLECTIONS:

(l to r: george, josh, and john)

STORY:
dancing in an old fire house with glow sticks is always enjoyable. above, a moment of reflection and resting of the footsies on the rooftop.

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CORN SHELLS:

(l to r: nicole and lindsey)

STORY:
taco night is more like heaven night. i honestly can't think of any meal that i am more infatuated with, and it doesn't hurt to have terrific company. ms. boyko, our moons shall align next time.

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EXTRA:

the WORDS are you

will CELLPHONES be the new cigarettes?

ANOTHER ARROW.

A GOOD SMELLY:


STORY:
a birthday present given 8 months late only enhances the taste. we stopped by my favorite PLACE in los angeles.

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A MEAL:


STORY:
across town to the aunt's, we shared a meal then saw the beginning of federer's final downfall.

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A BIT TARDY:


STORY:
too little time at the HUNTINGTON LIBRARY. next time, there shall be more.

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EXTRA:

SAND CASTLES

working in TOURNAMENT THEORY

DRUNK GIRLS DOING THE MACARENA.

STRONG:


STORY:
sometimes, you just have to shoulder the weight. maybe, it is more like grin and bear it.

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BAG OF TRICKS:


STORY:
above is my bag i generally house my acrylics in. i've spent a small amount of time with the medium, but coming months will surely be a growing period. i have a rough idea of the themes and styles i am interested in exploring, but this whole semester is going to be a doozie. i hope i have enough time to truly give myself to this class the way i want to.

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EXPERIMENTAL TYPE:


STORY:
i'm taking a course this semester called experimental typography. at this juncture, i feel as if i will be enjoying typography more than ever. for this class, a WEBLOG has been created for the students to display their progress. click HERE to taste the goodness.

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EXTRA:

150 REAL relationships

what you hate, you will BECOME

SNAPPERS GONE.

STORY:
on this glorious labor day, i found a few good men to hike SOMEWHERE UP NORTH. john played ringleader as george, joshua, and i worked diligently to seem halfway competent on the hillside. the land good and green, but i don't think the water was drinkable. we passed the main pool for rewards on the other side. only a couple spooky moments, but with all good things these moments must occur.

STEADILY:

(l to r: george and john)

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CUTTING:

(l to r: josh)

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QUICKLY NOW:

(l to r: josh, john, and george[far])

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ICING:

(l to r: john, josh, and me) [photo courtesy of george peaslee]

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EXTRA:

in a rip current, WHAT TO DO

the RUDENESS to other cultures

BAD KIDS.

WOBBLES FUZZ:

(l to r: lauren, paul, and sam[center, left])

STORY:
went to F YEAH FEST on saturday. lots of good people around and a handful of bands that made me shake my hips. the next morning, i awoke sore which typically means good things following concerts.

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STRONGBAR:

(l to r: john and george)

STORY:
now that i'm back at school, my stomach seems to wish to eat double, which translates to 5 meals a day. these fools have encouraged me to eat curry, and for this i am grateful.

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LIKE A TOURIST:


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EXTRA:

a quiz on COPYRIGHT

to fix TRAFFIC in los angeles, close all major roads

NEW SAND.

SING HIGH HOLY:


STORY:
the pieces are all together in a fitting fashion. it is lights down with paint next.

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STUDIOUS:

(l to r: tiimo and daniel)

STORY:
school is back in session. things are moving quickly, but it still looks to be a big semester. above, the two sirs working to create a series of alternate personalities to hang on the wall.

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EXTRA:

how SUNLIGHT controls climate

WARM CLAMPS.

TO SHINE:


STORY:
a glowing dee is a possibility.

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SOGGY:


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EXTRA:

GUILT AND ATONEMENT in the child

distracting, attractive WOMEN