Justin and a Rant

Justin
Pen
1.5x3


Justin
Pen, Pencil, Colored Pencil on textured paper
5x7

So... I doodle Justin a lot. At least when I'm with him. Um. I can't find the other picture I did, watercolor wise. I've had these for awhile and decided to upload them. I've been working so much I haven't had a chance to do anything. So...

Done in a couple of minutes, obviously. Sorry I haven't had much time for anything else. I've had a really, really bad couple of weeks. Like, 4 weeks. Working at Hobby Lobby makes me realize I hate people.

To all shoppers at Hobby Lobby: Do not act like tards if there are 7 people in line at the frame counter and only one framer. Do not take out your frustrations on the framer. We hate it JUST as much as YOU. In fact, probably more. We didn't make the schedule and if we had it wouldn't be that terrible. Do not ask if there are more people working. If there were, they'd already be out there helping. Do not sigh, tap your foot, mutter angrily under your breath... It won't make me or any other framer go any faster. In fact, it might make the other people go slower. It doesn't phase me in the least. Do not threaten to go to Michaels. I don't give a shit where you shop and if you'd like to go there, just GO. Damn. Do not say "I'm just here for a pickup." because chances are if it's that busy we haven't had a chance to frame jack. We work on frames the day they are due, which is why they are due after five. If the jackasses in management only scheduled one person for the day, guess what hasn't been worked on... that's right! Your frame!

It's not my fault. Do you see the 7 people? Do you see the lines? When do you think I'd have the time to be back there putting your picture together?

I'm sorry. I really am.

If you had a problem (and we do such a bulk of frames that it's almost impossible to not make some mistakes) don't come to the frame counter, yell loudly, make snotty comments to the other customers and then yell at the manager before saying "I'm going to Michaels." No one really knows what the problem is/was. No one can help you. And I really hope you feel better because nothing has been changed, and no one really cares. Next time ask to talk to a manager. Or call corp. Duh.

Drawing a Day - The Creamery

Creamery Scenes
Pen and Ink on Paper
Squareish (9ish by 9ish)

Since I work at Hobby Lobby and the Creamery is right next door, I eat there a lot. And while I'm waiting, I draw. So I've got these (and some others) done up. Most of these are done in less than 20 mins, but they can take a bit longer, or I might redo one...

I'd draw with my feet more, but it's kinda hard when sitting down. So some things are at weird tangents. I like these, but they are so... sketchy. And I don't spend much time on them, and so location is off.

But I think I'm getting better, and this practice every day is making me happy!

:D

Ja.

Painting: class work

Tiny pieces
Oil on Gessoed Matt board
Tiny

I did this for a project. I usually draw from life, but this time it was mostly from memory with a bit of photo help.

I wanted them to be painterly, and a bit vague... So... I think I got that.

I dunno. I like painting from life. These are okay, but probably aren't going to be my favorites any time soon.

These aren't all of them. I did a very large number. These are just the ones I don't want to burn.
Ja!

Drawing a Day - 4

Books a Million
Pen and Paper
Square-ish

This one took me the longest. Turned out the best too, yo. Happy!

Drawing a Day - 3

Justin Reading
Pen and Paper
Square-ish

Yep... given more than five minutes I can do pretty well. Of course this isn't much more than that. Dude wouldn't quit squirming and I had to basically give it up ^_^

Drawing a Day - 1,2

Blind Contour Drawing
Pen and Paper
Square

It's fun to do these 30 sec things without looking at the paper. I love 'em! though I don't just do the contour as you can see... adding shading without looking is hard! I haven't had time to paint or do anything except these quick things on my lunch break. And I got locked out of my house so I did two works at books a million. Drawing, of course. I'll upload those in a second!

Photo - Cat Comp

Spot always has such a great sense of composition. He does this all the time!

Painting a Day - Update

I have several I haven't taken pictures of. They're pretty cool.

If you want to find out about my job here is a good measure of how it's going.

And why I haven't exactly been in the mood to update online or anything.

Art - Quilt for Class

Quilt for Class - Landscape
1.5' x 3'
Piecework, varied fabrics

Just thought I'd post one of the projects that's taking over all of my time. I'd post the other painting I did for class, but it rather sucks, I think. And now blogger isn't working X(. This is only one of the quilts I'm working on. I'm also working on one for Art History 465: American Art in the Age of Expansion. Anyone who tells me the type of quilt I'm doing for that class gets a cookie*. Of course it's kinda obvious, but, hey... COOKIE!

I've really got to start doing painting a day again. I really want to. But three days no sleep is killing me.

And I got offered another job. 7.90 and hour to make and sell coffee beverages. I only make 6.50 to put up with all the shit I deal with putting peoples' work in frames. *thinks about it* I dunno. I like my job framing... I just wish I was treated better. And I pretty much know I'm gonna have less stress making coffee. But I'm not sure what's gonna happen. I dunno!!

Anyway, I hope this works out.

I've started doing a comic with a friend! It's fun! It's about us being clones. And it's basically an excuse for us to draw together and get used to it so we can do a real comic! ^_^ It's working, yo!

Have fun for me everyone!
Ja ^_^

*Not a real cookie, but I might doodle you eating one and send it to you. That's the best I can do for now, yo! ^_^

Painting a Day - 23