Pen on notepaper, November 24 2010.
Another sketch from a quick study break. Click on the image to enlarge.
Archive for November, 2010
421. Some stuff in my head
November 24, 2010
Pen on paper, November 24 2010.
I haven’t had much chance to draw, to write, to do anything really, lately. So here’s one of two little sketches I whipped up in between lunch and study today. Click on the image to see it in a larger size.
420. Turnip
November 24, 2010
November 2010
Some more fun! This theme was suggested by a friend of mine when I lamented that I was stuck for ideas!
Christmas Time Devotionals
November 23, 2010Christmas Themed Devotional Readings: https://darthmaulmakesmesmile.wordpress.com/tag/Christmas-2008/
In 2008 I wrote a series of 28 Christmas-themed devotionals, beginning with https://darthmaulmakesmesmile.wordpress.com/2008/11/24/christmas01/.
At the time, I wrote:
I thought I’d take some time out to share a few thoughts on Christmas in the month to come, as a sort-of non-denominational pre-Christmas Advent devotional and musings column. I hope that it brings you some light, inspiration and excitement as we remind ourselves of the true meaning of the festive occasion.
I believe it is still relevant and hope you will consider reading it as part of your spiritual journey during December.
The devotionals incorporate Bible scriptures and links to further readings on related topics of faith.
419. Pegasus!
November 22, 2010
November 2010.
Well, it’s been a while. I haven’t had much drawing or writing time recently. Things have been chaotic, to say the least!
Here’s a little cutesy drawing I whipped up on the Gimp using my Eee PC netbook. Picture me drawing using a little touchpad thingamijig (sorry – I have no grip on the technical jargon!).
Trying to write again
November 21, 2010I’ve had a fair bit of noise in my mind lately. Noise, as in, too many thoughts. Confused bits of information clash. I am tired after a year of intense study, and no sign of a break for a few months.
So, I’m sitting here on the couch, watching the sunset, listening to the Project 86 albums Rival Factions [2007] and … And the Rest Will Follow [2005]. Their poetic lyrics and amazing rock music never fails to wake me up and inspire me to the core.
A few moments ago, the song “Something We Can’t Be” (from … And the Rest Will Follow) came on, and the chorus spoke directly to how I’m feeling at the moment.
The lyrics are:
“We’re trying
Just to convince
The world we’re
Something
That we can’t be
We are not
Afraid of
Being alone
Of being caught
By ourselves
With only
Our own thoughts.”
Yes, lately I have been afraid of being caught alone with my own thoughts. It’s an interesting concept to sing about, that’s for sure, but it captures my current mood. There is just so much going on that it is tempting to try and ignore the thoughts and drown it out with loud music. Which was precisely what I was trying to do when this song started playing!
I’m trying to put the noise in my mind to good use. I haven’t done any writing for a while, and I’m hoping this mush of thoughts in my head might produce something worthwhile. Even if I have to begin with a stream-of-consciousness writing technique just to get it all down on paper.
Project 86 – Destroyer
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