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Saturday, February 06, 2010

Sleep

This is the big Xmas 2009 gift I made for my wife. We finally put it up on the wall last weekend. This concept was initially created a year ago for a proposed HOW Design book (hence the different art style). My wife saw it and loved it so much that I tucked that info away for a later time. I reworked it and added our cats, Loki (top) and Tanuki and made it into a triptych. Not sure if I like the way it is organized on the wall, but for now I'm happy with it (since we have old lathe and plaster walls and it's a pain in the ass to nail anything up).
If we ever have a child this will go in her bedroom since it heavily promotes slumber. Right now it is in the living room which could cause our guests to yawn. Hopefully, because of the message and not because it is a boring piece. Most likely it is due to the fact that the conversation is dull. For that I will blame my wife. On that note, it is time to wrap this up.
It was printed by the fine people at CanvasPop. I'm working on another (TOP SECRET!) commission piece with them, which will be the 3rd one. The first one was this. I Highly recommend their services.

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Friday, February 05, 2010

six year old speaks volumes

From Lucien, 6, in the mezzanine drawers at Ace Hotel Portland. (via Luc via Ace Hotel)

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Monday, February 01, 2010

Dawleylockes 2.0: Announcement

As you may know from a previous entry that I am shaving my head for Children's Cancer Research. I am declaring, in honor of these SUPER-heroic children, that every person who donates $20 or more will get a mini-sketch of their favorite comic book superhero illustrated by me. Everyone who donates gets a personalized thank you card anyways, but wouldn't it be even better if you received something to put on your fridge? Just type the name of your character in the Address #2 section when you fill out your donation form. I will be sending the cards one week after the event. If you do not want a superhero sketch then just leave it out of your form. It's that easy. OR if you want a villain or a any comic-type character, I will also accommodate. https://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/dawlism

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Sunday, January 31, 2010

sketchbookery: the sequel

I page scanned from a recent sketch book entry. I really like the way the bookmark laid over the poop illo in the top right corner. This is true art, people. Make note of it and tell your children.

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Thursday, January 28, 2010

Dawleylockes 2.0

Over 15 years ago I was diagnosed with a Giant Cell Tumor (benign) in the bone of my right hip. It ended up having to be replaced with a titanium ball and stem. When this happened I was offered so much support from friends, family and strangers that I was induced with superhuman strength. not really. But it did make me feel good to be a human no matter how inhuman my mother thinks I am (her nickname for me was "half-assed").
When my friend, Chris, invited me to join him last year in Ithaca to shave our headhair for kid's cancer research and the St. Baldrick's Foundation, I thought it was an spectacular idea. The event was inspirational and quite a great time was had by all. So, I'm doing it again. This year I'm moving northeast from Ithaca to Syracuse, NY. Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub to be more exact. It all happens on March 21, 2010 so if you're interested in donating on my head for children cancer research, please do so by clicking on the following link: St. Baldrick's Dawlism Donation Page - Just think, you'll get the satisfaction of helping a worthy cause and seeing me with a fuzzy brainpan.

Do as little or as much as you can–I'll take the buzz.

(If you would like to participate yourself, you can go here to sign up [click on the Get Involved link]. It's available all over world.)

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