Batman 2022

I did an updated version of 2013’s Batman painting. I don’t have the 2013 Batman painting anymore, I donated that painting to be auction off at comic book store for someone’s medical bills. Same thing with the Joker painting, I donated that as well. I hoped it helped pay for some of their medical bills.

Running Again

Wednesday was my first run since I rolled my ankle two weeks ago. It felt good to run again, I was nervous the whole time because I kept thinking I was going to roll my ankle. Since I couldn’t run, I added a lot more Nike NTC workouts to my marathon training, that seemed to helped out a lot.

The Sore Ankle

Still a little sore but it looks and feels better than before. Haven’t ran since it happened, taking it easy but I’m hopeful I can run this weekend. I’m so lucky that I didn’t tear my achilles or break my ankle.🤞🏼

Damn! That Hurts and now it’s bruised.

Well, I rolled my ankle, I think I might of sprained it. It sucks because I had such a great run yesterday and just before I rolled my ankle, I was making great strides and I kept thinking to myself what can go wrong 🤷🏽‍♂️😂. A fellow runner saw me roll my ankle and asked me if I was ok, I told her I think so and I don’t think it was broken. She kept telling me I feel bad and I should help you because she told me she is a nurse. I reassured her I can put weight on my foot and make it to my car. It was really nice of her to be concerned about me. Now it’s swollen and hopefully it gets better in a few days. 🤞🏼

6-19-22 Now my ankle is bruised, a nice little set back with my marathon training. 🤷🏽‍♂️

6-20-22 Went to the Doctors to get an X-Ray and the Doctor and I were surprised that I didn’t break or fractured anything. I got lucky but I will see if it gets any better in a couple of weeks.

Batman Cover Fixed

My nephew had my cover drawing hanging up and I never liked it, it always looked like Batman had an oversized five-head. I think it looks better now.

Solider Field 10

It’s great to run this race again, I was better at this race compared to the half marathon I ran two weeks ago. Running five of the Solider Field 10 miler, I was surprised I only stopped to walk once, a first and I didn’t cramp up like I usually do. Even though I ran almost the same time as my first 10 miler, I felt great running this race compared to my first 10 miler. Three live races and two virtual 10 milers, marathoner training has officially begun.

Sold A Painting

A first, I sold a painting the other day. I had the piece hanging at Pekoe & Bean in Tinley Park. I was shocked when they told me I sold the first image below, really made my day. I brought them another painting so they can hang it at their shop. I wish I can thank the person who bought the painting, I’m still blown away someone bought a piece of my work.

First Race Since The Marathon

My first race since The Chicago Marathon, basically I wanted to see where I’m at with my time. I have to cut my time by 25 minutes, my first half marathon I ran it in two hours and five minutes. I think the older I get, the slower I get. Oh well, one more big race to go.

Cheers!

When water doesn’t cut it. I know this isn’t art related but I did two runs today, one in the morning on the treadmill and the other outside. I haven’t done that in a while, I need to get back on my A game because I have two big races next month to kick off my marathon training.

Team Paws Design Contest

Team Paws has a shirt design contest for their upcoming 5k this September, I kinda brushed it off but I kept thinking it would be nice to honor my three kids. Plus it would be great to see this on a shirt but if it doesn’t win, that’s ok, at least I tried. I want to keep it simple and not go too crazy with the design. Almost finished, still have to add Sam(dog) and Harley(dog) or just Harley because Sam’s paw print is right in the middle.

Testing Out An Old Guitar with The Super Ego

I remember I bought this guitar for $100 because it had a usb output for my computer. After I ripped out the guts and put new pickups, the usb didn’t work anymore, oh well it sounds better with the new pickups. I should of left it white but I think the paint job added some character to the Dreocaster, oh yeah that’s what I call the guitar. I’m glad it works well with my pedals.

Painting Ideas

I did another drawing in my new sketchbook today, trying to find another image to paint this weekend. The drawing was done in all pastels minus the white boarder around the flower, that was done with a correction pen. 😔☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽

I Miss You Sam 🐾

I can’t believe it’s almost a year since you left, I miss you everyday. I’m happy I was able to take you on one final walk, at the time I didn’t think it would be our last time together. You are my sunshine Sam, I hope you, Max and Harley are keeping each other company. I love you. 😔☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽

Pekoe & Bean Artist Showcase

The artist showcase will be this Friday April 1st at Pekoe & Bean, the exact address is 17028 Oak Park Ave. Tinley Park, IL. I know I’m talking to myself and no one will see this but I’ll be at their shop, kinda disappointed they didn’t let me know about the showcase but oh well. Still looking forward to the event, on that note have a great evening and please be safe. 😔☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽

Pre and Post Run Painting 2

I did another painting pre and post run, I was trying something out but the flowers weren’t working out. Basically I scraped the painting and started from scratch. On that note have a great evening, stay warm and please be safe.
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