Paleontology - Know the Warning Signs

Dunno who to credit for this, but its brilliant!

Know what else is brilliant? How to Draw Dinosaurs!  Coming June 2012.

And know what else!?  Had a fantastic time up in Williston, North Dakota at the Pride of Dakota show.  The most fun I have ever had getting rained on.  Indoors.  A funny story... but for later.

Had the best neighbors a soul could ask for.  Danielle Stuckle, of Dakota Cactus, Andy Knudson of Plains Perspective Gallery, and Darren Krueger of Obsessed Photographers.  Will make a point to attend for next year, and so should you!

Ornithopod Drawing Tutorial

I could use a few more hours in a day this week.



Ornithopods Webby Drawing Tutorial by ~sketcherjak on deviantART

I know, pictures of your pets = most pointless use of blogging ever.

VSA North Dakota Needs YOUR Help

As many of you are aware, last summer VSA National lost much of their federal funding and 75% of staff.  This is un-flippin-'ceptable.  Even if that were a word....

VSA is an outstanding organization for connecting students of all backgrounds with the arts. The support of the volunteers, organizers, teachers and aides is amazing, and bringing students with challenges to a place where they can express themselves, have a laugh, and take home a masterpiece is a life changing experience. Challenge students to think, create, laugh and explore- donate to VSA North Dakota - and keep bringing the arts into every life.

Come out on March 28th in Bismarck and help raise cash and awareness for a wonderful organization.  There will be young soloists.  There will be art.  There will be food.   


Got something unavoidable on the 28th?  Donate away, right here, 24/7:VSA North Dakota

Owl Jointed Dolls and other reasons to be an artist

Because I'm sure this is the quickest way to get invited to swank parties in the Champagne region... a jointed owl doll.

It was one of those, "I HAVE TO MAKE THIS, NAOWAH!" type moments I am prone to having, for which I reserve the right to not have to explain to anyone.  When I look at him, I think of all the other productive things I needed to get done this week.  Time well spent, I think. 

I dunno how you put a price on this much awesome, but he is for sale.  He'll be on display at the Bismarck Art Gallery through the end of December.  Brilliant! (Want to see s'more pics of Iagan?  Click here to head to the 4Dog gallery.)

How To Draw Horses

Fo' realz!  It's out!  It's hitting bookshelves as we speak.  It's the only reason to get out of bed that I can think of.  How to Draw Horses - Everything you ever wanted to know about drawing horses, hardware, history, & mythology. Complete with clear, step-by-step instructions and information on costumes and armor from multiple periods in history from around the world. Anatomy and action, wagons and wedding coaches, it's all in this book!

And it's only $12.95.  Take two, they're small!  (It would be awesome if) ALREADY A MILLION COPIES SOLD! You can order a copy online via 4 Dog Arts, Amazon, Etsy, and several other fine retailers nationwide.  If they don't carry a copy in your local bookstore, demand it.  Nicely.  Want to order a copy and have it personalized?  Just say the word.  Need a third option here for closure?  I'm on it.

Seriously.  I thank you.  For real.

Lost Dog. Not Book Realted. Probably.

In a complete diversion of my attention, we found a new face in our yard this evening.  (If you were out hunting north of Richardton and lost your dog, fear not.)  I took the liberty of making up some lost-dog posters that Rocko says I should not show to anybody.  He is likely correct. 

The thing about dogs is, they're rather on the honor system.  I do my best.  Hope he sticks around.