Since I last posted

More juicy Edits. Get out your wet suits... I haven't really done a damn thing. I've taken painkillers (sometimes in vain) to try to make my pain go away. When my brain's not in a total fog, I watch some TV. I read the paper. I call people and try to have coherent conversations. Sometimes I don't try to have coherent conversations, and just talk anyway. When the pain's at it's worst, I call someone, usually my dear mother, and tell them to talk to me. Listening to someone, and not having to talk myself seems to help when nothing else can.

I started drawing, just to keep my hands busy, and for something to do. So far just people. Just pencil sketches really. I used to be alright back in the day, and it's something I enjoy. I realize I need practice, lots and lots of practice. But I don't care. The only one I'm doing this for is me. And everyone's their worst critic right? So believe me, I have no illusions regarding my skill.

I've been using pictures for my guideline. I like to use black and whites, just because that makes it sooo much easier for shading and whatnot. My first picture was of MarkyMark, and I was trying to draw it from a picture in my cellphone. Yeah, that didn't work out so well. I abandoned that sinking ship, and moved onto the lovely Mr Depp. Now, I'll admit that I fucked him up, but, at least you can mostly figure out who it is. Couldn't say the same for poor MarkyMark. The next picture to catch my fancy was the wonderfully talented Kate Beckinsale. Sadly, she came off looking more like Hilary Swank. Shaft.

I was at a loss to pick my next victim. Then the wonderful Cher offered a solution; I should draw her! I am sad to say, I did her no favors. It's a barely recognizable Cher that I found staring back at me from the paper when I finished. I'm terribly sorry mi amiga. I shall try again once I've worked on my skillz a bit. Edit: So I yanked the picture when realized I neglected to ask Miss Cher if I could post my rendering up here... My bad. But now that we have Cherental permission, it's back! /Edit

Then I moved onto that Pirates of the Caribbean heroine. This was a bit of a challenge, since she's laying on her back with her head turned to the side looking into the camera. I'm actually rather stumped as to how to continue, so she's been put on hold for the time being.

Tonight I started another drawing, I'll share that when I'm done. Or when I give up. Whichever comes soonest I suppose. Perhaps by the time I fill this sketch book I'll be content with my level of skill. Of course, if that happens, then I'll quit trying to improve, so maybe not.

The parentals and younger brother will be arriving Saturday evening, and staying until sometime the following evening. Retardation Edit: They're staying till the following Saturday, not the following evening. Who drives 800 miles to stay for one night? I'm sure it will be a unique holiday. I hope you're done with your Christmas shopping and no longer have to venture forth into the hell that all the stores have become.

Happy Christmas and Merry New Year.