More Than One

The quote: "To the complaint, 'There are no people in these photographs,' I respond, 'There are always two people: the photographer and the viewer.'" —Ansel Adams (1902-1984)

I used my art history book for the Picasso detail below. Still needed some inspiration for this spread so I flipped the book open and selected something from that page to draw. It just happened to be the St. Mark from the Gospel Book of Archbishop Ebbo of Reims. The face and hands really do have that exaggerated look in the original, unfortunately his left leg does not—that wonkiness is all me...sigh.


The quote: "It is of interest to note that while some dolphins are reported to have learned English—up to fifty words used in correct context—no human being has been reported to have learned dolphinese." —Carl Sagan (1934-1996)


The quote: "California is a fine place to live—if you happen to be an orange." —Fred Allen

Why oranges? Why not?

You'll see a small note in the upper right corner for the Sudden Century. Yet another ride I didn't do. It's really quite amazing how many organized rides I'm not doing this year. At least I haven't completely stopped riding.


The quote: "I was going to have cosmetic surgery until I noticed the doctor's office was full of portraits by Picasso." —Rita Rudner

This spread didn't get posted until today, because except for the color wash and quote, it was blank until last night. I've been a bit lax in my doodling/sketching. The art is a detail from Picasso's Guernica. Here's a link to PBS's Guernica Introduction for more information about the painting.

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Just One

This is one little drawing that looks better in its original orientation.


The quote: "If all economists were laid end to end, they would not reach a conclusion." —George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)

I particularly enjoy the flexibility of this quote. The opportunity to substitute so many other professions is tantalizing.

As you can see, I'm having fairly regular showings of the house, just no offers as of yet. Perhaps I should put an ad out with this drawing and text reading, "For sale: This lovely view—comes with a small house attached." What do you think, a revolutionary new marketing ploy or no?

Now that summer is hitting its full stride, my car is spending much more time in the garage. I've been enjoying the full smorgasbord of transportation options: my two feet, a quick mountain bike trip, or a longer road bike trip.

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The End of April Already!?!?!?

The quote: "An effective way to deal with predators is to taste terrible." —Unknown. I don't know why anyone wouldn't want to claim this quote—such sound advice.

The desultory little sketch was done at the train station the morning of May 1st, and it was a second sketch. I missed the early train, and instead of staring into the distance with a blank expression on my face, I sketched. My train buddies started showing up when I'd just put pencil to paper on this masterpiece, so I stopped.


The quote: "We are obliged to respect, defend and maintain the common bonds of union and fellowship that exist among all members of the human race." —Cicero (106-43 BC).

An important obligation we have lost somewhere along the way, and the world is just too small to do without it.


The quote: "If you wish to know what a man is, place him in authority." —Yugoslav Proverb

The lamppost drawing was the first drawing on the morning of May 1st, and it reached completion because I missed the early train and had a long, lonely wait until the next train.


Speaking of long waits, here's the quote I teased you about a few posts ago: "Now your remaining days are few. Live them, then, as though on a mountain-top. Whether a man's lot be cast in this place or that matters nothing, provided that in all places he views the world as a city and himself its citizen. Give men the chance to see and know a true man, living by Nature's law. If they cannot brook the sight, let them do away with him. Better so than to live as they live." —Marcus Aurelius (121-180), Book X, Pros Heauton