ArtisticDyslexia

"Smelling each others' butts is just another example of chemical communication in the animal kingdom. It's like 'speaking with chemicals,' and that's how dogs ask about another dog's diet, gender, and emotional state." according to iflscience.com. "He's a fellar (didn't need to sniff his poop chute when I can see his nards), he ate Raisin Bran this morning >gags<, and he's irritated because I'm sniffin' his loaf pincher." Aren't you glad we don't do this? http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

I have never tried to fight this boss in that blocks/crafting game. I was too worried about it wrecking my world. http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

I love a happy pie. How about you? http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

Sometimes I need a reminder. Know what I mean? Hope your day is rockin' your socks off! http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

Just me embracing my inner 12 year old while I giggle like an insane person and draw terrified underwear. Nothing unusual here. http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

After yesterday's post I didn't want to leave out the ladies (or fellars... I don't judge). When I was drawing this I had a lot of reference material on my screen. Wife walked in, I got the look, and it took me minute to realize why I was about to die. "It's not what it looks like! It's for reference!" That's ok. Our futon is super comfy. http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

Don't get too close either. It'll bite you with its sprinkle teeth!... Or lick you with an icing tongue! http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

Was recently watching a kids show with Mini AD, my 3 year old son, and decided to draw a stuffed dragon toy. http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

I had a really hard time thinking of a name for this drawing, but it finally just came to me. http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

I've been wanting to do some sort of Aztec or Mayan inspired design. In my search for reference material, I found a Mayan sculpture depicting life, death, and rebirth. It wasn't quite what I was looking for, but the design really grabbed me. While the inspiration depicts life's stages, my design is simple. Skin, muscle and bone. One of the fun goals with this drawing was making the muscles and bone appear somewhat accurate based on the face, which was drawn first. The proportions are not accurate by any means and it created a challenge as the drawing got more and more complex. Anyways. There's the inspiration and a little extra info for the design. I hope you enjoy. http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

If you're not careful, they'll poke ya. Doodle Request from Phoenix Flare "Can you draw narwhals? Narwhals are da bæ. If this is possible, then can you draw a cute narwhal?" http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/ Want a doodle? See http://bit.ly/1GIdLpy

Years of the poultry industry pumping chickens full of hormones and chemicals created the sentient parkour-lovin' egg we've all come to know as Humpty Dumpty, but nothing could prepare us for the day they caused him to rise from his shattered state and eat all the king's horses and all the king's men thus beginning the zombie yolk apocalypse. http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

Because humidity was terrible to his beard, ole Poofy Beard, the Viking, decided to be terrible in return! http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

Based on the line "I got to let you know you're on my mind" from the song On My Mind by Donavon Frankenreiter. This was a drawing for a challenge. I'm really happy with the way it turned out. http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

A commission for my good friend Super Dave, a local DJ for the oldies station Coast 102.3 on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

Though the original quote uses the word "mightier, it makes me think of Chaucer from "A Knight's Tale" when the character references the real Geoffrey Chaucer's work, "The Canterbury Tales". "I will eviscerate you in fiction. Every pimple, every character flaw. I was naked for a day; you will be naked for eternity." Over 600 years later and you can still read how they were exposed. The power of words is fascinating, beautiful and frightening all at the same time. http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

Supey In The Morning! Super Dave, a local DJ, was looking for something different to use for a promotional mug. He commissioned me since different is what I love to do! You can commission me too! If you're interested, there's info and examples on my website (click the pencil). http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

Spoilers (for a 62 year old movie)! The Creature from the Black Lagoon is SO misunderstood. He's not evil. First he's kills some fellars in a camp that just dug up his great-great-grandpappy. You go to the country and dig up some redneck's kin and see how long it takes them to get the shotgun. Next he sees a hotty and just wants to touch her. It's weird, but what's wrong with a little foot fetish. It looks like he stalks some folks next, but keep in mind the leader of the grave robbers is with them. He's just trying to keep his great-great-granny safe. He swims with the hotty (unknown to her). Sure, he got a little creepy, but consider the ladies he normally has to look at. Brenda Tuna-Lips and Gertrude Eel-Breath. Eventually he get...

After the first hit of synthetic catnip, Mr. Fluffles was trippin' his hair balls off and his worst nightmare had become reality. He was now the scratching post! http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

Masks are interesting when you think about it. Figuratively speaking everyone wears one (literally considering the physical face does not always represent the psychological or subconscious). I've heard it said when the masks are removed (or in some cases put on) we see the true person. I think we're the sum of our parts. "AD" may be my mask, but it's also who I am. With the internet our devices become our mask. What do you think about masks? Do you think you wear one? http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

Look who's 2! My son had a birthday last month and this was drawn for the invitation for his birthday party. Kid is obsessed with Cars. http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

Popsicles in their natural habitat are peaceful beings. They work. They play. They take their Popsiclets to school. They have no natural enemies with one exception. Humans... Human poachers abduct unsuspecting Popsicles, cram a stick up their rear and suffocate them in bags covered in bright cheerful advertising targeting children. The next time you're in the frozen food section at your local grocery store, take a moment to think about where your food comes from. If you see someone buying Popsicles, toss Kool-Aid on them in protest to show your support. http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

For those that don't know, Sisyphus was punished by the Grerek gods and had to roll a boulder up a hill only to have it roll back down and the process repeated for eternity. You ever feel like you have a task or a goal, you put in all your effort to get to the top, and have to start all over? I sometimes feel no matter how much work I put in or how hard I try, I never quiet get there (though "there" is a completely different topic). I finally get to a point where I have to tell myself to stop being a "sissy fuss" and keep looking forward. Of course it reminds me of the quote "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results." to which I ask, what do you even know, Mr. Einstein... Or whoever actua...

I'd like to introduce to you my biggest critic. My brain. This squishy, nerdy, wrinkled, little, scruffy nerf herder is just plain mean. He is the most critical viewer I have. He knows my biggest doubts and fears and often uses them against me keeping me on a constant roller coaster of self doubt battling confidence and often self esteem. He never shuts up. "Their all going to laugh at you!" "I know, brain! That's the point when you draw a joke." To my detriment, his opinion often overpowers anything else I hear or read. If he didn't like it so much, I'd punch him in the face with alcohol to shut him up. Can you relate? http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

A friend recently told me a guy sent her a pic of his nipple and said "Your turn". She's a genius and sent him a picture of some baby bottle tops. A perfect response that inspired this drawing, which I think looks great on baby onesies! http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

Though he only has one eye... That eye has seen some stuff! http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

Able to leap whole carrots in a single bound! http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

Recently I told my wife I drew something just for her. Her immediate response was "It better not be a clown!" Showed her and got a swift punch to the shoulder. Love! http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

When I was in high school I got $1.25 for lunch. That just happen to be the same price for a Drumstick ice cream in a cone. I recently rediscovered the ice cream and they are SO yummy. When I was a kid I could only eat one. As a grown adult, it's really difficult not to say "I'M A GROWN MAN!" and eat all the ice cream. Dangit... Now I'm craving one. http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

Use your heart and you're open for heartbreak. Hide your heart and miss out on beautiful things. Which to chose? http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

I grew up in the country where you were more likely to find a gun pointed your way than a friendly face with candy if you knocked on a door at night. That said... I've never been trick-or-treating. How about you? Do you still trick-or-treat? http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

I love horror movies. 9 times out of 10, I have one playing while I'm drawing. What's your favorite Halloween movie? Do you watch it with the lights on or off? http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

You ever had so much going on that you felt like you were losing sight and starting to melt under the pressure? Drawing derpy things usually helps. http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

The warden and I recently stayed in a cabin next to a lake for a weekend. We didn't bring many toys for Mini AD, but thought he'd stay entertained by the TV in the cabin when we weren't outside exploring all the trails the park advertised. To make a long story short, we get to the cabin and the TV has 2 channels and we only found 1 trail, which Mini AD hated walking on. By the end of the weekend I was going absolutely batty. I have NEVER wanted vacation to end so badly. http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

When I was younger, my family would often go to the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans. On one visit, the lion was roaring. It was incredibly loud. On the opposite side of the park, you could feel vibrations in your chest. It's a 58 acre park... I can only imagine the terror that would cause in the wild outside of safe enclosures. http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/

A character from a video game. http://www.artisticdyslexia.com/