Bad Idea

I really had a good time at ConvegeSouth in Greensboro this year. It was my first time at a conference. I don't have a company or any product to push but I did want to hand something out to people I talked to. In Lieu of handing out a business card I thought I would be clever an screenprint a little something. Spent a few hours working on it and thought people would appreciate something different. As I drove into NC A&T campus I started thinking about my print. As I parked more thoughts went through my head. I questioned both should I have printed this in the first place and seeing as though this thing was talking place at a prodominatly black school my clever idea was now looking less so. The one print I handed out was quickly folded and put into a pocket. I see the Confederate flag as nothing more then nice design. But given the place I now wish I had done something else.

Fall Foliage

The leaves were not as vibrant this year. Maybe because of the lack of rain. But this one was something else.

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My niece Emily shot this at the Verizon center in Washington DC thursday night.

Fabric Study

In my drawing class we are concentrating on value at the moment. This was done using vine charcoal. You can lay down thick areas of charcoal then use a dry eraser to lift or reduce the dark value depending on how much pressure you apply to the charcoal.

BOOO!!

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Small Press Expo 2007

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This is the third time we have gone to SPX. Enjoyed it yet again. This was filmed Oct 12

ConvergeSouth video

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A short video I shot with my Canon SD630

DOUH!!!!

A slight front end adjustment is going to be needed.

Early morning

Sometimes it pays to get up early.

Saturday Keynote

Elisa Camahort was such a joy to listen to. Upbeat and inspirational I could have sat there for a couple of hours listening to her.

My first panel discussion

This was the first thing of this sort I have ever been to. When done well they are highly inlightening as I found this one to be. We agree to disagree was very liberal in tone. That the two panelist Ruby Sinreich and Chris Rabb echo my mostly liberal views a conservative voice would have added more of a give an take to the talk. But insightful thought is always fun to listen to. The moderator Dan Conover was one of the people I talked to at CS.

Greensboro NC

Snapped this photo after leaving ConvergeSouth...I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I'm not much of a schmoozer and find social situations a little bit of a challenge. But I didn't throw up on anyone so all in all not a bad time for me. Thanks to Dave Slusher for speaking so highly of the event. Will try and go next year.

Leaving for NC in a few hours

Will be heading for Greensboro in a few hours for Converge South. Can't wait.

Looking here through ipod touch

Stopped by the Clarendon VA Apple store to look at the site on an ipod touch. Still the same crap just on a smaller screen.

Heading back north

Heading for Northern Virginia along 295 after dropping mom at Lake Gaston NC.

Roanoke Rapids NC Starbucks

Take exit 173 along 95 in North Carolina to get to this Starbucks. Ordered a sugar free vanilla latte.

Breakfast

Stopped for breakfast with Mom along 95 south close to Richmond VA.

Val Kilmer- Chiller Theater

Snapped this photo of Val Kilmer talking to Linda Blair.

5th ave Apple Store

There was a line to get in and once downstairs the number of people around was shocking.

Trump Tower NYC

The lobby of Trump Tower 5th ave NYC. We stopped at the Starbucks on the second level.

Bud Bundy-Chiller Theater

Yep thats the one. No Kelly which sucks but I think Christina Applegate is busy working.

more renn fest art

I thought this fish was very well done.

It came from the deep.....

Bronze sculpture at Maryland Renn fest.

Maryland Renaissance Festival

Sounds like 1985

I picked this up for $.89. Hold the jokes on how I was ripped off.

You spin me right round baby right round.....

Safe Sex Myrtle Beach, SC

I snapped this photo while crossing the street to get coffee one morning in July.

Old Toy

My Dad got this for me in Hong Kong in the early 1980s...I was talked out of listing it on ebay. Thanks AA.

Painting

This painting was done using acrylics.....but the drips were enamel. I would have used acrylics but the don't run as well.

These are not the comics you are looking for.

Went to the Baltimore Comic Con on sunday...didn't buy a thing.

Apple Phone Show

I have enjoyed this show. I have appreciated Scott Bournes critical look at the iphone. I was afraid this show would be nothing but "it's great because Apple made it" But that is not the case. Andy Ihnatko is fast becoming one of my favorite podcast hosts to listen to. I myself don't own an iphone
but if someone from the Apple Phone Show should happen to think I should I would be a happy guy.

Conway, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach 2006

RED+YELLOW+WHITE

Fun with the palette knife.

Nice seat

This nice seat belongs to one of my coworkers.

Tasty

Of all the snack/meal/power/energy bars out there I really like these Kashi bars.

Watching cricket in Virginia

Furry friend at work.

It wants my nuts....I have Almonds in my hand..come on get your mind out of the gutter.

Day trip to Brooklyn NY August 3

Artomatic 2007

Magazine in Borders

Took this photo at Borders in Faifax VA.

River walk screenprint

This is a screenprint I did for Dave Slusher for his 40th Birthday. I took the photo then opened it in photoshop and broke it down to BW.

podcamp NYC print

I'm thinking of doing a screenprint for the next podcamp NYC. I attended the last one and had a good time.

I should stay home...

Every time I go out I see something I want. Not need just want. I like this Sony but don't like how there is no focus ring. You focus by touching the screen. The good thing is I can't even afford the battery for this thing.

Brooklyn Garden

Erasure...Brooklyn NY August 2007

Drove from Virginia up to Brooklyn NY. The show was held at McCarren park pool. I strange but really cool place for concerts. It was a great time. Video to be posted soon.

Evil Genius party...Dave Slusher's 40th

Driving south..VA to SC

Drinking and Driving

Driving on Blake lane in Vienna VA.

iphone fun...EGC

Your tax dollars at work....

RFK Cubs vs Nats

Great show

AA

Your artwork was really so good I am still thinking about it. love Robert.