Dave's Blog — Dog

Well it's starting to feel more like Fall in Oregon & the squirrels are out scrambling up & around the trees for nuts. Crazy little creatures that are one of my favorites to draw. More of them to come. :)

I added a new print to the store yesterday. "Portland Rocks" kind of depicts a some of the typical happenings here in the "Rose City"& this corner of the US. I created this illustration for a local magazine article recently, & thought I'd go ahead with a print too. Very colorful & have one hanging in my studio, as well. Only one size right now, but I may offer smaller prints in the near future. This was a fun project. Hope you'll enjoy this one. :)

Living only about an hour from the Oregon coast, I've spent a lot of time driving the coastline on HWY 101 & other roads. I never get tired of its beauty & lighthouses. Many times I had the dog along for the ride..she never seemed to mind. Always inspiring. I think I'll make a print of this one, & make it available in the shoppe sometime soon. :)

One of the things I love about small towns are the shops that live & breath on any given Main Street. They're usually little treasures with a lively character behind the counter. Although it didn't quite look like this, Red's did exist in my home town. I can remember hunting through wood boxes of nuts & bolts with my dad, to complete whatever project we had going on at home. Red was really a nice guy. Always there to help with an easy laugh & smile. :)

When I was a kid I always loved the thought of space travel. The possibilities were endless & exploring the backyard seemed just as adventurous as going to the moon, or mars. A cut out milk carton on your head, served quite well as a make shift space helmet. Tagging along...space dog was always a must on such trips. Still dreaming. Still exploring. ;)