What I Have Learned In My Many Years of Bartending

Eyes don't really smolder. (I have only recently learned this.)
Beer isn't really crisp or clean. Nor does it really go down easy, for that matter.
Smoking doesn't make you look sexy, but it does give you that ever-important edge.
Purple teeth and purple lips are not indicators of good taste, only high tolerance levels.
People sometimes don't tip, no matter how good the service.
People sometimes tip well, no matter how bad the service.
People often respond sly to a mischievous smile, which I now give proper respect.

"Suck it, Chuck Close" (Self-Portrait)

"...if this be not music..."

Drawing; Project for the Final

This was the 'Finals' project for my drawing course. We were required to create at least three large images that were related somehow. I decided to go with sumi ink for the media, as I wanted to expand upon the technique I used for my mid-terms self portrait.

These are based upon the idea of playing cards. Sumi is notoriously bad for photography, as both the ink and paper are highly reflective. As a result, I've altered the images a little (mostly contrast) to adjust.

And for extra credit, we could opt to do (yet) another self portrait. I did this in charcoal.

Core Fundamentals; 3-D Design; Midterm

Drawing; Midterm Self-Portrait

Cell Phone Photos