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Ink Week Nov 2016 – Doctor Strange
I couldn’t think of a better subject for my first Ink Week than Marvel Studios’ new movie Doctor Strange! Or, if you prefer, Iron Man Goes to Hogwarts.
Life situation & current projects
I don’t necessarily believe I can call myself a professional artist if I’m not making most of my income from it. As it is, I work a day job that I’ve been at for almost a decade, and have spent … Continue reading
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Election 2016 autopsies
So, as much as I didn’t want to see it (I was an Evan McMullin voter), Donald Trump is our new President Elect. I found it interesting that virtually every commentator on every network covering the election results could not … Continue reading
Final Inktober thoughts
This year’s Inktober project has been very beneficial for me in many ways. First of all, the satisfaction that comes from seeing a project (even a small one) all the way through to completion is extremely motivating. I was constantly … Continue reading
Inktober Day 31!
“We are free to choose liberty and eternal life…or to choose captivity and death.” -Dale G. Renlund I couldn’t resist capping off my religiously-themed month with a little hellfire and damnation. Happy Halloween!
Inktober Day 30
“The gospel truly is about the one. It is about one lost sheep; it is about one prodigal son.” -K. Brett Nattress
Inktober Day 29
There’s always a light at the end of the tunnel.
Inktober Day 28
“DO NOT FORGET, Heavenly Father knows and loves each of you, and He is always ready to help.” -Ronald A. Rasband
Inktober Day 27
“I like to think of each of us as part of a compound gear as we serve; we have greater power when we join together.” -Carl B. Cook
Inktober Day 26
“It is the doctrine of Christ that allows us to access the spiritual power that will lift us from our current spiritual state to a state where we can become perfected like the Savior.” -Brian K. Ashton
Inktober Day 25
Keep some oil in your lamp.
Inktober Day 24
“The Sabbath is a day of gratitude and love.” -Henry B. Eyring
Inktober Day 23
Judge righteous judgment. From Lynn G. Robbins at #ldsconf
Inktober Day 22
“It is impossible to say that we love God while at the same time hating, dismissing, or disregarding others around us.” – Dean M. Davies
Inktober Day 21
“Even though great storms of wind and waves beat upon the old ship, the Savior is on board and is able to rebuke the storm with His command ‘Peace, be still.’” – M. Russell Ballard
Inktober Day 20
“Whatever the cost of repentance, it is swallowed up in the joy of forgiveness.” – Linda S. Reeves Like
Inktober Day 19
“Paul wrote, ‘The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, temperance.’ Beautiful blessings and gifts are available to us as we keep our covenants.” – Peter F. Meurs
Inktober Day 18
“Life is filled with detours and dead ends, trials and challenges of every kind. Yet we are here to have joy. The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with … Continue reading
Inktober Day 17
“I testify of the great gift which is our Father’s plan for us. It is the one perfect path to peace and happiness both here and in the world to come.” -Thomas S. Monson
Inktober Day 16
From Thomas S. Monson’s #ldsconf story about the USS Cambria #WoW
Inktober Day 15
#Inktober Day 15. “We are to reach down to strengthen our brethren.” -Henry B. Eyring
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Inktober Day 14
“Think of the Savior–did he begin to establish His Church all alone? No. His message was not ‘Stand back. I’ll handle this.’ Rather it was ‘Come, follow me.’ He built up not only His Church but also His servants.” – … Continue reading
Inktober Day 13
“We would hope that you will establish an era of genuine concern, watching over and caring for each other, addressing needs in any way that helps.” – Jeffrey R. Holland #ldsconf
Inktober Day 12
#inktober Day 12. “People learn when they’re ready to learn, not when we’re ready to teach them.” – Dallin H. Oaks #ldsconf
Inktober Day 11
“Faith and trust in the Lord require us to acknowledge that His wisdom is superior to our own.” – W. Mark Bassett
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