Tag: writing

  • Basic Training

    Basic Training

    “We are what we repeatedly do.” – Aristotle In case it’s never been obvious, I have a passion for creating images. And writing. The funny thing is, even though I thoroughly enjoy these two hobbies, when they’re the only two things on my plate… I procrastinate. Funnier still, every time I’m taking a class, and…

  • Where is God?

    Where is God?

    “We need never shout across the spaces to an absent God. He is nearer than our own soul, closer than our most secret thoughts.” -A.W. Tozer My featured illustration might not make a lot of sense without the backstory, but if you’re here for pictures only… thank you for looking! I don’t know about my…

  • Waiting for a Sign

    Waiting for a Sign

    This particular photo “upcycle” literally made my day.  While playing around in GIMP, I discovered a huge set of image manipulations in the G’MIC plugin that I wasn’t aware of – and this neon effect was perfect. Of course, it’s not what I had intended to do, but random is so much better! I actually…

  • Contemplation

    Contemplation

    I need a purpose. With school and various hobbies, one of which is this blog – the writing contained in it, as well as the images I work hard (sometimes) to create – there is still a burning question that I keep asking myself… to what end? This is something that I contemplate now and…

  • Maniac

    Maniac

    Before I go further, I have to say how funny it is that everytime I’m trying to think of a title for an image or a post… the first thing that comes to mind is a movie or song title, and even song lyrics. It just goes to show you how ingrained our media consumption…

  • The Big One

    The Big One

    “Big waves are not measured in feet, but in increments of fear.” -Buzzy Trent This little project of ‘upcycling’ old images is turning out to be pretty simple considering the number of manipulations that are available to me with my new free programs. I used an old photo of the sea, taken from a ferry…