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Friday, April 29, 2016

Peculiar Post #48

I altered an illustration to show my interest in portraiture, but there are problems putting famous people in illustrations. Read about it (here).

 

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Motoring with the Chatterbox


Our son CJ just informed me that my vehicle needs four new tires. I was reminded of his guest post from 2011, where he describes what it was like buying a car for me. Read about it (here).


Monday, April 25, 2016

The "Shred"

People were asked to bring canned foods for our local food drive, but someone donated a curious item. Read about it (here).


Friday, April 22, 2016

Old-Fashioned Selfies

Vanity isn’t usually the reason artists stare into a mirror to capture the nuances of their own countenance. Check it out (here). 

 

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Monday, April 18, 2016

Giants

I was a gullible kid growing up and it was easy for people to fool me. Check it out (here).

 

Friday, April 15, 2016

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Who Wears the Pants in Your Family?

Can you tell who wears the pants in the family in this Gainsborough double portrait? I think I can. Check it out (here).

 

Monday, April 11, 2016

Theater Courtesy

Do you move to accommodate latecomers in movie theaters. Check it out (here).

 

Friday, April 8, 2016

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Death by a Thousand Drips

My mother is fanatical about her coffee but can't keep her coffeemaker in proper working order. Read about it (here). 

 

Monday, April 4, 2016

Peculiar Pictures #45, #46 & #47


I didn’t get a chance to write a new post for today because I spent the weekend trying to purchase a new coffee maker for my mother. Until then, check out a few more Peculiar Pictures from my illustration files (here).

Friday, April 1, 2016

An Arrangement in Amsterdam

When Mrs. Chatterbox got ill in Amsterdam, I wanted to buy her some flowers to cheer her up. It didn't go as planned. Read about it (here).