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They went in thinking it was a simple fungus.

No story behind this. I was just playing around.

Acrylic paint pen on bristol board, 10″ X 13″

Only once before have I posted another artist’s work on this site. But I felt I had to share the portrait my four year old granddaughter did of me. I love the shapes, angles and diversity of line. And maybe the fact that she gave me more hair than I have.

I was recently asked to come up with some artwork for the community recreation center. The request reminded me of a drawing I did of some of the kids in our after-school program. This dates back to the late 80′s or early 90′s so the quality of the photo of the image is not that great. But I think you get the idea.

Pencil on paper, 10″ X 14″

Just playing around with acrylic paints. The goal was to do a portrait quickly with little chance to stop and think. Using mostly pink and blue hues served to amplify the exaggerated contrasts.

Acrylic on board, 8″ X 12″

I just lost a very dear friend. We and our wives often went on vacations together. One of our traditions was relaxing with frozen margaritas. This was especially important to my friend and my wife. On one occasion they were nestled into rocking chairs on the front porch of a renovated hotel in west Texas, sipping on their margaritas until they noticed a sign: “No alcoholic beverages on porch.” Oops. Another time they made their margaritas and sat down in lawn chairs ready to watch the sun set over the mountains. After a short while they realized the mountains were to the east. No sunset there. Oops!

I’m sure today they are enjoying their heavenly margaritas.

Computer sketch.

Sportscasters say a lot of silly things. Anything is better than “dead air.”

I started this drawing doing some experimental things. It wasn’t working. I really wasn’t in the mood to start over so I saved it by turning it into a more traditional drawing.

Color pencil on color paper, 7″ X 10″

Referees hear this protest a lot.

And, while true, getting the ball first doesn’t keep it from being a foul.

I actually did a cartoon about this before (http://sircolby.com/cartoons/i-got-the-ball) but recently I came across a sketch I had done and decided I liked it and even though it might be repetitive I’d draw it anyway. The sketch, by the way, was from yet another meeting or clinic or whatever when instead of paying attention I was drawing cartoons, a habit I haven’t broken since my early school days.

I have had the privilege of doing some illustrations for a fantastic book that offers many great tips and activities for all grandparents. Some of the people in the illustrations may look a little familiar.
The authors did a great job of organizing and presenting a wide range of ideas to help build memories with your grandkids and this book will no doubt inspire you to think of even more.
Check it out for yourself or think of it as a nice Christmas present. And let me know if you think you recognize anyone in the drawings.