Put One Foot in Front of the Other

 

Threads on Threads

Seemed like a natural fit to announce my Etsy threads as my first post on the Threads app.

If there's any doubt, the "WOW!" burst is a real convincer LOL!

https://houseofakron.etsy.com

Avalanche of Art

Take a look at this avalanche of art that shows what you say- design, illustration and graphic recording in Denver, CO.   #illustration #graphicrecording #design #ideas

https://www.behance.net/gallery/183032665/Drawing-in-Denver

Cancel My Funeral

 I'm on DEADline

Pumpkin Spice Polka

 Before you break out the Lederhosen, take a look at this leaping jack o' lantern and read some high praise from Mike Witttenstein (https://storyminers.com):

If your looking for lightning-fast drawing skills that turn... "what you say into what you can see"... (thanks to Mike Witttenstein (https://storyminers.com) for the testimonial), then look to me to answer the bell when you're looking for visuals. From capturing insights and ideas at live work sessions to quick-sketching new consumer product ideas to blog and book illustration. All treats. Maybe a couple tricks too.

Behold the Season that Beckons the Almighty Idea Rake!

High time to tackle that yardwork- just follow these handy directions: • Rake Leaves  • Dethatch  • Aerate  • Overseed  • Fertilize  • Apply Herbicide to control weeds   • Final Mow  • Continue Watering  • Winterize Lawn Equipment • Clean & Store Outdoor Furniture • Watch this video and  • LET ME RAKE

View this video and more on my YouTube Page

Here's some New Mug Shots

 How 'bout a useful batch of mugs that won't try to overthrow the government?

Give 'em a look at Etsy.com/Shop/HouseofAkron

Big Story Bigger Illustration

To introduce a international company's world-wide heavy hitters to a big line-up of future plans at their workshop in Amsterdam, only a entire 15 foot-roll of poster paper could capture all of their ambitious strategies in one seamless Illustration. I got to work and they got a extra-large, extra-fun and colorful visual reference to inspire them for years to come.

Sparkling Post-Its

"Gather round folks, we're reached the point of this brainstorm session ( aka "Ideation") where you put your favorite, best (or closest to the client's mission) ideas on a post-it note, then stick it on the wall in its proper category (or "bucket"). As the wall fills with post-its, ideas crackle and sparkle: just like the night sky on the Fourth of July!"...

..."Grab only the strongest ideas from the wall and further embellish it with your written description on how it will function in the real world. Afterward hand your write-up to the intrepid artist over there with a stack of paper in his marker stained hands. He'll turn your words into pictures that makes your idea come alive-- if he hasn't already produced a beautiful full-color illustration that he created when he overheard your impassioned discussion of your idea earlier in the day..."

Growth at a Swampy New Scale

Though the structure of the deal may mean being underwater briefly, it's a chance to move the needle and put a headlock on a scalable asset driving toward a workable solution. Find out more about this quickly moving plan: https://etsy.me/3NPya7G

They Don't Pay Me to Think

Just to pull on the tights, strap on the mask, and answer the bell. From the dusty streets of Tucumcari to stifling steel-lined warehouses in Monterey, battling everyone from the un-bruised newcomers to the scarred and desperate. Now facing the fury of beasts from the forests and swamplands, always leaving both young and old entertained and my worn wallet full.  https://etsy.me/3NObshr

A questionable taste in music

 Let your ears be the judge.  https://etsy.me/44j5QRP

Astro-Pets hit Hyper-Speed!

Watch the fur fly at a scale beyond the stars as these Space Pets: Rocket Rover, Astro Cat, and Galaxy Guppy prowl deep space.

Follow their mission at the House of Akron

THE BUZZ IS ON

A Mosquito's mighty flex in preparation for the 2023 summer stinging season.

(My illustration from a teen book project i'm working on)

Backyard Chainsaw Reinforcements

The backyard is gonna need more help-bring on a chainsaw from the left-hand side!

(Note, he's wearing a mask per his original appearance, joining his pal below in a teen book project I'm working on.)

Windup the Chainsaws for Yardwork Now!

(Detail of a pic from a teen's book in progress).