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Monthly Archives: March 2022
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I have some old technical pens that I have been wanting to use, but due to neglect, some of them are fairly crusty and in need of some tender loving care. Back when Koh-I-Noor and Rotring Rapidographs were my illustrative … Continue reading
Posted in Blast from the Past, Pixels Versus Pigment, Technique
Tagged extinct, Higgins Pen Cleaner, ink, old, soap, technical pens, vintage
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Cinnamon Bread
This is one of the best loaves of bread I’ve ever made! This cinnamon bread is soft, smells heavenly, and is delicious by itself, no butter or jam needed. I imagine that it would make divine French toast, but we … Continue reading
Caturday
This charmer swept me off my feet!
Posted in Caturday, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged black cat, Caturday, neighborhood kitty, South Philly
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Friday Five – Number One Hundred Five
One hundred fifth in a continued series creating a collage using five elements.
Posted in Collage
Tagged collage, Friday Five, pink bucks, Rich's Canton Ginger, vintage
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Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake
I’m a sucker for lemon desserts, so when I saw this recipe for Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake – I knew I had to give it a whirl. It’s lemony, moist, and best of all, easy to throw together.
Caturday
Posted in Caturday, News, Photography
Tagged Caturday, ginger kitty, Nap King, Plywood the Cat
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Friday Five – Number One Hundred Four
One hundred fourth in a continued series creating a collage using five elements.
Posted in Collage, Friday Five
Tagged bowling, collage, Friday Five, lingerie, reel to reel, vintage
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Two Nominees and Her Name Was Lisa
Old ads for long gone movie theaters in Philadelphia circa 1980
Happy Pi Day!
It happens every year – I completely forget about Pi Day until I begin seeing everyone’s luscious pies online. This year was no different, but I was determined to whip up something quick to celebrate the day. I went retro … Continue reading
Joe College 1970
Posted in Illustration
Tagged 1970, Affinity Designer, digital illustration, Hippie, Illustration, Joe Williams, vector
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Friday Five – Number One Hundred Three
One hundred third in a continued series creating a collage using five elements.
Posted in Collage, Friday Five, Illustration, Photography
Tagged collage, digital collage, Friday Five, squirrels, vintage, Vintage wallpaper
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Confronting Destiny
It’s not necessarily a ringing endorsement of the product that Chipper is selling, but it seems he has come to a greater understanding of human nature and of himself. I wonder what else he tried to peddle.
Posted in What I Miss About Comics
Tagged 1974, comic, comic book, Marvel, Sinbad, The Golden Voyage of Sinbad
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