I wish I had Scanners powers like from the Movie Scanners. I would use them to bring light to the world.

I was flipping through an old sketchbook and found this very serious art (TM). (I initially said scrolling instead of flipping and maybe phones have broken my brain?) #turkey #concretejungle #ohno

I don't think I ever showed this one framed (I love it!). I'm framing a bunch of stuff this weekend because I found out I'm having a solo show at a local wine bar starting next week! I'm super excited and it's always cool to see a bunch of my work side by side. #portraitpainting #apple #skatelife

If this guy's nickname isn't "Nuclear", what are today's teens even doing? #startrek #ncaatournament

I tried to get Alexa to play White Noise twice this morning, and both times she played NPR. There may be a funnier epithet for NPR than 'White Noise', but I don't know what it is. 😊🤣

I don't think I ever showed this one framed (I love it!). I'm framing a bunch of stuff this weekend because I found out I'm having a solo show at a local wine bar starting next week! I'm super excited and it's always cool to see a bunch of my work side by side. #portraitpainting #apple #skatelife

I was listening to "Golden" from KPop Demon Hunters because it's nominated for best song and I hadn't heard it. Apple Music did this little DJ transition into "...Ready For It" by Taylor Swift and it was, no sarcasm, awesome. It gave me a little chill it was so good.

I volunteered at an Irish festival and there were instructions about what to do if ICE showed up. I wasn't too worried because the only festivals less likely to have an ICE presence are the mayonnaise festival, the unseasoned chicken breast festival and the "this water is a little spicy" festival

I was listening to a talk by David Lynch this morning about consciousness and creativity. While I was listening, I drew this little sketch of him, just have something to do with my hands. He got to a point where he was talking about life and how everything is special.

🎶"Hotdogs and monster trucks. Don't look now it's America"🎶

I had to write a personal statement today and I felt very "old man yells at cloud" when I talked about how the world strips us of awe.

Occasionally, you say a sentence you know has never been uttered in the history of the earth. Today, mine was, "My daughter can't go to Nine Inch Nails with me because she's making a giant tutu for Uma Thurman"

I had a frustrating day painting day yesterday (trying to learn watercolor online is THE PITS), but then I drew these two weirdos (one of whom is, I think, Dan Harmon) and felt like "Oh I actually can make interesting things".

Jenny Saville had an exhibit at the Modern Fort Worth in December and January. She's a master. She knows anatomy, but she also knows when to do something interesting and abstract with the paint.

A portrait from a picture of my cousin's daughter. If you want me to draw a picture of you, hit me up! #drawing #portrait

It's wild when these people proof text out that God repeatedly calls for nations to be just.

Ladies and gentlemen-the surveillance state at work.

I was driving in the rain last night and my windshield wiper flew off! I had to lean over to the passenger side to be able to see to drive to the auto parts store and all I could think of was this guy:

@jimmypardo.com you made it to the New York Times!

Some portraits I've done over the past few days. I learned a fun new trick for salt and pepper hair. The second pic is one I drew in public. Before I left, I offered it to the man in the portrait and he seemed pretty excited about it. It felt nice! #portrait #publicdrawing #beard

"Granger was charged on Wednesday with criminal mischief resulting in damage of less than $250" Sounds like about $250 less damage

I drew this lady who looks like she's living in a lake for 1000 years and you've disturbed her sleep and now she's about to fuck shit up, "The Ring" style. #mygod #whathaveidone

I had a zoom session with my therapist yesterday. Based on his shirt, my guess is that he'll still be hungover tomorrow. #indiana #collegefootballplayoff #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy

The thing that has drawn me to portraits and figures is story. Every scar tells a story. Every wrinkle points to a life. A laugh or a flash of rage show up so immediately on the face. Art with people tells a story-even if you don't know what the story is. 1/3

Every film I watch in 2026 (a thread): 1. The Shawshank Redemption-I'm watching some of IMDB's highest rated movies with my daughter and she hasn't seen it before. It's a crazy fantasy since a powerful person does something wrong and then receives justice??? WHAT??? 1/🧵

Did Quagsire...do January 6th?

They can't stop you from buying a glass of water and slopping it all over your AI

I was poking around reading about AI today. I was looking at an article on Substack and the app recommended me another article by @pattonoswalt.bsky.social . His article was a beautiful meditation on time with loved ones, time "wasted" on frivolous things, the virtue of relaxation, 1/2

Despite some struggles, I'm really proud of the art I've made this year. I wanted to paint a lot of faces and I feel like I've made some really interesting stuff. Thanks to everyone for looking and buying and interacting with my stuff online!

Time for the 21 "sheeeeit" salute

I'm glad to have found Tom and his books this year. You should go check him out!

We watched The Muppets Christmas Carol over (you guessed it) Christmas. It was pretty amazing how it chilled everyone out for 86 minutes. It was great! I hope your holidays were great (and stay great if you've got more time off!) #kermit #muppets #drawing #graphite #cheesesforusmeeces

A Christmas drawing I did for you. (You should try saying "peanits" about 32 times in a row and see if you don't start to enjoy it.) #snoopy #peanuts #drawing #snoopdogg #dallasartist

One of my favorite pieces from my most recent life drawing class. #charcoal #modernartmuseumoffortworth

"I need this like I need a...." This piece is 24"x24" on plywood and I have a cool frame for it. This piece is one of the biggest pieces I've done.

A new art I did. 24"x24" on plywood. (The plywood worked really well and I love the way it looks in the frame.)For sale! Someone you know would like this for Christmas! DM me if you're interested or else catch it when it comes to my website. #apples #howdoyoulikthemapples #pinup #oilpainting

I missed the word 'horse' the first time I read this.

To remember what order to paint oils in, I just remember the saying "Fat over lean-defective peen. Lean over fat-friend of St Pat" #oilpainting #fineart #eringobragh

I tried doing a double boiler to make a dessert. Stupid pilgrims and their stupid holiday.

I did some serious art (TM) this weekend. I painted these Christmas cards which rule. (I actually painted the two normal ones last week as someone walked me through the process).

Took me a minute to find my readers last night. #oldman

Good morning! AI is being force-fed to you by a handful of billionaires who will lose a bunch of money if they fail to convince you that you need it. You do not need it 🫶

I'm happy that this guy has found a new home! I love blackbirds of all kinds because they're smart and they hold a grudge but they can also be extremely kind and they form strong (almost cultural) groups. I hope Halloween was cool and spooky and fun! #raven #crow #thriller

Someone bought some postcards from me and wanted me to write a poem on one. Since I am the vice-poet laureate of the west (self proclaimed), I of course obliged. #poetry #postcard #positive #positividade

David Letterman: Goji. Gobi. Gobi. Goji.

I just finished listening to "The Buffalo Hunter Hunter" by Stephen Graham Jones. It's about a Native American vampire. It's a great story and the audiobook rules.

This is based on a photo of my friend Kat that I did improv forever ago with. I loved the image (and I also love the birds I added). This one was really fun! You should come see it (and me) at Artsgoggle this October 11 in Fort Worth!

Two self portraits in ink.

The best Pierce Brosnan James Bond film

Thinking about painting some bats. #halloween