The Scary Place

We have an enclosed shed structure on the side of our house that we have never used because it’s too damn spooky and has been home to a variety of spiders. There is an open slat on the front door of this place and on windy days all sorts of debris blows in to face its final destination. (we are not about to go in there with a broom) One day, I was brave enough to open the back door and film inside…

- I edited this video under the light of February’s full moon -

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Thoughts

     “Life is more fulfilling if you pay closer attention to what nature has created around you and less attention to what you have created around yourself.”  -Steven Goth-

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A Summerlin Gem

After a few weeks off, Gloria and I resumed our walking routine by exploring Willow Park in Summerlin. This charming park is visually interesting because the main path is hidden from street view and meanders through a lovely neighborhood. It also includes a fun bypass tunnel under a busy road and a sports field. The main entrance and parking are on the east side, but my favorite area was the twisty pedestrian entrance on the west side.

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Spirits From Beyond

Back in year 1999, I sketched this picture of a dog by using a fun and surprising technique that required a floor tile, typing paper and a pencil. I gently rubbed the pencil across the paper, using the rough surface of the tile beneath as a guide to expose any hidden shapes molded into the texture of the tile. Once a shape began to appear, I then enhanced the areas surrounding it to give the drawing depth. I didn’t have a preconceived idea in mind, instead, I allowed the tile and the pencil to create the image for me. Of course, you need to apply a little pressure as you sketch and if done correctly…. a ghostly image will appear right before your eyes.

Think of this technique as similar to the Ouija Board. Allow the pencil to act as a tool for communication with the spirits from beyond and if something needs to be said, they will speak directly to you through imagery. The above sketch of the dog certainly spoke to me, but not until thirteen years later when I realized it looked eerily like our dog Sabrina.  (Born eight years after I drew the picture)

Even if you are not the creative or superstitious type, you can still give this fun and spooky pastime a try. You never know, there could be a message from beyond waiting for you to retrieve it. 

I DARE YOU TO FIND OUT!
(especially you, Kristine Byrne)

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