8×11.5 in. ink. My earliest memory of drawing was doing pictures of cats, dogs, horses, planes, etc. on a piece of paper each one about the size of a 50-cent piece. I would then show it to my Mom who would give me praise and encouragement and then say finish filling the page before I give you another piece of paper. Might explain why I hoard drawing pads and books half-finished today, I don’t want to run out or worry about getting more.
So this drawing is one I shared with my Mom while I was in college…she loved it and noted how well I used the paper 
. Subject matter was whatever came to mind or was in view doing the process…key chains, money, dominoes, ads, magazines, mushy cards for GF’s, old sneakers, etc.
To be sure most artists that do abstract art know how to draw well (ie.. realistic) but we choose to go another direction…cause that is what inspires us. I don’t draw cats and dogs any more but my Mom would still be proud of the of the fact my abstracts use all of the paper…thanks Mom.
I love this type over “over-illustration”!
lovely drawing
I like your work!
Your story made me laugh. A year or so ago I was at my mom’s just doodling on some paper with my great niece. My mom, who is an artist, looked at my paper and went on and on about how beginners never fill in the page. It was so funny.
I LOVE this drawing! I like all of your work, but this drawing and the story along with it are reminiscent of my 7 year old son who is constantly illustrating his own books and comics. I see his future in this drawing. Aside from that, it’s simply gorgeous in its detailed, illustrated story of you. More! Thanks for the Follow and right back at you!
I gotta say, very unique work. I really enjoy it!
I must admit at one time i tried hard to be different instead of just being me…but i liked it then and still do…thanks
Great work! And thanks for visiting my page. I’ll be back
hey, that’s a really wonderful drawing. no wonder why it makes your mom proud! thanks for visiting and following my blog. keep doing great works of yours.
Thanks for following my blog – love your artwork. Very, very cool
Thanks for stopping by my blog ~ gave me a chance to see your wonderful artwork. I especially like this one and the story behind it. Love it when moms are encouraging and supportive!
I really like this one! I’m so glad that your mom encouraged you to “fill the page”! You have an amazing gift and talent!
Thank you so much for “following” me on my journey at “Blessings through raindrops”…http://beckystout.wordpress.com
I consider it a true honor! I hope you enjoy the journey!
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This reminds me of what is called “mindmapping”…very visual representation of one’s “thinking”. Your pieces are very imaginative…Good to have you visit & the “like”…
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i love this… its very interesting to look at and the story with it is cute
well done !!
Awesome art! Thanks for stopping by my blog and now that I’m following yours, I can’t wait to see what you create next.
I feel for you… I have a thing about stockpiling sketchpads and paper. Unless I have a crazy over-abundance, I get crippled by a fear of running out, and won’t use any! It’s also really fun to see how your preferred styles have shifted over the years.
good point…that is a nice side benefit
This is the type of stuff I actually like to do. Sit down with a piece of paper and just fill it with whatever my imagination can come up with. Really interesting stuff, Ken!
I think your art is fantastic, you add a lot of detail.
Excellent! More illustration, please. More, more!
Yes, more please! This is wonderful.