Creative update. I had a good session last night and I am no longer stuck on the project I was stuck on. Onward and upward. #cosoart #creativity

The stars are out tonight. #poetry

I know I come across as a beacon of unflinchingly motivated #creativity. But some days are a struggle. I have been feeling a bit stuck with something I’m working on. Last night I took a break from it. I reacquainted myself with the project this morning but didn’t do any work on it. This let it sit in the back of my mind all day. My evening creative session will be here soon and although I don’t feel like I am in that mental flow, I will force myself to work on it. One foot in front of the other.

Pen drawing of a mill building downtown in the city I live in. #cosoart #illustration

Just sewed a button onto a pair of shorts that came off! 🪡#sewing

This is a detail of a much larger painting where I painted blank brick train tunnel and then graffitied all up and down it. #cosoart #graffiti

My wife and I have known each other since we were teenagers. We had our first kiss under a tree in a park near where she lived. Many years later I proposed to her under the same tree. When we got married I collected seeds from the tree and planted them in our back yard. So now we have our love trees offspring, as old as our marriage growing behind our house. They are coming up on 7 years old and are taller than me. Interestingly enough, Northern Catalpa’s have heart shaped leaves.

#love

The encryption in my book “my magnum opus” is powered by a 1000 line Python program. I think it is a pretty challenging cipher to decode. Can you crack it? See the companion novel Bell’s Codex for all of the clues you’ll need!

Bell's Codex https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DFP4B1H/

my magnum opus (Bell's Codex Book 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09F3SJ3Y1/

#python #cosoart #programming

My art was spotted in the wild by a friend! Check out Union Coffee Roaster in Ayer, MA! #cosoart

It’s Saturday! Try to unplug for at least a little bit today!

It’s always a good time to reflect and count your blessings. Be well, friends! #coso

Lily time is always a good time. #dogsofcoso #goldenretrieversofcoso

It’s hard as a creator trying to maintain a social media presence when I am working on big projects. I don’t want to disappear online but I don’t have much to post about day to day. My goals for this year are:

•Horror Novella -100% done
•New Album-55%done
•Poetry Chapbook- 50%done
•Linocut Print-45% done
•Christmas Story- 1% done

That’s like 5 substantial posts for the whole year. Prepare yourself for lots of throwback posts and build up’s followed by “check out my new project!” #art

Not sure if I posted this one yet, but here are some daffodils I painted for my wife. The dog “picked” these by accident, happened to be right around Mother’s Day a few years ago. #painting #art #flower #flowers #garden #gardening

I’ve been told by several people that reading my books feels like you are watching a movie. They don’t take a lot of effort to read (in a good way) and the plot moves fast. Many people read them in one or two sittings. If you are looking for something quick and engaging, check out one of my books! Link in bio. #reading #book #books #thriller #action #amwriting #writingcommunity

Hey #coso! Do something that makes you smile today! Write down something that makes you happy. Do a doodle on a page. Have a short dance party in your kitchen. Give someone a compliment. Reach out to an old friend you have been thinking about but haven’t talked to in a while. Each day is full of opportunities. Be well, friends! #happiness #happy

Bell's Codex https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DFP4B1H/

My Bell’s Codex font. Inspired by the #voynich manuscript.

#voynichmanuscript. #puzzle #cryptography #cipher #cryptology #font #design

Is there an #arg community here on #coso? I think you may enjoy my puzzle/thriller books Bell’s Codex and my magnum opus. #puzzle #cryptography

Bell's Codex https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DFP4B1H/

It is a beautiful day where I am today. If the weather isn’t cooperating where you are I hope it is at least warm in your soul. Be well everyone! #coso