Happy ‘22, gang!

A dip into the Barton Springs pool is an Austin New Year’s tradition. The water is frigid year round, and takes some courage to jump into. This year was my first plunge. The waters, after the initial shock, were invigorating. ‘22 started on a perfect note. Here’s to more of that.

I have new folks and friends who’ve joined me, so here’s a quick overview of who I am (professionally & creatively).

Putting this here for me. screencraft.org/blog/21-movie-…

Happy birthday, Hayao Miyazaki! cartoonbrew.com/animators/haya…

To commemorate Winnie Pooh being public domain, I played with his and Piglet’s shapes. (Not anywhere near final designs.) He’s got bed head—that curly-q is fun to draw. Also, I was named after Christopher Robin (not my middle name). 😊 #kidlitart

'Sing 2' Becomes First Animated Film In Over 2 Years To Gross $100M At U.S. Box Office cartoonbrew.com/box-office-rep… cartoonbrew.com/box-office-rep…

ChildrensIllustrators.com talks with the esteemed @kirkbenshoff of First Second. childrensillustrators.com/interviews/kir…

One of the "hacks" is a Bounty sheet to keep the car fresh. I tried it. In the Texas summer heat, it coats the inside of your car with a soapy film. (aka: not recommended)

It’s Monday disguised as Tuesday. Here’s a raven and skull about it. (Mr. Noggin and the Rave)

Retirement. #NubsBuddies

Post-Its on faucet handles to override force of habit for the boil notice in the ATX. (Masking tape on the bathroom sink. Not pictured.) Yay.

Check out this cool thing our team at Minnow Mountain made!

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Tornado Warning including Round Rock TX, Pflugerville TX, Taylor TX until 6:45 PM CDT

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Thanks Max Richter for spending 1,366 minutes with me in 2022. I couldn’t stop listening to Spring 1 - 2012. #SpotifyWrapped open.spotify.com/artist/2VZNmg4…