I better be quiet now Work in progress #ruffmadeart #ruffcreator #skull #skullart #sketching #illustration #lineart #igart #igartwork #artistlife #artistslife #rma2023 (at RuffMade Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqXGftusjQ6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

When I See You Again 2023 New (and old) works on exhibit at @rtraut___studio in conjunction with @desertopenstudios from March 18, 19, 24 & 25 in Palm Springs, CA. #ruffcreator #ruffmadeart #workinprogress #hands #loneliness #wheniseeyouagain2023 #emotion #beginagain #reaching https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp8L4T0vtEF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Feels like I've been here before...some #lungs to keep me busy. Work in process...8" X 8" ink on cold pressed watercolor paper. #art #artofinstagram #arte #ruffmadeart #ruffcreator #creativeblock #anatomicalart #sketching #illustration #lineart #igart #igartwork #artistlife #artistslife #rma2023 (at RuffMade Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqOxS5bvG57/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

So when I hit a creative block, I'll sit down and just let my mind wander and whatever I see is what I draw. More often than not, it comes back to something personal. This time it's my heart, and the idea of how my art to me is both mental and physical by extension. I've thought a lot about how my mental and physical health intertwine, and how I can boost both while not sacrificing one or the other. Most times these doldrum sketches are just a loosen up thing...but in this case it was a fully formed idea. And now that I've come to what I think is is conclusion, I feel refreshed and have already started thinking about some new work. 2023 is shaping up to be a good year... #ruffmadeart #ruffcreator #creativeblock #doldrumssuck #sketching #illustration #lineart #igart #igartwork #artistlife #artistslife #rma2023 (at Palm Springs, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqGP4LCJ0Qc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

When I See You Again 2023 New (and old) works on exhibit at @rtraut___studio in conjunction with @desertopenstudios. March 24 & 25 in Palm Springs, CA. #ruffcreator #ruffmadeart #workinprogress #hands #loneliness #wheniseeyouagain2023 #emotion #beginagain #reaching (at RuffMade Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqEQ96dSng5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We'll call it a working lunch... Don't forget if you are in the Coachella Valley this coming weekend, I will be doing the @desertopenstudios at @rtraut___studio in Palm Springs...come by and buy some art. #ruffcreator #ruffmadeart #workinprogress #hands #loneliness #wheniseeyouagain2023 #beginagain #reaching #wip #drawingsketch (at Palm Springs, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqEJZJMSnV6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

When I See You Again 2023 New (and old) works on exhibit at @rtraut___studio in conjunction with @desertopenstudios from March 18, 19, 24 & 25 in Palm Springs, CA. #ruffcreator #ruffmadeart #workinprogress #hands #loneliness #wheniseeyouagain2023 #emotion #beginagain #reaching (at Palm Springs, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp3MepNSkeI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

ӄռɨɢɦȶ ȶօ ʀօօӄ ʄօʊʀ And the game continues... Work in progress... 9" X 12" pen and pencil on paper Part of my upcoming When I See You Again exhibition at @rtraut___studio in Palm Springs, CA from 3/18-3/26. #ruffcreator #ruffmadeart #workinprogress #hands #loneliness #wheniseeyouagain2023 #emotion #beginagain #reaching (at RuffMade Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpyDW7ZJI72/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

ɮɛ ȶɦɛ ɦǟʍʍɛʀ ...not the anvil... Work in progress... 9" X 12" pen and pencil on paper Part of my upcoming When I See You Again exhibition at @rtraut___studio in Palm Springs, CA from 3/18-3/26. #ruffcreator #ruffmadeart #workinprogress #hands #loneliness #wheniseeyouagain2023 #emotion #beginagain #reaching (at RuffMade Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpvUkhsLNFQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

ǟռɖ ɨ ɮɛƈօʍɛ ǟ աօռɖɛʀ With my hands I lift it up... Work in progress... 9" X 12" pen and pencil on paper Part of my upcoming When I See You Again exhibition at @rtraut___studio in Palm Springs, CA from 3/18-3/26. #ruffcreator #ruffmadeart #workinprogress #hands #loneliness #wheniseeyouagain2023 #emotion #beginagain #reaching (at RuffMade Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpqFT3ArB9x/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

ɖʊʟƈɛ ɛȶ ɖɛƈօʀʊʍ ɛֆȶ How sweet and fitting it is to hold your hand... Work in progress... 9" X 12" pen and pencil on paper Part of my upcoming When I See You Again exhibition at @rtraut___studio in Palm Springs, CA from 3/18-3/26. #ruffcreator #ruffmadeart #workinprogress #hands #loneliness #wheniseeyouagain2023 #emotion #beginagain #reaching (at RuffMade Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/CplNGHqp-tg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

ȶɦɛ ɛʟɛƈȶʀɨƈɨȶʏ ǟʀƈɛɖ Like a coil the sparks jumped between us...and then nothing. Work in progress... 10"X10" acrylic on wooden panel #ruffcreator #ruffmadeart #workinprogress #hands #loneliness #wheniseeyouagain2023 #emotion #beginagain #reaching (at RuffMade Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpLRkL3JLWU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

ȶɦɛ ɛʟɛƈȶʀɨƈɨȶʏ ǟʀƈɛɖ Like a coil the sparks jumped between us...and then nothing. Work in progress... 10"X10" acrylic on wooden panel #ruffcreator #ruffmadeart #workinprogress #hands #loneliness #wheniseeyouagain2023 #emotion #beginagain #reaching (at RuffMade Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpLRkL3JLWU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

ʝʊֆȶ ǟ ʟɨȶȶʟɛ ʄǟʀȶɦɛʀ I can almost catch you...and then you float away. Work in progress... 10"X10" acrylic on wooden panel #ruffcreator #ruffmadeart #workinprogress #hands #loneliness #wheniseeyouagain2023 #emotion #beginagain #reaching (at RuffMade Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpDjxc-pt1C/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I FΞΞL FФЯ УФЦ IИ MУ SLΞΞP With a soft hand I reach for you, even when you aren't there... Work in progress... 8"X8" acrylic on wooden panel #ruffcreator #ruffmadeart #workinprogress #hands #loneliness #wheniseeyouagain2023 #emotion #beginagain #reaching (at RuffMade Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co8FWGgpXnB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

ȶɦǟȶ ʍօʍɛռȶ ʏօʊ ֆʟɨք ǟաǟʏ If you hold my hand I'll never be alone...that's my thought at least. 24" X 12" WIP (acrylic on canvas) #ruffcreator #ruffmadeart #workinprogress #hands #loneliness #wheniseeyouagain2023 #emotion #beginagain #reaching (at RuffMade Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co5U70dpzJN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=