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April 7th is my birthday. The day has been usually a low-key affair, with exceptions here and there over the years. I spent it keeping busy and creative, as is custom most days whenever I'm not out working or socialising. Roll on 27!

Always a weirdly beautiful moment when you butcher your spelling momentarily, only to discover you’ve inadvertently found the very artwork title for you were looking for...hehehe.

Inspired by reading a subreddit discussing the early works of Animal Collective.

What it says on the tin, as per usual.

Once upon a time, in frosty waters...

Resting up before another big season starts!

When in doubt, add a narwhal.

Leave the light on for us Scottish folks Europe, thank you!

Essential Wednesday winding down on my part.

Make art, not war!

I often hear music in my dreams. In this case, it was ‘Babylon’ by Oneohtrix Point Never (a.k.a. Daniel Lopatin, for those unaware). I had to respond in the best way possible of course!

A mistake I’m sure we’ll all be able to relate to, heheheh.

For believers in everything spiritual and all that jazz.

Samhuinn thoughts and reflections...

Musing on allsorts.

Colored pencil and mixed media

Something regarding seasonal changes.

The madnesses conspired, and this was the result.

Taking some inspiration from Robert Louis Stevenson whilst throwing in a touch of my own madness too!

A song of history and pastels.

The 'arting while travelling' exercise I'm ever so fond of.

The final doodle from my current sketchbook! As one door closes, another opens.

As it says on the tin! Don’t let those bastards grind you down.

Something water themed.

The things you hear after a few drinks can sure inspire you...

Something meaningful and hippie-like.

The creative demon possessing me at the time must’ve either been Mark E. Smith or Radiohead’s ‘Hail To The Thief’ shaped, judging by the lyrics of this one..

Cartoons old and gold just keep on inspiring me.

"Lang may yer lum reek (a Hogmanay greeting, implying "May you never be without fuel for your fire!", but more literally translates to "Long may your chimney smoke!")" All this I corrupted and used to inspire me here.