Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

Art of the outside world. Istanbul Modern. ~~~ Process Notes What could be more city than graffiti? I was going for something that could be executed swiftly & fluidly. My first iteration had the bottom of the V & the B coming together at a point. Then I started wondering if I was channeling theContinue reading “Graffiti Logo, Graphic Art”

Cities of the outside world. “The boundary stones are the oldest federal monuments.” Boundary Stones of the District of Columbia ~~~ In my childhood, getting around meant walking and public transportation. I spent zero time waiting around for an adult to drive me somewhere. School, ballet class, orthodontist appointment, a friend on the other sideContinue reading “Transportation, Growing Up City, Non-Fiction Short”

Photography of the outside world. On This Date In Photography: Psychography. ~~~ Tree Trunk, Wallace Center, Harpersville AL Tree Trunk, color original CatPamplemousseChez Nous Cat, color original All photos by Greg Walcott Technical Details Taken & edited with phone camera by photographer. Further edited by me to crop out phone info, resize, & add watermark.Continue reading “Going Retro, Guest Photos”

Awareness of the outside world. Flickering candle. I reinstalled Instagram on my phone. I kept running into folks who show their work there. I found I had missed seeing a few accounts, e.g. @elizabethwheatley, an author with humorous book videos, & @dressagequeen_of_memes, as it says. Unfortunately for my ability to stay away, I immediately foundContinue reading “Horse Hunt On Hold”

Awareness of the outside world. JAC: Jackson Hole Airport Becomes First DarkSky Certified Airport in the World, 17th April 2025. ~~~ Repost [Whip Hand, Wordless Wednesday] Milton is driving again. In this most recent iteration, he has hitched 3 times, and trotted over the weekend. He is slowly getting getting back to where we were pre-pause.Continue reading “Milton Marches Along”

Awareness of the outside world. “Greyhound Lines, Inc. does not consent to, or provide permission for, warrantless and/or suspicionless immigration enforcement activities on its buses or in its non-public property at bus stations.” Greyhound: Our Policy on Warrantless Bus Searches. Also, Greyhound: Your Rights & Rules on Board. Go Greyhound! Hat tip, @drneuro.bsky.social, May 4,Continue reading “Current Lap Count, Morning Walks & Foot Update”

Awareness of the outside world. Happy Square Root day! Unlike Pi day, this works for both US & International date styles. Furthermore, “Only 9 dates every century qualify to be a Square Root Day.” timeanddate: Fun Holiday – Square Root Day. ~~~ I was going to be gloomy about how long it’s been since I’veContinue reading “Barn Life, Helmet Edition”