For some reason my time lapse software decided to crap out on me, which is a shame because it always seemed to do it at the best parts. No one wants to watch someone outline for 4 hours - they want to see the fun parts where everything comes together. Anyway, this is what happened last weekend. 7+ hours of work, most of which were not captured. But here's what was! It's still fun to watch. Enjoy! #CaldwellCigar #Art #Cigar #PopArt #TheArthouse #AbstractArt #Painting #Paint

Science has proven that there are somewhere between 3 and 5 steps to creating art. I show them to you here.

Painting abstract I'm comfortable with. Painting realism, plein air or still life I'm comfortable with. But painting semi-realism with an abstract bend... that was tougher. I kept wanting to paint inside the lines. But overall I'm happy I gave myself a chance to try out this style. There are a lot of possibilities in the pop art arena that have been popping into my head ever since this. #Alcohol #Cigar #TheArthouse #Art #TheIngulgery #AbstractArt #PopArt #Paint #Painting #Jac

Today I officially pass 40 years of life on this planet. It's an amazing experience to look back on your life, your experiences, and - most vividly - your 20's and think "DAMN, I was such a freaking idiot. Like seriously, a grade-A douche." But you know what? That's okay. If you're reading this and you're in your 20's just know that you are also a freaking idiot and a grade-A douche, and that's okay! You're supposed to be - it's harmless, and temporary. One day you'll agree w