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Dug Rusin

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Sculptor | Illustrator | Graphic Designer Living in Metro Detroit I put in 25 years as a page-builder until the small paper I worked for closed. Now "retired" I help my wife raise our 2 teenagers. Still haven't decided what I want to be when I grow up

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Serious question: Am I referencing Vonnegut without realizing it?

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😎👍

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*Apparently* when asked ‘what are you doing?’ at our house I’m not supposed to answer “just putzing around until my funeral.” 🙄

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#art #drawing

I recently picked up some Micron pens, I had never used them before (because I’m old and stubborn). I’m really digging the 005 (.20mm)

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Me too!

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Don’t we all?

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In order to create an artist needs three things: 1. Time 2. Materials 3. Inspiration Choose two.

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Looks like a long drive. Did the study say anything about using leeches?

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It ISN’T ‘abandoned,’ it’s an aesthetic choice. Now get outta my vegetable patch before I summon the guards!

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Counterpoint: the Goodwill donation bin is an underutilized source for gently used slighty problematic magic items

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That dog has been looking for an excuse to fire me ever since the Christmas party yankee swap 😡

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I learned a hard lesson years ago: do NOT suddenly switch a dogs food, mix the old with the new or else “bad” digestive system things will happen 🐕💩 💩 💩 💩

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Let’s see if we can get you over 100! I’m Dug, a (mostly) retired graphic designer who is returning to my surrealist roots, usually working with traditional pen and pencil drawing or polymer clay sculpture

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Sup Artists? I'm 2 away from 100 so if you like what you see, give me a follow. Share your Art - usual rules apply, none of that A I/N F T crap Bonus question - what's your favourite Podcast? I like WeHateMovies & Behind the Bastards Tag your art friends!

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Periodic reminder to identify yourself with what you create rather than what you consume

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Good thing you have that mourning dove to protect you 👍🏼

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🤪 you had me thinking ‘that must be some powerful goat cheese you have there!’

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