The Drawings of Curtis Wiklund

“I need a hug. I think she’s done nursing.”

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 21:13:08 -0400

“I need a hug. I think she’s done nursing.”

thanks J, for taking us out on your boat

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 10:16:06 -0400

thanks J, for taking us out on your boat

Any programmers out there? You’ll know this excitement....

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 17:39:35 -0400

Any programmers out there? You’ll know this excitement. We’re building something REAL. It’s crazy! Lines of code are making something real!
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PS - I’m so excited. If you’re looking for a startup job, check out our website: SuperSecretStartup.com

“praying”

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 06:50:27 -0400

“praying”

“Rejection”.How can I feel so many emotions tied up...

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 00:17:01 -0400

“Rejection”

How can I feel so many emotions tied up in something so simple? It’s simple. She’s tired. It’s not more than that. How can it feel like so much more? (Not actually looking for advice. Sex life is great. Sharing is important, and I’m trying to get better at freely sharing my journal. Here’s a real one.)

10 years. I’m at a “men’s retreat”...

Thu, 16 May 2019 10:24:03 -0400

10 years.

I’m at a “men’s retreat” tonight, picturing all of you sleeping, thinking about how lucky I am and our 10 year anniversary coming up on the 15th. Can’t believe I got you. I had no idea you’d become so spectacular as a mother and a wife. You move me more deeply than anything I’ve ever experienced. Thank you @jordinwiklund for marrying me. . See you in the morning. And then every morning after that, for the rest of our lives. Waking up next to you is the best part of my day, and it’s the worst part when I leave. Every morning is an emotional rollercoaster. Thank you.

Happy 10 year anniversary.

The last time Kenny (@jordinwiklund ’s brother) was home,...

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 22:00:38 -0400

The last time Kenny (@jordinwiklund ’s brother) was home, I couldn’t help but start drawing him, because his laughter was so contagious during our family dinner, and drawing is my way of understanding and expressing how I’m receiving feelings and events around me. A couple weeks ago, he had a stroke. How bizarre. He’s 27. I can’t even imagine losing half of my body, and my ability to speak and sing, in one moment. If you feel compelled to help him out during his recovery, this is the link to his GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/kenny-nelson-support-fund

I like feeling you twitch on me.

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 01:16:33 -0400

I like feeling you twitch on me.

Favorite comments/posts since my drawings hit the Internet. #10...

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 02:07:25 -0500

Favorite comments/posts since my drawings hit the Internet. #10 is a personal favorite :) R these how you all found me???
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1 - Ashton Kutcher 🌟 … @aplusk
2 - @imgur posts - (best comments award 😂)
3 - IMGUR - sample of said comments
4 - Lil’ Wayne (wait, whut?) … @liltunechi
5 - The cast of Sweeney Todd … @sweeneytoddnyc
6 - Casey Neistat (my favorite youtube worker bee) … @caseyneistat
7 - The National Tour Cast of Les Miserables … @lesmizus
8 - Kathy Lee Gifford … @klgandhoda
9 - George Takei … @georgehtakei
10 - Lastly, my own post, from that one time I asked you where you all live! (the screenshot doesn’t scratch the surface of your replies. We global)
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So, if not those, how did you all find these drawings? blog/article? friend recommendation? i’ve never been very active on social media, but i swear I’m trying!!! (kind of not great consistency recently, but i promise, i THINK about posting my sketches all the time, so does that count? Just imagine in your minds all the wonderful drawings I’m posting with my mind! 😭 why does social media induce all the fear chemicals!?!??) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuDez8jnFeH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vsh40f1w2lni

I was having a quiet time, while working. I was thanking God for...

Sat, 09 Feb 2019 11:52:42 -0500

I was having a quiet time, while working. I was thanking God for the work and life I have right now. I said, “I’m so happy right now”. I felt him grinning, like I do when I see my sons happy. There was music playing at my desk, and suddenly in my head, it was like I could see God slow dancing with me. I dance with my kids a lot, but seeing myself with God, especially slow dancing… was kind of shaking. I think he might’ve given me that image, and I couldn’t stop smiling while I was watching it. After I felt the need to scribble down some version of it. It was like nothing gave him more joy than knowing I’m having so much fun.

For context, this morning I was completely alone, writing code for a website I’m working on, while listening to music. Nerdy, right?

Lesson for us all: Don’t judge yourself for what makes you happy or fills your spirit. He designed you. For me, an introverted moment this morning, solving real problems with the brain he gave me, and feeling thankful for my family in the house next door, made me feel alive. He loves watching you be exactly how he made you to be. Rest, knowing you are allowed to be you.

So sorry for the spam, I have no idea how my blog got hacked,...

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 21:06:56 -0500

So sorry for the spam, I have no idea how my blog got hacked, but I have control of my account back. Phew!

My favorite thing to draw is Jordin. Bar none..I don’t...

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 01:52:48 -0500

My favorite thing to draw is Jordin. Bar none.
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I don’t typically draw sponsored posts, but here’s an exception: This small french company reached out and asked if they could send us a handmade baby rocker, to see if it shows up in a drawing. Jordin quickly recognized their stuff and said, “Curt, FIGURE. IT. OUT.”
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If you know Jordin, you know well-made beautiful things make her cry.
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If you’re looking for a holiday gift that will be more meaningful to your wife than to your baby, get her this handmade baby rocker by Charlie Crane and watch her melt in front of you.
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(kidding aside, it’s seriously good. Amelia loves it too.)
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PS - Btw, for instamoms like jordin, who like finding things like this…
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Jordin is on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordinwiklund/
(Or for those of you who might just be frustrated by my occasional withdrawing from the internet, and you just want to know we’re still alive… jordin posts more regularly :)
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#feelfreetosendmemorefreethings #weneedaminivan #iwilldrawaminivanandsellmysoul

You’re so warm in the morning.

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 10:04:36 -0400

You’re so warm in the morning.

Jump to the end if you’re not interested in the backstory!...

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 09:46:07 -0400

Jump to the end if you’re not interested in the backstory! My last journal entry:
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“Holy #*?!, I just ran 20 miles. I’ve never been a runner, but I started training in April, and this was the final ‘20 mile run’ before the actual Marathon. I can’t believe I actually did 20 miles. It was so weird feeling, seeing the 19 mile mark on my watch, and realizing I was actually going to finish. I feel extremely happy. It’s funny, I’m not sure why. I’m just sitting here in my car, and I can’t believe I actually did it. I can’t wait for the marathon!”
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For context:
I have NEVER been a runner. Ever.
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It was just something I felt like I was supposed to do this year, like a “prompting”. There was a group of people that was raising money to get clean water to people in Kenya. I’ve been to Kenya before (with Jordin back when we were dating), and we stayed in an orphanage for a couple weeks, where we saw what water did. Schools, hospitals, community, for people just like me.
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What was meaningful to me personally (I love learning), was seeing kids going to school, when they would otherwise be wanderers searching for pools of dirty water.
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My 5 year old just started kindergarten. I can’t imagine him wandering… Anywhere… Just wandering at all. It breaks my heart when I *actually* imagine it.
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So, I naturally connected with the mission to build wells. If you want to join me, you can donate through the link below.
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Let’s build a well!
https://www.crowdrise.com/…/…/hopewaterdet2018/curtiswiklund

(Please consider donating! I’ll read your names in the Live Video while I run!)
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PS - I think I might try to Live Stream myself, on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/curtiswiklund/) this Sunday, DURING the actual Detroit marathon, so you all can be a part of it! (and watch me pass out… I’ll have to practice holding a phone selfie style, while I run 😂)

This is personally one of my most favorites, from our book. . My...

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 22:40:14 -0400

This is personally one of my most favorites, from our book.
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My wife asks me this every once in a while. I like thinking about it. What would your 6 year-old self say if he could see you today?
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#usthebook #usbycurtiswiklund
https://www.instagram.com/p/BmzhGkFAW_1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16y1p49mzzba9

Right?

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 15:32:11 -0400

Right?

No one will understand..#legomachine #wearesleepdeprived

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 02:51:33 -0400

No one will understand.
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#legomachine #wearesleepdeprived

“Pit Stop”.On her way in. On my way out.

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 16:54:02 -0400

“Pit Stop”
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On her way in. On my way out.

isn’t that the rule?

Sat, 04 Aug 2018 00:07:28 -0400

isn’t that the rule?

3 car seats in my Subaru!Funny, it’s emotional for us...

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 13:12:19 -0400

3 car seats in my Subaru!
Funny, it’s emotional for us seeing all the kids in the car together.
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PS - Parent Tip for anyone in this season with 2+ kids: I thought we were going to have to get a minivan when we were pregnant with Amelia. We couldn’t fit 3 car seats in my car, and I panicked a bit, because we weren’t financially ready to buy a minivan… and add that I love my Subaru… I wasn’t excited. After some research, I started hearing about these ‘narrow car seats’. Long story short, it’s tight, but these car seats fit and it actually feels really sweet. Cozy in a way. I’m sure we’ll have to get a minivan at some point in our lives, but we like clean and simple, and for now: This fits us.)

(Also, parent to parent, these car seats are a bit pricy. But if like us, you are literally comparing these to buying a minivan, it’s worth it. They’re extremely safe, and extremely narrow (I drive a Crosstrek). They also happened to be very clean, pretty, and simple in design too, which my 'aesthetically particular’ wife loves 😘)
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Thanks @clekinc for making these. #clekyourride