The Journeyman Artist

Comic Book Clash: INTERVIEW WITH SHAWN ALLEYNE

2012-02-08T09:00:00.000-05:00

Comic Book Clash: INTERVIEW WITH SHAWN ALLEYNE: After last weeks landmark interview with Jamal Igle, we wanted to follow up just as strong. And now, this week's interview with artist and X...

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The Xion Network: Editorial Letter

2012-02-06T12:41:00.000-05:00

The Xion Network: Editorial Letter: When I was younger, I remember drawing full figure hands and feet. Mind you that at the age of four, children would just draw stick figure...

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The Legacy Saga is underway

2012-02-03T12:10:00.001-05:00

I just wanted to give you guys a quick look at what is going on with The Legacy Saga. The official logo is complete and I have also attached the first real WIP of the fallen king.

PYRO.BLOG: Black Friday Sale!

2011-11-21T15:28:00.000-05:00

Help Support Independent Artists!

PYRO.BLOG: Black Friday Sale!: Yup, I may not love the name but that won't stop the sales. From this Friday all the way through the weekend to Cyber-Monday, I will be offe...

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I love winning

2011-09-22T12:49:00.000-04:00

Jason Brubaker over at http://www.remindblog.com/blog/ was running a contest:

Amulet 4 & reMIND Giveaway!

I have been following his work for a while and thought it would be cool to throw as much support as I could his way and lo and behold I ended up winning.

Just a little proof it pays to help promote other creators. Copied from twitter:

Jason_Brubaker Jason Brubaker
@JMANARTIST congrats! You are one of the winners of Amulet and reMIND. Plz message me your address by the end of the week to claim them.
13 hours ago Unfavorite Undo Retweet Reply

Big Thank You and Shout Out to the incredible talented Jason Brubaker please check out his ongoing comic at http://www.remindblog.com/blog/ and pick up a copy of his book reMIND

from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/0983114900/ref=cm_sw_su_dp

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Sometimes Simple is Better

2011-09-02T13:03:00.002-04:00

I have decides to streamline my site and go with a simple format so that I can update and post my artwork with the all the bells and whistles and distractions. Enjoy and stay tuned!

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It Been Long Awhile...The Ugly, The Bad & The Good

2011-08-18T16:49:00.000-04:00

Copied from My DeviantArt

Journal Entry: Thu Aug 18, 2011, 4:41 PM

It has really been a long while since I post in my journal. The last 9 months have been absolutely crazy in both good and bad ways.

The Ugly

I lost my job back in November and was out of work until May.

I wasn't able to really get much art done in that time frame (looking for work is harder than actually having a job)

I missed my launch date for Legacy Saga my OC comic

The Bad

I missed pretty much the whole convention season due to financial and family issues.

I missed out on being a part of the Artmada team (I am kinda like the fifth member of the beetles with that lol). Artmada is a group which consists of that put out a book (Which is absolutely sick by the way!) this summer follow the link for more details [link]

The Good

I finished my Masters Degree this summer...finally!!!

I got a few commission pieces done over the my time out of work (One of which may included in a Print Run more to follow on that a little later)

I have started working Ruff, Rugged & Raw: Volume II (volume I is still available [link] hint hint)

I also have a work in progress on Trains, Planes & Auto-Mobility. Its a concept sketchbook that i am still fleshing out but it is gaining a lot of momentum

I have gone back and begun to rework the foundations of my Legacy Saga comic concept to make it better

My other less talked about comic concept Mission Creep also has a lot of WIP progress stuff going on right now

Me and my Sensei have been kicking around a lot of ideas for a collaborative project nothing concert but man has that been really fun just throwing ideas around.

My online presence is picking up again I am definately going to be more active with the purpose of showcasing more work and building the brand. You can always check me out and come along for the ride like me on facebook [link] and/or follow me on twitter [link] or just check out my blog [link]

So there you have it The Ugly, The Bad & The Good! I just wanted to thank all of my close friends here on DA that took the time to check in and check on me. Trust me it has really meant a lot. Well nuff said......back to da grind!

Keep Grindin' Mike C, The Journeyman Artist

Still on da Grind!

2011-04-12T13:29:00.000-04:00

I know it's been awhile since I posted some stuff. All I can say is life gets in the way sometimes, but i am still working on stuff while I am working on various pressing life issues. I just finished up an animated commission (Flash) and some freelance work for ta hip-hop group coming out of my hometown of Birmingham, Al (that's the Magic City for the uninitiated). I want to give ya'll a look at the logo's I will post the album cover a little later after the green light from the artist. Keep them pencils moving 'cause I definitely got mine in motion..stay tuned more to follow

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I am still here just working on a few commisions

2011-02-15T19:30:00.000-05:00

Well we have reached another year, well into it actually and I have a few projects in the works. Most of which I am not at liberty to reveal too much about all of which is good but it has pushed back my work on my own Legacy Saga series not to fear all is moving ahead albeit much slower than I originally intended. Stay tuned and keep traveling!

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When World's Collide Gallery @ Brave New Worlds

2010-11-04T07:40:00.000-04:00

Ruff, Rugged & Raw 2010 Sketchbook is finally 100% complete.

You can order @ IndyPlanet [link]

Let's Help keep The Journeyman Artist on da Grind!

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1st Friday, Old City Philadelphia, Brave New Worlds, and The Xion Group what more could you ask for come out and show your support!

It's almost here, the November Xion Gallery hosted at Brave New Worlds comic store. The show is titled "When Worlds Collide --Comics meets video games", and will feature work from Official Members of Xion. The show is free and open to any and everyone. In addition to that, November is also XION'S 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!! and the gallery will serve as a birthday celebration. Be sure to come out and join the festivities. For my Philly people of course.

Place: Brave New Worlds, 45 Nth 2nd St
Date: This Friday, Nov 5th
Time: 6-10pm
Music, food, and art--what could be better.

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Don't forget to order The Journeyman Artist Presents: Ruff, Rugged & Raw The Sketchbook Volume:I @ IndyPlanet [link]

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Mood: Optimism
Listening to: Speak Williams
Reading: Diamond Previews
Watching: Batman Gotham Dark Knight
Playing: Let's find a job
Eating: Oatmeal
Drinking: Hot Coffee

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Baltimore Comic Con Pics 2010

2010-09-02T13:54:00.000-04:00

The Journeyman Artist behind the table & ready for action

Our Host family & Antonio Clark

Afromation in the flesh!


Creators of Dinoman The Brothers Cohen Ben & Jeff

Shawn, Billy Tucci, & Me

Iron Commission for Sensei

X marks da spot another Xion sketchbook sold!

After setup before the madness started!

Me & Brian Pulido

That is the very 1st Sketchbook sold!

Baltimore Comic Con Wrap-Up!

2010-09-02T11:05:00.001-04:00

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The drive down was way too long what should have been a 2 hour drive turned into a 5 hour drive but I had good company. Me & Shawn got to catch up on a bunch of stuff and we found out we have very similar taste in music. I have been known to bust his chops about his knowledge of old school hip-hop but he was right on pint with some of the lesser know classics, he really shocked me when “Deeper” by Boss (If you don’t know Google it) met JP, Adrienne, and Logan our gracious hosts really good people definitely made it feel like we were with family the whole weekend and I even got an extra bonus because JP is a former Marine, Semper Fi! Nothing beats hanging out with a fellow Devil Dawg.

Got to the Convention Center Sat & Sun without a hitch got set up no major hiccups. I was pretty nervous at this point but I got through it. The doors opened and the floor was flooded the line was wrapped around the building until almost 2 o’clock. My 1st time behind the table was a blast. We got a good amount of foot traffic and plenty of lookey-loos. Got to finally meet Will he was at the table behind us and he is definitely a cool dude, great artist. A quick shout out to a few people great to have met you neighbor, Antonio Clark definitely got your grind on and thanks for the tips, Danny Cruz I am big fan nice to put a face with the artwork, Them cool cats out of Charlotte [link] & I know I am missing one, My man Jack [link] was on the guerilla grind, no table just a hustler with a backpack and a portfolio (thanks for the kind words about me & Shawn in your Baltimore wrap-up). Also on the guerilla grind Eric Cooper and Blair pushing KnightSeeker (ya know I had to break a lil bread to pick the 1st issue variant up)and who who could forget the Brothers Cohen Ben and Jeff holding it down at the Brain Food booth. I didn't forget about you guys!I many more awesome people and if you don’t see your name don’t think I forgot about I am doing this with my card book and program where I had my notes. I just didn’t want anymore time to past before I posted my wrap-up.

Some con Highlights for me I sold my 1st copy of my sketchbook (Nothing as good as the 1st time) I met Billy Tucci, me and Shawn got a couple of pics with him. Then I'm behind the table head down sketching and I feel this presence I peek up and there is Brian Pulido standing there checking out the table. Really cool guy he even came around the back so I could get a pic with him. Cory Smith out of Chicago was a true highlight the things he was able to create with a #2 pencil are simply just sick and a real nice guy talked to him for awhile. All in all I had a blast the people in the industry that I had the good fortune to meet were all approachable and I got some good advice from quite a few.

I can honestly say I didn’t have a one bad experience at the con. As I told a guy Sunday afternoon when he asked me how I was making out. I told him “I was having a ball!” He commented you must be selling a lot of stuff. I told him” I really hadn’t sold much merchandise or even got any commissions” and he looked puzzled so I told him “Me having a ball and selling a bunch of stuff are not dependant on each other , I could be selling a bunch of stuff and be having a miserable time” he just walked away shaking his head. Don’t get me wrong I would like to have sold more and recouped my costs, posted a profit, generated some capital to reinvest in the business (hey I figured I would give you some business speak so you know I am paying attention in my Masters program lol) But I got to test the waters see what works, what doesn’t work, work my table and still squeeze in being a fan boy. That situation is win, win!

Okay off the soap box, the ride back was pretty decent. I was glad to be home until I got there. Baltimore was my high, the current drama at the crib is my low point.

I have been really blessed over my time @ the convention and as I unpack I will be reaching out making sure I keep in touch with my new friends. The Journeyman Artist is staying on the grind and I think you should too!

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Mood: Optimism
Listening to: Madvillian
Reading: Heavy Starch
Watching: Afro Samurai
Playing: No Time to Play Headed to Baltimore Today!
Eating: popcorn
Drinking: red Koolaid

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On The Road Again!

2010-08-27T08:22:00.000-04:00

The Journeyman Artist is hitting the Road, Baby!

and check out the goodies he is bringing along with him!

My Ruff, Rugged, & Raw Volume:I Sketchbook it will debut @ Baltimore and for those who aren't attending but still want to get their hands on it you can order it from IndyPlanet [link]

Well, The Van is Packed and I will be leaving work early today picking up Xion Founder Shawn Alleyne. Team Alleyne and Myself are hitting the road pumped about this weekend! I looking forward to finally meeting so many of the great artists I watch here on dA.

If you are in Baltimore stop by and pick up exclusive prints, sketchbooks, or just say hi! ...Very limited print runs on most items so find us early so you can be sure to get yours!

Artist Alley Table A189 come out and show The Xion Group some luv.

Also you might want to check out journal seems there will be a Drink & Draw tonight [link]

We are definately planning to be in the house!

For more info on the Baltimore Comic Con check out [link]

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Baltimore Comic Con only 4 days away!

2010-08-23T06:47:00.000-04:00

The Journeyman Artist is hitting the Road, Baby!

and check out the goodies he is bringing along with him!

My Ruff, Rugged, & Raw Volume:I Sketchbook it will debut @ Baltimore and for those who aren't attending but still want to get their hands on it you can order it from IndyPlanet [link]

Hey all,

Join me Xion Member Mike Colston & Xion Founder Shawn Alleyne

Live in the Artist Alley Table under The Xion Group Table A189 @ The Baltimore Comic-Con (Sat & Sun)!

Stop by pick up exclusive prints, sketchbooks, and more in Baltimore.
...Very limited print runs on most items so find us early so you can be sure to get yours!

We Can't wait to to see you there!

For more info check out [link]

Baltimore will be my first convention behind the table and am not sure exactly what to expect. Plus, I'm sharing a table in with my Sensei Artist Alley veteran The Xion Group and founder so by all means stop by check us out !

See you in Baltimore if my Sensei doesn't kill me first!

X Marks da Spot an it's gonna be all over Baltimore!

The Xion Group Baltimore Comic Con Table A189

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Keep Grindin' Mike C, The Journeyman Artist http://jmanartist.deviantart.com/ http://twitter.com/JMANARTIST ...and don't forget to stop by The Journeymans' Shop http://www.zazzle.com/journeyman

Pre-Baltimore Comic Con Work-Up

2010-08-05T12:49:00.000-04:00

The Journeyman Artist is hitting the Road, Baby!

and check out the goodies he is bringing along with him!

My Ruff, Rugged, & Raw Volume:I Sketchbook it will debut @ Baltimore and for those who aren't attending but still want to get their hands on it you can order it from IndyPlanet [link]

Hey all,

Baltimore will be my first convention behind the table and am not sure exactly what to expect. I'm sharing a table in The Artist Alley with my Sensei and The Xion Group and founder

Great artist so show him some love! Especially since I'm giving the whole pre-ordering commisions thing a shot and biting his idea pretty hard.

Pre-Order Commissions for PICK UP ONLY, from anyone attending the Baltimore Comic book convention, August 28th and 29th. Pin-ups, sketches, you name it. Check my gallery for examples of my work to see what I have to offer.

As low as $10 a pic AND you get the originals.
If interested just hit me with a note and we can work out the details.

Small
$10(bust)
Medium $20(8x10/fullfigure)
Large
$50(11 x 14/extra special)
*Each additional character $10

B-more con: www.baltimorecomiccon.com
Listed under The Xion Group

Another Shot out to my Table Mate

I am sharing a table in The Artist Alley with my Sensei and The Xion Group and founder so by all mean check his journal [link] because he is also offering exclusive pre-order commissions for pick-up @ Baltimore. Great artist so show him some love! (besides I'm pretty much swiping his idea)

I see you in Baltimore if my Sensei doesn't kill me first!

Keep Grindin' Mike C, The Journeyman Artist http://jmanartist.deviantart.com/ http://twitter.com/JMANARTIST ...and don't forget to stop by The Journeymans' Shop http://www.zazzle.com/journeyman

Post Last Airbender Gallery

2010-07-06T12:34:00.001-04:00

Thanks to Everyone who came out this past Friday and joined us for the
opening of our Xion The Last Airbender Tribute Art Show(sigh, we wish we
could just say Avatar).

Congrats to the winners of the raffles and much love to Locust Moon
Comics http://www.facebook.com/locustmoon.comics & http://twitter.com/LOCUSTMOON our gracious host. If you missed the opening night, don't fret,
the artwork of all the talented artists will be up for THE WHOLE MONTH
OF JULY!! So take a little time to pass by and see it for yourself. And
remember, all the art is for sale, so if something catches your eye,
feel free to let one of the Locust Moon staff members know.

Locust Moon: 4040 Locust St, 215-921-8530

Xion: http://www.facebook.com//The-Xion-Group/ & http://www.meetup.com/xiongroup

And a very, very, very special thanks to all of my Xion family who came out to support the movement.

X marks dA Spot

L8R

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Xion Avatar The Last Air Bender Gallery

2010-06-24T20:32:00.000-04:00

July 2nd marks the opening of The Last Airbender movie and serves as the inspiration for our Airbender themed gallery. If you've never watched the show you're doing yourself a HUGE dis-service. To get us revved up and get that imagination flowing, check out this month's Xion art challenge since it is Airbender centric http://www.meetup.com/XIONgroup/messages/boards/thread/9198378 .

Place: Locust Moon Comics, 4040 Locust St
Date: July 2nd, 2010
Time: 6-10pm
Food, music and more

XION: http://www.meetup.com/XIONgroup/
email: thexiongroup@comcast.net
Xion on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Xion-Group/128034583883779

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Check Shawn Alleyne @ Bronx Heroes Comics Con For Black Sci-Fi

2010-06-24T19:51:00.000-04:00

Check out Black Sci-Fi.com’s “S.O.S.” (Shawn on the Street), as Xion's Own Shawn Alleyne talks to attendees of the 2nd Annual Bronx Heroes Comic Con in New York. http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=407923774300&ref=mf

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Post Wizard World Philly

2010-06-15T16:58:00.000-04:00

The Xion Wrap-up as reported by the man on the scene Shawn Alleyne

Hot damn I had a great time at the Wizard show this weekend. Everyone thought it was going to a slow show but goshdarnit if it wasn't one the best shows yet, even breaking attendance records I heard. Peace to everyone that came through and supported as well as the wifey and allllll my fellow XION peeps: Ben and Jeff, Chris, Mira, Tre, Ish, Eric and Blair.

So of course my camera was acting up for most of the whole weekend. Between that and being crazy busy I didn't get too many pics, missed out on capturing a ton of funny moments and sketches, and didn't get to meet any of the stars that were there-actors and artists. Like Tom Raney, Mike Mckone and tons of independent guys who are such a source of inspiration to me. Maybe next time. \

Regardless I got a few pics you can check out here:

[link]

So till next time people.

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That's the way to represent family!

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Help Kick Start The Knight Seeker Project!

2010-06-15T07:07:00.000-04:00

Who would have thought that the Knight Seeker project could have come this far? Eric started with the first novel in 2005. In 2009 Knight Seeker 2: Crimes of Passion was released and it was the first time we inducted what we would like to call a Caption Novel; having a picture in each chapter as you read along.

Now our newest venture is the Comic Book of Knight Seeker. This is our boldest move yet. The independent staff and I are coming to you today to ask for your support on Kickstarter.com to help fund the first ever Knight Seeker Comic. Also in addition to this we need your support for the audio book, and the revamp of novel #1.

There are also rewards that come with your pledges.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/625148192/first-ever-knight-seeker-comic-book?pos=38

If you guys were looking for more diversity of color in the comic, and the filming industry now is the time to stand and show the world you care. This project can go big plus it will also open the door for more people of other ethnic diversity to give them hope that if you have a dream you can accomplish anything no matter the color of your skin, or where you come from in this world.

Please join us in this historic journey as we bring Knight Seeker, a powerful and ORIGINAL Black American Superhero character to the forefront of the comic book world. Many of you have been asking for a change in the entertainment industry, I give you Knight Seeker, and his world of ethnically diverse characters. I would strongly suggest looking into what we are about, and you will see this is a light in the darkness.

Please send this letter out to anyone you know of after visiting the kickstarter site.

Pledge site is here

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/625148192/first-ever-knight-seeker-comic-book?pos=38

More info on Seeker Entertainment is here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrV8_6lqx6o

Keep Grindin' Mike C, The Journeyman Artist http://jmanartist.deviantart.com/ http://twitter.com/JMANARTIST ...and don't forget to stop by The Journeymans' Shop http://www.zazzle.com/journeyman

Wizard World Philly

2010-06-10T07:56:00.000-04:00

Come out one and all and support @ Wizard World Philly [link] this weekend!

Wizard--
Friday, June 11, 2010 - 12 NOON - 8pm
Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 10am - 7pm
Sunday, June 13, 2010 - 10am - 5pm

The Xion Group will be holding it down in the Artist Alley

Shawn Alleyne , Chris Williams , Ben Cohen Jeff Cohen, Tre Worrell , & Mira Morningstar all @ Table 921/923

Knight Seeker Author Eric Cooper @ Table 1234/1236/1238

Also & have confirmed they will be in the house and I am sure there will be more of the Xion family on the scene over the weekend. So stop by say hi support the home team.

X marks da spot, Baby!

I may get to pop in on Sat but it is still up in the air. My son graduates High School on Thursday and I have a ton of family in town so I am playing it by ear. But Xion will be in the building holding it down for the home team!

Last but not least The Xion Group is on Facebook check out the fan page [link]!/pages/The-Xion-Group/128034583883779 so if you are on facebook hit us up! Remember X marks da Spot!

Keep Grindin' Mike C, The Journeyman Artist http://jmanartist.deviantart.com/ http://twitter.com/JMANARTIST ...and don't forget to stop by The Journeymans' Shop http://www.zazzle.com/journeyman

Quick snapshot of what is in work

2010-05-16T18:47:00.000-04:00

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Bronx Heroes Con Wrap-Up!

2010-05-04T22:09:00.001-04:00

The Bronx Heroes Con was pretty cool. Believe or not it was my 1st time behind the table. The Xion crew had a table. I learned a lot from my boy most of it basic do's & don't but the man is a showman and once the doors open he is on his grind in a major way. Definately a nice way to get ready for my Artist Alley table @ the Baltimore Con ( well I guess the cat is outta da bag now). At the Xion table we had myself, Mira Morningstar, , and the fabulous Mrs. Monique Epps-Alleyne , proudly waving the XION banner.
Big shout out to for holding down a prime piece of real estate for the Crew. All in all, it a good con, small but we got to spread the word of XION a little.

Also we had a few members of the Xion Network in attendence was and Knight Seeker author Eric Cooper holding down their individual tables respectively. I got a few pics here and there. Feel free to stop by my Facebook page Mike-Colston-The-JMANARTIST to check them all out! I'll post a few here as a sneak peek.

Don't forget to check out the Bronx Heroes website, they've got a few books out as well.
www.bronxheroescomiccon.com

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Digital Publishing on ComicsXP?

2010-04-19T17:06:00.000-04:00

Straight from The Comics Mentor Bill Nichols himself

*Billnichols

Are you looking for an(other) outlet for publishing your comics digitally?
www.comicsxp.com
I'm now part of the team that is ComicsXP and more titles, publishers and applications are being added all the time, and we're eager for more,

So, if you might be interested in releasing or re-leasing your books in digital form, send them to www.comicsxp.com and click on the Publisher link at the bottom and check out the presentation. http://www.comicsxp.com/presentation/

Keep Grindin'
Mike C, The Journeyman Artist
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Self Motivation

2010-04-16T08:49:00.000-04:00

Times have been a little ruff recently for the Journeyman, it just a lot of crap kinda stacked up on me. All is not lost my long awaited sketchbook is about 87.5 percent done. I just have to finish the covers and edit the forward by *asurprise* artist. I am closing in on a table for the Baltimore Comic Con (it will be my first real con behind the table) so things are moving along. I have two stories I am working on making sure I have all the kinks worked out before i start working n both are familiar to those who have been following my work but its time to really put the work in other than that things have been prety ruff two jobs, a masters program, and family life really take a toll on you sometime. Luckily I have my faith and the gym to help me work out my stress. Anyway, sometime you need to self motivate and this has always helped me keep things in perspective.

Outkast "Git up, Get out, Get Something" http://tinyurl.com/66gera

Keep Grindin'
Mike C, The Journeyman Artist
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