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I Could Use Your Help
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Hi guys. It's been a while. I was wondering if I could get some help from my friends here at DA. My girlfriend Tori entered a nationwide modeling competition for the clothing store, Maurice's. The first wave of voting is online so I would be really grateful if you guys would go to this link and vote for her. She has some pictures there and a VERY inspirational bio too. She's also a pencil artist like I am, which is how we met. Here's the link: www.mauricesmainstreetmodel.co…
PLEASE VOTE
and thank you
PLEASE VOTE
and thank you
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Surgery on my Hand
3 min read
Hi everyone. I want to update everyone with how the surgery went. I've been overwelmed with e-mails from people all over the world. I plan on responding to every single one but it may take a while since I only have one hand at the moment, lol.
I went to Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, MI yesterday around 1:30 with my girlfriend and mother. They immediately got started, put an IV in my arm, and lots of drugs to calm me down. Once the nerve drugs kicked in the wheeled me out of the room and into surgery. Soon after I was completely knocked out with anesthesia. I woke up in recovery about an hour later. They told me that the surgery was a success and I need to keep my arm completely immobilized for the next 4 to 6 weeks. The doctor prescribed Vicodin for pain and an antibiotic for risk of infection. My arm is in a cast up to my elbow and in a sling.
I mentioned that I've been receiving all kinds of e-mails wishing me well. I cannot thank you guys enough. Your words have been both uplifting and encouraging. A few people actually called me on the phone too. A very talented artist named Jeral Tidwell called and talked to me on the phone for quite a while explaining how he was in a similar situation recently. I had never spoken to him before but he read the e-mail update and the story hit close to home. I can tell you all that Jeral is an incredibly talented artist with a big heart to match.
I was shocked and incredibly moved when I saw that a collection had been started on Facebook to help with my medical expenses. A few people asked me about when I described myself as a "starving artist" in my last mailing. "Are you really a starving artist??". I found that kind of funny that some people think I'm rich doing what I do. I consider myself successful. There's no shortage of commission work for me lately and I have a lot of opportunities that present themselves. But I am by no means wealthy. I am a normal, working class type. I have a day job where I'm an everyday blue collar worker.
It is not necessary but a few people have asked how they can donate to help with my medical expenses. You can go to www.dueysdrawings.com/pricing.… and click on the Paypal logo or my home address is available at www.dueysdrawings.com/contact.… if you'd like to send a check. Again, if you can't help it's ok, but there were a few people that have asked about helping and that info is for them. Thank you.
This will be an incredibly boring coming month for me. I am off work for my day job and there's not much I can do at my drawing table. Maybe I will try drawing or painting something with my left hand though, lol. I truely appreciate all the e-mails!! There are thousands of people that have written me lately to extend their well-wishes. I will be back in full force when I'm better and I can't wait!!
From the bottom of my heart, thank you!
I went to Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, MI yesterday around 1:30 with my girlfriend and mother. They immediately got started, put an IV in my arm, and lots of drugs to calm me down. Once the nerve drugs kicked in the wheeled me out of the room and into surgery. Soon after I was completely knocked out with anesthesia. I woke up in recovery about an hour later. They told me that the surgery was a success and I need to keep my arm completely immobilized for the next 4 to 6 weeks. The doctor prescribed Vicodin for pain and an antibiotic for risk of infection. My arm is in a cast up to my elbow and in a sling.
I mentioned that I've been receiving all kinds of e-mails wishing me well. I cannot thank you guys enough. Your words have been both uplifting and encouraging. A few people actually called me on the phone too. A very talented artist named Jeral Tidwell called and talked to me on the phone for quite a while explaining how he was in a similar situation recently. I had never spoken to him before but he read the e-mail update and the story hit close to home. I can tell you all that Jeral is an incredibly talented artist with a big heart to match.
I was shocked and incredibly moved when I saw that a collection had been started on Facebook to help with my medical expenses. A few people asked me about when I described myself as a "starving artist" in my last mailing. "Are you really a starving artist??". I found that kind of funny that some people think I'm rich doing what I do. I consider myself successful. There's no shortage of commission work for me lately and I have a lot of opportunities that present themselves. But I am by no means wealthy. I am a normal, working class type. I have a day job where I'm an everyday blue collar worker.
It is not necessary but a few people have asked how they can donate to help with my medical expenses. You can go to www.dueysdrawings.com/pricing.… and click on the Paypal logo or my home address is available at www.dueysdrawings.com/contact.… if you'd like to send a check. Again, if you can't help it's ok, but there were a few people that have asked about helping and that info is for them. Thank you.
This will be an incredibly boring coming month for me. I am off work for my day job and there's not much I can do at my drawing table. Maybe I will try drawing or painting something with my left hand though, lol. I truely appreciate all the e-mails!! There are thousands of people that have written me lately to extend their well-wishes. I will be back in full force when I'm better and I can't wait!!
From the bottom of my heart, thank you!
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1 min read
If we aren't friends already on Facebook add me The link is www.facebook.com/brian.duey
The link is www.facebook.com/brian.duey
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Hey everyone. I just started a Twitter page. I was wondering if anyone else had one here. My link is twitter.com/brianduey if anyone wants to follow me. Let me know yours
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New WIP...Finally
2 min read
Hi everyone. I hope you all are doing well. It's been a while. I've been so busy with life lately, work, girlfriend, and traveling a lot. My day job has taken up most of my time because I've been on the road so much. I just got back from South Carolina...again...and I'm scheduled to go back in August for a month. I love my job but a month away from home just sucks.
I've been doing a lot of traveling outside of work also. I've been to Chicago a few different times, which I love. I've been doing a lot of camping with my girlfriend and her family in Northern Michigan which is also a lot of fun.
I saw Mat Kearney in concert a few days ago on the 2nd which was awesome. He's one of my favs at the moment. Tomorrow I have tickets to see Augustana with my girlfriend. She's not really into my type of music but she's a good sport and she goes with me.
So once again, this journal update is basically making excuses to you all why I'm not very active here lately. But something is different today...
I am happy to report that I started on a drawing today. All this time that I've been away I've been becoming more and more hesitant to start anything, thinking that I may have lost the ability. I'm about half way done with this new drawing and I think I still have it...I think. I'm really happy with how it's going so far. It feels amazing to be back at my desk drawing again. I am ashamed that I've been away from it for so long. I won't reveal anything about it right now so it can be a surprise when I post it.
As always thanks to all the watchers and commenters. New work is coming
I've been doing a lot of traveling outside of work also. I've been to Chicago a few different times, which I love. I've been doing a lot of camping with my girlfriend and her family in Northern Michigan which is also a lot of fun.
I saw Mat Kearney in concert a few days ago on the 2nd which was awesome. He's one of my favs at the moment. Tomorrow I have tickets to see Augustana with my girlfriend. She's not really into my type of music but she's a good sport and she goes with me.
So once again, this journal update is basically making excuses to you all why I'm not very active here lately. But something is different today...
I am happy to report that I started on a drawing today. All this time that I've been away I've been becoming more and more hesitant to start anything, thinking that I may have lost the ability. I'm about half way done with this new drawing and I think I still have it...I think. I'm really happy with how it's going so far. It feels amazing to be back at my desk drawing again. I am ashamed that I've been away from it for so long. I won't reveal anything about it right now so it can be a surprise when I post it.
As always thanks to all the watchers and commenters. New work is coming
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