Rich Mullins was a contemporary Christian artist whose songs and perspective were a major influence on me during a crucial point in my life. He passed away in a tragic car accident when I was in college. I remember a chilly, late-night walk on campus during which I reflected on his life and the impact he’d had on the world. As autumn leaves crunched under my feet, I noticed stirring within my heart: a deep desire to make a similar impact. A dark voice of doubt tried to squelch it immediately. “Who do you think you are? You’re just a kid from a small town in Illinois!” Fortunately, another …
Art
Lincoln Log Forest
My favorite segments of Mr. Roger's Neighborhood were when he would do some kind of epic behind-the-scenes factory tour. I remember the crayon factory, the marble factory, and the interview with Lou Ferrigno, aka The Incredible Hulk. Epic, I tell you. I've always been fascinated with where things come from, and perhaps I have Mr. Rogers to thank for that. This painting depicts where Lincoln Logs come from, in case you were wondering. It's a fact, look it up. Lincoln Log Forest by Jason Kotecki …
Dream On
Where do dreams come from? Not the kind you have when you’re sleeping, the other kind. The kind you can’t stop thinking about when you’re awake. The kind that get you up in the morning, keep you going when times are tough, and fill you with joy when you think about them actually coming true. I happen to believe that those dreams were baked into us from the beginning. They’re part of our spiritual DNA. We discover them at different points of our lives, but when we do, watch out. Nothing can stop us. Unless we let it. Dreams are powerful things, and Adultitis will stop at nothing to get …
The Seasons of Life and a Stress-Reducing Secret
I became a father a little over four years ago. Before that, my wife and I had been married for eight years and worked together on our small business. We were used to working long days, coming and going as we pleased, and eating out at nice, quiet restaurants. We used to have a Cheerio-free backseat in our car. But now we have two kids, which practically makes me an expert at parenting. An expert at knowing how little I actually know about it, that is. …
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Christmas Carol eCards!
I made some art that features some whimsical little Christmas friends painted over the top of sheet music for classic Christmas carols. I was originally going to make them into a set of real-live Christmas cards. And them time went by too fast. Oh well, maybe next year. So I decided to turn them into eCards for Kim & Jason Insiders. (Yet another perk of free membership.) Recipients don't need to be an Insider to receive them, so you don't have to worry about hassling them to sign up. Just a fun way to spread a little Christmas cheer without having to buy stamps :) Here are the four …
Is Your Best Behind You?
"Peaked" by Jason Kotecki. Made on an iPad. I don’t get people who say that high school was the best time of their life. Sure, high school had some great moments, but I could have done without the zits, the awkwardness, and the over-dramatization of trivial things. I just find it sad to hear people say the prime of their life ended when they were 18 years old. Don’t get me wrong; I often reflect on the “glory days” of my past: playing second base for the varsity team in high school, the comaraderie of taking shop with fellow art majors in college, and the sweet, sweet freedom of the …
It’s Time To Dream Bigger
It's Time to Dream Bigger by Jason Kotecki. Made with Photoshop. When we were young, we had no trouble dreaming big. There was no other way to dream. We dreamed big, often, and with reckless abandon. But somewhere along the way, our heart got broken. A dream didn’t come true and it hurt like hell. …
Plaid States vs. Polka Dot States
What expert decided that states that lean Republican should be red while the Democratic ones are designated as blue? Sometimes I wonder if mixing it up might contribute a little bit of levity to the whole process of choosing our nation's leader. Because there sure is a lot of Adultitis involved as it is. How 'bout some plaid? Polka dots? Or maybe some periwinkle? Today's election is an important one. But may we always remember that while we should always take our duties and the direction of our country seriously, we do not have to take ourselves seriously. Living in the purple state …
Indispensable Accessories for the Modern Witch
Because a girl's gotta have what a girl's gotta have. Made with my iPad. …
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For My Dad
This was made for -- and inspired by -- my dad, who is pretty much the most optimistic guy I know. Bee Optimistic. Acrylic and colored pencil on kraft paper. …