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2011-10-24T11:30:00.002-07:00

A PORTRAIT: IN REFLECTION

2011-09-29T18:45:00.000-07:00

Life is changing again. As summer turns to fall we are called to shed our leaves and paint the ground with the colors we wore.
One evening a couple of weeks ago I was BBQing some skewered kebabs and enjoying a Ninkasi Radiant and took out some brown paper that I procured from my parents barn just a few days prior. I hadn't actually drawn in a while, so I turned on some Josh Ritter and put pencil to paper just to see what would happen. After pouring myself into my pencil for a couple hours the result was something more telling than I had set out for. As I looked to the page, a simple man stared back at me. Bearded and hiding his face as he bites his lip. His eyes piercing me. A kind of sadness lurking there that you only hear about in stories. Upon showing it to a couple friends I realized after hearing it from everyone of them that the man I had drawn was me. It wasn't an easy realization to come to. None the less its yielded some much needed reflection and new found creativity. All of this to say, I'm drawing again and loving it. Its healing wounds I didn't know were still open and given birth to a new series of portraits that I'm very excited about. This winter you can be expecting a body of work like I have never turned out before. Stay tuned as I shed my leaves and my old color and bring life to an exciting new project. Thanks for all of you who check out my blog.

Cheers, Jacob

[THIS IS JUST A SNEAK PEAK OF WHAT IS TO COME]

THE EISBACH

2011-06-28T03:04:00.000-07:00

As we traveled through Münich our host Philipp took us to the Eisbach (which means ICE BROOK, a very fitting name for it seeing as the water is crazy cold.) in the Englischer Garten. This happened to be my favorite spot in Münich by far. In 1972 some likeminded city surfers threw a tree trunk in the Eisbach right at the mouth of a tunneled bridge in the garten where the water runs the quickest at a current speed of roughly 5m per second. They roped the log to the bridge thus creating a bulge in the water about 1m high, large enough to create a continuous standing wave. I was a little bummed that I wasn't equipt with board and wetsuit so that I could ride the awesome urban wave, but I did get some shots of some locals sessions. If you're ever in Münich you can catch a glimpse of these surfers at the edge of the garten closest to the Haus der Kunst, and dont forget your board!

Cheers, Jacob

THE KID

2011-06-11T01:44:00.000-07:00

It was one in the morning last night and I couldn't sleep when I saw The Kid's picture on facebook. The Kid, is Matthew Whiddon, a long time friend and roommate of mine. I saw his picture, him standing there looking dominant and unmistakably handsome and I knew that he needed a tribute. A tribute to his manness and sparse but fierce facial hair. A tribute to his goodlookingness. So this piece was born, as a tribute to a loyal and true friend. It is with love I present :

[The Kid-Chew Whid]

I FLASH AS I GO

2011-06-06T03:16:00.000-07:00

[the title of this post was not intended to make me come across as someone who typically walks around exposing himself to the public of the world, but all the same, take it as you will.]

Here are some photos from walks and train rides and 'babysitting'. Simply a documentation of my time and the adventures I spend it on.

[a touch of color]

[b&w]

Cheers Jacob

¿ OBVIOUS LUCK OR DIVINE AWESOMENESS ?

2011-06-02T08:13:00.000-07:00

It doesn't really matter to me at this point whether the people that were put in my life to share my name were hand picked or sporadically dropped into place. Even though I believe the first is right, the truth is that either way I look at it, I am still incredibly blessed and lucky to have the family that I do. It sucks that I have to be away for a month for this realization to really hit me again, as it rightfully has before, but that doesn't make it less true. From loving God Fearing parents to believing and loyal siblings, I really have it all. Today I miss cooking with my mom and building with my dad. Talking with my sister and doing any number of ridiculous things with my brother.

For some reason I also miss things now that could have driven me crazy before. Like the way they relentlessly make fun of me for thinking things I did about our family's finances when I was little. I don't care if I really did or didn't eat butter and bread sandwiches when I was little because we were too poor to buy PB&J, the fact that I thought I did is really pretty funny, and if they want to give me crap for that then they are more than welcome to. It's the fact that they shared those things that I remember growing up that allows them to make fun of me and get away with it without staggering away with a black eye.

Now as my whole family has reached adulthood in some way shape or form we are really getting to redefine our relationships from what they were growing up. I get to graduate from annoying little brother to someone who actually matters ;) Being able to still look to my parents for guidance but also talk to them not only as family but some of the best friends I have is more priceless than the cheesiest mastercard comercial to date.

It is because of my family that I am who I am today. The talents that I walk with daily have been recognized and cultivated by them in some way. As I end this, my most sentimental blog post ever I realize and thank God that my family has really been there for me in the past and present.

I really am blessed. Plus, on more of a shallow level, check out how dang good they look!

(All the photos save for the one of Jenny are products of Jared Birt Photography via the PORTRAITS TO PROFILES: charitable photo event.)

OH THE PLACES OUR FEET WILL GO

2011-05-19T13:50:00.000-07:00

(For the record: this post is not the sequel or a rip off of Dr. Seuss's wonderful book "Oh! The Places You’ll Go!")

I'd like to say that this is some deep statement about my international travel and what that means for my shoes and the rest of my life, but sadly thats not the case. Being the"artistically minded"person I am, I was simply walking through the grass with my awesome vintage dress shoes and the contrast of their blackticity on the green grass caught my eye. Being flighty enough to not realize my bus was coming now! I decided now to be a bright time for a photo op. (I did make my train, however, because after my photo shoot had ended I came back to reality and saw the time and realized that my freshly photographed feet would need to move much quicker. When I arrived at my stop with a bead of sweat in my brow and a gleam in my eye the train doors were closing. Like an insubordinate teenage movie character from the 80's I said "Sorry German Train, this one's on you." And I scraped past the doors and trying to look as much like a paying customer as possible, I took my seat.) When I was back "home" for the day after my first German language class I sought after a couple more striking choices for photos of my feets. And now that I sit and ponder all the things that this could rightfully mean I think to myself "These 5 dollar thrifted shoes were a great investment." (ps I paid for my return ticket)

Cheers from Germany

:With Love:

2011-05-14T16:29:00.000-07:00

(Bloggers helping bloggers, its powerful stuff.)

www.bethofthewoods.blogspot.com

just got a facelift. Cheers!

WESTEND

2011-03-29T15:16:00.000-07:00

It's not everyday that a designer gets to see their work Segway on by as they walk down the street. I was lucky enough to catch a candid shot as this WESTEND Security Man stopped to adjust his helmut and show off my work. (would have been nice of him to park with the logo right side up though.) I like having work I can point to on the streets. This is fun. I'll have to do more of this. Cheers.

(Going to see a man about a horse)

2011-02-23T19:56:00.000-08:00

It's about time for a party in the south. Going to see some very important people about some very important stuff. I get to see my best friend Beth and be present for the birth of some of my best friends child. I also get to see all my friends from college that have stayed in the OKC area. I am blessed.

(This is a shot of my campus at twilight one night. )

Weekly Treasure

2011-02-09T10:43:00.000-08:00

Every Monday Lukas and I try our best to design our day around riding. We have both been progressing in our careers a little bit but we are both able to manage time for some weekly recreation. I hope this doesn't change. Its such a blessing to be able to start our week off in such a heavenly place doing what we love. Cheers.

(Kind of a Gnarly windy day, but new snow is new snow. (1 in 10...or so they said)

(in other news: This is a Baked Sweet Potato I made yesterday. Topped with Greek Yogurt and Onions sauteed with butter, cinnamon, chili powder, and garlic. Real Good. Original Recipe...enjoy!)

OYC NEWSLETTER : The Post : Volume : 001

2011-02-03T11:46:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Grant Roesler for approaching Luke and me to ask for our participation in the creation (design and printing) of the Oncology Youth Connection's new monthly Newsletter. We had a good time with the first edition titled : Waiting. Here are the front and back covers. We are happy to be a part of the hope to bring peace to survivors of Cancer and the pain it brings. Cheers and chins up folks.

Three Strands I guess.

2010-12-27T18:07:00.000-08:00

This new piece was a Christmas present for my brother and Dad. I am pretty happy with it. It's one of those feel good pieces that really means something to me, so I hope others enjoy it as well. Cheers.

PS: This year within my family we had almost ninety percent homemade gifts. I am very blessed to have grown up with such creative people. Great Job Family.

back to the drawing board...

2010-11-18T12:29:00.000-08:00

This post has been inspired by my refound love of graphite and white pencil on earthy brown paper. I recently bought a sketch pad that is pretty much a bunch of paper grocery bags all glued together at the top without the awkward seems and "Fred Meyer" logos on them. I am really loving getting back to the drawing board and rediscovering an art that has been put to the side for quite a while now. This is just one drawing that I have done. Its somewhat of a portrayal of what I may or may not look like when I get old. Its a little caricaturistic, but I had fun with it. Cheers.

Punkin Pie

2010-11-04T13:59:00.001-07:00

Last night I made some punkin pie for the family and a few friends. We Paired it with some delicious Holler Mtn Blend from one of Portland's Finest. (thanks Stumptown.) Anyway, I decided to go all out, here was my "floral" arrangement. Cheers.

Holiday ll

2010-11-03T23:44:00.000-07:00

Ok, so a few days ago whilst shopping around at goodwill looking for some apparel to turn me into a Day of the Dead Matador I found this... Its a Mansfield Holiday II 8mm windup video camera. At first when I saw I thought to myself, "I like vintage things, and this would look rad in my room..." Only to find out that as far as I can tell, it still works. I got so excited. I bought it of course ($4.99) and can't wait to get my hands on some 8mm film and start recording life like my grandpa would have. I love the old raw quality that these camera's provide and I am stoked to begin shooting. Plus, it does look cool in my house. Have a good day reader(s)! Cheers.

(There's something I love about the design of old cameras)

Natural Design: Oregon Falls

2010-11-02T21:14:00.000-07:00

This morning I got out and drove. I drove up to Sandy Oregon which is right at the base of Mt. Hood and on my drive I was awarded with the following beautiful sights of nature in its finest hour. It was such a blessing on my day. I happened to be working, but fortunately with a scenic route such as this, it barely felt like it (while I was driving anyway, but I'll not go into the other aspect of my work today). Cheers.

Hello Reader

2010-10-29T13:30:00.000-07:00

Dear, the only person who views my blog, I hope you enjoy this video. It made me smile so...watch it. The music featured is: Les enfants s'ennuient le dimanche and it stars Shirley Manson and Elijah Wood. Cheers.

Chuck Pie

2010-10-15T11:08:00.001-07:00

Pear Gruyère Pie

I did it, I have been wanting to make this Pie since I watched the episode of Pushing Daisies where Chuck made it for her Aunts. (mine was shy of some homeopathic mood enhancers, but not shy on taste. I have also been making biscuits and enjoying my awesome huge new kitchen. Cheers.

Pie: Blackberry and Peach

2010-09-14T22:37:00.000-07:00

The other day, I made Pie. It was good pie,  so I decided I'd share. It was a Blackberry and Peach Pie with Cinnamon  and Nutmeg that I picked off a tree in Costa Rica. It was the first  time I've used a spice like that, that I picked and dried and grated. It  was really great. Teamed with Mom's Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream and some  Espresso made by yours Truly, the Cowdin residence had a wonderful  dessert last Saturday. I can't wait for more opportunities to make Pie and Espresso for the ones that I love.  Cheers.

3 Generations Of KING/COWDIN Magic.

2010-08-26T17:47:00.001-07:00

Last weekend we had a photoshoot with Grandpa King and the 3 Cowdin Men. This shot is the product. Thanks to Michele Groves for shooting, and thanks to Grandpa for being such a badass. We're a really lucky family to have such a rad cornerstone. Cheers.

2010-03-08T09:23:00.000-08:00

WLCM. D<3

2009-12-07T18:00:00.001-08:00

The Happy Family

2009-10-14T23:23:00.001-07:00

.its about time i guess.

2009-10-12T20:34:00.000-07:00

So by now anyone that might actually follow this blog probably knows that I don't get around to updating everyday, or sometimes every week or month. oops. however. My life has undergone a few noteworthy changes, and therefore, so has my design. Lately I have been thinking alot about interior design. not because i'm getting light on my feet or thinking about a change in profession, but because for the first time in about 2 years I have my own room. I have m own space that i get to have creative reign over. Its exciting, and i find myself thinking about it way too much. (also thoughts about what I am going to do with I and my future wife's house will be like and the rad things we will be able to do.) So I have found, that in my drawing and journaling things of the 'Decor' nature keep coming up, (so in combination with my twisted and overactive imagination I think there is a lot of fun that has come about.) I think it all kind of stinted from an Album cover that is yet to be released for a talented Australian Artist named Amy Buckle.
(Stay tuned for the release of: Good Bye.) Alright, so anyway, this is what I'm working on as of late. I hope you Enjoy. (I'm thinking of possibly beginning to make prints of work...so if you like anything. let me know. :)

Love Design Collaboration: Michele Groves

2009-08-19T22:02:00.000-07:00

Tonight Michele came over for hangouts with me and the crew,(jenny, luke, josh, jake, kat, and mitch), and we did a little photo colab. She took this photo with natural lighting a little while ago and had me do the editing on it. We enjoyed our time, and our editing. smiles all around.

The Original : Master Michele's natural lighting

The Edited: My vintage take on things

Hopefully this will be a lasting collaboration that we will all see in the future. Heres to fun and photography.

* rasies glass

* salut

* drinks

* lowers glass

* delicious

Maybe I'm feeling better now

2009-08-14T19:19:00.000-07:00

So, a little update:

The last couple of days to my extreme displeasure have been experiencing some very unpleasant tummy rumbles. NO BIEN. I haven't gotten a full nights rest since I have been here, and now my stomach decides to do flips when I stand or sit or whatever. So today after a nice talk with the chica bonita in my life (thank you God for Skype) I went out and got some Sprite and Pepto. (the last time I had Pepto i spewed it all over a somewhat nice camp nursing facility in the 4th grade...fastforward 12 years or so and I was still a little shy about the idea of the pepper-minted pink goo.) But i did it, and at a wicked good spaghetti that luke and I made. I'm due for another serving of the goo any minute, but I am feeling much better.

In other news, our vacation is down to its last couple days, I'm praying for good times to remember. This has not been the most "successful" VACA, but it surely has been memorable. Here's to safe travel (raises glass of water) "Cheers" (and down).

Luke and Sr. Lopez

lukas surfs: because my ear says i cant

2009-08-06T16:28:00.000-07:00

I have officially been sidelined. benched. taken off the roster. been given a tuba, or a camera. I am the new official costa rica trip surf photographer. due to some trouble in the area of my right eardrum, there is a hole. A hole that the doctor says will take approximately 3 months to shut. I am taking in in stride and enjoying the rain as it falls keeping in mind that there is a reason (hopefully a good one) for everything.

COSTA RICA: a spiritual journey

2009-07-28T01:13:00.000-07:00

Night one: We were greeted at the gate this afternoon as the ones going to Costa Rica, it felt nice to be recognized (thanks 7'4" surfboard, stuffed neatly in the bag that arrived a half hour before we got on the plane.) It also felt nice to be the envy of most of the airport.

Wendy's for dinner: Unsatisfactory

First Flight: eh.. i cant sleep on planes (luke however fell asleep walking to the tarmac), and the episode of bond was... well,

not Sean Connery.

First entry in the photo journal:

duder

that is in fact where i slept.

our mancation begins

(non mustache wearers need not apply)

17 days until .... change.

2009-07-12T00:38:00.000-07:00

Lets just make a list shall we:

1.Costa Rica be jealous

a.surfing simply amazing

b.relaxing

c.not working

d.bro time

e.tucans and monkeys

f.tans

g.mustache

We will be like this alot. ;)

2.Denton, Tx

a.LAUREN!(FINALLY)

b.new job?

c.new house/roomates?

d.new friends

e.bye pdx

f.being close to okc friends

g.skyping pdx family/friends

Ardmore sunrise

(not texas,but close)

3.General

a.Cody cousin getting married and buying a house

b.Jared cousin having a kid and taking family pictures

c.Selling Latitia (Candice cousin also has a child now)

d.Making more art

e.The wiggles on tour (nevermind, still creepy)

f.Luke and Sami

g.Facebooking Grandparents

bud king

And thats just the top seven from the categories. This is going to be hard, but great. God will only put us up against what he knows we can handle right. The janitor on scrubs once said

"Change begets change,begets change,begets change,begets change,begets change,begets change." so true. I am currently Jd from the final episode of scrubs. life is getting exciting. I hope i take advantage of all the opportunities put before me. breath deep. in...let it out and lets go! let the good times roll.

I'll be doing my best to design life in a happy way. Prayers are always gladly accepted. (to God, not to me)

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HAPPY FATHERS DAY

2009-06-21T17:22:00.000-07:00

Well, it took me all night but Dads present is done. This is the first time in my history of painting that I have painted anything that was not line based. You can make your own judgements on style and execution, but I am happy with the outcome. This is kind of a representation of a mixture of a couple of my heros growing up: Daddy(dirt bike pro)being the foremost, but also, Sam Elliot and anyone rockin' two wheels.

we are MEN, yes we are

2009-06-20T17:39:00.000-07:00

.:COVE PALISADES:.

MY HERO: still tears it up on two wheels!

FATHER SON

MY RIDE AND I

This is an aged shot of my (left to right) brother:lukas, Dad: Terry, and Me: Jacob. We are just outside of Madras above the great Cove Palisades. We went for an afternoon MAN ride. We all had a great time. Lauren: mi novia, was also able to join us on this camping trip in central oregon. All SMiles. gritty dusty smiles, but smiles none the less.

Amy Rose & THE BONES

2009-06-12T02:20:00.000-07:00

Today i was blessed with a project. My very good Australian friend Colin Jones and his band member Amy approached me about doing a gig poster for them. I jumped, and i finished! (one day)

THE BUG HAS ARRIVED

2009-05-14T18:18:00.000-07:00

(Lindley and me in opposite order)
Today, one of my best friends is here in pdx to visit. She will be here for a little over a week and i'm stoked. Her arrival marks the starting of good times had by all, and then saturday, the ship will come in. My amazing and beautiful girlfriend is going to be here as well. Life will be high and i know that i will never forget the happenings of this their trip.

The Avett Brothers

2009-05-12T16:09:00.001-07:00

I can't really describe how excited i am to see these guys live. I have been hooked on them for a while now and was very pleased to see that they are quite multi-talented guys. (above is some art done by Scott Avett. I love his style. real nice.)

check out their music : the avett brothers

Robyn King Cleaning

2009-05-12T00:40:00.001-07:00

My dear Auntie Robynette has shown interest in a new logo for her Cleaning Co. and she asked me to do some exploring. Design Love

PDX POSTER MAN

2009-05-11T16:52:00.001-07:00

Tyler Stout has done it again. He has captured my eye and flooded it with awesomeness. Check out the rest of his rad posters and illustrations at : tstout.com

(I hope to one day produce something half this cool...) <3

I LOVE HER

2009-04-30T16:27:00.001-07:00

NEW BLOG

2009-04-30T12:19:00.000-07:00

Hello, this is my new blog, i was having some trouble with the last one so it was blasted to smitherines by a rogue group of pixel pirates. But that's neither here nor there. But i am, here, and there, hopefully i can keep this thing maintained and a few people entertained, we'll see.