The Drawings of Curtis Wiklund

"I need a hug. I think she's done nursing."

thanks J, for taking us out on your boat

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

“praying”

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.)

Happy 10 year anniversary.

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.

Favorite comments/posts since my drawings hit the Internet. #10 is a personal favorite :) R these how you all found me??? . 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) . 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 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, but I have control of my account back. Phew!

My favorite thing to draw is Jordin. Bar none. . 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." . If you know Jordin, you know well-made beautiful things make her cry. . 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. . (kidding aside, it's seriously good. Amelia loves it too.) . PS - Btw, for instamoms like jordin, who like finding things like this... . 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 :) . #feelfreetosendmemorefreethings #weneedaminivan#iwilldrawaminivanandsellmysoul

You’re so warm in the morning.

(Please consider donating! I'll read your names in the Live Video while I run!) . 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 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? . #usthebook #usbycurtiswiklund https://www.instagram.com/p/BmzhGkFAW_1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16y1p49mzzba9

Right?

No one will understand. . #legomachine #wearesleepdeprived