Helmets

This post has nothing to do with wood but rather another part of my life that I take seriously, cycling. By cycling, I mean riding around. I am not meaning wearing spandex and going full bore like a crazy person trying to get a good burn. However you look at cycling there is one constant, helmets. I am such a supporter of wearing helmets and this leads me to a consistent pet peeve of mine.
How many times do we see a family riding down the street and only the kids are wearing helmets? At what point do you find yourself too cool to avoid brain damage? I find it hard to believe that you would tell your child that they would have to wear a helmet while you would not even think to do so yourself. Have we become so vain that we would rather not look "nerdy" to our friends? Most bicycle deaths can be related to not wearing a helmet. In 2009, 91 percent of bicycle deaths were of people not wearing a helmet. I am sure that your children would rather have you around than know that you didn't look like a dork when you got into an accident.
Can we put aside trying to look good for people we know, and instead focus on being safe for our own family?

Plactic Man Done

I finished him up yesterday and am wicked happy with how it turned out. Here is a picture. He will be available for purchase as well!

Plastic Man Based

I had thought that I had posted a picture of this last week, but I guess I didn't. Here is Plastic Man with a base coat of which colors I am going to use. I do this just so I can make sure that everything looks right and I know which direction I am heading.

To be honest,this is one of the more satisfying characters I have done. I will unfortunately be leaving town for a little bit and won't be able to finish painting til next week.

Transmetropolitan #43

Great cover by a fantastic artist. John Cassaday really makes this cover pop. Enjoy!

Plastic Man Primed

Here is the old chap, primed and ready for paint. I am hoping to put up pictures of him with a base coat by Thursday. Sorry for the short post but we just got the DVD of Hunger Games and I must watch!!!!