Diabetes Art Day 2011


I'm happy to be participating in the second annual D-Art Day.

My pair of 2010 "Kitchen Creations" from last year can be found here.

But for 2011, here are my two newest artsy-attempts....in an attempt to simply do what Lee Ann says: Create. Communicate. Connect.

So, enjoy!


Our D-Lives are a non-stop game of chess, made up of some of these pieces...


Diabetes on the Mind... sorry it's not the most clear. If only you could spin the computer as you read what's on my mind...


Comments

George said…
I love it man. It says a lot. they both do.
September 1, 2011 at 2:07 AM
Mike said…
Those are just GREAT Mike. The head-spinning one really speaks to me. Loved Suzi's 'Edible Insulin' too :D
September 1, 2011 at 8:41 AM
Kim said…
Love the chess board. So true. Nice work, Mike!
September 1, 2011 at 8:57 AM
Jess said…
LOVE! especially the chess board. thanks for sharing, mike!
September 1, 2011 at 9:01 AM
Meagan said…
Loved this! The chess board was very creative!!! :)
September 1, 2011 at 10:44 AM
shannon said…
ah, the chess board is so creative! and, i DID turn my computer while reading your drawing. NO LIMITS indeed! thanks for sharing.
September 1, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Emma said…
Brilliant pictures Mike, love Suzi's creation too :)
September 1, 2011 at 3:06 PM
Kelly Booth said…
Those were both great Mike. I especially like the chess board.
September 1, 2011 at 4:40 PM
Heidi / D-Tales said…
Wow! Both the chess board and the drawing are thought-provoking and creative. Nice work!
September 1, 2011 at 7:04 PM
Karen said…
Very cool D-Art Day creations!!
September 6, 2011 at 7:24 PM
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