Michael R. Barrick's blog

I'm excited this arrived today. It's a bit of a collectable and I've been looking for a copy in good shape that wasn't too expensive. It was still a splurge as is, but I am pleased. via Instagram

Saturday brunch at The Whip, 2001 #TBT via Instagram

I'm not hating it at this point. via Instagram

Snuggles via Instagram

The fabric is coming together. What's going to be fun is when I finally get to finishing the hair and face. Most people I'm aware of start with the eyes but I'm leaving them for last for probably the same reason - they're the most important thing. via Instagram

#octobear via Instagram

Hallowe'en 1997. The beard is real. #TBT via Instagram

Post op check up. He's not impressed with me at the moment. via Instagram

It's been a while since I've tackled a difficult fabric. It took me a while to get in the groove, but it's finally starting to work. It looks like crap right now, but I know where I'm going with it for a change. via Instagram

Epic photo by @dangerz of me at work via Instagram