I’m in pain right now. Severe abdominal pressure combined with numerous aches all around. The culprit, maltitol, an evil and vicious sugar replacement used in confectionary goods. I was in a similar state yesterday night and has originally thought the culprit being a combination of foods I disagreed with, todays evidence proves otherwise.

The maltitol happened to be in the innocent form of sugar free gummi bears. I had purchased these mistakenly thinking they were fruit juice sweetened, instead they contained high quantities of this low calorie sugar alcohol which in turn when consumed in large quantities can cause gastric distress. Yeah that’s what it feels like, distress.

Now that I’m done complaining here are a few links I’ve been meaning to share.

Stephan Doitschinoff – Brazlian artist who’s work used to simply grace the streets but has more recently moved up to galleries and the like. Really unique yet familiar as the same time. I’m very fond of his mixed media work.

Daniel Abramovich – Something about this artist reminds me of how I draw, or perhaps how I’d like to draw. Theres a method to the madness here that shows great control. In short I love it.

Keri Smith – A wonderfully creative and inspirational freelance illustrator. I think what I enjoy more than her works is her methods to keeping a creative mind. Also do not miss her survival kit.

update: It’s 4am right now and I’m in so much pain I can’t get to sleep.