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Post #989 – The Dawn or My Appeal

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:58:37 +0000

I finished another new painting recently, for my October show at the Slingluff Gallery in Philadelphia this October. This one’s called The Dawn Or My Appeal and is 16″ x 8″, oil on canvas. Click the thumbnail for the bigger picture.

Post #976 – Banksy

Mon, 24 May 2010 22:05:32 +0000

I’ve been a big fan of Banksy since first hearing about him 7 or 8 years ago. The guy’s approach, sense of humor, context and general commentary on society is always spot on and he’s easily one of the most important artists to come along in the past decade. Anyway, I finally saw Exit Through the Gift Shop and it did not disappoint. It’s smart, incredibilly funny and entertaining – I seriously recommend seeing it, whether you’re into street art or not. Honestly, I was really surprised by the audience at the theater this weekend, expecting indie rock kids and skateboarders but it was definitely more of the over 50 set. Honestly, though – no hype – it’s really, really good.

Also saw Everybody’s Fine, with Robert DeNiro, which was also excellent. Not sure how that got so over looked last year because it’s well written, the acting is strong and understated and it’s beautifully shot. And the trailer below doesn’t really do it justice – it’s not that light hearted, nor is it cheesy. Worth a rental.

Post #975 – Servant Suburbia

Thu, 20 May 2010 18:41:57 +0000

Here’s another new collage, entitled Servant Suburbia, which will be included in my upcoming show at the Slingluff Gallery in Philadelphia this October. Mixed media on paper and framed at 16? x 20?. May 2010.

Post #974 – A Deep Sleep

Tue, 18 May 2010 18:09:02 +0000

Finished a new collage, in preparation for my upcoming show at the Slingluff Gallery in Philadelphia this October. It’s entitled A Deep Sleep, mixed media on paper and framed at 16″ x 20″. May 2010.

Post #973 – Warning, this one’s about art….

Mon, 17 May 2010 16:22:00 +0000

Wayne Thiebaud has been one of my favorite artists for a while now, and after watching this clip on youtube, I’m glad to see that he’s a pretty normal, humble, down-to-earth kind of guy. Pretty inspiring and worth a watch. Much respect.

And this Alice Neel documentary looks really good as well – if you’re into that kind of thing. I’m definitely a fan of her painting style as well.

Post #959 – Bedbugs and Ballyhoo

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:41:12 +0000

A few prints of the poster I designed for Echo and the Bunnymen’s April 25th Keswick Theater show are now for sale over at my etsy store – click here for more info. They’re printed 2 color on a really nice 130lb Night Blue French paper cover stock. Only 70 of these were screened so they’re extremely limited and, once they’re gone, they’re gone so don’t sleep on it.

And, if I haven’t said it already, I was extremely honored to do this poster – Echo and the Bunnymen was one of my favorite bands as a teen and I definitely copped a lick or two off guitarist Will Sergeant. I believe tickets are still available for the gig, which shouldn’t be missed.

Post #958 – Porous Walker

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 20:49:45 +0000

We’re keeping it light and fun here today, being April Fools and all – and who better to spend some interweb time with than the artist Porous Walker, a personal favorite of mine. True, I ganked this video from clubmumble , but only because I enjoyed it so much, and thought you would too. I mean, anyone who invents the first “centerfold” t-shirt is pretty clever, in my book. And I think that exhibit about the Funky Fog was brilliant. So enjoy, folks. You can also check out more of Porous’ work at porouswalker.com

Porous Walker Feature from TheCreativeLives on Vimeo.

Post #942 – Curiosity and Suspicion

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:42:13 +0000

Recently finished another new collage, entitled Curiosity and Suspicion. It’s mixed media on paper, 12″ x 19″. High quality art prints are for sale over at the Society6 site. I’ve also converted the collage into a skateboard graphic, which is for sale now over at the artsprojekt store, so grip it and rip it if that’s how you roll.