Alright, I’m breaking my own rule here. For the first time ever on this blog, there is no “hell” or “damn” or “dammit”, or whatever. in the title But I just can’t think of a way to improve it by adding those words. It’s weird, because those words improve everything, or so I thought! Anyway,… Continue reading It’s Cubo-Weirdism for 100, Alex.
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If This is the Cubo-Weirdism Blog, What the Hell is Cubo-Weirdism?
So when the new blog page here at simoniteblog.standickie.com was launched last week there was a default name for the blog, which if I recall correctly was: Just Another WordPress Blog. Now of course, that would not do! So, off the top of my head, I changed it to Chris Simonite’s Cubo-Weirdism Blog. And few… Continue reading If This is the Cubo-Weirdism Blog, What the Hell is Cubo-Weirdism?
100 Bucks For an Original Oil Painting! Can I Get a Hellz Yeah?
So it’s been a little over a year since I started to sell my work on Instagram and Facebook and it’s gone fairly well. As is my MO, I haven’t kept great records of everything, so when I do my taxes I’ll find out exactly how well I’ve done. But as well as it’s gone,… Continue reading 100 Bucks For an Original Oil Painting! Can I Get a Hellz Yeah?
Superheroes are Everywhere! Even In My Damned Blog!
That’s right, it’s two weeks in a row I’m talking about Superheroes on my blog. On a side note, a few weeks ago I decided that my blog should be on Tuesdays instead of Mondays since I always post new work on Instagram on Tuesdays and I always write a sort of micro-blog on that… Continue reading Superheroes are Everywhere! Even In My Damned Blog!
Pop Culture and Oh Shit, Politics!
So as you dear reader(s) know, I make a lot of paintings based on popular culture. That is the aspect of culture that I suspect has had the most impact on contemporary human type beings. There are still a lot of people who love so-called High Culture– classical music (or New Music, or whatever), Fine… Continue reading Pop Culture and Oh Shit, Politics!
More Animals? Why the Hell Not!
My regular followers on Facebook and Instagram have noticed that on occasion I post a painting of a bird or some kind of non-human animal. I really enjoy making these paintings with the Condo inspired, Picasso-influenced style that I have become obsessed with. I feel like there’s an awful lot I can do with them… Continue reading More Animals? Why the Hell Not!
When the Hell Do You Call a Painting Done?
On occasion I’m asked: “when do you consider a painting to be finished?” Of course that’s a question that a lot of painters get. And I guess the answer if kind of simple: when it looks finished. When I can stand back and say: “that’s what I wanted.” Well, maybe it’s more like” “that’s pretty… Continue reading When the Hell Do You Call a Painting Done?
What the Hell Kind of TV do I Watch?
So there was a time that I was one of those people. Well, kind of. You know the people I’m talking about. The I’m-too-good-for-TV people. The ones who proudly tell you “I don’t own a TV.” Now I’m not gonna lie, there’s never been a time when I didn’t own a TV. But there was… Continue reading What the Hell Kind of TV do I Watch?
Hot Damn! I’m in Two Group Shows Starting This Week!
For the last few years I’ve spent most of my time working on becoming a decent oil painter. Before I did that, during my BFA and my MFA, I focused on drawing, clunky cut-out animation and performance. I’ve mentioned before that, in the back of my mind, I always knew I’d end up painting. But… Continue reading Hot Damn! I’m in Two Group Shows Starting This Week!
What the Hell’s with all the Damn Pop Culture, You Ask?
Well, maybe you didn’t ask that question, but here’s the answer anyway. Popular Culture is culture in North America. I’m sure the contemporary art world wouldn’t love to hear me say that, but I really believe it’s true. Well, not entirely. Contemporary art, New Music, Contemporary Dance, and other forms of ‘high culture’ are also… Continue reading What the Hell’s with all the Damn Pop Culture, You Ask?