So I’m writing this on the morning that the world learned that Donald and Melania Trump have COVID-19. I guess that means that Trump is, to paraphrase him “positive in a negative sense.” But who would’ve guessed that would happen? I mean, they were doing everything they possibly could to keep it away. Like magical… Continue reading Trump has COVID, Not an Excuse to Have a Laugh, but What the Hell?
Tag: #popartpainting
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!
In Today’s Blog Post: More of that Dammed Pop Culture!
There’s a song from the 80s by the Canadian band The Pursuit of Happiness called I’m an Adult now. There’s one line in that song that I can particularly relate to “I can’t take too much loud music I mean I like to play it, but I sure don’t like the racket…” That’s exactly how… Continue reading In Today’s Blog Post: More of that Dammed Pop Culture!
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?
What the Hell is it with Caricature?
As my regular reader(s) knows, I have of late been using caricature as a starting point for my pop-culture paintings rather than regular portraits. And I’m having a lot of fun with it, but I’m certainly not the greatest caricaturist in the world. I mean there are amazing ones out there. But, as I’ve written… Continue reading What the Hell is it with Caricature?
What the Hell is a Frost Shield and How did it Cause Such a Kerfuffle?
I’m not gonna lie. I live in a really cold place. I mean, it gets really cold. You might be surprised to know that on Saturday the temperature hit 29°C (84°F). It was glorious and that’s not even all that warm for us. It can actually get pretty hot in the summer. But those damn… Continue reading What the Hell is a Frost Shield and How did it Cause Such a Kerfuffle?