“The human figure is coming back into fashion in painting, and what are all those poor [expletives deleted] going to do now? They never learned how to draw.” –Thomas Hart Benton, referring to painters from the Abstract Expressionist movement, via Robert Wernick
Category: art
Oct 03
Free Wallpaper: Cupric
I shot this on the inside, exterior sill of the Western Auto building in downtown Kansas City. Cupric is available in 1600 x 1200. Just right click and Save As (Windows) or Option-Click (Mac).
Jan 31
Bamf! My first plushie
I made my first plushie last week, Nightcrawler from the X-Men. I say ‘first,’ because I plan to make some more. It was quite a challenge, as I didn’t know how to sew (except for leather or book pages) or how to use a sewing machine, so I had to get quite a bit of help …
Dec 22
Sketchbook: Teddy Roosevelt
Little known fact: Theodore Roosevelt simultaneously invented pants and coined the term “teddy bear” by ripping a bear in two and jamming his feet through the bottom half.
Dec 05
Rules for Art School
A while back a guy emailed me because he was considering going to art school, and wanted my advice. Here would be my list of things I wish I had known when I went, that would have made my life a lot easier: The instructors don’t care who you are. Talent is cheap and common, …
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