Fun with monoprints!

"Aftermath of a Synapse Firing Squad" Monotype



"Bleeding Sunset Far Away" Monotype

"Restless Mind, Tired Eyes" Monotype

Untitled Monotype

Can you see the skull?

"Vesuvius" Monotype

"Graffitti" Monotype

From books

"Without Gorilla" line etch, aquatint, multiplate monoprint

Daniel Quinn's Ishmael, as well as The Story of B and My Ishmael, are amazing books that have definitely given me (and everyone else in the growing community of his readers) a different way of thinking about the state of the world. I was thinking about everything that led up to me discovering Quinn and the people I've had the pleasure of being acquainted with because of it, and that's where this print came from. Thanks to Jarad for recommending Ishmael, to Aaron for all of our incredible conversations, and to Dan (and AHTD) for music that's been on in the background of many cathartic monoprinting sessions. To anyone here who hasn't-read Ishmael!

"Rabo Karabekian Reflects on Abstract Expressionism" line etch, aquatint, monoprint

This print was inspired by Kurt Vonnegut's book Bluebeard. The figure is the main character, Rabo Karabekian, and the background is what one of his paintings might look like (his works were solid color backgrounds with pieces of colored tape). It's ironic that Vonnegut passed away shortly after I started working on this-now it's kind of like my little tribute to him. I love the way he always made such powerful statements in a really simple way-like this one.

A legend laid to rest

Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. 1922-2007

He may be gone, but he's immortal as long as we keep on reading... Rest in peace, Mr. Vonnegut. Hi-ho and ting-a-ling.

Jake throws comets

Look I actually have something on here! This is a drawing I did a couple of years ago of my friend Jake. Check out his band's myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/thewanderingminds They're awesome (and I've got a couple of CDs if any of you printfreaks want a copy). Got a new computer finally, so when I find the time to screw around with this more, I'll definitely be getting a bunch of my prints up. Exciting!

A little somethin funny

Hey guys, still having home computer issues so no images yet goddammit. I'm working on a lot right now, though! And am super happy that my plates are back and intact. I don't know who took them or why, but the important thing is that they're back. That was a freaky ordeal.

Here's an excellent website for you all to check out-http://www.nataliedee.com

Her drawings are so simple, yet totally hilarious. It's such a cool idea, too, to post a new one every day. Enjoy!

Blog try #2

Okay, so I made a blog a few weeks ago and didn't really do anything with it and then I couldn't remember what it was called or what my name or password was...cause I'm special like that. SO look here's another one! I'll be working on this bitch over winter break, prints and such will be up soon. In the meantime, check this out:
http://www.marilynmanson.com/artworks.php I'd heard Marilyn Manson opened an exhibit in LA so was curious to see what his artwork looked like. There's a lot of really cool stuff on his site. Who knew, with all the crap he's gotten since...well, since he's been Marilyn Manson. Look at the body of work!