Built to Spill, Bad weather and Muscle pain…
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So it’s snowing here. Close to 2 metres in 48 hours. Couldn’t get to work yesterday cause the snow plough didn’t come through the back streets till around 7pm. So I spent the day outside with the neighbours, shovelling 3 tonne of fluffy white pain in the ass from every corner of the house and yard. After all that was said and done, got to listen to an album my sister recommended so long ago I can’t remember. (That’s what this post is really about). It’s superb, and I respect bands with beards. Wisdom like, beards. Even better with battery acid in your blood and the heater roasting your snap frozen extremities.
こちら豪雪です。４８時間で２m積もりました。一日中白くて、綺麗な、雪と戦っています。雪かきの疲れを癒すのに、僕の妹が昔にすすめてくれたアルバムを聞きながらリラックスタイム。アルバムはBUILT TO SPILLの2001 Ancient Melodies of the Future. 結構いいよ〜。Click here.
New Work
Here is some new stuff in progress. One in ink the other in pencil. Both are on nice thick watercolour paper about 45cmx60cm. For the pen and pencil geeks, I’m using 0.5 and 0.05 copic multi-liners and a .5 staedtler mechanical pencil (the 925 25-05 full metal body one with the etched grip oww!) By the way, anybody but me remember derwent coloured pencils?..
これらは新しいやつだ。まだ終わってないけど。両方厚紙で書いている。一番目は鉛筆で、二番目がペンです。鉛筆の方は色をつける予定、でも、細かいから、どうかな。。。ペンの興味がある人いれば、COPICの0.05を使ってみて。ものすごい細い線が書けるよ（マニア）
Kaijyu guts
As a fan of the soft vinyl toys, and casual collector, it’s nice to get to know your monster, inside and out. Fortunately, there are books available that cater to the fanatic and curious. The art work is pretty damn neat to. Strictly Showa-era stuff here. For more, check out the book; (sadly a modern reproduction) here. In the meantime, Gamera! check this set of pipes. Of note: A 50,000 tonne grip, and specially evolved bladders for holding fire, charcoal, petroleum and uranium!
2010寅年
Happy new year! あけましておめでとうございます！タスマニア人だからね。（わかるかな？）
Christmas New Years
Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. Have been re-living my childhood with the new mario game over the new years break. The 2 player co-op is a laugh, or a frustrating reminder of how bad you may be at platformers. But then it depends who your playing with. It’s the type of game that can make and break friendships. Here’s to 2010 and happy gaming!
Progress report…
Slow few months at the studio. Have been working on the same stupid pencil drawing since late October and still haven’t finished it. With any luck it may be done by Christmas and uploaded to the drawings sections, then if time permits, which it certainly hasn’t so far, I will have the thing painted and ready for sale by easter 2010. Stay tuned…
It’s Tristan time!
Mr. Jalleh sent me an email yesterday; he was very proud to announce an update to his blog. Prepare drool catchers, visit and enjoy.
Do pop in…
A friend of mine got in touch from Melbourne today. He has started his new online shop and it helping support and represent local artists and illustrators. Be sure to check out the prints and art cards here. There are some stunning images from Jeremy Ley there too! Check it out.
Mergers and Aquisitions…
Stumbled across a few websites of interest. Some were good, others not, but be sure to check out Josh Keyes paintings. They are so good it’s terrifying.