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A NIGHT AT MONKEYWRENCH BOOKS - East Side Art vs. East Side Politics It'll be a night to remember when the Really White Vigilante becomes the subject of discussion at Austin's Monkeywrench Books. There will be some opening remarks by Eliot Tretter, local urban geographer, before handing over the reigns to Michael Schliefke to talk about the comic book series. A discussion about art and politics as well as the gentrification of East Austin will ensue, with writer Ben Reed ('Accidental Gentrifist' Austinist) and artist Shea Little (co-founder, East Austin Studio Tour) here's all the details: |
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THINGS MOM SENDS ME Despite my age, Mom still takes care of me. Every couple of months, I'll get a quick email or a short warning at the end of a phonecall that says, 'Keep an eye out for a package, I did some baking.' That's when I know I'm getting something good... |
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ART SALE I'm trying to clear out some space in my studio so I can have some places to store new stretchers and new work. To help out with that dream, I'm selling off some of my older works. Take a look and see what's around. |
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A WELL DESIGNED PLATE? I can no longer contain my excitement. Since the dawn of accessible photo manipulating software and new methods of color printing that seemed to pop up overnight sometime in the late nineties, one of the most egregious uses of these technologies has been in the hands of state administrators coming up with new license plates. After a decade and a half of horrible, illegible, and poorly designed plates, my home state came through with a winner! |
| REALLY WHITE VIGILANTE - VOLUME THREE The third and next to last issue of the Really White Vigilante is out now! With a new threat to the long time residents of East Austin proposed by City Council, our young hero springs into action with General Malaise at his side. Along the way, the Vigilante uncovers a plot by the Legion of Hipsters and a mysterious hippie group, against a backdrop of change and far ranging political mindsets.
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A NEW YEAR!!! After a seemingly less than productive but still good 2009, 2010 is off to a flying start, with work on the final volume of the Really White Vigilante books, new paintings being worked on in the studio, and a slew of classes being taught as well. There's a few surprises planned for throughout the year, so stay tuned for updates! |
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A LOOK BACK - BIBLICAL PROPORTIONS After a bit of a delay while working on other projects, I finally got around to posting all of the images from the 60+ artists that took part in April's Biblical Proportions Show. Both the Old Testament and New Testament shows are up and ready to view! Thanks again to everyone who participated, everyone who came out to the openings, and a great big thanks to Blue Genie and Bearded Lady for hosting the Easter Weekend event! |
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RACKET MAGAZINE WRITES ABOUT THE REALLY WHITE VIGILANTE Racket Magazine has written a series of articles about hipsters and humor, and to kick things off, they interviewed yours truly about my work on my comic books and how it deals with hipsters, gentrification and the like. The article is well written and interesting, I'd recommend you check it out! |
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CLASSES School may be out for summer, but that doesn't mean the learning has to stop! I do teach individual painting and drawing classes for adults and children out of my studio. Class times are flexible and can be planned around your schedule. Sign up today! |
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FOURTH OF JULY, 2009 With siblings watching similar shows reflected in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans tonight, I caught Austin's modest fireworks and a glimpse of the skyline from a scenic spot by my house. To see more of the pictures that my hack photography produced, click on the title. |
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THE DOMESTIC LIFE After living in warehouses and studios for the better part of five years, I've moved up in the world to experience life like most normal people take for granted: living in a house! Set in an authentic 1960's style, life seems pretty grand these days. |
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2001: AN IRISH ODYSSEY A LOOK BACK AT MY TRIP TO IRELAND Inspired by a couple of my students - one who traveled from India and took three full weeks of painting classes while in town - and another who picked up her life and went to Vietnam, here's a look back at the most extended trip abroad - the year I lived in Ireland. |
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T-SHIRTS I've put together some new t-shirt designs, along with the classic Corey Goering designs from the Really White Vigilante comic books. It's summer, and it's a great time to pick up a cool new shirt. |
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JESUS CARRIES A BIG STICK I dusted off my old paintbrushes, dug out boxes of paints, and started in on some serious painting for the first time in a long time to get a couple of 3'x4' paintings done in time for the big Biblical Proportions Show taking place at Bearded Lady and Blue Genie Art. I've got some tinkering left to do, but take a look at my painting for the New Testament Show. |
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THE REALLY SMALL, STILL REALLY WHITE VIGILANTE On my recent trip to Kansas City, I was barely inside the door from the trip from the airport when my friend implored me to head to her studio. She swung open the door and the shock and adoration overtook me. Standing on her drawing table was a mini version of me - sculpted in Really White Vigilante garb! |
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