on the drawing board: flight of fancy

I was browsing through my copy of Titans, the art of Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell, and got the idea to blend that dynamic superhero vibe to an idea I was formulating for my next piece.

When people ask me where I get my inspiration, there is no simpler answer other than 'anywhere & everywhere'. Along with inspiration from Titans, the influences for this piece also include the HBO miniseries Angles in America, and primarily the atrocities carried out against gay men in countries like Iran and Iraq. I can't imagine anything more horrifying to god (if one exists) or a religious person than their religion perpetuating violence or instigating prejudice against others.

Best of America: Pastel Artists

I am included in the upcoming (December) release of the book "Best of America: Pastel Artists II". It's very cool to be acknowledged in the bigger art circle, outside the niche of gay themed art & erotica. I even got a spot on the back cover.

My Work & Playlist Top 10 - November 6, 2009

1. "Tricky Tricky" - Röyksopp
2. "Breathe Life" - Brian Kent
3. "Straight Through My Heart" - Backstreet Boys
4. "Symmetry (ft. Phil Oakey)" - Little Boots
5. "I’m Coming Out" - Kristine W
6. "Chick Habit" - April March
7. "Ready for the Weekend" - Calvin Harris
8. "Be Alright (Boris Blind Faith Radio)" - Kristine W
9. "Espana Cani (Dance Don't Bullfight)" - Charo
10. "Wonderful (Radio Edit)" - Gary Go

The Late Great Phyllis Nelson - "I Like You" 1985.

Maine Voters Strip Away Rights of fellow Americans

Tuesday, voters in Maine threw the American creed "liberty and justice for all" into the firepit when a slim majority determined who has rights and who doesn't. Apparently equality in America is a dead concept and prejudice and religious beliefs of the majority trump everything in the 'land of the free'. Whose rights shall they go after next? the blacks? the Hispanics? the Jews? the Catholics? Yours? To everyone who voted down the rights of the minority you are traitors. To go against the ideal that we are all created equal, that we all have the rights to life, liberty and THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS is so anti American you don't deserve to live in this country and enjoy the rights and protections you have.

On the bright side, the vote was very close and as those older 'narrow minded' voters (you know the ones, they still use the n-word or 'col'erds') will pass on in the next few years and take their hatefulness into hell with them.

Am I being too harsh? Eh, deal with it.

Happy Howl-oween!

'Golden Girls' star Bea Arthur leaves $300,000 in will to NY group that helps gay homeless youths

Bea Arthur left $300,000 in her will to a NY organization that aids homeless gay youth.

The Ali Fornay Center provides services to more than 1,000 each year, and is planning to buy a building to house 12 young people - and name it in honor of the "Golden Girls" actress.

The head of the center said he is thrilled with the stage and television legend's generosity.

"We work with hundreds of young people who are rejected by their families because of who they are," said Executive Director Carl Siciliano.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2009/10/27/2009-10-27_golden_girls_star_bea_arthur_leaves_300000_in_will_.html#ixzz0VMxbqeFD

Holiday Release: "Warmest Wishes"

Growing up in northern New York State, just a few miles from the Canadian border, the holiday season always meant cold short days, snowmen, and hot cocoa; you know the stuff sung about in carols and brought to life in many a Christmas tale. But the good cheer that’s effervescent during this season isn’t limited to the snow belt, it’s world wide. Wherever in the world you may find yourself this holiday season, enjoy these warmest wishes of peace, joy, and love.

The original “Warmest Wishes” as well as open edition portfolio prints and only 25 each limited edition studio prints and limited edition gallery prints are available at the special First Day Issue price until midnight tomorrow. “Warmest Wishes” will also be offered as my annual holiday card. They should be available to purchase in a week or two. I’ll keep ya posted.

2 Nights in a Sleazy Motel

Detroit’s famous Dirty Show, is taking a road trip. They are taking over the entire east wing of the fabulous City Center Motel in downtown Los Angeles, November 13 & 14.

Each room will be luxuriously appointed with ‘skin’-tallating erotic works from over 100 artists from all over the world! I’ve been invited to showcase a few pieces and just hope I can get my works out there in time!
http://www.dirtyshow.org/

My Work & Playlist Top 10 - October 24, 2009

1. "Tricky Tricky" - Röyksopp
2. "Ready for the Weekend" - Calvin Harris
3. "Breathe Life" - Brian Kent
4. "Wonderful (Radio Edit)" - Gary Go
5. "I’m Coming Out" - Kristine W
6. "Quicksand (Mad Decent Remix #1)" - La Roux
7. "Straight Through My Heart" - Backstreet Boys
8. "Be Alright (Boris Blind Faith Radio)" - Kristine W
9. "Heartbreak (Make Me a Dancer)" - Freemasons ft. Sophie Ellis-Bextor
10. "Change the World" - Frontier

on the drawing board: paradise found

Since my last posting I've spent most of my time on the tropical background. Now time to get to work on those bodies.

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My Work & Playlist Top 10 - October 16, 2009

Calvin Harris - "Ready For The Weekend"

1. "Ready for the Weekend" - Calvin Harris
2. "Wonderful (Radio Edit)" - Gary Go
3. "I’m Coming Out" - Kristine W
4. "Breathe Life" - Brian Kent
5. "Heartbreak (Make Me a Dancer)" - Freemasons ft. Sophie Ellis-Bextor
6. "Tricky Tricky" - Röyksopp
7. "Quicksand (Mad Decent Remix #1)" - La Roux
8. "With Every Heartbeat" (2) - Robyn
9. "Change the World" - Frontier
10. "Celebration" - Madonna

Interracial couple denied marriage license in La.

HAMMOND, La. (AP) - A Louisiana justice of the peace said he refused to issue a marriage license to an interracial couple out of concern for any children the couple might have.

Keith Bardwell, justice of the peace in Tangipahoa Parish, says it is his experience that most interracial marriages do not last long.

Neither Bardwell nor the couple immediately returned phone calls from The Associated Press. But Bardwell told the Daily Star of Hammond that he was not a racist.

"I do ceremonies for black couples right here in my house," Bardwell said. "My main concern is for the children." ...more.

Apparently banning marriages for same sex couples is no longer enough, some are trying to revive past discrimination. This proves the point that even if something doesn't affect you personally, or even if it's not something you believe in you must respect and support the rights of others, because who is gonna be there for you when they come to take away your rights?

on the drawing board: Merry Kiss'mas

I am working on my Christmas piece for this year. It always seems too early to think about it, but after getting a few snow flurries last night and this morning, well it seems like it IS just around the corner.

FOX "News" on GLBT issues: it's a "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart	Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c
Queer and Loathing in D.C.
www.thedailyshow.com
Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Ron Paul Interview

Perhaps FOX News is run by Iranian President Ahmadinejad, who doesn't think gay people exist in his country either. Or maybe because it wasn't one of the 'tea party' protests orchestrated by FOX News, that they had know idea how to cover a real march on Washington.

Belinda Carlisle draws a "Circle in the Sand"

Do we really need to buy a device?

I think quite a few men already do this action at least 6 minutes a day.