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Sleeping At Last – Music to Fall In Love To!

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Name: Ryan O’Neal
Nickname: mostly “ry” but sometimes “ryno”…
Sign: Cancer

Favorite:
Time of day: late morning
Season: spring
Body of Water: pacific ocean

Q1. Have you ever stolen anything? What was the first thing you ever stole?
A1.RYAN: hmmm.. i don’t think i’ve ever stolen anything… but when i was a kid, i had a pretty big obsession with finding loose change under cash registers, etc… not really stealing, but definitely wasn’t money that originally belonged to me!

Q2. What sound is like nails on a chalkboard to you, but isn’t nails on a chalkboard?
A2. RYAN: loud, sloppy chewing

Q3.Are you a good baker or cook?
A3 RYAN: nope. not that i’m aware of… but i’d like to be!
Q4. Most exciting thing you found on the sidewalk/ in the street/ someplace random?
A4 RYAN: when i was little (and obsessed with finding money and treasure) i found a gold ring with diamonds in it, while snorkeling in hawaii. i still have it… i felt like i had won the lottery… but also sad for the person that lost it.

Q5.What inspires you?
A5. RYAN: movies… nature… relationships… stories… watching people passionately pursue their creativity.
Q6. Did you eat sticks of butter as a child?
A6. RYAN: no, but i ate a lunch “meat” spread called “sandwich spread” which was made out of what seemed like the leftovers of hotdogs… gross. but i loved it! probably worse for you than a stick of butter.


Q7. What was your childhood ambition?
A7. RYAN: to be the youngest cartoonist to have my own cartoon in the funny pages of a newspaper. never happened… sometimes dreams just do work out…

Q8. Have you ever been in a physical fight?
A8. RYAN: not a successful one. and not a serious one… a couple rounds of pushing matches… or running away matches, but no serious fist fighting.

Q9. If you owned a giraffe and a hippo, what would you name them?
A9. RYAN: a giraffe (my favorite animal) i’d name “ted” and a hippo i’d name “chumbawamba”

Q10. Best summer vacation memory?
A10. RYAN: i’ve got too many to choose, but disney world and hawaii will always hold my favorite vacation memories!
Name:Dan Perdue
Nickname: In high school some people called me DDP but that’s just my initials
Sign: Virgo

Favorite: 
Time of day. Dusk,
Season. Spring,
Body of Water. Lake Superior

Q1. Have you ever stolen anything? What was the first thing you ever stole?
A1. DAN: I stole a sharks tooth from my 1st grade classroom. There was a whole jar of them. I brought it back because I felt bad.

Q2. What sound is like nails on a chalkboard to you, but isn’t nails on a chalkboard?
Q2. DAN: Alarm Clocks.

Q3.Are you a good baker or cook?
A3. DAN: I don’t do either very often, but I don’t think I’m very good when I do.

Q4. Most exciting thing you found on the sidewalk/ in the street/ someplace random?
A4. DAN: I found my first bass guitar in my Grandma’s basement.

Q5.What inspires you?
A5. DAN: Nature.

Q6. Did you eat sticks of butter as a child?
A6 DAN: Not that I can remember.

Q7. What was your childhood ambition?
A7. DAN: I remember wanting to do special effects for movies. There was a tv show called “Movie Magic” that I thought was the coolest.

Q8. Have you ever been in a physical fight?
A8. DAN: It wasn’t much of one but I got into a little scuffle in second grade I think.

Q9. If you owned a giraffe and a hippo, what would you name them?
A9. DAN: Ringo and Steve.

Q10. Best summer vacation memory?
A10 DAN: Backpacking in Isle Royale National Park with my future wife.

I only recently started listening to Sleeping at Last as they were brought to my attention on my Last.fm. There last album Storyboards, which I have been listening to on repeat, is a romantic inspired melodic folk. For me it’s the music you hear before the first kiss or while holding hands. Simple delights. Not to say there aren’t the melodies filled with loss or longing, but I like to stay positive. Please check out more of Sleeping at Last on their myspace page and website

Kevin Peterson – Artful Chunky Monkey

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Name: Kevin Peterson
Nickname: K. Peterman, Kelvin, Uptown, K. Pumpernickle, Roger Pudactor, Kpeezy
Sign: Taurus

Favorite:
Breakfast food– Donuts!
Scent– Donuts!
Flower– Donuts! I mean Lilies.

Q1. How many times have you been pulled over? And why?
A1.Like ever?? I dont know -several. Expired registration, inspection, driving without headlights, tail light out. Littering (i know thats bad but i was just a stupid kid). Curfew violation (also a stupid kid). Im not a speeder though!

Q2. What animal is your spirit guide?
A2.Liger

Q3. What’s your vice?
A3.Peanut butter cups. Donuts! Oh and nicorette.

Q4.If you could live in a movie for a day, which movie would it be? Would you be yourself or another character?
A4.The Departed. I’d be Marky- Mark, I think hes the only one who makes it out alive.

Q5.If your art was an ice cream flavor which one would it be?
A5.Chunky Monkey – cuz I like things that rhyme.

Q6.Did you have an imaginary friend as a child?
A6.I dont think so.

Q7. Personal Quote?
A7.”Be the change you want to see in the world” I dont usually get the credit for it – but yeah- that was all me.

Q8.Do you believe in horoscopes and zodiac signs?
A8.Maybe- but I dont pay much attention. I had to look up how to spell Taurus.

Q9.Do you drink coffee? If so how many cups a day?
A9.For sure- 3 or 4

Q10. Best show you have ever been too?
A10.I really loved Will Cotton’s show at Mary Boone last year with the big gingerbread houses.

 I fell in love with Kevin Peterson’s work the moment I saw the juxtaposition of innocent children in a graffiti filled playground. They are as at home as they would be running across lush green fields. He captures their expressions with his talent for realism. From the texture of the walls that colorful writing is drawn to the strands of hair that fall down the child’s face; Kevin draws you in and dares you to see if it’s a painting or photograph.

check out his website and add him on facebook

Eric Joyner – Cup of Joe and Doughnut Art

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Name: Eric Joyner
Nickname: E shizzle
Sign: Aries

Favorite:
Drink. Makers Mark (straight) Grade. 12 Cleaning product. Armour All

Q1. What animal trait do you wish to possess?
A1.To swim like a dolphin.

Q2. What superhero would be your sidekick?
A2. Bat Girl

Q3. Bathroom read?
A3. SFgate.com on my Iphone

Q4. Where and When in time would you go?
A4.San Francisco in the 1930’s

Q5. Most Embarrassing Moment?
A5. Right now, totally blanking on this question! Forgive me…

Q6. Best compliment ever received?
A6. A fan told me he bought a copy of my book a year ago, & said it was the best thing he ever did.

Q7. What do you admire in a person?
A7. A good listening ability and a sense of humor.

Q8. When do you feel most creative?
A8. Ideas come best at 4 am & painting is best when I desperately want to do something else or just feeling very antsy.

Q9. What 80’s movie would you live in for a day?
A9. Who would you be? Darth Vader in The Empire Strikes Back

Q10. Biggest Pet Peeve?
A10. Hang overs.

Eric Joyner creates this amazing world consisting of collected vintage robots and a favorite breakfast treat donuts. But he doesn’t ignore other colorful sweet delights as cupcakes and other frosted goods are also depicted in this Iron Giants meets Corner Bakery land of carefree whimsy. Step away from this world and let your imagination run rampit staring into one of Eric’s timeless pieces.

 

 

His show “Donut Logic” opens this Saturday August, 14 at Corey Helford Gallery.

Derek Gores – Art Feels Like Sex

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Name: Derek Gores
Nickname: a few people call me Dodge
Sign: whatever is January 19

Favorite:
Food. : today i vote shepherd’s pie with black and tan.
Book. gonna pick a few…:
Picasso at Lapine Agile by Steve Martin
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig
Une semaine de bonté by Max Ernst
Season. All

Questions:

1Q. How many times have you been pulled over? And why?
1A. ehhhh speeding a few times in my 20’s…. but lamest was as a late teen i was pulled over driving dad’s old lincoln and guess my bright lights were on but the car was ‘upposed to take care of that whole thing for me but alas it. did. not. mr police didn’t care. but i’ve moved on.

2Q. What animal is your spirit guide?
2A. a tortoise i sometimes see when i go on pensive runs through trails at the local park. (extra points for saying pensive?)

3Q. What’s your vice?
3A. maybe that making art feels like sex. i stopped using brushes much because i want to feel the canvas, feel the paper, feel the slippppery glue under my fingertips. and searching for the imagery, is like creating my own longings…. things i did/will/want to find… i create my own psychedelics in the art apparently.

oops i meant to just say “peanut m&m’s”

4Q. If you could live in a movie for a day, which movie would it be? Would you be yourself or another character?
4A. i might choose john dunbar from dances with wolves… doubt and disappointment and what should i do about it. or Willy Wonka with his nonsense now and then or maybe someone in the Duran Duran ‘Chauffeur’ video.

5Q. If your art was an ice cream flavor which one would it be?
5A. chocolate chip maybe. is there Kiwis and Rain flavor?

6Q. Did you have an imaginary friend as a child?
6A. nah other than stuff I drew but I don’t think they were aware of me.

7Q. Personal Quote?
7A. if it looks good, it is good.

8Q. Do you believe in horoscopes and zodiac signs?
8A.Not really, but I like the idea of analyzing the mystery… I’m glad they exist but I prefer a more self-made approach.

9Q. Do you drink coffee? If so how many cups a day?
9A. i’ve “recently started liking” coffee again. i have 3/4 of a cup. not because i have self control, and not because i drink slowly and it gets cold. its because i have a child-sized coffee maker.

10Q. Best show you have ever been too?
10A. Robot Love, in Melbourne, Florida 2009. I caught a glimpse of how far we can push this thing and activate a moment, a room, a crowd, a town

Derek Gores is the lastest “OMG did you see what he made” artist to come to my attention. His beautiful collaged materpieces are far from the elmers glue and seventeen magazine art projects of my High School days. If you ever doubted the strength of collage in the fine art world, one only needs to stand in front of Dereks work for a few minutes to realize, YOU ARE A FOOL!!

Please check out more of Derek’s work at his website

and of course don’t forget to add him to your Facebook

Brett Amory – Caught With His Pants Down

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Name: Brett Amory Nickname: Sign. Cancer Favorite: Time of day. Morning Drink. coke Color. severes blue Q1. Are you superstitious? A1.When I want something Q2. Best show you’ve ever been too? A2.Lusty Lady Q3. What have you said you would … Continue reading →

Eric Fortune – I Love Him

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Name:Eric Fortune
Nickname: E-Dubb, E, E-Schnitzle, E-Murda(recently aquired from a student at the art school where I teach) Basically anything that starts with “E” and ends in whatever you want. A friend called me E-Shamalamadingdong(sp?) once. That was nice.
Sign: Pieces/Dragon

Favorite:

Fruit. I like asian pears, not sure if they are my favorite. Love pomegranates…
Time of Day.Anytime I’m being productive is great.
Book. Maybe “Ender’s Game” but I’ve heard Orson Scott Card is a butt as a person.ehhh

Q1. What animal trait do you wish to possess?
A1.flight

Q2. What superhero would be your sidekick?
A2.if by sidekick you actually mean concubine than def Mystic….OOOOOH Yeah.

Q3. Bathroom read?
A3.sorry don’t read in bathroom. Too much focus is required for the tasks at hand.

Q4. Where and When in time would you go?
A4.I’d probably have to see what the deal is with Jesus. Or way into the future. Hopefully things do get better in the future.

Q5. Most Embarrassing Moment?
A5.How about recent? I’m at home in my boxers. Fresh out of the shower with a nice sheen over my tone but not overly so physique. I forget why but I’m having a good day so I’m doing my good day dance and end it with a mule kick/superman punch thingy and maybe some weird yelpy noise. I stand up and turn around. On the floor next to me is a bunched up piece of toilet paper. I ask my friend, who just witnessed all of this, “uhhh, what’s that?” His reply..”WTF dude, that just fell out of your boxers!” Ugh, yeah, pretty embarrassing. There’s only a few reasons some bunched up toilet paper might be in and around my boxer area. Won’t get into that now. So I lose. Fifteen minutes later he confessed he missed the trashcan with the tissue and made everything up. Props for quick thinking. Thing is, I actually do stash crumpled tp in my boxers. Luckily the real stash was quite secure. Like it always is. Epic Win for E-Shamalamadingdong!

Q6. Best compliment ever received?
A6. I heard someone say “check out this guy Eric Fortune’s work. He’s one of my favorites.” at the recent Hi-Fructose Show at Copro Gallery. That felt really good.

Q7. What do you admire in a person?
A7. Dependability, good work ethic

Q8. When do you feel most creative?
A8. when deadlines are approaching

Q9. What 80’s movie would you live in for a day? Who would you be?
A9.idk maybe Transformers. I guess I’d be some goofy robot. Not really the leader type.

Q10. Biggest Pet Peeve?
A10. Not cleaning up after yourself!

Not only is Eric Fortune a talented artist, he is an amazing fantastic fun person. If you ever get to meet Mr. Fortune in person be sure to say hello, he will probably make you smile. See more of Eric’s work on his website

Tran Nguyen – Meet Transter!

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Name: Tran ( pronounced Tron) Nguyen
Nickname: Mega-Tran, Voltran, Tranny
Sign: Capricorn

Favorite Superhero,Color,Season: Mom & dad, Turquoise, Autumn

Q1. How many times have you been pulled over? And why?
A1. Once. I ran passed a “Do Not Enter” sign at school so campus security pulled me over and started scolding me. I almost cried.

Q2. What animal is your spirit guide?
A2. People say I act like a bunny…so I guess, a bunny? I’d much rather prefer a ferocious mountain lion or an ass-kicking wallaby.

Q3. What’s your vice?
A3. I love burnt food, especially burnt honey-roasted ham. The blacker, the better…mmm…carcinogenic food.

Q4. If you could live in a movie for a day, which movie would it be? Would you be yourself or another character?
A4. John Nash from A Beautiful Mind — So I can see how it feels to be so smart yet so insane and what courage it took to overcome it.

Q5. If your art was an ice cream flavor which one would it be?
A5. The non-diary kind because I’m somewhat lactose intolerant. Melancholic Mango Sorbet.

Q6. Did you have an imaginary friend as a child?
A6. Unfortunately no, my real friends wouldn’t leave me alone.

Q7. Personal Quote?
A7. “Well, it could be worse.”

Q8. Do you believe in horoscopes and zodiac signs?
A8. Not really, I’ll flip to the back of a magazine to read it but mainly for entertainment purposes.

Q9. Do you drink coffee? If so how many cups a day?
A9. I try to keep it at a maximum of one a day + 5 cups of green tea.

Q10. Best show you have ever been too?
A10. Technically, it’s not a show but I would have to say my dad’s Naturalization Oath Ceremony. Twenty years ago, we came to the U.S. without anything – money, clothes, or a home. Now, after all his sweat and tears, my brothers and I have everything we ever needed and more. To him, the naturalization certificate embodied the years of us having nothing to everything. Yes, my dad (and mom) is pretty kick-ass.

Aaron Nagel – Aaron Bagel Bites

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Name: Aaron Nagel

Nickname: Bagel

Sign: Pisces

Favorite:

Ice Cream. Book. Color

Mint Chip. Shadow Divers. Dark Grey

 

Q1. Are you superstitious?

A1. not really, but I am super paranoid (which can manifest itself in similar ways).

Q2. Best show you’ve ever been too?

A2. Art Show or Rock Show? Art: last years Art Basel. Rock: Pogues.

Q3. What have you said you would never do, but have ended up doing?

A3. Nothing yet, I can be pretty rigid…but there are definitely a few on the horizon.

Q4. Bathroom read?

A4. IKEA catalogues, Art Mags.

Q5. Most Embarrassing Moment?

A5. I got caught shoplifting when I was 14, the security guard cuffed me (totally unnecessary since I was tiny and terrified) and walked me through the store real slow like. then called my mom.

Q6. If you were a Transformer, what car/truck would you transform into?

A6. I’d like to say an Audi R8, but it’d probably be more like a Ford Focus.

Q7. What was your favorite cartoon when you were a kid?

A7. Voltron or Thundercats. I remember really liking the Black Cauldron too, scared the shit out of me.

Q8. What’s your vice?

A8. how about three: Coffee, late night cereal, and Jujubees.

Q9. When are you most creative morning, mid day, or evening?

A9. evening/night definitely.

Q10. You were slipped a radioactive roofie by an evil scientist and now have mutated, what’s your superpower?

A10. is flying too boring? that would be so fresh. curing cancer would be pretty rad too

If you are so lucky to be in the Bay area tomorrow check out Aaron’s solo at the Shooting Gallery. Not going is lame, and yes because of my southern california residency I am lame for not being there. Don’t be lame like me. For more images and info on Aaron vist his website.

Greg “Craola” Simkins – Little Squirt

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Name: Greg Simkins
Nickname: Craola
Sign; what? You don’t believe that nonsense do you?

Favorite:
Cookie. Book. Color: Chocolate Chip, Watership Down, Green

Q1. What animal is your spirit guide?
A1. What’s a Spirit guide? If I could have an animal as a tour guide however, I would probably want it to be the docile Giant Anteater. What a majestic creature, full of life and vigor… And ants.

Q2. you had a parrot what would you teach it to say?
A2. Probably Hello, just like every other schmuck out there.

Q3. What superhero would you make your sidekick?
A3 Aquaman, and I would make fun of him all day and call him little squirt.

Q4. What do you admire in a person?
A4 Good manners.

Q5. Biggest Pet Peeve?
A5 Awkard pauses in……conversations

Q6 Favorite amusement park and ride?
A6 Disneyland, Dumbo

Q7. Best vacation memory?
A7 Christmas in Big Bear when I was 5

Q8. Childhood ambition?
A8 To be a Veterinarian

Q9. Best compliment ever received?
A9 “Wow! That’s amazing how you didn’t screw that blending up this time on the background”

Q10. What do you wish was invented?
A10. Hands down, a Hover Board. Thanks back to the future for putting that one in my head as a kid and never following through.

Greg “Craola” Simkins artwork is reminiscent of Renaissance painting with its decadent fabrics and rich color but possess a modern manipulated composition. One will not find the portraits of patrons or a biblical passage but his own voice ringing clear through his paintings. Simkins sent me more photos that I will be sharing on the blog later this week. For more information visit Simkins website.

Andy Kehoe: Are you skilled with a blade?

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Name: Andy Kehoe

Nickname: Snake-Eye Badger Daddy

Sign: Gemini

Favorite:

cookie. Fresh baked chocolate chip

number. 100101010010101111

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Q1. What animal is your spirit guide?

A1.A black cat.

Q2. If you had a parrot what would you teach it to say?

A2.The opening theme song to Perfect Strangers.

Q3. What superhero would you make your sidekick?

A3.Brock Samson

Q4. What do you admire in a person?

A4.Honesty, immortality, and skill with a blade.

Q5. Biggest Pet Peeve?

A5. Self-righteousness.

Q6 Favorite amusement park and ride?

A6. Though Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio has the best roller coasters ever, I have to go with Kennywood in Pittsburgh just for all the memories there growing up… and civic pride. My favorite ride there is The Phantom’s Revenge.

Q7. Best vacation memory?

A7.We went to Disney World when we were young and my dad tricked my brother Ben and I into going on a ride called Space Mountain. Once I realized it was a roller coaster, I started crying hysterically but couldn’t get out of it. At the beginning of the ride, it takes you up a ramp and I really thought I was going into space and it scared the shit out of me. I was easily scared and tricked as a kid. Now I try to scare and trick people as often as I can.

Q8. Childhood ambition?

A8.To be a comic book artist or a video game designer… and to grow a really nice moustache.

Q9. Best compliment ever received?

Nice moustache.

Q10. What do you wish was invented?

A machine that could record dreams.