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Adam's Art Show

goobermaster — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:07:53 -0500

Adam is attending the St. Paul College of Visual Arts and they had a student showing in their gallery of the semester's work. My parents and I stopped in to have a peek. Peek at the pics.

But You Didn't

goobermaster — Fri, 22 May 2009 10:17:28 -0500

Throughout last weekend's Art-A-Whirl, Kelly and I used the following equation to refer to "crayon scribbles" as BYD's. :) from OVERSIGHT - NEW MATH

Art-A-Whirl

goobermaster — Mon, 18 May 2009 12:12:09 -0500

Kelly and I wandered a bit of the NE Art-A-Whirl. We made sure to stop in at Angelo's new Silk Road Studio where I added "The Green Fairy" to my Brewer collection. Peek at the pics.

This is where my brain is today...

goobermaster — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:05:40 -0500

- click to enlarge - No clocks, sound of the ocean, smell of sea salt, sipping a nice fruity drink with an umbrella in the glass. Jeez -- is it 5:30 yet?

More Badger Art

goobermaster — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:10:01 -0600

I went to visit Adam again on Sunday and we played Mexican Train. (he won) But Adam also had a chance to bring down some of his new pieces to show off. He intends to do a whole series of Obama/Old Testament scenes. Look forward to seeing the whole set when it's complete! -Peek at the rest of the Badger art. -

The Commission is Complete!

goobermaster — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:02:00 -0600

As I wrote earlier, I've been eagerly awaiting the completion of Angelo's latest work. He stopped by to deliver it last week. The result is fantastic and it now proudly hangs on my wall. :)

See the rest of my collection here.

The Brewer Collection

goobermaster — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:55:53 -0500

I've touted my friend's talent before, but I'll restate my claim. Angelo has some mad skillz and his brand of art-style is right up my alley. He uses clever use of negative space and exquisite extremes of detail to portray scenes from the futuristic story in his head. He somehow manages to capture a form's essence in a minimal set of lines. The poses and settings giving a mood set off with the colors chosen. My first print was "The Drunk Artist Contemplates His Life". A self-portrait of sorts of the artist himself. Although all the art at the first showing I attended was great, this piece spoke to me and I related with it. It came home with me. Then last Christmas, Jen gave me Angelo's masterpiece. "Heart of the Empire". It proudly hangs in the upstairs gallery. The detail and scale are amazing. Every time I explore the piece, I find something I hadn't noticed before. It's truly something to behold first-hand. I'm often pulled in on my way down the stairs and find myself ogling various sections -- reading the labels on all of the bottles or noticing another detail in the bar mural. I introduced the latest addition at the last Grand Ol' Days. Angelo's been busy pumping out all kinds of new art lately. It's all great, but my favorite was the "Parchment Queen", seen directly above the artist in the picture to the left. I love the sepia tones applied to the classic character. Early on, a commission was exchanged for a website. It's been some time, but good things are well worth waiting for. Especially when creative forces are at work and garnering inspiration. Admittedly -- I'm anxious and excited to see the final result, but I've plenty of patience as well. In the mean time, I'm teased with updates like the soon-finished version above. Take a sneak-peak. Note the homage to old-skool machine brands and character. The Bridgeport mills and Monarch lathes in the machine shop where I work have become extensions of my hand by now. I'm sure I could operate them with my eyes closed. (Not that I would -- I enjoy having all ten of my fingers.) Block-heads are strewn across the ground and the familiarity of these objects makes the piece personal -- on all kinds of levels. It's my inclusion into Angelo's character set and I'm quite honored. Thanks, Angelo. You've transformed the classic 40's tools into your futuristic styling and managed to portray them with instantly recognizable form. Can't wait to see the polished final result.

Visiting the Badger

goobermaster — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:02:38 -0500

Mom and I drove down to see the Badger this last weekend. It had been a long time -- the last time I was there was before all of the Rabbit games in the hospital. He's good. Surviving and making the most of it. He has started running and does a few miles every day. Although he says he hates the running part, he's happy with the results of feeling better and healthier. I'll join in the exercise kick by doing my part and drinking more beer in order to better hold down the couch at home. Adam had sent home a couple more pictures he drew. The three of us battling Kevin's cancer is brilliant. Check out the name tags. :)
click to enlarge Check out the other Badger Art in his album.