I was asked by Giant Robot in Los Angeles to participate in a printmaking group show called Printed Matter. I love printmaking and I do it often, so it’s no surprise that for a printmaking show for whatever reason, I would have one of the most difficult and troublesome printing problems I have ever suffered. After toiling long and hard to make this print, I was only able to squeeze out ten that would meet my approval. What you see above is my digital version with some bells and whistles. (We all know how much I like bells AND whistles)
As I have stated before in previous posts, that when left to my own devices and asked to create whatever I would like, I suddenly find myself in a comatose state; frozen, my mouth a gape like so many toys who’s batteries have run dry. Never is my mind so blank than when given freedom. Of course when faced with such artistic restraints I dig deep into myself and make images on my most current events! This image, titled “Thanks for the Sam” was a family portrait of myself and my two knuckle heads Kelso and Grimmace. The three of us saying good bye to a very nice girl I was dating who moved to Seattle to pursue her dreams. Ohhhh I’m soooo melodramatic!!!
I was once asked why I was so melodramatic at times. The answer is simple: I have to compensate for how bland and unmoved the majority is. If you want a life full of passion, I suggest living passionately. Quit the things you hate and do the things you love!
Until next time my dear friends-