Showers (Houston,Texas) http://www.facebook.com/ShowersTheBand?ref=ts
How long have you guys all known each other ?
Nathan: I've known Marshall approximately _______, I met Taylor a couple years ago, but we didn't talk until this band; kind of an unspoken thing.
I met Derek through Marshall when this band was getting going. (ya see here we were all working/hanging out at this taco and snow cone stand every day, when we got to talking about music and realized we didn't like each other or each others taste in music but we figured the best plan of action was to start a band.
We wanted the opportunity to fight and kick people out. You can imagine our bewilderment when that plan was a complete disaster and we ended up moving in together as sort of a co-op. with free love and everything!
After a long period of unisex jumpsuits and calling Marshall, back then as "Mars-hall", father; we went through a lot of groovy group therapy and eventually started a band for the right reason.... To get famous enough that one day we can tell our kids we had a song sampled by Skrilex.
How many members are there ?
Anonymous: We've been a four piece for about a year now & just this week we added a fifth member (Shane Broeker.)
Who are they ?
Marshall: Derek Lynn (Drum & Production), Nathan Allen (Guitar & Vocals), Taylor Drackett (Bass & Vocals), Shane Broeker (Guitar & strange undertones), Marshall F Walker (Vocals & Guitar)
Who are your influences in this project?
Derek: Anyone who keeps a solid backbeat without being too much of a show-off. Off the top of my head - Klaus Dinger, Jason McGerr, Justin Peroff, and Stephen Morris
Do you write the lyrics or the music first ?
Richard "Maury" Povich: Music
What is everyone listening to right now ?
Taylor: I've been listening to the music from Twin Peaks a lot, also Father John Misty, St. Vincent, and Eleanor Friedberger are on my current rotation.
Shane: Cold roses by Ryan Adams
Nathan: Tomorrow by Built To Spill
Derek: Delta Spirit, The Walkmen, and Drake
Marshall: Roger Sellers new record "Moments"
What was the last show you went to that you really enjoyed?
Derek: I saw The Darkness a couple of months ago and it was probably the best show I'll see until I see The Darkness again.
Nathan: Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey circus
Shane: Randomly walking in on Choir of Young Believers in the back of Urban Outfitters this past sxsw
Taylor: Har Mar Superstar and Father John Misty. I didn't know who FJM was at the time, I went for Har Mar...
Marshall: Roger Sellers.
Check out Showers at Fitzgerald's (Houston,Tx) the will be playing with Balmorhea on October 1st, 2012. For more information visit the link provided .
https://www.facebook.com/events/264847243632511/
LIMB (Houston,Texas) www.limblimblimb.com
When I first saw James Templeton aka LIMB, I swallowed a fly. Due to the "OH Face " I was making For this sound to be coming out of Houston at that time was just refreshing. And a few years down the road he's still remains relevant with his music.
Who are your influences in this project?
I tried to really block a lot out on this one and start fresh, but probably Flying Lotus/Jim Edwards/Andre Duracell/Talking Heads
How would describe LIMB in 5 words ?
This question is so embarrassingly difficult to answer. Though, I think the first word that comes to mind is Houston.
How do you feel about the growing popularity of Electronic Music ?
It is more a growing popularity of accessible music. It's not news that computers have made it easy for anyone to write, record and distribute music they didn't even know they could play (and probably couldn't with out computers or samplers). Software is dense! small and open sourced! If you know where to look, people are giving it away! Electronic music is accessible and that is why it is so popular. I think a lot of the "old" craft is a being lost sure, but new ones are being invented and be so everyday. I just hope history sifts out those who are barely trying.
What are you listening to right now ?
Adultry Kidding (Fuck Marry Kill)/Meshuggah(koloss)/James Blake (James Blake)/Rustie (Glass Swords)/New Order (Low Life)/Extra Life (dream seeds)
Who were your influences in the past music project?
The past project had been a three piece, so it varies a bunch. Can/Faust/Fourtet/Madlib/Battles. It has been a minute, but that is what I can remember.
What was the last show you went to that you really enjoyed?
Josiah Gabriel. Production is so so solid... and there is a song quality that has been rare in electronic music since 2000 (my opinion).
Extra Life. Thoughtful, meticulous, heavy music is hard to come by these days. These guys hit the nail on the head!
Whats the last thing you ate ?
Black bean soup my sister made me. Raspberries.
nEW yORK cITY qUEENS (Houston,Texas) https://www.facebook.com/newyorkcityqueens
How many members are in the band ?
6 Members
Who are they ?
John Stephens - Guitar, Vocals
Daniela Hernandez - Bass, Guitar, Vocals
Kitty Beebe - Guitar, Bass, Vocals
Tom Guth - Guitar
Isaac Chavez-Garza - Drums
Philip Stephens - Drums
Who are your influences in this project ? Our influences range from late 1950's, early 1960's pop to modern rock like Arcade Fire, Beach House, The Strokes and Delta Spirit.
Who were your influences in the past music project ?Our influences have essentially always been rooted in early pop and classic rock; The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkle, etc.
How long has everyone known each other ?
We've known each other since high school. Me (John), Kitty, and Tom all grew up in the same suburb; Kingwood. Daniela moved to Kingwood in high school after her father took a job in Houston. Isaac moved to Houston in college from Minnesota.
What comes first the music or the lyrics ?
The writing process is entirely dependent on the song. Sometimes something as simple as, "She said it's over and I'm leaving but I wanted to stay" will lead to the development of an entire song. Other times, we jam over an instrumental piece for some time before I think about what lyrics might fit.
What is everyone listening to right now ?
What we listen to varies from day to day. Right now, I'm listening to John Lennon - Plastic Ono Band and Frank Ocean - Channel Orange.
Whats the last good show that you went ?
The last show that we all went to and loved was Delta Spirit's at Fitzgerald's a few months ago.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Flappers and Philosphers, or something along those lines.
How early in your life did you start making art ?
I was drawing since I was a kid, I was super inspired and influenced by sci-fi and horror movies, cartoons, and a friend of mine who was older, and was drawing monsters and heroes, comics, etc. But I wasn't really "serious" about it, it was just something I needed to do from time to time, it was fun. Then I went to University, which pretty much took away all the fun in drawing, and after I graduated I had two years when I haven't drawn anything. Then I discovered street art and I almost had to start again from scratch, I was afraid of drawing, but slowly I rediscovered the fun of drawing and painting.
Who are your influences ?
My girlfriend Heliana ( Aitch ), whose works I love, was a huge influence, she almost forced me to try new mediums, when I met her I was only drawing with paint markers on stupid papers, she taught me that working on different kinds of papers, with ink, watercolors, acrylics, is nice, fun and precious.
Also, another huge influence was my friend Other - I learned from him that it's so beautiful to paint on pieces of found wood and old furniture, and I was also very much impressed by his work ethics and energy, which motivated me to work more.
I really love art in general, so aesthetically my influences are many, and range from street art, pop surrealism, naive art, naturalistic illustrations of plants and animals, Giuseppe Arcimboldo, Henri Rousseau, Walton Ford, Bosch, Fernando Botero, Victor Brauner, to young artists like Jon McNair, Other, Aitch, Jean Spezial, Heiko Mueller, Barry McGee, Os Gemeos, Ekta, Zbiok, and many others whose works I love. Here's a blog with few of my favorite artworks: http://saddo-recommends.tumblr.com/
What's one of your favorite subjects to draw ?
I have periods when I like to draw mixes of birds, tribal heads, symbols, abstract shapes, or more thoughtful paintings, meditations on the passing of time, loss, death. And times when I draw zombies. Or times when I like to draw/paint cute cartoonish characters. And times when I mix all of these. It depends on my mood.
What medium do you mainly use ?
It's the same as with my subjects, it really depends on moods, sometimes I like to make fast illustrations with ink on paper, sometimes I like putting a lot of work on paintings made with acrylics on canvas, sometimes I like painting on wood, on walls…I like all of them, ink on paper is much faster, brings an immediate satisfaction, it can be sold cheaper/quicker. Painting on canvas or wood or walls takes more time to develop, and at some point it can become pretty frustrating, but the satisfaction is much bigger in the end.
What keeps you up at night ?
The Sopranos and Oz.
For Images of Saddo Raul's art work visit his Flckr http://www.flickr.com/photos/saddo/
Suntur
Bangkok Thailand
Illustrator
Bangkok Thailand
How early in your life did you start making art ?
I've been interested in arts since I was very young so I went to an art university. And I started making art pieces since my 3rd university year.
Who are your influences ?
My cousin. He is very good at drawing and he was my first drawing mentor.
What's one of your favorite subjects to draw ?
Human in different characters as well as simple objects I found in my daily life.
What medium do you mainly use ?
Any plain paper with water color.What keeps you up at night ?
Drawing. :)
Sarah Welch (houston,texas)
How early in your life did you start making art ?
I started drawing pretty early, but didn't take it seriously til high school. I knew I didn't want to go to the giant shitty public school my neighborhood was zoned for so I found a way out. I managed to get a transfer to a better public high school by enrolling in the school's "fine art academy" which was a kind of proto-magnet program that had course requirements and access to better than government-issued art supplies. Going to that school changed everything. It made me more ambitious about life in general.
Who are your influences
What's one of your favorite subjects to draw ?
I studied textile design for part of college and am still fully obsessed with prints. I love inventing and incorporating pattern into my work. I'm all over drapery, garments, and made-up ambiguous forms that look like drapery and garments. I've actually taken it as far as screen printing images of puffer jackets and rumpled looking shapes as repeat yardage.
What medium do you mainly use ?
I use basic mechanical pencils and 001 ink pens. I do printmaking, especially in the last couple years, I started working with VROOOOOM Press doing screen printed comic books and short run gig posters and whatever. I've worked with screen printing, relief printing, offset, letterpress, and actually, tonight I'm going to start learning about using risograph printing. I just helped move this risograph yesterday, we drove all the way to a church in Killeen to pick it up and then hauled it back to Houston last night. It was way heavy.
What keeps you up at night ?
The future keeps me up at night. I am also scared of cockroaches.
www.sarahwelch.info
Shannon Lynn Grant (Austin,Texas) Photographer
How early in your life did you start making art ?
I started photography ever since I put my hands on a camera as a little girl, playing with point and shoots, photographing your average objects and people. Once I became a student in high school I took every possible class learning how to develop film manually, photograph it manually, and printing in the darkroom manually; both black & white and color. The process is beautiful. It reveals the true Art and beauty of photography. You would perhaps find me in the photo lab in high school the majority of the time, and I loved being there with no hurry to get out of class. Once I became aware of the Art of photography and the Art of seeing, while building the ability to see beyond seeing, photography eventually became natural for me and I wanted to learn more and more and photograph more and more. Writing was always my art, mainly poetry, and through the years my photographs started to write the words for me. I stopped writing at a point. I did not consciously decide to, I just stopped. However ironically I am currently writing a very elaborate and lengthy blog entry of my journey back and forth to Los Angeles from December 2011 to May 2012, documenting Occupy LA, revolutionaries, protestors, activists, and the other very odd lives of people who surrounded. The main idea of the experience is to educate and document the current awakening through multiple Arts forming a community of awakened spirits. Stay tuned for the entry at www.shannonlynngrant.wordpress.com. Eventually I got into digital photography and photographic software programs when I was 18 at the start of college. I hated the idea of digital at first because I felt as if it was destroying the Art, however I learned to understand the many benefits within digital and I have not been in a darkroom since. I would love to again experience the process of projected light, and thankfully someone last week just referred me to someone who has a darkroom, so that very well may be possible in the near future. Photography has everything to do with light in which I remember my high school photo teacher Nicki Stager saying, "I paint with light". She inspired me to pursue photography as something more than just a personal Art and hobby.
Who are your influences ?
Henry Cartier-Bresson and Aaron Siskind would be my biggest influences. A photojournalist and an abstract artist. Cartier-Bresson is known by his "decisive moment". He would never set up a photograph and he has captured some of the most beautiful and well known photographs through patience and awareness. While creating a photojournalistic series or moment, it is important to capture those moments of time naturally and become almost invisible.
Aside from photojournalism, I love abstract photography. It is something that I have not spent much time on lately because of other focuses, however it is one of my favorite personal styles. There is so much beauty and design overlooked through our normal everyday lives. The key is seeing the image rather than looking for it, and also having the ability to see that image even when one is not looking for it. Anything can be seen as beautiful; it is all in how you perceive it. Aaron Siskind photographs various textures creating black and white images of objects we would never suspect to be objects of beauty. Becoming aware and seeing beyond what many ignores is a different way of seeing the world. Not only is it possible to create beautiful Art seeing this way but also one becomes more aware of their surroundings even when without a camera.
What's one of your favorite subjects to draw ?
Sometimes you can catch me doodling flowers and mushrooms, hah, I don't draw much, nor do I put passion into it. On the other hand if I were to put effort into drawing I would draw observationally, perhaps people or things in their natural environment. However I could use a camera and the subject could be captured with light onto a sensor (or perhaps film) capturing thousands of pixels of information creating an image that captures a moment in time. I than could put it in photoshop and put a sketch filter on it. Word.
What's one of you favorite subject to photograph?
I typically like interesting people in interesting locations or people who live in odd environments with interesting ideas. Photojournalism and documentation over a period of time or random spontaneous moments is what I mainly focus on and love. I hate posing subjects, and it just doesn't work in journalism. There is more of an impact with unposed images. I want what is real, and I want to capture what society does not typically see or ever see. I also love abstract photography which is one of my personal styles. I'll photograph anything from rust, pealing paint, dripping paint and I have even shot something that seemed to be vomit once. Being aware of my surrounding and seeing the image rather than looking for it has created some of the most interesting and beautiful images. It is important for me to be constantly aware of my surroundings if I want to effectively see the beauty surrounding me, in which the average person usually overlooks or doesn't perceive as anything. All expectations and control of a subject must go out the window. I am also a sucker for graffiti. At one point in my life I could never pass a graffiti wall and not abstractly photograph it. The lines colors and diversity of graffiti creates some real interesting stuff and I also love the Art. Graffiti is what lead me to become aware of the rust, peeling paint, dirt and grim surrounding the walls and ground of buildings and nature, in which that is when I started to shoot grim and create imagery that looked nothing of the sort except for a beautiful design. Music is something else that I also enjoy photographing, because I love music; who doesn't. I shoot anything from live music to band promotions to musicians in their natural environment.
What medium do you mainly use ?
I use digital cameras processing RAW files through Light room or Photoshop camera RAW. I prefer Canon cameras, however I will not turn away a Nikon. I have not photographed using film in almost 5 years because I haven't had access to a darkroom. Also film is pricey and scarce and some brands don't even sell film anymore. It is also just not the same taking film to your local film developing store. I have no control over the process of the final image in which the darkroom is where the Art of photography shines. I would rather shoot digital in that case. Anyway eventually I would have to scan the image or negative to make it digital. Today we can make digital images look like film which is what I often do. I love film grain however sometimes it is not necessary. I typically use more monochromatic colors rather than full color because it reveals more emotion. I mainly use Lightroom and Photoshop and sometimes Illustrator for specific designs. If I am creating a composite obviously I will use Photoshop. Photoshop and Lightroom have become a part of my everyday life, and it is currently the photographers professional workflow to shoot digital. Film is slowly dying and darkrooms are becoming computer labs. Because of the internet it is not necessary for me to print too often, but it depends on what the image is being used for, however if I were to print for personal use or gallery shows I prefer semi-gloss paper at an unique size printed at a professional lab. No 8x10's please. Canvas is cool too.
What keeps you up at night ?
The thought of the many issues in our society and the unhappy, ignorant, and sleeping state of humanity, especially in America, keeps me up at night. I am an empathetic wisdom seeker and I put effort into learning anything and everything to help guide myself and humanity into a higher consciousness, becoming spiritually awake. Through both the conflicts and beauties of survival we all can create Art. Inspiration is key. Art is mainly an expression of the self which is in my opinion important for every single human being to put effort into doing, especially now with the many internal changes we are all experiencing. Everybody has an Art they can express themselves with. If they do not, they have not discovered it yet. I am and will continue to influence more LOVE in this society through Art and inspiration. It's time to wake up. ; )
More info on Shannon Grant www.shannonlynngrant.wordpress.com
Shakey Graves (Austin,Texas)
How many members are there ?
Shakey Graves is a solo project, its just me, Alejandro Rose-Garcia.
who are your influences in this project?
Everyone. This is what music sounds going in my ears and coming out of my mouth….my heroes include the late great Townes Van Zandt, Michael Hurley, Elliott Smith, The Wu-Tang Clan, ABBA, you name it.
Whom have been influences in past music projects?
Influences are influences past or present. All the same stuff I already mentioned and some stuff I havent, I love black metal, crazy lo fi shit, horrible screamo music, weepy dude jams...whatever, but I used to want to be in Saetia, Cradle Of Filth, Japanther, Die Emperor Die....I used to play in a shitty awesome screamo band, so, loud crunchy whiny shit that I love..and Usher of course.
Do you write the lyrics or the music first ?
Usually music, but sometimes words demand melody….there is no math to this.
What are you listening to right now ?
Crooked Cowboy & The Freshwater Indians which is the best unheard band on earth in my humble opinion, Electrelane, Tim Fite, Those Darlins, Wild Child, Other Lives, Cradle, The Luv’d Ones, M83, The Ventures.
What was the last show you went to that you really enjoyed?
Those Darlins
Whats the last thing you ate ?
A Kool Summer Sammich at Bouldin Creek Café in Austin TX
Thursday, August 9, 2012
When the going gets TUFF part 2
TUNES
ART
Great people +great art = WWW.WEKILLYOU.NET I stumbled across this great group of Artist on Instagram. All HAIL INSTAGRAM.. just kidding but, seriously I cant stop looking at it.
@The Ghost Wekill you is their Instagram.
How early in your life did you start making art ?
We Kill You: We grew up in houses on the forest where a lot of our early childhood years were spent loving arts and crafts. As soon as we discovered skateboarding and punk music that was all that mattered. It was not until we were at the end of our high school years that we found our way back in to art and decided to set foot towards various schools and ventures. Through out all that we stuck together and the end result is what is here now
Who are your influences ?
WKY: Influence comes from birds and trees, skateboards and curbs, sunsets and lakes, Hüsker Dü and the Descendents. We try to take the world around us that we love and are involved in and turn it in to art.
What's one of your favorite subjects to draw ?
WKY: The best thing to draw…. The Bunny loves shapes and color combos. The Bat loves repetition. The Bear loves fonts. The Ghost is really into really detailed drawings of animals and people.
What medium do you mainly use ?
WKY:Lately the canvas has been one of 2 things: Paint on our hand made toys or watercolor and ink on paper. The Ghost has been trying to take a step towards wood working while The Bat has been focused on intricate paper cuttings. The Bunny is still pretty much a graphic designer working mostly on the computer in illustrator. Were covering all grounds!
What keeps you up at night ?
WKY:Very vivid dreams. Here at WKY we keep a dream book filled with the wild adventures that go on in the night. Those visions and stories are what create the landscapes and paintings that go on in the world of WKY. Dreams are reality. We are also very concerned with the impact we and the people around us are having on the environment. Too much destruction. Too much consumption. Someone else won't fix it, its up to us. Its up to you.
Steven Orton......
> How early in your life did you start making art ?
Everything, music. film sound tracks. architecture. tv shows about the outdoors and wildlife. Dinosaurs. I like the work by Hunderwasser & Gusta Klimt because of the colours and shapes. Alphonse Mucha is amazing. Seb Jarnot. Books I use to read as a kid with the illustrations by Quentin Blake in. Past relationships. My cat Tacky paha!
I got told off at college and university quite a bit because I'd do all my sketchbook work and then scribble lady genitals on all of the people. I don't know why but I kept all my work and looking back now it always makes me laugh. I draw bearded men and women alot. I like to draw faces. nostrils and glasses. I like to draw faces a lot actually. ocean monsters & mermen. I'm going through a phase at the minute and drawing mermen in space.
I'm not really a fan of computer aided design.. Partly because I just don't understand it.. I like to do all my work by hand. I try not to over complicate it by using lots of mediums. My stuffs quite loud and messy as it is so I'll just stick to fine liners. hot water and paint brushes. Indian inks and crayons. Tipex.
https://www.facebook.com/POORBOYLIFE
QUINCY
BANKS (htx)
Soulful
melodies+style+throwbacks = Grown folk music with new kid
soul........ Its hard to believe that someone this young was able to dig deep
into some soul music that was made 30 years before he was born.
Who are your influences in this project?
Quincy Banks Everyone and everything, related to music or not. I make a conscious effort to build and discover every day. Inspiration is everywhere.
what got you into making Electronic Music ?
Quincy Banks: Though I wouldn't necessarily consider my music "Electronic", I believe that I was initially inspired to start making music once I began hearing jazz and soul samples of songs that my family would play while I was growing up, flipped into hip-hop and other genres. I actually didn't get serious about making music until I inherited my first box of records though.
How do you feel about the growing popularity of Electronic Music ?
Q.B : I'm not sure yet. I'm always down for innovation, though a lot of people approaching the game these days seem as though they aren't doing their research and are ignoring those who preceded them. Too many musically uneducated cats are calling themselves "DJs" or "producers" because they have a computer program and it's all becoming a bit frustrating. The genre is nearly over saturated at this point, so I just try to do my own thing. Nevertheless, there are some very exciting things happening if you dig in the right places.
What are you listening to right now ?
Q.B: At the exact moment I'm listening to "Lonnie's Lament" by The John Coltrane Quartet. I try not to ever limit myself to a single genre or era of music. I usually aim for listening to at least one album that I've never heard before every single day whether it be some '50s free jazz, '70s psych rock, '90s hip-hop, or something recent and tasteful. Basically anything timeless.
What was the last show you went to that you really enjoyed?
Q.B: The Black Star (Mos Def & Talib Kweli) show at House of Blues in Fall of 2011. Not only did I get to see a legendary hip-hop duo perform, but I also witnessed one of my favorite turntable DJs, J Rocc of the World Famous Beat Junkies, spin.
Whats the last thing you ate ?
Q.B: Barbacoa tacos from the sketchy food truck next to Alabama Ice House.
Who are your influences in this project?
Quincy Banks Everyone and everything, related to music or not. I make a conscious effort to build and discover every day. Inspiration is everywhere.
what got you into making Electronic Music ?
Quincy Banks: Though I wouldn't necessarily consider my music "Electronic", I believe that I was initially inspired to start making music once I began hearing jazz and soul samples of songs that my family would play while I was growing up, flipped into hip-hop and other genres. I actually didn't get serious about making music until I inherited my first box of records though.
How do you feel about the growing popularity of Electronic Music ?
Q.B : I'm not sure yet. I'm always down for innovation, though a lot of people approaching the game these days seem as though they aren't doing their research and are ignoring those who preceded them. Too many musically uneducated cats are calling themselves "DJs" or "producers" because they have a computer program and it's all becoming a bit frustrating. The genre is nearly over saturated at this point, so I just try to do my own thing. Nevertheless, there are some very exciting things happening if you dig in the right places.
What are you listening to right now ?
Q.B: At the exact moment I'm listening to "Lonnie's Lament" by The John Coltrane Quartet. I try not to ever limit myself to a single genre or era of music. I usually aim for listening to at least one album that I've never heard before every single day whether it be some '50s free jazz, '70s psych rock, '90s hip-hop, or something recent and tasteful. Basically anything timeless.
What was the last show you went to that you really enjoyed?
Q.B: The Black Star (Mos Def & Talib Kweli) show at House of Blues in Fall of 2011. Not only did I get to see a legendary hip-hop duo perform, but I also witnessed one of my favorite turntable DJs, J Rocc of the World Famous Beat Junkies, spin.
Whats the last thing you ate ?
Q.B: Barbacoa tacos from the sketchy food truck next to Alabama Ice House.
Great people +great art = WWW.WEKILLYOU.NET I stumbled across this great group of Artist on Instagram. All HAIL INSTAGRAM.. just kidding but, seriously I cant stop looking at it.
@The Ghost Wekill you is their Instagram.
How early in your life did you start making art ?
We Kill You: We grew up in houses on the forest where a lot of our early childhood years were spent loving arts and crafts. As soon as we discovered skateboarding and punk music that was all that mattered. It was not until we were at the end of our high school years that we found our way back in to art and decided to set foot towards various schools and ventures. Through out all that we stuck together and the end result is what is here now
Who are your influences ?
WKY: Influence comes from birds and trees, skateboards and curbs, sunsets and lakes, Hüsker Dü and the Descendents. We try to take the world around us that we love and are involved in and turn it in to art.
What's one of your favorite subjects to draw ?
WKY: The best thing to draw…. The Bunny loves shapes and color combos. The Bat loves repetition. The Bear loves fonts. The Ghost is really into really detailed drawings of animals and people.
What medium do you mainly use ?
WKY:Lately the canvas has been one of 2 things: Paint on our hand made toys or watercolor and ink on paper. The Ghost has been trying to take a step towards wood working while The Bat has been focused on intricate paper cuttings. The Bunny is still pretty much a graphic designer working mostly on the computer in illustrator. Were covering all grounds!
What keeps you up at night ?
WKY:Very vivid dreams. Here at WKY we keep a dream book filled with the wild adventures that go on in the night. Those visions and stories are what create the landscapes and paintings that go on in the world of WKY. Dreams are reality. We are also very concerned with the impact we and the people around us are having on the environment. Too much destruction. Too much consumption. Someone else won't fix it, its up to us. Its up to you.
Steven Orton......
> How early in your life did you start making art ?
Oh jeez, I'd probably say from about the age of five or six. I use to spend my pocket money on big packs of paper an felt tips and draw for hours on end. I can remember I use to draw alot of ocean scenes, mermaids and waves and underwater kingdoms. I'd go to my local video shop at the weekend with my mum and always take out the same films, it was either the never ending story or disneys fantasia. I'd watch them on repeat and then draw my own characters and give them all names and make up stories about them. I was such a geek as a child I probably should of been out with the other kids on my bike or something but id rather stay in on my own and make up stories with pictures.
> Who are your influences ?
Everything, music. film sound tracks. architecture. tv shows about the outdoors and wildlife. Dinosaurs. I like the work by Hunderwasser & Gusta Klimt because of the colours and shapes. Alphonse Mucha is amazing. Seb Jarnot. Books I use to read as a kid with the illustrations by Quentin Blake in. Past relationships. My cat Tacky paha!
> Whats one of your favorite subjects to draw ?
I got told off at college and university quite a bit because I'd do all my sketchbook work and then scribble lady genitals on all of the people. I don't know why but I kept all my work and looking back now it always makes me laugh. I draw bearded men and women alot. I like to draw faces. nostrils and glasses. I like to draw faces a lot actually. ocean monsters & mermen. I'm going through a phase at the minute and drawing mermen in space.
> What medium do you mainly use ?
I'm not really a fan of computer aided design.. Partly because I just don't understand it.. I like to do all my work by hand. I try not to over complicate it by using lots of mediums. My stuffs quite loud and messy as it is so I'll just stick to fine liners. hot water and paint brushes. Indian inks and crayons. Tipex.
> What keeps you up at night ?
I'm def more of a night owl... If I could i'd stay up all night drawing and sleep throughout the day. I cant seem to concerntrate during the day if I sit down and try and draw. I find I do some of my best and favourite pieces in the middle of the night. I don't have any distractions and I can just sit down and get on with it. I find hours can go past and I don't even notice. before I know it its like 4am and I need to be up for work in a few hours. I can have ideas come to me like all the time so ill make notes in my phone then get into bed that day and then scribble my notes down. like a visual diary.
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PoorBoyLife (thailand)
How early in your life did you start making art ?
-When I was in elementary school, I started to draw characters from Dragon Ball Z. Then I keep on drawing till today.
Who are your influences ?
- Everything /everyone around me.
What;s one of your favorite subjects to draw ?
- A character I created called 'POORBOY', hairy body, sharp teeth, and having a sad face.
What medium do you mainly use ?
- All kind of markers.
What keeps you up at night ?
- When I have all these things together, marker, paper, music and beer.
https://www.facebook.com/POORBOYLIFE
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
When the going gets tuff......... PART 1
When
the
going
gets
tuff......... PART 1
So Its been a while since the last post, Summer was pretty busy. But its back to business, I have put together two back to back issues to make up for the long absence......don't worry......
ART
How early in your life did you start making art ?
My Mom always loved drawing, going to art museums, and the very idea of art, creating, and what those things mean. Because of that, I was exposed to all kinds of work very early on and began developing my own interests in visual art. With her encouragement I probably started drawing and painting regularly when i was 6 or 7 and I haven't stopped since.
Who are your influences ?
Because the process of making work is so fluid and different depending on how i feel or what the piece is about, I go through phases of who my "favorite artists" are, but if I had to pick a few who have influenced me and inspired me pretty continuously, I'd have to say the photographers Sally Mann, Bill Henson, and the painter Gottfried Helnwein. It doesn't matter how many times I look at each of their bodies of work, I am always moved and inspired by them all. Henson's series The Paris Opera Project and many of his photos from another Untitled series really changed the way I thought about how I used light and color in my work. Sally Mann's photographs often revolved around her family, but she is never scared to show the ugly or unhappy side of family life, or the darker side of life in general. Her openness and honesty is something i deeply appreciate. Though Gottfried Helnwein's work is generally a different style of painting than my own, his subjects are always a bit strange, disturbing, and even scary at times; which is something I am always drawn to. There is a lot that we all have to deal with throughout the course of life that is troubling, uncomfortable, and difficult to face and Helnwein delves into those things head on, and always depicts each scenario in an unusual and interesting way.
What's one of your favorite subjects to draw ?
No matter the medium I'm using, I have always been more interested in, and inclined to make work about people and my relationships with those around me. For me, Art is a means to understand the way I feel about something, grasp a better understanding of a difficult situation, and sometimes its just about preserving a moment. Because i hold my friends and family so dear, people end up being the majority of my subject matter.
What medium do you mainly use ?
I went to school as a Photography Major but often include painting, drawing, and experimental mixed media in my work. I use whatever material is most effective in describing the subject, look, and feeling of what i am trying to create.
What keeps you up at night ?
Oh, so many things, but I'll just say the simultaneous fear and excitement of Tomorrow.
Bess Garison
How early in your life did you start making art?
I can’t ever remember a time in my life when I wasn’t making art. I’ve been beading since I could thread wood beads on yarn, carrying a camera around since I was eight, and have always been creative. If something can be made, I am determined to make it.
Who are your influences?
Alice Neel, Larry Clark, Lucian Freud, Tara Donovan, Kenton Nelson, Ian Shults, Dan Havel and Dean Ruck, Megan Tipps, Shelby Hohl, Tamera Lichtenstein, Alex Goss, and my friends are the subjects for my photography. I also believe it is important to recognize and be influenced by artists whose work isn’t on display in New York art galleries. I have been disappointed by a couple of my professors insisting that if your work isn’t in New York that you aren’t considered talented. As an artist, I believe it is important to recognize everyone and be inspired by local artists that are just as talented as the artists featured in Artforum and New York galleries.
What’s one of your favorite subjects to draw?
I struggle with getting proportions correct, but I really enjoy drawing the human figure. Each person is different and so you have to constantly take the individual differences of the figure into consideration as you draw.
What medium do you mainly use?
My media changes so often, but lately, acrylic and oil paints, conté sticks, and pencil.
What keeps you up at night?
Stress and my kitten, Scout.
for more information on Bess Garison go to http://bessgarison.weebly.com/
MUSIC
Weird Beer and Zzzz's
A newly formed Hip-Hop Duo from Houston,Texas.. humorous, head-bobbin, fun hip hop. not too serious not too playful just right. the kind of music we like to taste.
How many members are there ?
There are 2 members.
Who are they ?
Weird Beer (Derek Lynn) and Zzzs (Ashley Clos)
who are your influences in this project?
Zzzs: Since we've only recorded two songs, it's hard to say, but rhythmically there is some Slug (Atmosphere) influence sprinkled with Yoni Wolf, Eyedea and maybe Azealia Banks...? I think Azealia is influencing an attitude in "I Need A Hug" more than anything.
Weird Beer: I'm all over the place with influences but as far as producers go : Kanye West, 40, Q-Tip, Just Blaze, The Neptunes, and Rick Rubin are all pretty important to me.
who were your influences in the past music projects?
Zzzs: I was in a Weezer tribute band (The Sweaters), so I'd say there was only one influence there--Jewel. Just kidding. It was Weezer. I was also in a band in high school with my two best friends (Corey Smothers and Molly Sherman) called Wrinkly Johnson. We were ultra gross, not to be taken seriously by any means, but we used a typewriter as a percussion instrument, which I thought was really innovative.
Weird Beer: I've mostly been in rock bands in the past and as far as those go Ethan Durelle from Waco,TX has always been a big part of shaping the stuff I play. I play drums in a band at the moment and the motorik beat the dude from Neu! invented is pretty much my bread and butter.
How long have you guys all known each other?
Zzzs: I met Derek this summer--May, I think. We vibed immediately, so it feels like I've known him longer. Old pals.
Weird Beer: What she said.
Do you write the lyrics or the music first ?
Zzzs: In a way Derek and I work independently from each other in the beginning of the process. I come in with a couple of verses written that still need some work. I'll explain to him what the song is about, e-mail him my verses, and he usually pulls a beat from his library that magically fits (that's how it happened for 'I Need A Hug'). For 'He Should Know' I sent him my verses and he created the beat afterwards and totally nailed the mood I was hoping for. Once we start recording that's when the majority of collaboration happens; he'll tell me what needs fixing, we'll solidify the lyrics, I'll throw out some ideas for vocal effects and stuff.
Weird Beer: Like Ashley said we both do a lot of work separately but when it comes time to record it's 100% a team effort. By the time we're done it feels like both our fingerprints are all over it.
What is everyone listening to right now ?
Zzzs: I've been listening to ChannelOrange, specifically Andre 3000's verse on 'Pink Matter'. I just listen to that verse over and over. The whole album is pretty killer, but somehow that one verse just blows my mind and overshadows everything else. It's the climax on ChannelOrange, in my opinion. Besides that, Gwen Stefani's first solo album.
Weird Beer: I just started watching Twin Peaks so i've been listening to the theme from that show over and over again.
Micro Fiction
by Jonathan Jackson
the
going
gets
tuff......... PART 1
So Its been a while since the last post, Summer was pretty busy. But its back to business, I have put together two back to back issues to make up for the long absence......don't worry......
Ariana
Katechis
How early in your life did you start making art ?
My Mom always loved drawing, going to art museums, and the very idea of art, creating, and what those things mean. Because of that, I was exposed to all kinds of work very early on and began developing my own interests in visual art. With her encouragement I probably started drawing and painting regularly when i was 6 or 7 and I haven't stopped since.
Who are your influences ?
Because the process of making work is so fluid and different depending on how i feel or what the piece is about, I go through phases of who my "favorite artists" are, but if I had to pick a few who have influenced me and inspired me pretty continuously, I'd have to say the photographers Sally Mann, Bill Henson, and the painter Gottfried Helnwein. It doesn't matter how many times I look at each of their bodies of work, I am always moved and inspired by them all. Henson's series The Paris Opera Project and many of his photos from another Untitled series really changed the way I thought about how I used light and color in my work. Sally Mann's photographs often revolved around her family, but she is never scared to show the ugly or unhappy side of family life, or the darker side of life in general. Her openness and honesty is something i deeply appreciate. Though Gottfried Helnwein's work is generally a different style of painting than my own, his subjects are always a bit strange, disturbing, and even scary at times; which is something I am always drawn to. There is a lot that we all have to deal with throughout the course of life that is troubling, uncomfortable, and difficult to face and Helnwein delves into those things head on, and always depicts each scenario in an unusual and interesting way.
What's one of your favorite subjects to draw ?
No matter the medium I'm using, I have always been more interested in, and inclined to make work about people and my relationships with those around me. For me, Art is a means to understand the way I feel about something, grasp a better understanding of a difficult situation, and sometimes its just about preserving a moment. Because i hold my friends and family so dear, people end up being the majority of my subject matter.
What medium do you mainly use ?
I went to school as a Photography Major but often include painting, drawing, and experimental mixed media in my work. I use whatever material is most effective in describing the subject, look, and feeling of what i am trying to create.
What keeps you up at night ?
Oh, so many things, but I'll just say the simultaneous fear and excitement of Tomorrow.
Bess Garison
How early in your life did you start making art?I can’t ever remember a time in my life when I wasn’t making art. I’ve been beading since I could thread wood beads on yarn, carrying a camera around since I was eight, and have always been creative. If something can be made, I am determined to make it.
Who are your influences?
Alice Neel, Larry Clark, Lucian Freud, Tara Donovan, Kenton Nelson, Ian Shults, Dan Havel and Dean Ruck, Megan Tipps, Shelby Hohl, Tamera Lichtenstein, Alex Goss, and my friends are the subjects for my photography. I also believe it is important to recognize and be influenced by artists whose work isn’t on display in New York art galleries. I have been disappointed by a couple of my professors insisting that if your work isn’t in New York that you aren’t considered talented. As an artist, I believe it is important to recognize everyone and be inspired by local artists that are just as talented as the artists featured in Artforum and New York galleries.
What’s one of your favorite subjects to draw?
I struggle with getting proportions correct, but I really enjoy drawing the human figure. Each person is different and so you have to constantly take the individual differences of the figure into consideration as you draw.
What medium do you mainly use?
My media changes so often, but lately, acrylic and oil paints, conté sticks, and pencil.
What keeps you up at night?
Stress and my kitten, Scout.
for more information on Bess Garison go to http://bessgarison.weebly.com/
Weird Beer and Zzzz's
A newly formed Hip-Hop Duo from Houston,Texas.. humorous, head-bobbin, fun hip hop. not too serious not too playful just right. the kind of music we like to taste.
How many members are there ?
There are 2 members.
Who are they ?
Weird Beer (Derek Lynn) and Zzzs (Ashley Clos)
who are your influences in this project?
Zzzs: Since we've only recorded two songs, it's hard to say, but rhythmically there is some Slug (Atmosphere) influence sprinkled with Yoni Wolf, Eyedea and maybe Azealia Banks...? I think Azealia is influencing an attitude in "I Need A Hug" more than anything.
Weird Beer: I'm all over the place with influences but as far as producers go : Kanye West, 40, Q-Tip, Just Blaze, The Neptunes, and Rick Rubin are all pretty important to me.
who were your influences in the past music projects?
Zzzs: I was in a Weezer tribute band (The Sweaters), so I'd say there was only one influence there--Jewel. Just kidding. It was Weezer. I was also in a band in high school with my two best friends (Corey Smothers and Molly Sherman) called Wrinkly Johnson. We were ultra gross, not to be taken seriously by any means, but we used a typewriter as a percussion instrument, which I thought was really innovative.
Weird Beer: I've mostly been in rock bands in the past and as far as those go Ethan Durelle from Waco,TX has always been a big part of shaping the stuff I play. I play drums in a band at the moment and the motorik beat the dude from Neu! invented is pretty much my bread and butter.
How long have you guys all known each other?
Zzzs: I met Derek this summer--May, I think. We vibed immediately, so it feels like I've known him longer. Old pals.
Weird Beer: What she said.
Do you write the lyrics or the music first ?
Zzzs: In a way Derek and I work independently from each other in the beginning of the process. I come in with a couple of verses written that still need some work. I'll explain to him what the song is about, e-mail him my verses, and he usually pulls a beat from his library that magically fits (that's how it happened for 'I Need A Hug'). For 'He Should Know' I sent him my verses and he created the beat afterwards and totally nailed the mood I was hoping for. Once we start recording that's when the majority of collaboration happens; he'll tell me what needs fixing, we'll solidify the lyrics, I'll throw out some ideas for vocal effects and stuff.
Weird Beer: Like Ashley said we both do a lot of work separately but when it comes time to record it's 100% a team effort. By the time we're done it feels like both our fingerprints are all over it.
What is everyone listening to right now ?
Zzzs: I've been listening to ChannelOrange, specifically Andre 3000's verse on 'Pink Matter'. I just listen to that verse over and over. The whole album is pretty killer, but somehow that one verse just blows my mind and overshadows everything else. It's the climax on ChannelOrange, in my opinion. Besides that, Gwen Stefani's first solo album.
Weird Beer: I just started watching Twin Peaks so i've been listening to the theme from that show over and over again.
Anthony Reynolds
Who are your influences in this project?
It ranges from RJD2, DJ Shadow, Prefuse 73, Flying Lotus, Star Slinger, Tokimonsta, and Hudson Mohawke
What got you into making Electronic Music?
It started when I was in college and I really got into electro house, because that was big at the time. I started DJing house parties and opening sets up for dance punk bands in San Marcos. The big leap from DJ to producer began when my friends in the band Zlam Dunk asked me to remix a song of theirs. It got some good hype, but I feel as if I've come a long way since.
How do you feel about the growing popularity of Electronic Music ?
It's great! Electronic music is the defining musical movement of our time, and many musicians have embraced it. The mainstream is going to eventually become bored with dubstep as it becomes more and more prevalent. This opens the door as to what is possible and what we will be hearing in the next few years.
What are you listening to right now ?
Oh man, it's a mix of everything as I love music in general. Recently: Young Montana?, Fancy Mike, Zomby, EPROM, HEALTH, Lunice, Tokimonsta, Rustie....to name a few.
What was the last show you went to that you really enjoyed?
Oddly enough, Murder By Death at Fitzgeralds. I have been a fan of theirs since 2003, and I hadn't seen them since 2008. The last song they played, "Those who came," gave me goosebumps and left a chill running down my spine. It's a powerful song.
Whats the last thing you ate ?
A peanut butter and nutella sandwich on oat bread. About three of them.
Who are your influences in this project?
It ranges from RJD2, DJ Shadow, Prefuse 73, Flying Lotus, Star Slinger, Tokimonsta, and Hudson Mohawke
What got you into making Electronic Music?
It started when I was in college and I really got into electro house, because that was big at the time. I started DJing house parties and opening sets up for dance punk bands in San Marcos. The big leap from DJ to producer began when my friends in the band Zlam Dunk asked me to remix a song of theirs. It got some good hype, but I feel as if I've come a long way since.
How do you feel about the growing popularity of Electronic Music ?
It's great! Electronic music is the defining musical movement of our time, and many musicians have embraced it. The mainstream is going to eventually become bored with dubstep as it becomes more and more prevalent. This opens the door as to what is possible and what we will be hearing in the next few years.
What are you listening to right now ?
Oh man, it's a mix of everything as I love music in general. Recently: Young Montana?, Fancy Mike, Zomby, EPROM, HEALTH, Lunice, Tokimonsta, Rustie....to name a few.
What was the last show you went to that you really enjoyed?
Oddly enough, Murder By Death at Fitzgeralds. I have been a fan of theirs since 2003, and I hadn't seen them since 2008. The last song they played, "Those who came," gave me goosebumps and left a chill running down my spine. It's a powerful song.
Whats the last thing you ate ?
A peanut butter and nutella sandwich on oat bread. About three of them.
by Jonathan Jackson
ode to those that lose their selves in our happiness
Do
we allow those that are able to express themselves, when they are at their
worst to make ourselves happy or do we set aside our own happiness to allow
those that entertain us to lead life that dose not put them in harms way? I
pick the true happiness, which is that of my fellow human being, either man or
woman, young or old, black or white. For if not genuine, then why express it? But
if one is genuine, when at his worst, then so be it, cause one only knows one
thing and that is to be true to oneself.
So
be kind, oh baby be kind when looking for ones true happiness, cause it may not
be what you really want, but only what you think you need and to find a
relationship not base on ownership but something based a a mutual feeling of
acceptance, piece of mind and love. Because anything is possible and nothing is
impossible, when freedom comes into play. So believe and hope that the another
day comes to get it right this time, to make things right, with those that bend
their back to give us our piece of mind.
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