Tag Archives: art

They’re Dogs! And They’re Playing…Magic?

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Lawrence Person

I don’t back that many Kickstarters, but this one is tempting, especially since I do like the iconic work of Cassius Marcellus Coolidge, and appreciate the conniptions he induces in the Art Police. The problem is, I’ve never played Magic: … Continue reading →

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Last 3 Days To Get in On the 2014 John Picacio Calendar

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Lawrence Person

I meant to put a word in on the 2014 John Picacio Calendar Kickstarter but Stuff and Things got in the way. Anyway, now that it’s in the last three days, your time to join it is running out. The … Continue reading →

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XKCD’s Time

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Lawrence Person

It’s easy to assume that everyone in the world follows Randall Munroe’s geeky online stickman webcomic XKCD, since it seems all my friends do. For those that don’t, last Monday he put up a strip called “Time.” This strip, like … Continue reading →

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Stavanger Eye of Sauron 2.0

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Lawrence Person

So back in February last year, I took a business trip to Stavanger, Norway. There I stayed in a Hotel that had a large tapestry I dubbed “The Eye of Sauron”: Now comes word that Stavanger has another Eye of … Continue reading →

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Only 12 Hours Left for John Picacio’s Calendar Kickstarter

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Lawrence Person

John Picacio ‘s Kickstarter for his 2013 art calendar only runs through noon on November 28, so if you want in, you better hurry up. He’s already at $25,000, and his next stretch goal is at $30,000.

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John Picacio Launches 2013 Calendar Kickstarter

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Newly Hugo-minted artist and all-around good guy John Picacio has launched a Kickstarter for his 2013 art calendar. Actually, he launched it October 29, and it’s already met the initial goal, I’ve just been too backlogged with Other Stuff to … Continue reading →

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Book Acquisition: Knowing Darkness: Artists Inspired by Stephen King

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Lawrence Person

(King, Stephen) Beahm, George. Knowing Darkness: Artists Inspired by Stephen King. Centipede Press, 2009. First edition oversized hardback (slipcase is 15 3/4″ high by 11 1/2″ wide), a Fine copy, sans dust jacket, in fine, illustrated slipcase. A huge, heavy … Continue reading →

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Ridiculously Awesome Bacon Sculptures

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Lawrence Person

From The Austin Post, a venue of which I was previously unaware, comes ridiculously awesome bacon sculptures. Come for the full mech suit and the AK-47, stay for Patrick Bateman’s business card.

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The Eye of Sauron (Stavanger Division)

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Lawrence Person

While the weird herons were far and away the most interesting art I saw in Stavanger, I did find the installation in my hotel (the Radisson Blu Royal) of a large tapestry I called “The Eye of Sauron” sort of … Continue reading →

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Stavanger Herons

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Wandering around Stavanger, I took pictures of some the statues, none of which were impressive. “Expressionless men in hats staring off into the distance” seemed to be the dominant motif. Indeed, the only art that really knocked me out while … Continue reading →

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