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I love it when JibJab teams up with “Weird Al” Yankovic, and this video for his bizarre White-Stripes-inspired tribute to Charles Nelson Reilly is no exception. It’s also belongs to JibJab’s Starring You line of videos and ecards, so for a modest sum you can stick your friends’ faces into a Weird Al video, which I’m certain what they’ve always wanted.
(Eric Kim is Macho Man Randy Savage, Jennifer Ellison is Carmen Sandiego, Corey Pierce is "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, myself as The Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase)
I should've uploaded these all gradually, creating a loyal fanbase, and building suspense, as well as a viral, niche campaign. But nuts to that! Here's a crap-ton of photos from Halloween night at the Silver Snail's annual costume gala, at the Charlotte Room. As well, there may be some from another bar, as well as a very beautiful Chris Butcher's abode.
To see them all, go here
To see Eric Kim become Macho Man,see this video of him ranting old school WWF style.
( To see some MORE choice cuts, click below the link! )
PS Love the album name: " Rock The Rebel/Metal The Devil "
I didn't go to Dragon-Con in Atlanta, GA, but my very dear friend Nasim did, and she was thoughtful enough to bring me back some promotional items from the show. Apparently, they had "Rusty's Day Camp" all set up! COOLNESS.
- Music:Venture Bros Swag from Dragon-Con
Rated R Show update: Picture-ninja Jabone ventured out into the cold, dragon-filled realm of Toronto, armed with nary but his steel , his nerves, and his flask.
His weapon of choice: A Nikon D90 (i think). His quarry: The Rated R Show. His vengeance: Impending! The results: F'n awesome.
So, Jason took some nice shots of Eric Kim's Ye Ole Thymey Rated R Showe, at the Gladstone a few weeks back. And we are all the merrier and richer for him having made such a danger-fraught trek.Click on the images below to see the rest of the set. Well done, Sir Jabone of Burlalot!
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This was the first Rated R piece I did, months ago (and the only one I wasn't rushing to finish). I would've rather personally splattered all the blood manually, with paint, but there just wasn't time.
Part of the finally-over Rated R Show , and the design is lifted from the Cubee over on cubeecraft.. I'm not sure if copyright is violated on using a design on an existing property, but just so people know, I didn't make the original template. But it sure was fun doing a variant!
- Music:you didn't think it would be that easy, did you?
Rated R Show update: From "Uncle Touchy's Naked Puzzle Basement", comes America's favorite wet-nightmare himself, Uncle Touchy. He'll getchya! Ripped asunder to life from the manic musings of comedian Patton Oswalt (I can't find the clip right now, but listen to his new album, I beg you).
Kinda looks like Brian Posehn.
Click here to see access to larger version, and accessories page. Including chloroform-soaked rag, kiddies!The the Rated R Show is still going on! See the website for more info! I'll continue posting more, all this week.
- Music:Uncle Touchy
Rated R Show update:
Cubee of the internet's favorite nake-ologist, Katie West. based on her book, available now. I think some people thought it was a sexdoll. I mean, Katie IS, they just didn't KNOW.
Anyway it's also NSFW, which means NOT SAFE FOR WORK. Lot of that, lately.
( Click here to see it in full glory, as well as the variant I did for Warren Ellis' White Chapel ReMake/ReModel thread. )
Rated R Show update:
Another design I did for the show. It's America's favorite apathetic sit-com dad, Ray Ramano! But what's going on in his butt? Why, he's built to be sodomized in the rectum ("Nearly killlllled 'um") by Ted the Bellhop, of course. With the mischief of the Pirate, the 3 of them form "Ray-Ted-Aarrr" (I've had this idea since the moment Korean Thunder told me about the show.)
Link to full-sized Rated R image!
I heard the show was a-poppin', so congrats to Eric for putting together such a fine evening, and hopefully it'll go even baby-smoother next time. The the Rated R Show is still going on! See the website for more info! I'll continue posting more, all this week.
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Rated R Show update:
Ted, not Theodore, the Bellhop from the ensemble movie Four Rooms (1995), is always getting himself into nasty situations. Whether it's a coven of witches, a pair of misbehaving hellions, a couple turned on by gun play, or a drunken bet involving dismemberment, Ted knows just how to not celebrate the New Year. This is what might've happened if there was FIVE rooms, and it's also part 2 of the piece with the pirate, with part 3 coming soon.
You can see the final at The the Rated R Show ( Still going on! See the website for more info! ) I'll be posting more all this week.
( Possibly NSFW, beneath the cut )
- Music:Rated R Project 2: Ted the Bellhop
Rated R Show update:
In homage of this sacred, pirate-talkin' day, I present the first of the original designs I did for the recent Rated R Art Show ( Still going on! See the website for more info! ) I'll be posting them all this week.
This is the Terror of the Wet Bottom, Cap'n Splinty McPegger. He washes his silver tongue with Newfoundland Screech every mornin', and falls asleep inside an angelic deck-boy every night. Some say he pegged the Devil himself, and left 'alf a shillin' on his dresser.
Cap'n Splinty won't stand on his own power, btw. You'll see why, soon enough ;)
Click here to go to Flickr to pick up a larger sze, or see the rest of his access-AARRRRRR-ies :)
- Music:Happy (Rated-Arrrr) Talk Like a Piratey Day!
The Rated R Show - September 18th to October 1st, 2009
Sept 18th – Oct 1st, 2009
Opening reception Sept 18th, 7pm – 11pm
Art Bar at the Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen Street West
Attendance is Free
http://ratedrshow.com/
Guaranteed to arouse, disturb and amuse, The Rated R Show is an exciting new outlet for local artists to explore adult subject matter. Sixteen professional illustrators, photographers, fine artists, video game and comic artists have been given the freedom to tackle the taboo.
The artists have all approached the term "Rated R" however they saw fit, whether indulging in juvenile humour, pursuing darker themes, or celebrating sexuality without shame. The Rated R Show takes over The Art Bar at The Gladstone Hotel for two weeks beginning September 18th and running until October 1st. The September 18th opening reception (7pm-11pm) will take place during The Gladstone's annual kickoff party for The Queen West Art Crawl. A looping projection of "Maverick", a documentary on flesh hook suspension by video artist Madison Cawker, will be a part of the exhibit on the opening night alone. Saucy gift bags are available for the first hundred people that attend.- Music:Art Show I'm in: TONIGHT
Above is my carefully-crafted bio for the 14th Annual Illustration SpeakEasy show, curated by David Brown, at the Gladstone Hotel. I feel like it's my masterpiece. Everyone's bio was placed next to their work, so I got me some strange looks. I guess.
Images from the show taken by Jason Blakely, featuring work from artists like Corey Pierce and Alexei Vella, can be viewed here.
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SpeakEasy's 14th Annual Illustration Show
Thursday September 3rd, 2009
Take a peek inside the collective imaginations of 30 talented illustrators whose work features original styles, techniques and media. SpeakEasy has a reputation for showcasing the talent of Toronto's best illustrators. This colourful event is sure to be a myriad of fun in typical SpeakEasy Fashion.
This Month's Featured Artists:
Alexei Vella, Anthony Brennan, Ruth Wang, Corey Pierce, Janice Kun
Milé Murtanovski, Graeme Maitland, Jason Edmiston, Hyein Lee, Shelley Savor
Candace Sepulis, Gavin McCarthy, Gosia, Daniel Turner, Andre Jolicoeur
Sheetal Sehgal, Rachel Riordan, Yien-Wyn Yip, Felicia Atanasiu, Lamin Martin
Liz Marxine Morrison, Erik Mohr, Eric Overton, Craig Arndt, Cassie Zhen
Cristina Gardeazabal, Dani Crosby, Robyn Drage, Carmen Mok, Ben Rivers
Time & Space:
Thursday September 3rd, 8pm-Midnight
The Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen West
Second Floor Lobby + Studio Rooms
Cover:
Pay What You Can ($4.00 Donation Suggested)
For more information contact:
David Brown
email: david@blttogo.com telephone: 416.533.1374
Toronto's annual commercial-convention can be summed up wth 2 words: Body paint. Witness the Green Lantern!
Yep. Barely enough fabric there to cover your fist.
Went with Jabone. Saw some cool people, like Rosalin from BSG (swoon!), met Linda Hamilton (she was so nice!), Canada AM's Richard Crouse (he liked my shirt), Jesus Christ (of Last Supper infamy ), and many, many more. Oh, and my prized possession: A signed Venture Bros. Season 1 dvd by artist, and classy guy, Bill Sienkiewicz. I saw him next to Dale Keown; I'm getting disturbed by how all these artists look like their drawings (ala Paul Pope).
I noticed not that many GI Joes this year. In the past, The Baroness has been a very popular costume with girls (& guys). Wonder why.
Overall, a great time, got some cool art from fellow illustrator Joy Ang, and a couple good deals on comics (kept well within budget). The best: Left before we were sick of it, made it to dinner with friends from the show, and ended on a high note.
Maybe Fan Expo is like Montreal: I like it, because I visit there, and have an amazing time. But people who have to work there curse and spit at any mention of it.
Click here to see the rest of the pix from the Saturday show.- Music:Fan Expo 2009
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So. Watcha up to Friday night? Nothing? No plan? In the Toronto area are you?
Boy do I have a suggestion! You should do this:
Oh yes yes! The Central
is the location for The R Rated Show's fundraiser for their upcoming exhibition running from September 18th 2009, through October 1st 2009 at the Art Bar in the Gladstone Hotel. The R Rated Show is an outlet for Toronto artists to tackle a variety of adult subjects, from the horrific to the erotic, and everything in between. It includes work from a wide range of professional illustrators, photographers, fine artists, video game artists and comic artists, as well as emerging talent.
Not to mention this fundraiser will include burlesque, my friend James performing magic that will BOGGLE your mind and musical treats for a mere $15. I think it will be spectacular. *Highly* recommended. It all starts at 8pm.
PS- These artists have been working so hard on this sucker so they deserve serious high fives (yes, serious high fives exist) for setting this up.
K*
(Stolen from Kayla H., whom I love and respect and would totally let her cut into my lane. 'Cuz she's very nice :)
"The movement being pleasant, lovely illustration
To be enormous we like the illustration of this writer privately. The person and the character which appear in illustration very unique, at the same time make also character feel at the movement and the pause. Also the description which adhered to detail is splendid, is."
That's through Babelfish. It's obviously not right, but I like it. I tried to say thanks, but my comment wouldn't publish.
I know I'm a horrible person, and I don't deserve such nice things. But such is the world we live in.
From the desk of David Brown, show organizer:
Call For Submissions
We are still accepting submissions for our Fall 2009 SpeakEasy Illustration Show. Don’t miss this opportunity to show off your work to Toronto’s creative community. SpeakEasy is a unique opportunity to display your work to an educated audience, meet artists and other creative professionals, and receive valuable feedback from your peers. Send us your submission today.
SpeakEasy's Annual Illustration Show
Take a peek inside the collective imaginations of 24 talented illustrators, whose work features original styles, techniques and media. SpeakEasy has a reputation for showcasing the talent of Toronto's best illustrators. This colourful event is sure to be a myriad of fun in typical SpeakEasy Fashion.
Show Date: Thursday September 3rd
Submission Deadline: Thursday August 6th
Submission Fee: Free
Participation Fee*: $20.00
8pm-Midnight, The Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen West, Toronto "Pay What You Can" at the door
Want To Attend The Show?
SpeakEasy has an open door policy: students, creative pros, curious onlookers, everyone is welcome.
Interested in showing your work?
Submitting work for consideration is easy. Show us what you got, and what you want to do. Email us samples of your work (5 low res JPG files maximum file size 1MB), along with a short bio and a description of the work you will be presenting. Do not send originals! Web links and PDFs WILL NOT be accepted.
Please include the following with your submission:
Your Name (and company name if you have one)
Contact Information (Phone, Cell, email)
Website (If you have one)
Email submissions to: David Brown, david@blttogo.com
*Participation Fees are only paid if your work is selected to be part of the show.
All fees are collected on the night of the event.
David Brown
(I've done the show before, twice, and it's a hoot! It's definitely worth considering, especially if you're newer at the art game, and need something to get you going, you never know
-Anth)
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