New Orleans
9-6-05
None dead
Reading FEMA markings
Monday, July 5, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Basketball Cow
This is what half a cow's-worth of basketball leather looks like (about 20 sq. ft.) when you receive it from the Horween tannery in Chicago.
The Horween Leather Company, founded in 1905, is one of the oldest, continuously-running tanneries in the United States. It is the only tannery still in Chicago, IL, a city which was once the home to a large number of tanneries. Horween, still a family-run business, is highly-regarded for its hand-crafted, top-quality leather products. Their leathers can be found in the workshops of some of the finest cobblers in the world, and on the official ball of the NFL.
I just received this side (half a hide) an hour ago. I'll be using it in a few projects and products I'm developing at the moment. Stay tuned...
Monday, June 14, 2010
It's Only Monday
I discovered today that one of my favorite directors Wong Kar-Wai, directed the video for my favorite DJ Shadow song, Six Days.
And of course, one of my all time favorites...
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Irons & Duck
Irons & Duck
Shop and Showroom
4740 Everett Ave
Vernon, CA 90058
949-903-2303
ironsandduck@yahoo.com
Makers of simple, industrial style furniture and lighting using scrap metal, parts of old machinery and salvaged wood.. custom orders are welcomed. They also sell vintage work clothes and beautifully weathered industrial artifacts. Look for them at Rose Bowl.
Being there reminded me of my Dad's machine shop.
This wonderful post did too.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Lonesome Dove Western Bistro
Enlarge menu and prepare for head explosion..
White Truffle Mac N' Cheese - CHECK!
Spanish chorizo, sunny quail egg, toast - CHECK!
Rabbit-rattlesnake sausage, spicy manchego rosti, creme fraiche - CHECK!
New Zealand red deer tenderloin, potatoes romesco, grilled ramps - CHECK!
Fort Worth, Texas - 5/25/10
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Drawing A Blank
reminds me of..
&
Disappears' debut album Lux.. which I am in love with right now
Russian Constructivist, Alexander Rodchenko
Construction No 127
Construction No 128
Monday, May 17, 2010
Lets Go To New Orleans!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Guy Ransonet: Still Bayous & Expansive Cane Fields
"As a child growing up surrounded by still bayous and flat expansive cane fields, I became interested in the environment I could observe on a daily basis. For me, the landscape became a source of peace and serenity. I also knew that it held a particular form of expression. I saw things through the eyes of a shy introvert, continually editing out human elements that complicated my vision. By eliminating these elements, I focused on showing landscapes that were in their calmest and most serene state. Earth is a living organism with it's own moods, emotions, and feelings. I paint with the same reverence that I would have for a good friend. I paint it as I see it could be- a friendly, but oh so sacred place. The works that emerge are products of the meditative moments that inspired me to create them. Each carries a spiritual message that is revealed to me in the process. As we try to survive in our anxiety-ridden world of technology and suburban sprawl, let us become aware of our beautiful Mother and her fragile destiny. Perhaps if we awaken and begin to care for her, she will return to us gifts beyond measure."
Guy Ransonet
1947-2007
Guy is the father of my best childhood friend. I spent much of my childhood, among the still bayous and expansive cane fields, with this family. Guy was a remarkable talent that devoted his life to art in the form of interior, landscape and furniture design in addition to painting. His influence contributed largely to my love for art and my career in design. His memory is close and clear.. I get to look at this everyday and it makes me smile.. everyday.
Prints available here
Thursday, May 13, 2010
LACE Art Auction 2010
1. Ken Weathersby
2. Don Suggs
3. Brett Cody Rogers
4. Kim Soo
5. Carlee Fernandez
LACE Art Auction 2010
May 20, 2010
On view through May 19
LACE: 6522 Hollywood Blvd LA 90028
+Disappears
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