Recently, I watched The Cool School which is a documentary about the Ferus Gallery and the amazing artists in Los Angeles who were shaking up the art world in the 1960s. It was really great to watch because these artists made up a tiny art scene in LA and somehow they managed to set the standard for West Coast art. There really was not anything going on in LA at that time because New York was the center of everything. Well, the artists that made up the Ferus Gallery could have cared less about New York and that is why their art was and still is as fresh today.
Mannnn, I wish I was this cool…
One of the artists that caught my eye was Edward Ruscha. Ruscha had a hard time fitting in at Ferus because of his age and the fact that his work was more in the style of Pop Art. Regardless, his work is exciting to me because of his use of typography and flat planes of color. I will definitely be adding him to my list of favorite artists now.
For more:
FERUS gallery online
Ed Ruscha
I’m finding myself drawn more and more to drawings of editorials or fashion models. I don’t really lust over fashion rags like most girls, but I do enjoy trying to recreate drawings of perfect figures and unique faces. I think it has to do with the whole veil of perception. I only want to perceive the appearance and nothing more.
Well, if that’s the case, I’ll stare at Hanna Müller’s drawings all day. They’re downright gorgeous and I love the sepia tones with hints of pink regardless if they are unintentional.
For more:
Hanna’s Blog
Europe by Designers is an international project sponsored by HUG United that involves designers, artists and illustrators from all over the world. The aim is to create images that express one’s views and opinions on Europe’s culture, policies, history or maybe even its little quirks.
Here are just a few of the 52 images that you can view online.
Sam Chivers:
Beata Szczecinska:
Raul Teodoro:
Constantinos Ginis:
For more:
EUROPE BY DESIGNERS ONLINE EXHIBIT
Words cannot even begin to express how amazing all of this work is by Mads Perch. For once, I’ll just let you enjoy viewing them.
For more:
Mads Perch Photography
A little something I made inspired by Suzanne’s Career (CLICK FOR FULL VERSION). After watching this the other night, I now want to watch all of Eric Rohmer’s six moral tales. There was also a short entitled Nadja in Paris. It made me miss that city even more.
Inspired by Will Bryant and PHOENIX, I created this today.
CLICK ON IMAGE TO VIEW FULL AWESOMENESS!
And apologies to the person who actually took the time to draw that type because I know my type drawing skills are pathetic in comparison. 
I’m excited about what’s ahead. I’ve started a new chapter in my life. Look forward to more work from me regardless of its coolness.
“Two Haunt Me” by Cale Parks
& LIVE
I recently saw him in Baton Rouge opening for Passion Pit, and I hate to say this, but I was actually more exciting about seeing him. ha! This is one of my favorite tracks by him. If you enjoy this, I suggest you get your hands on his album. You’ll love it!
For more:
Cale Parks’ MySpace
Cale’s Website
p.s. – An entry discussing the work I saw at New Orleans Museum of Art will be up soon.
Matthew Genitempo’s work makes me want to hop in a Ford and trek across America with Kerouac and nothing but my 35mm. There’s something soothing and familiar about his photography. Almost like he’s capture an America that has been forgotten. According to his site, Matthew states, “For now, I’m trying to discover an unfamiliar America in a closely associated setting.”
Well, discover on, sir!!!
For more information:
Matthew Genitempo Online
Okay, I lied about the videos, but I promise this one is worth it.
“Be The One” by Jack Peñate
So much glitter and Robert Longo-ish dancing! I’m in love with it. If you haven’t heard of Jack, you really should give him a listen. His new album, ‘Everything is New’, will be available June 22nd.
For more:
Jack Peñate Online
Jack Peñate’s MySpace
