BooshtheLurker

2010-04-15T09:43:00.000-07:00

Photo by Joe Linton

I know this picture shows the destruction one of our many brush fires can cause, but these burnt out plams by the LA river look like sci-fi alien flora. (that makes me happy)

2010-01-30T14:48:00.000-08:00

Lomo Saltado is the name of this Peruvian dish. Utterly delicious is how I'd describe it. Imagine a steak stirfry with french fries, red onion and tomato slices. Herbs, lemon and a green sauce made from blended garlic, jalapenos and cilantro... Yum...

Kunsthart :: The London art scene moves away from Big Money Conceptualism, Painting re-emerges :: HART International :: Tijdschrift over hedendaagse kunst in Belgïe en omgeving

2010-01-28T14:27:00.000-08:00

Kunsthart :: The London art scene moves away from Big Money Conceptualism, Painting re-emerges :: HART International :: Tijdschrift over hedendaagse kunst in Belgïe en omgeving

2010-01-07T15:50:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the fabulous Chung King Road. It's a place where secret basement parties are popping off, and art galleries abound. It's also a lame place to be on Saturday night about 1 in the morning. It's about as lively as a nursing home.

As you can see there's no graffiti on this dumpster. That's because this area panders to the CalArts grad student crowd, and just like their art the area they occupy is a snooze fest. It's bad enough they're inclusive and elitist, but to make boring and pretentious art as well as ruining an entire street in Chinatown...

2010-01-07T15:38:00.000-08:00

A drawing I made using a picture in a book as a reference and some stamps I made. It was more of a exercise than anything, but I thought my 5 readers might be interested to see a format I might use in the future.

2010-01-07T15:29:00.000-08:00

If you ever visit El Matador State Beach remember to keep an eye out for wildlife. This specimen was nice enough to let Shani pose with it, even though it's head had been removed! I'm not sure if everyone gets the same level of accommodation we did, but if you're lucky you'll have an opportunity to commune with nature on a more personal level.

2010-01-07T15:22:00.000-08:00

My Grandma used to pack a gun. She used to carry one in her purse. She wasn't some crazy gun nut, but she was an accountant back in the day. That meant she took the loot with her, and if she got robbed on thew way to the bank drop it was her own damn fault for not having a gun to shoot the robber. Most people didn't know this about her, but they did notice the lovely Dahlia's out front of her house. Good thing no one ever tried to steal those...

2010-01-07T15:08:00.000-08:00

Back in the day there wasn't a cyclist on every corner with Deep V rims and straight handlebars. There was, however, this guy, and he rocked because he was original and a fan of color blocking. You're not merely matching when everything is monochromatic; you're indulging in the always controversial act of color blocking. Another unsung hero of American history.

2010-01-02T11:16:00.000-08:00

Satsumas have been cultivated in China for around 2400 years. They're about the size of a mandarin, come with stem and leaf most of the time, and peel effortlessly. The skin separates from the fruit with ease. Don't worry about seeds as their are usually none.

I discovered them about three weeks ago, and in that time I've consumed around 3 dozen. They're only available from late November until early February so try them before their season is over. They're so good!

2009-12-22T14:23:00.000-08:00

Even turkey hot dogs can be dressed up to be delicious, and boy were these delicious. Mmmmmmmmmm

2009-12-22T14:16:00.000-08:00

All along our street there are drainage holes which house black widow spiders. They are large and glossy, and proudly display their badges of honor for all to see. They have no interest in jumping onto prey but that doesn't stop Sandra from walking on the edge of the sidewalk. I always act like I'm going to push her into them...

2009-12-17T13:49:00.000-08:00

Similar to linoleum or woodcuts, white rubber erasers can be carved to become miniature printmaking projects. I used an xacto-knife, a stamp pad and blank name tag stickers to create these. Most of the images required two erasers to make, and as you may assume the text has to be carved backwards. They were fun to make and helped hone my xacto-blade skills, so watch out!

2009-12-17T13:20:00.000-08:00

These are cicadas in Cincinnati, Ohio. The emerge every 3 years there. In some places it's 13 or 17 years. It seems it's always prime numbers, huh? As you can see from the beautiful Poppies and Carmelia my mother sure has a green thumb, and the cicadas help out. Millions of them emerge from the ground, their numbers ensuring their survival for generations to come. Soon after they emerge they molt and leave brownish gold exoskeletons attached to wherever the were. Birds and small woodland creatures gorge themselves, but barely make a dent in the cicadas ranks. The Cicadas have sex, deposit their eggs in trees and roots, and then die enriching the earth. As you can see from the beautiful Poppies and Carmelia my mother sure has a green thumb, and the cicadas help out. I get to collect their exoskeletons for crafty uses. Nature is amazing.

2009-12-17T13:02:00.000-08:00

That's right, I own a car. I paid my father $1 for it. He bought this 1969 Impala with a 396 Chevy big block engine in late 1968 and drove it daily until 1999. It's mine, but I lack the financial stability to care for it in Los Angeles, or anywhere else for that matter. So he keeps it safe, takes it out for ice cream and patiently waits for me to be enough of an adult to take it off his hands. I think he has more faith in me than I do...

2009-12-17T12:49:00.000-08:00

This is a photograph of the framework for the building at the Western/Hollywood metro station . I'd rather look at this than the Mondrian stucco job that it became. Obviously buildings must be finished, but there's nothing stopping me from celebrating it at is best. Woot! Woot!

2009-12-14T09:25:00.000-08:00

Noodles is the name of this kitty-gato. He's an amusing character. He play's with teddy bears and dog toys, eats the faces off of toy mice, climbs the perforated metal security door, licks my hair, licks our lips, wants to be on my shoulders when I'm in the bathroom, constantly moves his water bowl around the kitchen, and all those other things that kitty-gatos do. Oh yeah, he's got a bum eye and seems to unintentionally pull a slow wink that just makes you wanna explode with joy. I'm so glad he walked into our lives. Yay, Noodles!

2009-12-12T10:45:00.000-08:00

Vapid

[vap-id]

-adjective

1. lacking or having lost life, sharpness, or flavor; insipid; flat: vapid tea.
2. without liveliness or spirit; dull or tedious: a vapid party; vapid conversation.

Sometimes one cannot avoid a vapid person, place or thing. I know I'm personally subjected on a regular basis. So what do I do? Try and affect change and hope for the best. Rrrrright.

2009-12-10T14:35:00.000-08:00

This is a solar etching plate. They were invented around the time of hippies and funk. Over the years there have been many improvements in this technology, and it has become a viable alternative to traditional acid bath etching, a.k.a. Intaglio. Rather than acid eating away copper, solar plates rely on a light source and a light sensitive layer to create the "etched" surface. Taking the acid and solvents out of the equation makes the process much healthier. I'm told one still needs a printing press to take full advantage of this medium. When I try it I'll attempt to print using a wooden spoon or a roller before seeking out a printing press. Either way I'm excited about experimenting with solar etching.

2009-12-10T13:47:00.000-08:00

Fritos are good. They have more sodium than my heary or kidneys need, but I love the flavor. They more flavor than juice, and juice has a lot of flavor. So pop off, or er open, a bag because they are made of 3 ingredients; corn, oil, and salt. That's right. Yeah, you can get the flavored ones if you want, but the classic are fine with me. Also, they make a great gift!

2009-12-10T13:28:00.000-08:00

I'm really a fan of the Mexican titan of deliciousness, Jarritos. My favorites are Tamarind, Jamaica and Grapefruit(Toronja). Soda is one of my weaknesses, and Jarritos offers a 1.5 liter bottle which helps me keep my consumption at a more reasonable pace. My local spot, Ranchero Market, offers the glass bottles for $0.79, a modest price for such a high quality beverage. As an added bonus it's made with 100% cane sugar. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm

2009-11-13T20:01:00.000-08:00

Starting tomorrow night, November 14th, my work will be featured in a group show celebrating the grand opening of the Land of ODD Gallery. The owners are really nice, and It's a pleasure to be involved with interesting, down to earth people who have their shit together. Maybe I can learn something from them.

The opening reception is Nov. 14, 2009 from 6 - 9pm

The Land of the Odd Gallery

4690 Eagle Rock Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90041

For more information about the show check their website:

http://thelandofoddgallery .com

2009-11-05T16:20:00.000-08:00

If there is something wrong with these bears, aside from the fact they're held captive, then I feel horrible for enjoying these pictures. I'm really attracted to is their odd appearance. They look like those hairless cats, but they're deadly. It's too bad there aren't creatures like this in the wild, and if there were and they were imprisoned would they grow hair? Just kidding.

2009-11-02T12:20:00.000-08:00

What does it mean when Conceptual artist Damien Hirst takes a break from making conceptual "art", and makes a series of paintings? Will he attempt to make art that isn't completely self indulgent and pseudo-intellectual? No, probably not. Of course I'm joking when I allege that making paintings isn't also completely self indulgent and pseudo-intellectual. I think he's making paintings because art ends up as an interesting or aesthetically appealing decoration for majority of people, and the subtle idiosyncrasies and the artist's intent exists primarily for art historians. In my opinion he merely wants to maximize his buyer base.

2009-11-01T13:32:00.000-08:00

Brian Dettmer's work is pretty fantastic. These altered books are typical of the work he's currently producing. He uses old dictionaries, encyclopedias, textbooks, medical guides, atlases, and various other books. Dettmer cut's the book, seals with varnish and exposes images and text creating 3-dimensional works of art. He does not add or move any of the content within the books. He's known to fold, bend, roll, or combine multiple books before sealing and cutting them, and he's even begun sanding them to create unique shapes and textural effects.

Brian Dettmers work is inspirational to me, but I think anyone could appreciate the creativity and skill that goes into his work. I look forward to seeing his work in person.

2009-11-01T13:12:00.000-08:00

The Too company in Japan makes a marker called Copic. Although they are available in 322 colors, it's not the colors which interest me. They make a line comparable to a Micron pen, but unlike the Micron the Copic's tips (aka nibs) and ink are replaceable. The price of replacement is completely reasonable, especially when you consider the roughly $3 a pop for a micron. They even have a brush nib! Something to consider next time you're looking to invest in an ink pen for drawing.

2009-10-31T15:41:00.000-07:00

Rock and Roll is not merely a trend, fad or youthful expression. Rock and Roll are in fact the domain of the elderly and disabled. "Rock" satisfies an elderly persons desire to be in motion, but without going anywhere, and "Roll" addresses the need for those with disabilities to move about at their own will.

It's completely inappropriate to act as if Rock and Roll is something other than the domain of the elderly and disabled. I only mention this because I constantly see the youth of today mocking this already maligned group through their masquerade pretending that Rock and Roll are in fact edgy, contemporary, and youthful.

While their commitment is laudable, they really need to focus on something more positive. Maybe they could try and create some music that is fresh, and is less reminiscent of the music their parents used to listen to.

2009-10-29T09:52:00.000-07:00

I think my misconception that blogs must be accompanied by pictures to be interesting deters me from posting more often. I suppose I could find some zany picture that loosely fits, like the one above, or for go a picture all together. I also have a personal debate about whether I should post links to other sites/stories. That seems obvious for a themed blog, but my theme could range from RPG video games to handmade paper. It seems the most important aspect of blogging is the addition of regular posts. I guess I'll find a balance between editorials, pictures, links, and stories as I go along. I should warn you, I'm going to try and stick in some filler on the sly. Do you think it'll go undetected, or just make this blog seem lame? We'll see...

2009-10-29T00:24:00.000-07:00

"Partisan Politics"
12" x 14.5"
2008

2009-10-27T11:49:00.000-07:00

Here are a few of the books from the 2009 Tunnel Visions show:

"Search for Healthcare"

"Michael the Inquisitor"

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"Colonization"

"Gentleman Standing"

"Kung Foot vs Toe Fu"

"Contemporary Food Cultivation"

"Seeking Gainful Employment"

"Juxtapositron"

2009-10-22T22:17:00.000-07:00

At the LA County Fair there a a variety of things to witness. Seeing the pigs, goats, and chickens and cows is at one end, and fried food and beer stands everywhere. In a barely air conditioned building I touched an eirily calm crocidile and got to sit at a round table and do crafts using yarn, dull knives, and paper plates. The rides are on the go so they are made for transportation so you can imagine the wonder of engineering that allows for such light weight and flimsy roller coasters, whose tracks kinda don't line up at points, and make the thrill of the ride that much more.

I really have a lot of fun making my own pickles. Batches later I've learned to make pickles I sincerely love eating. It's not that I think other pickles aren't good, because I love deli, Claussen, Valasic, Mt. Olive, and some Trader Joes versions too. I have developed a recipie I enjoy with my lunch 3-4 days a week. I'll be entering the LA Fair competition next year.

2009-10-22T21:30:00.000-07:00

Welcome to BooshtheLurker. I can hear the neighbor beating her kids. This Blog is off to a questionable start. I guess it's been questionable recognizing that I started this blog over a year ago and am now posting my first entry. This blog will be about things that interest me, but I'll need to clairfy what that means. Probably including, but not limited to:

Snakes, paints, chips, greens, pickles, cats, soda, fish, puzzles, tables and chairs, rulers, transparency, video games,Reeboks, greens, cigar boxes, power tools, seed pods, vinyl, tubes, gear, pens, paper, stencils, stamps, beats, horticulture, alchemy, kitchens, booze, bicycles, arguments, solitude, concrete, bricks, lamprey mouths, shrimp, squid, goats, torture devices, wood cuts, optical illusions, pizza, burgers, burritos, salads, vinaigrettes, money, t.v., movies, thrift stores, honesty, directness, loot, decisiveness, confrontation, records, electronics, cool weather, a/c, low humidity, ink, metal, wood, herbs, books, vegetables, umami, x-acto knives, shade, subversives, glass jars, Noodles, street cleaner bristles, cutting mats, water, beer, frames, boars, stuff and/or things.

Also, things that my all too weak buffers can't keep me from mentioning. Like the neighbor who sometimes hits her kids. All I ever hear is a slap, a scream and alot of yelling and crying. Then months go by and I forget it ever happened.

So, here it is. You can look forward to bad grammar.