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Tetsuya Ishida – Gizmodo

victhortheviking — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:04:09 +0000

Over at Gizmodo, the have an article about the late surreal painter, Tetsuya Ishida. The artwork is pretty incredible. Ishida died in 2005 after being struck by a train at the age of 31. If you do a google search for under his name you will find some pretty crazy art work. Great Stuff!

The Paintings That Will Give You Nightmares Tonight.

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Jinxi’s Interview With Fine Artist Raul Pizarro – Blog – Jinxi Boo

Victhor The Viking — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:55:03 +0000

Raul Pizarro’s work is incredible. His work is right up there with Mark Ryden and Robert Williams. Some fine work. Jinxi interviewed him on her blog:

I was lucky enough to meet Raul Pizarro many years ago online and we hit it off immediately. He was so kind and intelligent and even through emails, made me laugh and smile with his wit and enchanting demeanor. Imagine my delight when I spied his amazing paintings and artwork and realized that not only was Raul an impressive person, but he was an incredible artist as well.

Raul really encompasses what it means to live life to the fullest. His artwork is so powerful and thought-provoking. He paints with a passion that you can feel when you view his pieces. In person, he is every bit as charming and delightful as you would imagine such a creative man would be.

Diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at the age of three, Raul has never let it stop him. He immersed himself in art at an early age and created a world of beauty and joy. Though his muscles are weakened by MD, Raul is absolutely one of the strongest people I have ever met. His positive attitude is infectious and one that nearly anyone could stand to take lessons from when viewing life and the best way to live a fulfilling one.

read the rest at Jinxi’s Blog – Jinxi Boo.

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HOOPERS ELECTRIC: Homage to Professor Charlie Wagner

Victhor The Viking — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:46:59 +0000

Thomas Hooper has paid homage to tattoo legend Charlie Wagner with very nice print that he has available for sail. It is limited addition or 50. Very Nice. Go to the Hooper Electric Blog to purchase the print.

Charlie Wagner, is one of America’s great tattoo legends. Wagner tattooed in New York City from the 1890s up until his death in 1953. Working on the Bowery in lower Manhattan, Wagner took over the shop space at 11 Chatham Square that Samuel O ‘Reilly had occupied for many years. Charlie Wagner carried on where O’Reilly left off in more ways than one. They both patented a tattooing machine, and both became very famous for tattooing sideshow attractions. Samuel O’Reilly patented the first tattooing machine in 1891 (patent #464,801). Wagner improved upon that design and received his own patent in 1904 (768,413).

I wanted to pay homage to this Legend so I did this painting.

I wanted to do a study of the tattoo machine and make it as realistic as i possibly could with my crude skills.

via Professor Charlie Wagner « HOOPERS ELECTRIC.

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