for me to get my own blog set back up so I can seperate my own art work from stuff I just want to do for Odwwart. Anyways, it be here: http://brandonkhatefest.blogspot.com
No need to worry though, I still plan on focusing a good amount of attention here and have even decided the next theme we should do to start getting that going here again.
WHICH IS: Insects.
Insects are really cool and there's a lot you can do with them, you can even eat a good majority of them! So I dunno, we can take this slow to get back into the hang of this but I'll say we should probably all try to submit something insect themed in the next 2 weeks. GO GO GO!
Look I didn't even post any art work I've been doing for class or music I've been listening to. I'm so proud of myself WHOO! :V
Monday, February 9, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
and ALSO
This music video gets it's own post:
Because GOD DAMN, I have not seen a music video this awesome in a long time. This pretty much trumps any music video I posted last year.
God bless you crazy Aussies!
Because GOD DAMN, I have not seen a music video this awesome in a long time. This pretty much trumps any music video I posted last year.
God bless you crazy Aussies!
This shit just got REAL
Well semi-serious real post on some plane of existence but basically I wanted to talk about why we started this blog: forcing ourselves to do more art until we all achieve a collective nervous break down, become recluses and hate everyone that's ever existed or potentially will exist.
Well, sorta, maybe. Ok maybe not that intense of a gesture but we did originally start this blog to do more art, if not exclusively, for this blog. And I'm not calling for anything major here or going to get on anyone's ass but I think it's time we brought back the themes to do each week and post some art to go with it.
If that's a bit too much, we could extend it a little longer. I'd just like to hear what you guys are thinking. On top of that each theme should be seen as a fun challenge and taking different approaches would be just as interesting. I have an idea for the next one and I'm thinking of using paper cut outs to make it. We'll see.
As for other things, I've been highly enjoying my print making class. Here's some silk screen work I've been doing on a series of dinosaur hybrid birds:
and the usual comics:
Also I got new shoes, a hair cut, clipped my nails, shaved, changed my car's oil and ate a huge burrito all in one day. I think from now on I'm going to try to ball up all of my weekly/monthly/quarterly self maintenance into one day because I felt god damn dapper.
And hey, have a Junji Ito inspired zombie doodle. As a toast to work our asses off a little more.
Well, sorta, maybe. Ok maybe not that intense of a gesture but we did originally start this blog to do more art, if not exclusively, for this blog. And I'm not calling for anything major here or going to get on anyone's ass but I think it's time we brought back the themes to do each week and post some art to go with it.
If that's a bit too much, we could extend it a little longer. I'd just like to hear what you guys are thinking. On top of that each theme should be seen as a fun challenge and taking different approaches would be just as interesting. I have an idea for the next one and I'm thinking of using paper cut outs to make it. We'll see.
As for other things, I've been highly enjoying my print making class. Here's some silk screen work I've been doing on a series of dinosaur hybrid birds:
and the usual comics:
Also I got new shoes, a hair cut, clipped my nails, shaved, changed my car's oil and ate a huge burrito all in one day. I think from now on I'm going to try to ball up all of my weekly/monthly/quarterly self maintenance into one day because I felt god damn dapper.
And hey, have a Junji Ito inspired zombie doodle. As a toast to work our asses off a little more.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Open up your throat
Lo and behold, my design was approved and is up for voting for threadless. Check it out and vote if you don't mind! I hope I do good for my first submission.
Also school has started up again for me so that means more extremely odd Anti-Nova comics:
and in music news, both Franz Ferdinand and Animal Collectives have new albums this month and both are exceptional. So go get them or something, I dunno.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Working on comic again but for now FISH PEOPLE
It's all in the title, folks. Pretty much what I've been doing this last week of break.
That and covering my walls with these.
I'll have a more thought out post with more comics later this week. Also maybe work on getting to bed before 5 again :[
That and covering my walls with these.
I'll have a more thought out post with more comics later this week. Also maybe work on getting to bed before 5 again :[
Monday, January 5, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009
You said "send me stationary to make me horny"
Happy new year everyone!
This is my present to all, for a year hopefully less rocky than the last.
That and some doodles.
And then, a really good Los Campesinos! music video to kick it all off:
A list of resolutions and a list of regrets always makes for a great song. Especially on January 1st.
Good luck to everyone in the next 52 weeks. Hopefully this year we'll be a little more steady with getting projects, art and comics done, myself definitely included. Remember resolutions aren't wishes :3
This is my present to all, for a year hopefully less rocky than the last.
That and some doodles.
And then, a really good Los Campesinos! music video to kick it all off:
A list of resolutions and a list of regrets always makes for a great song. Especially on January 1st.
Good luck to everyone in the next 52 weeks. Hopefully this year we'll be a little more steady with getting projects, art and comics done, myself definitely included. Remember resolutions aren't wishes :3
Friday, December 26, 2008
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
A list of music you may or may not enjoy from 2008: part 1 of 45
So I am currently in Arizona on vacation without a scanner or my own computer for that matter. I can't currently upload any art or comics I've been working on for a week but this gives me time to post something just as important to me as art; which would be music.
Basically, in no order or structure, here is 6 of my favorite albums of 2008. It was a good year for music and it's always nice to see what people where listening to. I could have gone to 10 or more even but I like to keep this list simple, short and sweet.
French kicks - Swimming
They have this amazing distant sound with intense reverb and heavy bass tones on this album. It has this haunting sound that doesn't leave and causes it to become involving in a way. Somewhat similar to the Walkmen but still unique on their own, this album was pretty amazing to me.
Why? - Alopecia
Yoni Wolf, lead singer and do'er most'er guy of Why? has always been a really interesting musician and put together a really fun trip hop album here. The album is mainly about personal problems and worries reflected in fun, psychedelic tracks that have an upbeat sound with grim lyrics. It's got a certain weird charm that's hard to deny.
Evangelicals - The Evening Descends
This entire album is a really cool concept itself. Basically it's like if you took a bunch of old 70's horror films and vignettes, mixed them with a bit of the Rocky Horror Picture Show and then had a band that sounds like Pavement on acid make music to it all. It's a fun, interesting trip altogether.
Shugo Tokumaru - Exit
Shugo Tokumaru has always been a really interesting musician and he really shines on this album. He plays all the instruments on this (which is around 40) and manages to make them all sound chaotic, delightful and cheerful. All the songs have an interesting dream like quality to them that kind of sticks with you after listening.
Miniature Tigers - Tell it to the Volcano
This is their first album, after releasing to EP's this year that were both excellent. The whole thing has a lot of straight forward songs with real catchy beats. As simple as the songs and sound are done, it's so well executed that it almost becomes complex. They remind me of early Weezer in a lot of great ways.
Thao - We Brave Bee Stings and All
The lead singer has a beautiful, unique voice and the guitar work throughout the whole album is quite amazing. A lot of the songs also seem to be on love and fractured relationships with inspiring lyrics and great mental imagery. She communicates that love is most definitely for the brave and you should always expect a few black eyes here and there when dealing with it.
I was considering adding Tv on the Radio's new album, "Dear Science," or even Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" but I wanted to go with ones that were just as great and flew under a lot of people's radar. Check this out if you get the chance, I promise they're all great and made with pure dedication (and possible magical musical unicorn witchcraft).
As for everyone else on odwwart, I hope you guys put together a list of some of your favorites and post it. It'd be nice and fun and help liven up this blog a bit since it's been kind of slow since the start of December. You could even do movies, books, pornography or favorite show dogs if you want!
Basically, in no order or structure, here is 6 of my favorite albums of 2008. It was a good year for music and it's always nice to see what people where listening to. I could have gone to 10 or more even but I like to keep this list simple, short and sweet.
French kicks - Swimming
They have this amazing distant sound with intense reverb and heavy bass tones on this album. It has this haunting sound that doesn't leave and causes it to become involving in a way. Somewhat similar to the Walkmen but still unique on their own, this album was pretty amazing to me.
Why? - Alopecia
Yoni Wolf, lead singer and do'er most'er guy of Why? has always been a really interesting musician and put together a really fun trip hop album here. The album is mainly about personal problems and worries reflected in fun, psychedelic tracks that have an upbeat sound with grim lyrics. It's got a certain weird charm that's hard to deny.
Evangelicals - The Evening Descends
This entire album is a really cool concept itself. Basically it's like if you took a bunch of old 70's horror films and vignettes, mixed them with a bit of the Rocky Horror Picture Show and then had a band that sounds like Pavement on acid make music to it all. It's a fun, interesting trip altogether.
Shugo Tokumaru - Exit
Shugo Tokumaru has always been a really interesting musician and he really shines on this album. He plays all the instruments on this (which is around 40) and manages to make them all sound chaotic, delightful and cheerful. All the songs have an interesting dream like quality to them that kind of sticks with you after listening.
Miniature Tigers - Tell it to the Volcano
This is their first album, after releasing to EP's this year that were both excellent. The whole thing has a lot of straight forward songs with real catchy beats. As simple as the songs and sound are done, it's so well executed that it almost becomes complex. They remind me of early Weezer in a lot of great ways.
Thao - We Brave Bee Stings and All
The lead singer has a beautiful, unique voice and the guitar work throughout the whole album is quite amazing. A lot of the songs also seem to be on love and fractured relationships with inspiring lyrics and great mental imagery. She communicates that love is most definitely for the brave and you should always expect a few black eyes here and there when dealing with it.
I was considering adding Tv on the Radio's new album, "Dear Science," or even Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" but I wanted to go with ones that were just as great and flew under a lot of people's radar. Check this out if you get the chance, I promise they're all great and made with pure dedication (and possible magical musical unicorn witchcraft).
As for everyone else on odwwart, I hope you guys put together a list of some of your favorites and post it. It'd be nice and fun and help liven up this blog a bit since it's been kind of slow since the start of December. You could even do movies, books, pornography or favorite show dogs if you want!
merry christmash!!!
weeeeee
I did a sketch of my Melissa (Standing) my cousin, Kayla (sitting) and Ginger (my dad's Beagle) at my grandma's house and I'm turing it into a christmas card this year, more to come later.
Friday, December 12, 2008
BREAK TIME!
Oh man, I am sorry I've been so lackluster for posting this month. I just finished up finals so now I got some more time on my hands and want to start posting art to just this blog, not just deviant art and here.
Kind of sad though, I like having the free time but I really did enjoy my classes this semester, especially Illustration. It was one of the first few art classes I've had where everyone was friendly, some what talented and gave good critiques. That shit is hard to find sometimes. Anyways my last project was a portrait of Kilgore Trout, best fictional author to ever exist (kind of :3).
Also, last week for my birthday, me and our very own Mauvis got together and got to see They Might be Giants live at the Metro in Chicago. These mother fuckers came back for two encores, TWO ENCORES! Who does that?
They do that!
I also finished some more large chipboard illustrations. I used the songs "Astronaut" by Beach House and "Agoraphobia" by Deerhunter in that order.
and to keep tradition with these ungodly long post, I'll finish it off with a music video I've been obsessing over lately.
Ferraby Lionheart's "small planet". It's a beautiful song off a phenomenal album from last year titled "Catch the Brass Ring". Good thing he has such a wonderful voice because god damn, he's weird looking :3
Hopefully everyone on the blog had a good wrap up for the semester but I just realized me, KC and Cooky Puss are the only ones in college right now. So uh, good luck Cooky puss and KC, if you're not done yet.
Kind of sad though, I like having the free time but I really did enjoy my classes this semester, especially Illustration. It was one of the first few art classes I've had where everyone was friendly, some what talented and gave good critiques. That shit is hard to find sometimes. Anyways my last project was a portrait of Kilgore Trout, best fictional author to ever exist (kind of :3).
Also, last week for my birthday, me and our very own Mauvis got together and got to see They Might be Giants live at the Metro in Chicago. These mother fuckers came back for two encores, TWO ENCORES! Who does that?
They do that!
I also finished some more large chipboard illustrations. I used the songs "Astronaut" by Beach House and "Agoraphobia" by Deerhunter in that order.
and to keep tradition with these ungodly long post, I'll finish it off with a music video I've been obsessing over lately.
Ferraby Lionheart's "small planet". It's a beautiful song off a phenomenal album from last year titled "Catch the Brass Ring". Good thing he has such a wonderful voice because god damn, he's weird looking :3
Hopefully everyone on the blog had a good wrap up for the semester but I just realized me, KC and Cooky Puss are the only ones in college right now. So uh, good luck Cooky puss and KC, if you're not done yet.
Friday, December 5, 2008
ez8 and I share birthdays almost
SamuraiPaul- DEC 5Ez8 - DEC 6
I also have a friend who's birthday is DEC 7 happy birthday, dustin!!
Monday, December 1, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
ol' blue eyes
Drew this on a transparent layer so when I saved it with a white bg it looked weird imo. I prefer it this way:
A quickie done in a few minutes:
Both done in PS7 while I should have been doing other work (I am bad at college hello).Tuesday, November 18, 2008
4 THINGS GOING ON IN THIS POST
OH MY GOD A MUSIC VIDEO FOR THE TAIN?! THAT'S LIKE THE BEST SONG EVER (caution: have 18 minutes of your life free, well worth it. One of the most amazing music videos I've seen in awhile)
http://pitchfork.tv/videos/the-decemberists-the-tain-
ETERNAL SUFFERING VEGGIE MONSTER
MOST BAD ASS SWEATSHIRT EVER (seriously, is it a pea coat, is it a hoodie? MYSTERY CLOTHING!)
DON'T TOUCH YOURSELF
THANK YOU CLASS
http://pitchfork.tv/videos/the-decemberists-the-tain-
ETERNAL SUFFERING VEGGIE MONSTER
MOST BAD ASS SWEATSHIRT EVER (seriously, is it a pea coat, is it a hoodie? MYSTERY CLOTHING!)
DON'T TOUCH YOURSELF
THANK YOU CLASS
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Skate or LIVE
Been working with watercolors more and more. I picked up a watercolor block, 9" by 12", so I've been trying to make sure I am a little more comfortable before I start painting over the sketch.
One of these days I am going to do a comic just about this character, Scott, because he's still my favorite thing to draw even though I've been doing all those Anti-Nova comics with Marshmallow Gremlin. I've got too many ideas and characters I need to put into action; I really should just kick myself in the ass constantly.
Anyways, as for other art and music happenings, Matt & Kim just recently came through town with Kid Static and Best Fwends. They played at the house out in Dekalb and it was a pretty damn amazing show all around. I saw Matt & Kim earlier this year (even had an entry earlier too on this blog about it) but they once again put on a great set with an ungodly amount of energy.
For their encore they decided to play one extra song that segwayed into a dance mix Kim put together as both Matt and Kim proceeded to jump off the stage and make everyone dance their pants off.
Pants were most certainly danced off.
Kid Static opened before them, he has an interesting sound that reminds me of Dan the Automator (before he started sucking on that second handsome boys modeling school album :( ) mixed with Q-tip. Really fun live, twice as fun when the dance party started.
After Kid Static, Best Fwends played. They're hard to describe other than, "so awesome and hilarious live you pee your pants a little bit." It's really hard to explain then other than to observe them.
So check this out as well.
So after that was all good and finished, it had been one of the better concerts I have been to this year. Even more suprising it was out in Dekalb instead of Chicago.
One of these days I am going to do a comic just about this character, Scott, because he's still my favorite thing to draw even though I've been doing all those Anti-Nova comics with Marshmallow Gremlin. I've got too many ideas and characters I need to put into action; I really should just kick myself in the ass constantly.Anyways, as for other art and music happenings, Matt & Kim just recently came through town with Kid Static and Best Fwends. They played at the house out in Dekalb and it was a pretty damn amazing show all around. I saw Matt & Kim earlier this year (even had an entry earlier too on this blog about it) but they once again put on a great set with an ungodly amount of energy.
For their encore they decided to play one extra song that segwayed into a dance mix Kim put together as both Matt and Kim proceeded to jump off the stage and make everyone dance their pants off.
Pants were most certainly danced off.Kid Static opened before them, he has an interesting sound that reminds me of Dan the Automator (before he started sucking on that second handsome boys modeling school album :( ) mixed with Q-tip. Really fun live, twice as fun when the dance party started.
After Kid Static, Best Fwends played. They're hard to describe other than, "so awesome and hilarious live you pee your pants a little bit." It's really hard to explain then other than to observe them.
So check this out as well.
So after that was all good and finished, it had been one of the better concerts I have been to this year. Even more suprising it was out in Dekalb instead of Chicago.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Oh god I need to post more often so I quit doing these huge post dumps
It's been one of those busy weeks that didn't need to be but thanks to student loans and having to reapply due to them messing up my social security number, IT WAS! Here's some art since last time:
The doodles (2nd image down) has some doodles from friends on the page, the jaws dick, :3 faces and gestural face. Just wanted to clarify that DEAR BLOG READERS.
I'll be making another post later tonight since I got too much stuff to fit into one.
The doodles (2nd image down) has some doodles from friends on the page, the jaws dick, :3 faces and gestural face. Just wanted to clarify that DEAR BLOG READERS.I'll be making another post later tonight since I got too much stuff to fit into one.
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