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Sunday, December 31, 2017

Robert Lenkiewicz


Art Appreciation

I came across a painting titled The Painter with Patti Avery, which features a scraggly painter holding a paint brush on one hand and supporting a woman's chest with the other. He studies the viewer as if a reflection. The painting is both sensual and academic.

The painter is Robert Oscar Lenkiewicz. He was born in London on December 31, 1941 and is considered one of South West England's most celebrated artist known for his realistic figurative paintings.

Check out the memoir blog by one of his daughters, Alice Rhenna Lenkiewicz, HERE, watch this short documentary of the artist HERE, and view more of his amazing work HERE.


Syd sniffing glue (1988) via dinavonfleishgeist

The Painter with Patti Avery (1988) via artodyssey1

Wolfe with Moira (1983) via conchigliadivenere

Sources:

http://www.robertlenkiewicz.org/
http://lenkiewicz.org/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Lenkiewicz
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/features/robert-lenkiewicz-larger-than-life-and-death-828934.html
https://conchigliadivenere.wordpress.com/2014/11/15/robert-lenkiewicz-1941-2002-english/
https://plymouthculture.wordpress.com/tag/robert-lenkiewicz/
http://arlenkiewicz.blogspot.com/
http://dinavonfleishgeist.blogspot.com/2012/05/robert-lenkiewicz.html
https://artodyssey1.blogspot.com/2011/10/robert-lenkiewicz.html?m=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7HOq4EYKdA

Saturday, December 30, 2017

My choices for the 2018 AVN Fan Awards

UPDATE: 6% Accurate

What have I been doing the past few weeks in December? Watching porn. 😜 I am kidding. Really. Honestly.

My friends and I attended the AVN Awards Red Carpet, last year. Before attending, I decided to participate and vote for my choices for the AVN Fan Awards, which you can see HERE. So, this year, I am doing it again.

My choices are based on a bracket system that randomly places nominees for each category. By utilizing Pornhub and Twitter, I assessed each actor and cammer. I look primarily for personality and how they fit the category. Naturally, I also look at titillation. And like last year, it was extremely difficult selecting one talent over the other.

So before attending this year's 35th AVN Awards, here are my final four and top choices for the 2018 AVN Fan Awards:


FAVORITE FEMALE PORN STAR

ANGELA WHITE

Anya Olsen

via avn
Riley Reid
Lana Rhoades
Anikka Albrite


FAVORITE MALE PORN STAR

JOHNNY SINS

Keiran Lee

via avn
Mick Blue
Chris Strokes
Jason Brown


FAVORITE TRANS PORN STAR

CHANEL SANTINI

Domino Presley

via avn
Natalie Mars
Tyra Scott
Annabelle Lane


FAVORITE BBW PERFORMER

Angela DeLuca

via avn
Sashaa Juggs
Ava Doll
Angelina Castro


HOTTEST MILF

KENDRA LUST

Cory Chase

via avn
Briana Banks
Mona Wales
Julia Ann


HOTTEST NEWCOMER

LENA PAUL

Jill Kassidy

via avn
Elena Koshka
Eliza Jane
Zoe Clark


EPIC ASS

Alexis Texas

via avn
Mandy Muse
Anikka Albrite
Alix Lovell


MOST SPECTACULAR BOOBS

ANGELA WHITE

Jelena Jensen

via avn
Lana Rhoades
Stella Cox
Ashley Adams


FAVORITE CAM GIRL

KATI3KAT

Jenny Blighe

via avn
Mary Moody
Leighton Brook
Ginger Banks


FAVORITE CAMMING COSPLAYER

CATJIRA

Lana Rain

via avn
adysweet
Hackergirl
Elise Rivers


FAVORITE INDIE CLIP STAR

JENNY BLIGHE

Owyn Loxley

via avn
Harriet Sugarcookie
Jenny Blighe
Cloe Palmer


FAVORITE CAMMING COUPLE

19HONEYSUCKLE (AKA HONEY & TOM CHRISTIAN)

The Starzis

via avn
FionnaAndJimmy
Penny Pax and Alex Legend
MissMeganSky & Mason Haven


FAVORITE TRANS CAM STAR

Domino Presley

via avn
Valentina Mia
Liberty Harkness
Aubrey Kate


FAVORITE PORN STAR WEBSITE

ANGELA WHITE

HarrietSugarcookie.com

via avn
Bryci.com
ReidMyLips.com
JamesDeen.com



SOCIAL MEDIA STAR

RILEY REED

Lexi Belle

via avn
Riley Steele
Harriet Sugarcookie
Lana Rhoades



Friday, December 29, 2017

Tracks 83: Music Mix 1989


In 1989 world politics, President F.W. de Klerk started the process of ending apartheid (racial segregation) in South Africa, Tokyo Stock Market crashes, Exxon Valdez oil tanker spills eleven million gallons of crude oil of Alaska, and the Berlin Wall comes down.

The year introduced us to several awesome movies, such as: Tim Burton's Batman, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Twins, Back to the Future 2, and James Bond's License to Kill. Guns N' Roses, The Cure, The B52's, and NKOTB rocked music.



Guns N' Roses - Paradise City
Edie Brickell & New Bohemians - What I Am
Aerosmith - Love In An Elevator
The Cure - Lovesong
Madonna - Cherish
Love and Rockets - So Alive
The B52's - Love Shack
Young MC - Bust A Move
Cher - If I Could Turn Back Time
The Bangles - Eternal Flame
Paula Abdul - Forever Your Girl
Martika - Toy Soldiers
Milli Vanilli - Blame It On The Rain
Fine Young Cannibals - She Drives Me Crazy
Roxette - The Look
Warrant - Heaven
Janet Jackson - Miss You Much
Poison - Every Rose Has Its Thorn
Bobby Brown - My Prerogative
New Kids On The Block - Hangin' Tough

Dave McKean


Art Appreciation

Born on December 29, 1963, David "Dave" McKean is an English illustrator, photographer, comic book artist, graphic designer, filmmaker, and musician.

His first graphic novels included Violent Cases (1987), Black Orchid (1988), and Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth (1989). In 1995, McKean wrote and illustrated a book for The Rolling Stones called Voodoo Lounge in conjunction with the release of the Stones' 20th British studio album. He wrote and illustrated the graphic novel, Cages, between 1990 and 1996.

Other comics and graphic novels include Pictures That Tick, Pictures That Tick 2, Celluloid, and Black Dog: The Dreams of Paul Nash. He has designed album covers for Tori Amos and Toad the Wet Sprocket, to name a few, and has published four books of photography. He also designed and directed the awesome film, MirrorMask.

You can learn more about the amazing talented Dave McKean HERE.



Black Dog - The Dreams of Paul Nash via darkhorse

Joker via proteusmag

Unexpected Need via proteusmag

Sources:

http://www.davemckean.com
https://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/2252/dave-mckean-channels-wwi-surrealism-new-original-g
https://frankensteinia.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-art-of-frankenstein-dave-mckean.html
http://proteusmag.blogspot.com/2014/04/artist-of-day-dave-mckean.html
https://centuryguild.wordpress.com/tag/dave-mckean
http://blog.signalnoise.com/2010/06/30/the-art-of-dave-mckean

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

#UnwantedBoyBandNames









Earth, Wind & Fire - Fall In Love With Me


Music Appreciation

Released on December 27, 1982, Fall in Love with Me, written by Wayne Vaughn and Wanda Vaughn, featured Maurice White, Ms. Pluto and the rest of Earth, Wind and Fire dancing in what resembles ancient Egypt in a holodeck. The song, which was from EWF's twelfth studio album Powerlight, peaked at number 4 and number 17 on the R&B and Pop singles charts, and was nominated for a Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.



via EarthWindandFireVEVO

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fall_in_Love_with_Me_(song)

Monday, December 25, 2017

Moses Soyer


Art Appreciation

Born in Borisoglebsk, Russian Empire on December 25, 1899, Moses Soyer was an American social realist painter best known for his intimate portraits.

Soyer and his family emigrated to the United States in 1912. He studied art at Cooper Union and then Ferrer Art School in New York. His first solo exhibition was in 1926 and began teaching a the Contemporary Art School and the New School in New York.

You can see more of his wonderful work HERE.


Cynthia via davidowenartstudio

Male Ballet Dancer via charlesflint

Nude with Drape via artexpertswebsite

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses_Soyer
http://www.phillipscollection.org/research/american_art/bios/soyer_m-bio.htm
https://www.invaluable.com/artist/soyer-moses-zoreu9rf69/sold-at-auction-prices/
https://americangallery.wordpress.com/2014/05/06/moses-soyer-1899-1974-2/
http://davidowenartstudio.blogspot.com/2012/05/moses-soyer-1899-1974.html
http://www.charlesflint.com/gallery/fine-art/moses-soyer/
https://www.artexpertswebsite.com/pages/artists/soyer.php

Sunday, December 24, 2017

#ThingsNotToSayToSanta













Photos: Kids and Christmas



Mary or Sandy Lee with Christmas tree, Mountain Park, Alberta
via Provincial Archives of Alberta





Christmas in Melbourne, 1942
Christmas in Melbourne via Australian War Memorial



Christmas morning under the Christmas tree, ca. 1935
Christmas Morning under the Christmas tree via State Library of Queensland



18. desember - December 18
Dressed and decorated for Christmas via National Archives of Norway


Saturday, December 23, 2017

Hearing Santa Claus





I was about 7 years old, when I heard Santa Claus.

It was late on Christmas Eve and I could hear my parents fighting--they were more arguing than fighting, but for a kid it sounded liked a fight.

On the roof, I remember hearing what sounded like hoofs. Hoofs that blended with trees rustling with the outside wind.

Then suddenly the door slammed. I jumped out of bed and ran to the window but could only see the streetlight and the quiet neighborhood.

My dad ran into my room and asked what happened. I explained I heard Santa Claus. Curious, he looked outside too and called out to mom.

We all came out of my room and went to the door, but no sign of Santa. Then we turned to the living room and saw the many presents under the Christmas tree. He did arrive and even enjoyed the milk and cookies I left.

Excited to see all the presents, my parents started a tradition of opening one present Christmas Eve. We all did. I don't remember what I opened first, but I do remember going back to bed eager to wake up the next morning to open the rest.

Friday, December 22, 2017

Tracks 83: Music Mix 1988 Part II


Calgary Canada hosted the Winter Olympics and Seoul, Korea hosted the Summer Olympics, the island of Jamaica was hit by Hurricane Gilbert, and the Iran - Iraq War ended after 8 years. In U.S. politics, George H. W. Bush defeats Democratic challenger Michael Dukakis. 

For me, as a 12 year old kid who loved watching MTV, the most memorable music videos were INXS' A New Sensation and Michael Jackson's The Way You Make Me Feel. The lead singer for INXS, Michael Hutchence, epitomized rock star and sexy, in the late 80s. And the model, Tatiana Thumbstzen, in Michael Jackson's music video, was mesmerizing in beauty.




Steve Winwood - Don't You Know What The Night Can Do?
Foreigner - Say You Will
Cheap Trick - Don't Be Cruel
Pretty Poison - Catch Me (I'm Falling)
INXS - New Sensation
U2 - Desire
Information Society - What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy)
Kylie Minogue - The Loco-motion
INXS - Devil Inside
UB40 - Red Red Wine
Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel
The Bangles - Hazy Shade of Winter
Johnny Hates Jazz - Shattered Dreams
Debbie Gibson - Shake Your Love
Escape Club - Wild, Wild West
Billy Ocean - Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
Steve Winwood - Roll With It
Guns N' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine
Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
George Michael - Father Figure

Versace Spring Summer 2018 Fashion Show

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Monday, December 18, 2017

#MyMentalHealthIn5Words



















The Blue Genie Art Bazaar


Art Appreciation

I've lived in Austin for the past 18 years. Thus, perhaps I can indeed consider myself an Austinite.

Every Sunday, I open the Austin Chronicle to see what's going on in the city. My aim is mostly art exhibits and galleries. Preferably free. And trust me, there are plenty. Even if there was a charge, the fee is reasonable.

This weekend, I decided to visit The Blue Genie Art Bazaar. As explained on their website, "The Bazaar features the work of more than 200 artists offering a wide variety of imaginative and beautiful gifts." And they do. Many of the products sold are handmade by local and regional artists.

Here are a few artists I came across at the bazaar:

Cindy “Crash” Raschke
crashartaustin.com

Illuminidol
illuminidol.com

Kristen von Minden and Eve Trester-Wilson
brightbeamgoods.com

Liz Potter
thewonderfuladventure.com

Rebecca Bennett
rebeccabennettartworks.com

Tim Doyle
nakatomiinc.com

Sunday, December 17, 2017

#makechristmasdirty














Frans Mensink


Art Appreciation

I came across the wonderful work by Dutch erotic artist and illustrator Frans Mensink. To be honest, his work is quite titillating.

His illustrations start with photographing models. As he explains in his bio, this has helped him improve lighting, emotion, expression, and diversity.

You can see more of his work HERE.


via FransMensinkPhotography

via pinupcartoongirls

via fransmensinkartist

via anglophilium

Sources:

http://www.fransmensink.nl
https://www.facebook.com/FransMensinkArtist
https://www.facebook.com/FransMensinkPhotography
https://fransmensinkartist.deviantart.com
https://www.pinupcartoongirls.com/frans-mensink
http://anglophilium.tumblr.com/post/158648743744

Friday, December 15, 2017

Tracks 83: Music Mix 1988


Denim outfits were the in thing in 1988. Kids my age and younger wanted to visit an FAO Schwartz to stomp on the big floor piano.

The popular films at the time were Big, Die Hard, and Beetlejuice. Bobby McFarrin taught us Don't Worry Be Happy and Rick Astley promised to Never Gonna Give You Up.




Poison - Nothin' But A Good Time
Joan Jett, The Blackhearts - I Hat Myself for Loving You
Pet Shop Boys - Always On My Mind
Bobby Brown - Don't Be Cruel
Natalie Cole - Pink Cadillac
New Edition - If It Isn't Love
Pebbles - Girlfriend
Taylor Dayne - Tell It To My Heart
Pet Shop Boys - What Have I Done To Deserve This
Rick Astley - Together Forever
Bon Jovi - Bad Medicine
Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry Be Happy
Debbie Gibson - Foolish Beat
Robert Palmer - Simply Irresistible
Def Leppard - Pour Some Sugar On Me
Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth
George Harrison - Got My Mind Set On You
INXS - Never Tear Us Apart
INXS - Need You Tonight

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Patty Duke


Acting Appreciation

American actress Anne Marie "Patty" Duke was born on December 14, 1946 in Queens, New York. She is best known for her role as Helen Keller in the 1962 film The Miracle Worker.

Patty Duke started acting at a very young age in TV commercials and soap operas. Her first starring role was in the Broadway play The Miracle Worker. This was later made into the 1962 film where she received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress at age 16.

She then returned to TV for her own series The Patty Duke Show, where she portrayed two characters, who were identical cousins. After the series was canceled, she appeared in Valley of the Dolls (1967).

In her autobiography, she revealed she had been diagnosed with manic depression. She became an activist for numerous mental health causes.

Patty Duke passed away on March 29, 2016.



Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patty_Duke
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2016/03/29/oscar-winning-former-child-star-patty-duke-dies-age-69/82382666/
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/gossip/la-et-mg-sean-astin-patty-duke-death-story.html


Monday, December 11, 2017

Cherrywood Art Fair


Austin has amazing artists. If you're from Austin, you'd probably say that's an obvious statement. But where can you find these amazing artists? At art fairs.

This past weekend, Maplewood Elementary in Austin hosted the Cherrywood Art Fair. It was an art event with over 80 exhibitors.

Below are a few of the artists I came across. (For a complete list of artists, go HERE.)

Anna Mallam - Slow Fuse Photography
http://www.slowfuse.org

Betty Jameson
http://jamesonad.wixsite.com/betty-jameson

Bruce Bitter
https://brucebitter.com

Carolyn Kimball
http://carolynkimball.com

Carly Weaver
http://www.carlyweaver.com

Chet Phillips
http://www.chetart.com

Deadly Creative
https://www.deadlycreative.com

Heidi Miller Lowell Watercolor
http://www.heidimillerlowell.com

Laura Fisk
http://www.fiskandfern.com

Lauren Briere
http://www.robotsinrowboats.com

Leila Cothran
https://www.illustratedinkart.com

Linda Wandt Fine Art
https://www.lindawandt.com

J.H. Hardcastle
http://www.jhhardcastle.com

Jean Synodinos Paintings
https://www.jeansynodinosart.com

John Gusky Photography
https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/john-gusky.html

Katie McDowell Photography
https://www.katiemcdowellphotography.com

Matt Myers
http://squidrabbit.com

Mckinley Mizar
http://mckinleymizar.com

Neena Buxani
https://neenabuxani.com

Sunday, December 10, 2017

Alexander Grahovsky


Art Appreciation

Born in Alicante, Spain, Alexander Grahovsky is a self-taught artist known primarily for his pop, surrealistic and erotica illustrations and paintings.

Check out the interview with IPaintMyMind and view his amazing works HERE.

"Fake News" Donald Trump Portrait for The Bay St Bull
April Issue Canada (2017) via alexandergrahovsky

Enjoy Your Stay Cinderella (2015) via erosart

Untitled (2017) via alexandergrahovsky


Sources:

http://alexandergrahovsky.com
https://www.facebook.com/GrahovskyAlexander
https://www.saatchiart.com/grahovsky
https://www.behance.net/grahovsky
https://society6.com/alexandergrahovsky
http://www.notey.com/blogs/alexander-grahovsky
https://www.balibart.com/en/artist/alexander-grahovsky
http://ipaintmymind.org/art/interview-alexander-grahovsky-bubble-gum-paintings-art-prints

Friday, December 8, 2017

Tracks 83: Music Mix 1987 Part II


For me, 1987 was prime. A lot of great music videos were being played on MTV. You had the badass Billy Idol singing Mony Mony and the Beastie Boys showing nerds that the must Fight For the Right To Party! And at the same time, you had some mainstream pop hits like Crowded House's Something So Strong, ABC's When Smokey Sings, and Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam's Lost In Emotion.

But perhaps one my my favorite song and music video was Aretha Frankin & George Michael's I Knew You Were Waiting. It combined two powerful singers and entertainers to create a wonderful song.



Beastie Boys - (You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party0
Huey Lewis And The News - Doing It All For My Baby
Crowded House - Something So Strong
Expose - Let Me Be The One
Bon Jovi - Wanted Dead or Alive
ABC - When Smokey Sings
Glass Tiger -Someday
Swing Out Sister - Breakout
Madonna - Who's That Girl
Janet Jackson - Control
Aretha Franklin & George Michael - I Knew You Were Waiting For Me
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam - Lost In Emotion
Billy Medley, Jennifer Warnes - (I've Had) The Time of My Life
U2 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
Billy Idol - Mony Mony
Jody Watley - Looking For A New Love
Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over
Whitesnake - Here I Gor Again
The Bangles - Walk Like an Egyptian

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

#FavTweets 2017 November Paintings, Drawings, and Digital Art