Jennifer Balkan

Art Appreciation

Jennifer Balkan is an artist I enjoy following. Since the last time I blogged about this artist, her work has been featured in many more several publications, her work has been shown across the country, and she has received many awards and accolades.

Read her interview in Poets/Artists HERE and check out her amazing figurative paintings HERE.

Self as St. Catherine via savvypainter

Moths Fly to the Light I via austinchronicle.com

Painter via poetsandartists

Source: 

https://jenniferbalkan.com/
https://www.austinchronicle.com/arts/2008-05-23/627349/
https://www.saatchiart.com/jbalkan
http://artodyssey1.blogspot.com/2009/09/jennifer-balkan-little-bit-about-me.html
https://savvypainter.com/podcast/jennifer-balkan/
http://texasportraitnetwork.blogspot.com/2017/02/spotlight-on-jennifer-balkan-2017-texas.html
https://www.poetsandartists.com/magazine/2017/1/26/artist-of-the-week-jennifer-balkan
https://vimeo.com/36515566

Cosplay... Is An Art: FanExpo Vancouver 2019

via Justin Henton

Zoë Mozert

Art Appreciation

In the early 20th century, one wouldn't think a pinup illustrator being a woman. However, unlike other pinup illustrators of the day, Zoë Mozert became a well-known and respected illustrator whose pinups depicted "real" women.

Born on April 27, 1907, Zoë Mozert was her own model in many of her early works. During her time, she painted hundreds of magazine covers, movie posters, calendars, and publicity posters.

via tuttartpitturasculturapoesiamusica

Bubbles via conchigliadivenere

Sun Goddess via muscleheaded

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zo%C3%AB_Mozert
https://www.pulpartists.com/Mozert.html
https://conchigliadivenere.wordpress.com/2015/12/28/zoe-mozert-1907-1993-american/
https://ladylace.com.au/2014/07/11/pinup-artist-zoe-mozert/
http://www.thepinupfiles.com/mozert.html
https://www.pulpartists.com/Mozert.html
https://muscleheaded.wordpress.com/tag/zoe-mozert/
https://www.tuttartpitturasculturapoesiamusica.com/2012/04/zoe-mozert-1907-1993-american-pin-up.html

Cosplay... Is An Art: Emerald City Comic Con 2019

via Justin Henton

Michael Garfield

Art Appreciation

I stumbled upon psychedelic artist and musician Michael Garfield one evening at Gallery Lucid in north Austin. Music played in the gallery added to the almost hypnotic psychedelic yet soothing pleasure of his artwork.

Check his artwork HERE.

Colibri (Beija Flor II) via michaelgarfield.blogspot

They Only Come Out At Night, Mostly...Mostly via michaelgarfield.blogspot 

My Dark Companion via michaelgarfield.blogspot

Sources:

http://www.michaelgarfieldart.com
https://www.facebook.com/michaelgarfieldart/
https://twitter.com/michaelgarfield
https://www.patreon.com/michaelgarfield
http://michaelgarfield.blogspot.com/

Denice Klarskov

Acting Appreciation

Born on April 18, 1986, Danish Denice Klarskov started modeling at the age of 16 appearing in several magazines. A couple of years later, she starred in her first adult film. 

After her negative experience in the adult film industry, she decided to start her own company, DK Productions. As she explained in an interview, "The first thing I did was set some rules for how I thought you should behave and treat other people... Some lines you don't cross, no matter how the situation unfolds."

Source:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denice_Klarskov

ekstrabladet.dk/underholdning/dkkendte/article4249862.ece

Cosplay... Is An Art: Albuquerque Comic Con 2019

via SGNS Entertainment

Dance: BLACKPINK - 'Kill This Love'

Dance Practice Video

Choreography: Blackpink



via Blackpink

#BLACKPINK #블랙핑크 #KILLTHISLOVE

Coplay... Is An Art: KATSUCON 2019

via Flannel Ninja

Toad The Wet Sprocket - All I Want

Music Appreciation

To me, Toad the Wet Sprocket is synonymous to "the early 90s." Many of the main stream alternative rock bands looked and sounded quite similar. (I'm sure I will get flak for saying this)

Formed in 1986, Toad the Wet Sprocket had many hits, including "All I Want." The song, which became their best known song, was featured in the TV series Doogie Howser, M.D. and Dawson's Creek.

The music video, directed by Hans Neleman, shows frontman Glen Phillips performing with the band on a theater stage before an empty audience with quick random images of women, dancers, and words. The video portrays the song's lyrics of wanting to hold on to moments.

via ToadWetSprocketVEVO

Source:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_I_Want_(Toad_the_Wet_Sprocket_song)
http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=31905
https://imvdb.com/video/toad-the-wet-sprocket/all-i-want

Cosplay... Is An Art: Dublin Comic Con Cosplay 2019

via Chelsea Kiernan

Emily Galusha

Art Appreciation

If you find yourself at Canopy, the art community complex in Austin, you'll know Emily Galusha's art studio. Look for the paintings of floating buffalo, antique pistols, and birds surrounded by art enthusiasts and admirers.

Born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, Emily Galusha is a painter, illustrator, and graphic designer, inspired by the Southwest and country life.

Photographer Scott David Gordon has a great podcast interview of Emily Galusha,which you can listen HERE.

Watch the artist documentary short by Richard Casteel, below.

View more of her wonder work on her website HERE.

Floating Above The Ocotillo via voyagehouston

Lynns Birds via voyagehouston

Sources:

https://www.eegcreative.com/
https://emilygalusha.wordpress.com/author/emilygalusha/
https://www.facebook.com/emilygalushacreative/
http://scottdavidgordon.com/blog/2014/7/13/emily-galusha
https://www.austinarttalk.com/5
https://www.skylinearteditions.com/emily-galusha/
http://voyagehouston.com/interview/art-life-emily-galusha/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmJayYKVZ5k&feature=youtu.be

Cosplay... Is An Art: Hero Hype Miami Comic Convention 2019

via FDSedanoArts

Dance: Jake Kodish: Billie Eilish - Bury a Friend

Choreography: Jake Kodish


via Tim Milgram

SXSW 2019 Favorites

As SXSW comes to a close, here are a few of my favorite musicians I saw this year:


LUKAS NELSON @ LUCY'S FRIED CHICKEN




VALLEJO @ MOONTOWER SALON




GABRIELLA COHEN @ HOTEL SAN JOSE




MAMALARKY @ HOTEL VEGAS




BLUSHING @ HOTEL VEGAS




ANEMONE @ HOTEL VEGAS



SMiiLE @ HOTEL VEGAS




MAGIC ROCKERS OF TEXAS @ THE VOLSTEAD LOUNGE

Dance: Phil Wright: Pinkfong - Baby Shark

Choreography: Phil Wright



via Phil Wright

Doctor Who: The Curse of Fatal Death

Doctor Who: The Curse of Fatal Death is a Doctor Who special created to celebrate the Red Nose Day charity telethon in the UK. It starred Rowan Atkinson, Richard E. Grant, Jim Broadbent, Hugh Grant, and Joanna Lumley.

https://www.youtube.com/@CriticalPenguin

Cosplay... Is An Art: Anime Los Angeles 2019

via Project Cosplay

Annalise Gratovich

Art Appreciation

"It's a Gratovich," I whispered to my friend as we were visiting the Elisabet Ney Museum in central Austin. Sure enough, the print is by Austin printmaker Annalise Gratovich.

Gratovich is a well-known and respected printmaking artist knwon for her woodcuts of powerful and symbolic images.

You can view more of her work HERE.

Sources:

http://www.annalisegratovich.com/
https://www.instagram.com/annalisegratovich/
https://flatbedpress.com/collections/annalise-gratovich

Dance: Galen Hooks: Billie Eilish - Bury a Friend

Choreography: Galen Hooks, ft. Maddie Ziegler, Charlize Glass


via Galen Hooks

Paul Émile Chabas

Art Appreciation

Paul Émile Chabas is considered one of Europe's greatest painters of nudes. He was born on March 7, 1869 in Nantes, France.

Chabas trained under William-Adolphe Bouguereau and Tony Robert-Fleury. He won several recognition and prizes such as the Prix National at the 1899 Paris Salon.

Check out more of his work HERE.

Portrait of a Young Woman via the-athenaeum.org

September Morn via en.wikipedia.org 

The Artist's Model via art-now-and-then.blogspot.com

Two Young Girls with a Starfish via en.wikipedia.org

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_%C3%89mile_Chabas
https://www.the-athenaeum.org/art/list.php?m=a&s=tu&aid=5730
http://www.artnet.com/artists/paul-emile-chabas/
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/488977
http://art-now-and-then.blogspot.com/2016/11/paul-emile-chabas.html

Cosplay... Is An Art: Central FL Comic-Con

via Superpower Reviews

Spandau Ballet - True

Music Appreciation

You've probably heard Spandau Ballet's True in a pivotal scene in a movie or TV episode. It was first featured in Sixteen Candles (1984).

The song was originally released in March 1983 by British band Spandau Ballet. The song charted on the UK Singles Chart and US Billboard Hot 100.





Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/True_(Spandau_Ballet_album)
https://www.tvovermind.com/top-five-uses-spandau-ballets-true-movies/

Ethan Azarian

Art Appreciation

I came across Ethan Azarian's work during the Big Medium East event last fall.

The visual artist and musician, Ethan Azarian, is the co-founder of Blue Cow Studio. The studio exhibits the work of Texas based artists as well as his and his wife's (Melissa Knight) work.

You can see more of his work HERE.

via east.bigmedium.org

via millerids.com

Sources:

https://www.ethanazarian.net/
https://www.ethanazarianmusic.com/
http://east.bigmedium.org/part/part_ATB.html
https://millerids.com/oct-nov-artist-month-ethan-azarian/

Cosplay... Is An Art: IT’S PAX SOUTH 2019

via KevinTheDirector

Adalbert Gyrowetz

Music Appreciation

Bohemian composer Adalbert Gyrowetz wrote more than 60 symphonies and over 30 operas and singspele.

Born on February 20, 1763 in Budweis, he studied music from his father. He then moved to Prauge and then Brno, where he began to compose symphonies. In 1785, he moved to Vienna and met Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart--Mozart was performing one of Gyrowetz' piece.

Throughout his life, he continued to travel around Europe meeting some established and well-known composers, including Joseph Hayden.

In 1804, he was appointed Vice-kapellmeister of the Court Theatre in Vienna.



via Colorado State University

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adalbert_Gyrowetz
http://on-this-day.com/onthisday/thedays/music/feb20.htm

Cosplay... Is An Art: THIS IS PAX SOUTH

via Mineralblu

Tabitha Stevens

Acting Appreciation

While I was in college, there were limited ways to watch porn. One was going to the adult bookstore or downloading a video from an internet site via dial-up. I would literally start the download, go to class, and hope I didn't lose connection by the time I came home.

One of my favorite actresses, at the time, was Tabitha Stevens. The 5'5" brunette had a charismatic presence and sensuality that was evident in her performances. 

Born on February 16, 1970 in Long Island, New York, as Kelly M. Garrette, Tabitha discovered her passion for performing at a young age. She pursued dance and theater during her formative years. Eventually, she entered the world of adult entertainment and quickly gained recognition for her alluring looks, uninhibited performances, and natural talent. 

Tabitha appeared in over 70 porn films, throughout her career, and was inducted in the AVN Hall of Fame in 2007. She is also a producer and director of adult films. 

Sources:

http://www.tabithastevens.com/

https://twitter.com/Misstabstevens

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabitha_Stevens

http://www.adultfilmdatabase.com/actor/tabitha-stevens-239/

http://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=TabithaStevens/gender=female

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0828803/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisheuer/

Madison Iseman

Acting Appreciation

American actress Madison Iseman is best known for her role as Charlotte in CMT's comedy TV series Still the King.

Born on February 14, 1997, she is also known for her role in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween.

Photographer: Heather Koepp

Source:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madison_Iseman
https://inkpointblog.blogspot.com/2018/10/madison-iseman-to-star-in-new-annabelle.html
http://popmania.com/madison-iseman-birthday-2017/
https://www.heatherkoepp.com/blog/2018/9/20/behind-the-scenes-with-madison-iseman
https://nicholaslindefilm.wordpress.com/tag/madison-iseman/
http://that-imta-blog.blogspot.com/2016/11/imta-alum-madison-iseman-on-location.html

Dance: Jojo Gomez & Aliya Janell - Ariana Grande - 7 Rings

Choreography by Jojo Gomez & Aliya Janell


Source: JoJo Gomez

Cosplay... Is An Art: Anime Los Angeles 2019

Source: bky guy

Glenn Arthur

Art Appreciation

A painting titled "Let the Battle Begin" features a female aviator hummingbird planes. Surreal indeed, but the beauty of the aviator is absolutely captivating. Perhaps it's her eyes.

The artwork is by traditional artist Glenn Arthur. California based artist is know for his paintings of women, death, and hummingbirds.

You can check out his work HERE.

A Mask to Conceal with Bandages to Heal (2009) via betweenmirrors 

Her Secrets Are Sweeter Than Honey (2012) via thinkspaceprojects

Let the Battle Begin (2011) via betweenmirrors

Sources:

https://glennarthurart.com/
https://twitter.com/glennarthurart?lang=en
https://www.instagram.com/glenn_arthur_art/?hl=en
http://thinkspaceprojects.com/artists/glenn-arthur/
http://www.betweenmirrors.com/2012/08/the-artwork-of-glenn-arthur.html

Elizabeth Decker

Art Appreciation

Austin Contemporary artist Elizabeth Decker is best known for her large abstract faces. Her medium is primarily acrylics on canvas. Check out the interview by Art Alliance Austin HERE.

Her work can be viewed HERE.

via voyagehouston

My Weekend with Harvey via parisinabite

Come to Think of It, I'll Pass on the Coffee via voyagehouston

Sources:

http://elizabethdeckerproductions.blogspot.com
https://www.instagram.com/elidecker/
https://www.artallianceaustin.org/blog/beyond-bio-elizabeth-decker
https://parisinabite.com/elizabeth-decker
http://voyagehouston.com/interview/check-elizabeth-deckers-artwork/

Dance: Kyle Hanagami : Ariana Grande - 7 Rings

Choreography: Kyle Hanagami



Source: KYLE HANAGAMI

Dance: Divya Amamani - Aankh Marey by Neha Kakkar, Mika Singh, Kumar Sanu

Choreography by Divya Amarnani


Source: Divyas_ choreography

Bruce Timm

Art Appreciation

Bruce Timm is best known for his contributions to DC Comics animated franchise.

On on February 5, 1961, he started animation by doing layouts and backgrounds at Filmation, live-action programming (aka, Saturday morning cartoons). He has also worked with DiC, and then Warner Bros.

Read more about Bruce Timm on Wikipedia HERE.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Timm
http://cooketimm.tumblr.com/
http://fuckyeahbrucetimm.tumblr.com/
https://erosart.tumblr.com/tagged/Bruce-Timm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFwOS2R9o_8

Cosplay... Is An Art: IKKICON 2018 AUSTIN

Source: mineralblu

Cecilia Colomé

Art Appreciation

The great thing about living in Austin is the vibrant art community. During the Big Medium East, last fall, I met artist Cecilia Colomé .

Cecilia is originally from Mérida, México. Her work is primarily oil on canvas, yet she does work with gouache, acrylics, etching, and mosaics.

Check out her work HERE.

The Tempest via diversearts.org

via east.bigmedium.org

Sunday Afternoon via ceciliacolome

Sources:

http://east.bigmedium.org/part/part_536.html

https://ceciliacolome.com

Cosplay... Is An Art: The 86th Floor: Cosplay Music Video 2018

Source: The 86th Floor: Cosplay and Cons 

Alfonso Huerta

Art Appreciation

I came across Alfonso Huerta during the recent Big Medium East event in Austin. He provided a group of art lovers a demonstration on his etching and press.

Originally from Mazatlan, Mexico, his work is surreal with lots of colors.

You can check out his work HERE.

November 17, 2018 @ Flatbed Press, Austin

Sources: http://www.dosmundos.net/

Cosplay... Is An Art: THIS IS BLIZZCON 2018

Source: mineralblu

Cosplay... Is An Art: Dragon Con Atlanta 2018

Source: The 86th Floor: Cosplay and Cons

Cosplay... Is An Art: Los Angeles Comic Con 2018

Source: bky guy

Cosplay... Is An Art: MCM Birmingham Comic Con

Source: The 86th Floor: Cosplay and Cons

My choices for the 2019 AVN Fan Awards

The 36th AVN Awards is January 26, 2019, and like the previous years, I've listed my choices for AVN Fan Awards.

Here are my top three from each category:

Favorite Female Performer

1. Riley Reed

2. Little Caprice

3. Kimmy Granger

Favorite Male Performer

1. James Deen

2. Johnny Sins

3. Manuel Ferrara

Favorite Newcomer

1. Emily Willis

2. Ivy Wolfe

3. Athena Faris

Favorite BBW Performer

1. Angel DeLuca

2. Destiny Diaz

3. Calista Roxxx

Favorite Cam Girl

1. Ginger Banks

2. Cherry Crush

3. Emily Bloom

Hottest MILF

1. Ariella Ferrera

2. Alexis Fawx

3. Lisa Ann

Most Epic Ass

1. Blair Williams

2. Mandy Muse

3. Mia Malkova

Most Spectacular Boobs

1. Lena Paul

2. April O'Neil

3. Hitomi