Love, Bubbles

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , , , , , , , , on June 27, 2009 by n8vandyke
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        I’m doing something a little different today. I’m auctioning off my latest drawing on eBay with all proceeds going to a chimpanzee… Bubbles. This was created last night, after hearing of Michael Jackson’s passing. My love for chimpanzees made me sit down and draw this (while listening to Michael’s music, of course).</p>
      
      <p>All proceeds go directly to supporting Bubbles. Michael Jackson owned Bubbles for years and now he lives in a <a href=”http://www.centerforgreatapes.org/residents-details.aspx?id=6″>sanctuary in Florida</a>.<br />
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          <strong><a href=”http://cgi.ebay.com/Original-Michael-Jackson-Bubbles-Drawing_W0QQitemZ270416093949QQcmdZViewItemQQptZArt_Paintings?hash=item3ef60e22fd&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1205%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50″>Bid now on eBay </a></strong></p>
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Hey guys,

I’m doing something a little different today. I’m auctioning off my latest drawing on eBay with all proceeds going to a chimpanzee… Bubbles. This was created last night, after hearing of Michael Jackson’s passing. My love for chimpanzees made me sit down and draw this (while listening to Michael’s music, of course).

All proceeds go directly to supporting Bubbles. Michael Jackson owned Bubbles for years and now he lives in a sanctuary in Florida.

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My Very Own Lil’ Buddy!

Posted in Uncategorized on May 24, 2009 by n8vandyke

I’m a bit behind on my posting and I figured this would be a fun update to get back into the swing of it.

SO… I’ve often joked with my close friends about “owning” a midget one day. I’ve had a fascination with little people for as long as I can remember. Since I’m 6′9″ I think it has something to do with the whole opposites attract concept. Because of my size this world presents a lot of challenges in a similar but opposite way that it would a little person. A little person doesn’t have to duck through doorways and I don’t have to worry about being to short to ride a roller coaster.

As a belated birthday gift my girlfriend rented me a midget (YES… you can rent a midget).  We went down to LA to hang out with a couple of my best friends. I was at the bar getting a drink and saw a midget walk in. I tried to contain my excitement and not stare at him because I know all too well what it is like to be stared at everywhere I go. I continued to order my beer and all of a sudden I hear this voice from behind me say  something along the lines of, “Damn tall people think they own the world.” I turn around ready to say something and realize he is wearing a t-shirt I drew. At this point I think this is the coolest coincidence in the world. I point at his chest and say “You’re wearing my shirt”. He denied it and I went to tickle him. He told me not to touch him so I decided to pick him up and play with him. It’s at that moment I am told that he was rented for me and I got to hang out with him for the next five hours. We proceeded to drink it up and have a great time that night. He goes by Lil’ Jon and turned out to be a really great guy with an awesome outlook on life. Next time I’m in LA and you see me with a Lil Jon feel free to join us for a drink of five.

The first encounter. Me calling him out on wearing my shirt…

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Time for a ride…

 

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After a bunch of drinks and time well spent at a strip club it was time to head home and call it a night…

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Chimp bike

Posted in Uncategorized on March 29, 2009 by n8vandyke

My good man Jerry Bernardo had no choice but to combine his love of dirt bikes and my artwork and this is what happened. All made possible thanks to FAHQ MC with help from Powersport Grafx aka Ride PG.

 
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HELLO, CLEVELAND!!!

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , , , , , on January 30, 2009 by n8vandyke

Hey guys,

 If you live in Cleveland chances are you have nothing to do. Well, I have a solution! This weekend my buddy, Roland Sands, is going to be showcasing his custom motorcycles along with all of the other top industry cats at the 28th Annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Show. As you may remember I did some mural work with Roland Sands and other top artists a number of months ago. Well, those murals are on display at these bike shows and this is one of them. So, go to the show and ask Roland about the night I slept in his back yard. OH, and here’s my mural and the man’s bike on the cover of a little mag… just for this event…

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For a trip down memory lane, here I am hanging out with Roland back at his place. I’m sporting his latest signature helmet as best I can…

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The Portland Mercury

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , , , on January 10, 2009 by n8vandyke

I made the cover for the Portland Mercury which is a weekly paper. It’s one of the pieces from my solo show there at the Upper Playground Gallery on 5th and Couch. The show will be up for the rest of the month so go check it out if you haven’t already.

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R.I.P. Sparks

Posted in Uncategorized on December 26, 2008 by n8vandyke

The ride that has been Sparks has come to an end. It was announced recently that Coors is stopping production of the energy beer. I had a lot of fun bouncing around the states, painting murals and getting drunk with friends new and old. It was great while it lasted. R.I.P. Sparks…

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MAXIM Magazine, China

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , , , on December 23, 2008 by n8vandyke

Hey guys. Here’s a really quick post. I recently received a copy of my latest magazine interview. I did it for MAXIM Magazine #37 out of China. I can’t read it but figured it cool enough to post. The photo is from the same session I did for the JUXTAPOZ feature I had recently. It was shot by my man, Dastardly Llamas. Enjoy

 

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Portland solo show

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , , , , , , , on December 14, 2008 by n8vandyke

Here I am again with some pics from another awesome solo show. This time I was in Portland, Oregon. The guys at Upper Playground took great care of me. I made a ton of new friends and got a little sauced in the process. Here are a few pics from my week there.

The show is up now and will run until the end of January. So, if you are in the area go check it out…

23 NW 5th Ave.
Portland, OR 97209
[503] 548-4835

Monday – Saturday: 11:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm

 

Let the games begin…
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What good is an art show if it doesn’t have a mural?

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Mo mural…

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It was so damn cold in Portland that I stored my beer outside the hotel on the roof because I didn’t have a fridge in my room.

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While walking back to my room I ran into the ceiling light in the walkway and busted it. It was a little odd to explain to the lady at the front desk that I busted a light with my head cuz I didn’t duck. I think it was a first for them.

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The glass didn’t stand a chance against my thick head…

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It’s show time!

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Closer shot of the mural pieces…

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Bring it!

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Peeps start showing up…

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I don’t know what this guy is saying but I bet it’s profound.

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Explaining the process…

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I always dig meeting guys who have been following my work. That’s the best part about openings. I’m also down to do the occasional sketch as long as I have a beer close by.

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One of the many guys at Upper Playground that made drinking fun…

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Taking a little break the day after the show…

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It’s a wrap. Thanks to the whole crew at Upper Playground PDX for a great time.

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Time to cram into a plane and fly back home…

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Thursday Dec. 4th: Solo Show Opening in Portland

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , , , on December 2, 2008 by n8vandyke

Hey guys. So, for some dumb reason I thought a solo show in London last month wasn’t enough. I’ve got a solo show in Portland, Oregon which opens this Thursday. I’m in Portland right now prepping for the show and it looks to be a good one. I’ll be in attendance and so should you. The info is as follows…

Opening Reception
Dec. 4th 6-9:30 pm

Upper Playground
23 NW 5th Ave.
Portland, OR 97207

P (503) 548-4835

With Apologies To Frank Frazetta

London Solo Show

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , , , , , on November 18, 2008 by n8vandyke

It’s been about a week since I returned from my solo show in London which was hosted by Upper Playground. It was a huge success and I feel like I am just finally catching up. One of those things I’ve been meaning to do is post pics and whatnot from my adventures in the UK. I’ll cut this intro short and let the pics tell the story…

The Queen announced my show…

 

My co-pilot…

 

Look at all of that leg room!!! Home for the next 10 hours.

 

They did not ask me what I thought when they designed the bathroom on the airplane.

 

The star canopies were lit up at night all pretty like.

 

My walk to the gallery.

 

Some park stuff on the way to “work”.

 

Entrance to the promenade where I spent all of my time.

 

The entrance to the courtyard my gallery show was in.

 

Right outside the gallery in this awesome courtyard.

 

The front door to the gallery.

 

The door covered up prior to the opening. Shhh! It’s a secret!

 

Mural messiness in the sketch stage.

 

More messiness about to be made into prettiness.

 

Caught working on the mural.

 

Dead chimps have feelings too

 

The monster piece. 3 feet by 6 feet.

 

My favorite piece in the mural.

 

First grouping of illos.

 

Second grouping of illos.

 

Blue. Skull. Shat glare.

 

Third grouping of illos.

 

The Queen in all her glory.

 

When out of town it is important to find a new bar to call home. This was mine.

 

My man OM who took care of me the entire time. I ruined his liver in return.

 

Let there be drinks.

 

The crew that made me feel at home. Miss you guys.

 

When out drinking… draw in the bar bathrooms.

 

Something dead on something white.

 

 

Breakfast of champions.

 

I think there are a lot of deaf people in London because a number of the tv channels had signers.

 

My girlfriend in London. She smiled at me everyday on my way to and from the gallery. I said I’d call her and I never did…

 

One of the Xmas displays. Santa drinks, too.

 

Santa’s lost. He’s used to delivering gifts in the States.

 

Bottled inspiration at the gallery.

 

Some of the fuel for the opening.

 

Opening night. Some of the show goers.

 

Some of the crowd throughout the night of the show.

 

People and pieces.

 

Part of my mess and some show goers.

 

The show was a success. Have a bottle of champagne. Don’t mind if I do.

 

Spark it up.

 

Pop and pound. I swear this was all one bottle.

 

My last day in London I did a mural in the Upper Playground shop.

 

Goodnight London. It was a fun week.