ED HOSE ILLUSTRATION NEWS
* Use caution newsletter not intended for actual dish washing,
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Greetings!
Hoping this letter finds you well! In addition to serving as beacon of illustration news and personal thought. This newsletter is also an extension of my own waving arm and is my way of reaching out to "the people who I consider my people".
The  past few months have been busy here at Hose Headquarters. I am so in love with my current projects that I invented a new gang sign. Curiously it depicts the blister on my finger from feverishly drawing late into the night. If I were a severe hypochondriac I would be elevating said drawing finger and applying ice as per the recommendation of Web MD. But not I , I laugh in the face of danger.
Happy Trails to you,
ED Hose
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| CHECK OUT MY POSTER AND KISS MY GRITS ! |
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Do you enjoy Shrimp, Grits, Music, Sunshine and
Hand signed Shrimp and Grits memorabilia? 
This years Award Winning
poster will be available during the 3rd Annual Shrimp and Grits Festival. I will be on hand for signing the posters. Once the very long line to receive a hand signed ED Hose Shrimp Poster thins out, and the crowd chanting WE WANT ED'S SHRIMP POSTER settles down. I will be able to compose rhyming dedications with the signature such as " Dear Raul, Be Cooul, Stay in Scooul, Sincerely ED HOSE" That's just an example.
There will be great music, a Family Fun Zone and a vendor area complete with arts, crafts, antiques and collectibles. OH AND THE FESTIVAL IS FREE! and you can explore a real shrimp boat.
Set amid Jekyll Island's picturesque historic district, the Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival will open on Friday, Sept. 19, at 5:00 p.m. It will be open during the remainder of the weekend, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20 and 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21.
Also a unique framed one of a kind version of the print will be auctioned at the festival, I have added embellishments to this canvas print to make it a true collectors item . And shirts! Did I mention the Tee Shirts!
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GREEN EYES IN AFRICA
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 I ask the Universe for a lot of things... stuff, magical diet pills, the health, safety and happiness of loved ones, infrared night vision goggles
etc...But mostly I ask for inspiration. This past month Inspiration came in the form of Ryan Oliver Hansen and the New Hope orphanage that he runs in Cameroon, Africa.
I received an e-mail about a fundraiser for Green Eyes in Africa. After visiting the website I was moved to donate a print to the silent auction. The above illustration"New Hope" (available in some fashion coming soon to http://www.greeneyesinafrica.org/) depicts Ryan and the children in the orphanage sharing a tea party. Some of you may know I grew up in a town called New Hope, I saw that as a sign. Ryan was in the states fund raising in our small town because of a woman named Casey, who while studying in Cameroon, was so inspired by his Orphanage that she decided to host a fundraiser when she returned to the states... and Brunswick GA. is where she ended up. She hosted a fabulous fundraiser with a viewing of GREEN EYES IN AFRICA. The documentary that Ryan made of his experiences. It is a must see and can be found on the green eyes website. You can actually see the transformation of children as they go from lost souls.... to found children full of hope and promise. I have been talking nonstop about this organization. For me, this story is not just about Africa, or all of the children rescued from abuse, it is about following your heart to do what you believe is right when you see something wrong. Ryan Oliver Hansen is just this guy. This cool young guy who once wanted to work on the E Channel ( hello who doesn't ) And instead he went to volunteer in an Orphanage, was so appalled at the conditions, corruption and abuse that he risked his own life to open a new orphanage. In doing so he rescued 9 children who have blossomed under his supervision and will doubtless continue to grow and help the people in their path.
I have not been able to get the chance meeting of Ryan and The Green Eyes in Africa Friends out of my head. Regular person, remarkable bravery. It is the premise of my newest most beloved project. See rough sketch below. A graphic novel about changing the world. This is my favorite project I have ever worked on. I believe it is important, it says something about the power and gifts that each person has to make a difference.
This is an unfinished sketch representing the flight to a far away land on the wings of a whispered wind.
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WALK TO CURE DIABETES
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 Our Little 8 year old
Friend Molly was diagnosed with type 1 (juvenile) diabetes in May.
Along with a 1/2 million or so walkers across the country, Mollys' family will be participating in this years Walk to Cure Diabetes. Her family asked me to design this shirt representing their heritage and also commitment to supporting their daughter through countless insulin injections.
I was proud to create this design for the family to show solidarity as they walk. Nothing speaks louder then matching tee- shirts.
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THE HOMELESS DOG BOOK FOR HOMELESS DOGS
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 TAKE ME HOME We'll have a blast (working title)
An activity book about shelter dogs. I started this project a few years ago and finally finished it.
And now I have no idea what to do with it. My hope is that a dog shelter will pick it up and use it as a fundraiser. But right now, like so many cats and dogs, it is homeless. This is where an agent, business manager or marketing person would really be a great addition in my life. Maybe I should give up on Night Vision goggles and seek out an Agent, huh? ....I just want to draw pictures.
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HELLO ROCKY ! BOOK SIGNING EXTRAVAGANZA
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 The HELLO ROCKY! Book is in Print! Pre-order your copy at Amazon or come down to Tampa Florida to
"Its Bucs and Bulls Heaven" For a Book signing with the Author Jeffrey Neil Fox, Illustrator ( That's me ) and the Real Rocky D. Bull. Event date will be published on the Bucs and Bulls website so check back soon!
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I DIG IT
These are just some things I think are cool!
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I DIDN'T DRAW OR WRITE THIS. I JUST THINK IT IS A HYSTERICAL
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 The Ridiculous Race
by Steve Hely and Vali Chandrasekaran
If you are looking to test the limits of your bladder control, or find a new way to wake up your neighbors , and laughing like a highly medicated clown seems like the way to go. This book will not let you down. Also it is Illustrated by an Amazing Artist Tim Tomkinson who I don't know personally but I am familiar with his answering machine, (from what I can tell by his answering machine, Tim is a very good listener). Anyway I think Great art and Ridiculousness should be spread all around.
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SKYPE! It's Free
For those of you who haven't heard! It's Free video calls over the internet. You simply download skype to your computer, and then type in the person your looking for ( ME! maybe?) call and voila your connected face to face if you have a web cam, or ear to ear if you don't. It's great for showing off kids, or rashes, or new haircuts. Or Art. I love it because its free. You can work while you use it, and it's funny. I recommend it highly!
* that being said there are a few minor flaws to the program , I have to mention, occasionally people try to contact you that you don't know !or want to talk with.
I just delete them. For instance there is a Hose Factory in China that is relentless. And some people I know are "bothered" by women offering date-like services and maybe some people use a webcam for unsavory practices.
You must Skype intelligently
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DANIELLE BAGS NEW WEBSITE ... AGAIN I HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS ,
I CANT EVEN FIND A WAY TO MAKE THIS ABOUT ME...
WHICH BOGGLES ME...OH THERE I AM. wheww that was a close one.
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 Danielle has been making custom handbags and things from vintage and found materials for a long time, There is something really unique about bags made from pants, or the way you will find a shirt pocket cleverly tucked into a purse as a compartment to hold your change. I know that I have been inspired to see how Danielle can bring new life to the most forgotten things. Not just art, not just practical, not just saving the planet, Danielle's Bags, wallets, ipod cozies, dolls, changing pads and shopping bags are an inspiration.
And while I am personally not ready to launder cloth napkins the way she does. Her bags are a very cool reminder to try just a little harder, to waste a little less, and to value a little more. DANIELLE BAGS NEW WEBSITE I DIG IT!
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ODD things
OFFICIAL DRAWING DAYS
I have dedicated Tuesday and Thursday Mornings to working on my own projects, books, designs and visions. If you happen to be driving down I95 by exit 36A
You can visit my mobile studio ( pad of paper and a pen ) at
The Starbucks on 341 from 9am to 1pm every Tuesday and Thursday.
I don't actually drink coffee, But I will buy you a cup if you show up and ask for
my autograph...Loudly.
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SUPER BAD ADVICE
ALWAYS AVAILABLE
Contact Me
* I also offer great advice but only on occasion.
For instance Contact Me is great advice!
Dares, double dares, riveting stories, great pranks and laminated lists of gross things, by request.
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