YOU GOTS TO KNOWThis is a linkable table of contents, if you read it like a paragraph and thought I was saying "Greetings, Cocktail Wieners" Sorry to let you down, that would have been funny, but I didn't think of it.
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"Ooh Sucks For You" Also available as a tee-shirt Here  " I brake for Jaywalkers" Bumper stickers available Here But the actual Reason Why You should Brake for Jaywalkers available Here |
 STUFF YOU GOTS TO KNOW
"A moist and tolerant cupcake"
My best friend Jena is a playwright and alligator chaser.
Her damn freakin brilliance is a shining diamond in a world of muck and drivel.
Most
of what she writes and the films she creates are too scary and
disturbing for me to read, the other day she read me something in
passing, and I have had nightmares for 2 days that I was being
bludgeoned to
death by cannon balls..(and that's not even what the story was about)
I am afraid to open most of her emails.
But this one. Love it.
Sweet Bread Studios Blog
"Just Landed"
OK
If selling Real Estate on in My
Illustration Newsletter will offend you, then Keep on reading, cause I have nothing to
do with it, But My friend Hummus is selling this land.
A Lot On St. Simons Island That you can build on and I could Visit You Every Day..Dad! Wouldn't that just be so Fun?
"Does that soothing sound mean my ears are bleeding?"
I have recently become a Huge Fan of Hardcore Heavy Metal. I think if you have 2 little boys under the age of 5 jumping around your living room, you will find the music kind of soothing. If you are a connoisseur of loud screamy noises will love these guys, have a listen and then Tell me what the hell they are talking about.
Dysphoria Fan Page
And Just so you don't think my heart has grown cold, I also really like
Giant Flemish Rabbits
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER THIRD IS
FIRST FRIDAY
IN BRUNSWICK GEORGIA
Mark your calendars, you don't want to miss this exciting art exhibit It's about Time and Space...and you can spend your time looking around the space. 2 of the greatest artists on earth are featured this month Ellen Moriarty and Pilliard Dickle
Plus check out my wall with fine are prints, new stuff added all the time.
ART DOWNTOWN FIRST FRIDAY
And No guarantees but this may be the site of the first ever
LOUD LIVE DROP CLOTH DRAW
EXPERIMENT
You shout it
We Draw it
You Love it!
more to come....
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CHILLUSTRATION NEWSLETTER WITH A DOOZY OF NEWZY
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Greetings Friends and Passer-by's,
If you know me in person, you have noticed I am obsessed with body parts and ailments, You may even guess I am a bit of a hypochondriac, OR that my complex nomadic symptoms all weave together to form a very rare undiagnosed disorder. If you have had the misfortune of being around me to hear this panicked phrase " I'm afraid I am having an allergic reaction to my anti - anxiety medication" Then you KNOW I really am just a hypochondriac.
Don't feel bad though, it is something I live with, like an unruly dog, i know how to deal with it. So I don't eat shellfish at picnics, I don't share Popsicles with people who have mouth sores, and I avoid English Muffins like the plague. ( I don't know why, but they give me panic attacks...it's probably the crannies )
My Point , Sometimes, it doesn't matter how aware you are of your neurotic tendencies, they can still sneak in all unexpected. I noticed this the other day when I was thinking about being an artist. I muse upon dust, design superhero swimsuits, eavesdrop like nobodies business, write, tap dance, match-make, I could just as easily be a professional prankster, but what do I choose as a career title? Illustrator. "Ill"ustrator...a hypochondriacal ill-ustrator.... are you kidding me.
Well now that I see the tragic coincidence, I can't just ignore it. SO I have coined a new term "Chillustrator", as in someone totally cool. Completely chill. Chillin with my paper and pens. The Chillustrator. That's Me.
Here I am Chillustrating with my smoking canary. ( I don't smoke, but I think it kind of looks cool to hold a burning cigarette in your hand, and it is also wise I have heard, to hold a bird in your hand, i figure this is a pretty good idea.)
In Drawing my conclusion,
Just because I be "Ill-in" Doesn't mean I can't be " Chill-in"
I hope you will join me in embracing this term with fervor and grace. Should you find the need for some Chillustration in your life, I hope you sit down by my side, pass the fresh fruit pesticide-free hypoallergenic smoothie, and relax.
*side note: If next week I wake up and try to legally change my name to Bill, so that I can be a "Bill"ustrator, somebody kick me. Seriously, tie me down and kick me.
**also. not my real bedspread.
*** and just in case you missed it...eavesdrop like nobodies business is a great tag line for a professional eavesdropper.
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THE COCKTAIL WIENERS
Yes it's a real band!
No, Not just in my dreams.
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These Guys truly are a Great Cover Band and fantastic to work with, I loved the
concept for their logo. When they asked if I was interested in drawing it, I was like " You had me at Wieners " I was born to draw this illustration hope they get super huge and need a Cocktail Wiener coloring book or trading cards or something, cause I could draw me some hors d'oeuvres all day long.
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THE GREAT COCKTAIL WIENERS WEBSITE
* In the actual marketing materials we eliminated the
jealous crescent roll wrapped wiener, but I think he's
hilarious so I snuck him in here.
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WILD EARTH GUARDIANS
AND A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
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My Friend Diane turns 70 this year and she had the best idea for a party, to throw a big fundraiser for her favorite organization Wild Earth Guardians, I was recruited to design an invitation. Diane LOVES animals and nature, so the idea of a wild woman on a bear really seemed fitting, she is also known for wearing pearls, so the above illustration, "Wild Woman With Pearls" is what I ended up drawing, She wanted to incorporate some pamphlets and information about the organization in the invite so that people could learn about this great charity. So the idea of doing a giant invitation to house all the materials was born, This invite is 9 inches by 12 inches and arrived in a recycled cardboard mailer, so it was an invitation and a gift at the same time, I think it really set the tone for the event. Lots of excitement.
Inside Invitation
Want to save the earth too?
WILD EARTH GUARDIANS WEBSITE
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DREAM CHASERS MAGAZINE
A very cool art magazine
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DREAM CHASERS MAGAZINE
If you like and art and poetry, this beautiful print on demand magazine is for you. Created by Sarah Bash-Gleason of Skye Designs,it is chock full of great stuff, very proud to be included. I am on page 31 but you have to buy it to read it.
Above Illustration " Sweet Dreams" 11x14 available at Art Downtown/ Gallery 209 Brunswick GA. 912-262-0628
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HIGH TIDE CARTS
IT'S HIGH TIDE FOR SOME FUN!
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Anyone who has ever suffered the indignity of accompanying a loved one for a round of golf , knows that the Only good thing about that game is the golf cart. ( uhh maybe don't tell my husband I said that ) Riding in a golf cart makes you feel like a kid and a Flintstone at the same time.( which is an awesome combo of feelings)
If you happen to be on St. Simons Island, It is the ultimate way to explore And High Tide Carts has the best logo around (fish driving a golf cart! hello if that doesn't make you smile, check your batteries cause your robot heart is broken)
located in the Pier Village ( those little white buildings that look like a retreat for Elves ) right by the Pier.
In addition to their logo and marketing materials,we are also creating a line of products and apparel. SO go visit and pick a shirt and then wear that shirt and spread the love.
HIGH TIDE CARTS WEBSITE
124 Pier Market Village
Saint Simon's Island, GA
31522
912-634-2313
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URBAN PIRATES
RATED ARRRGGHHHHH!
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A few years ago I ditched all my regular duds and decided to order all my clothes online from an authentic pirate outfitter. This is why whenever someone throws a pirate themed affair, I am ready to overdo it on a moments notice. I have the rare, but very useful ability to hear my clothes thinking,
( you have to be open minded to be clothes minded ) Every time I walk by my closet I am bombarded by taunts and jeers, and not just from my skinny clothes begging to see the light of day. There is an entire section of rowdy pirate garb hanging around and causing a ruckus. I won't use the superlatives but it goes something like this " Hey p%*!sy, I thought you bought all these pirate outfits cause you were gonna dress like a pirate all the time, What happened, did you get scared? Two trips to Walmart dressed as a pirate and you cant hack it b#*!h?
Well unfortunately that's not far from the truth. We live in a small town, and I just wasn't brave enough to muddle through the alienating stigma associated with dressing from another era. I refuse to call it period clothing ( cause I'm a feminist ) But I really love the durability of the canvas frock, the way stains make it look more authentic, not less valued, the way it goes from night on the town to pajamas in 5 seconds flat. I like the grommets and the ribbon, the sexy utilitarian juxtapositions, I like that I could strap on a penny whistle bandolier and carry a pouch full of Sacagaweas. I liked the whole concept in general, except that, frankly I felt like a tool.. "other era" dressing is not the way to make friends, i think it creeps people out. By calculating the radius of the arc people walk to avoid rubbing up on my crazy, I am almost positive it was not a good idea. Despite this, I keep thinking I will come back to the pirate look, its really very practical for my lifestyle, except it needs more pockets, and maybe some spandex.
There is a place in Baltimore Maryland where you can dress like a pirate and have friends at the same time.
I Have yet to figure out the best way to run away from home and join this pirate crew. The whole concept is so much fun. It is a real pirate ship that hosts parties and story times and chartered events. I was hired to design some products for the Bring Your Own Grog Cruise, which is like an adults only booze cruise....for urban pirates. I really loved working on this project, especially the detail of a pigeon on the shoulder instead of the traditional parrot.
SO if you are looking for a good time in Maryland, Check em out! Or better yet, tell em to franchise and set up ship in Brunswick Harbor, so I have somewhere to wear my corset.
URBAN PIRATES WEBSITE
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TAKE A PORTRAIT
IT WILL LAST LONGER
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I am still making unusual custom portraits. I love being let into a persons life, searching through the medicine cabinet of their existence, pulling out the most personal and specific details and setting them to paper. It is really an honor to be let in, to sift through the details and find the best way to make a picture. If you are looking for a realistic portrait, I am probably not your girl, but if you have an idea that is hard to photograph ( because you dont actually have a tail, or fins or a dog that can row a boat ) Then give me a call.
Commissioned as a birthday gift for a girl who loves to write and loves animals.
Created to celebrate a reunion of sorority sisters, each dolphin represents one of the women and each item represents a funny story about their lives.
A family portrait, filled with favorite things.
I always encourage people to think of multiple ways to use their portrait, Because I sell the digital image with rights to reprint, they can be used as fine art on a wall, or notecards, teeshirts, mugs, blankets, calendars, dart boards, websites and murals.
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COASTAL CUISINE
ITS YUM YOU CAN PAGE THROUGH WITH YER THUMB
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Yeah! I was on the cover of Coastal Cuisines Summer Issue,
With an illustration entitled " Seriously Wild Shrimp"
* not my kid....but still cute
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Hungry? But don't know what to eat...This Magazine makes for smooth reading and always points you in the right direction. My only gripes are that It tells you what you CAN eat...but not what you SHOULD eat ..( not important unless you are moved to try fried pickles ) AND there is not a single Indian restaurant in this thing, come on Coastla Georgia, why we got to drive an hour for some sag aloo ?
COASTAL CUISINE WEBSITE
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Most of my illustrations are available as fine art prints on archival paper or embellished metal or you could tattoo it on your own person ( if you really cared) Please contact
As Always, thank you for your support, interest or obligatory perusal of my artwork. I relish you comments. Really! they are the condiments of joy.
ed@edhose.com or check out my website www.edhose.com
or come chillustrate with me.
ED HOSE
Drawing For Change
spare change that is.
Oh and is there a reason more people aren't wearing these?
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