“I’m tellin’ ya, Basin Streetis the street Where all the white and dark folk meet New Orleans….. land of dreams you’ll never miss them rice and beans Way down south in New Orleans” — Louis Armstrong, basin street blues
So much is going on…where to begin, readers? Where to begin? I guess first thing is first. I started a rival blog over at tumblr that just focuses on the obsession I have with all things monkeys. Please check out here: MONKEY SEE WHAT MONKEY DO.
Here is a sample of the type of monkey business in store for you @ my new blog:
- For more go to my new blog, “Monkey See what Monkey Do“
No fear good readers. I do not intend to abandon “art with a nola beat – the blog” for this other blog. I don’t sleep too good so no need to worry if I have the time for both.
SELF PROMOTION TIZZY
"Cardboard Easter NOLA Shotgun (one of a kind painting), $45 (plus shipping)"
To get into the spirit of SPRING I’ve been making a lot EASTER Pastel colored New Orleans Shotguns in the past few weeks. This one is a tad different because I painted it on a piece of CARDBOARD. i’m craaazzzzy, I know. It’s called we’re in a recession and why not? I think it came out pretty cool actually. I love it. I want to make more like this. I even want to keep some of them.
how to hang cardboard art? You could add wire to back like a regular painting OR put it in a frame (I recommend a white frame).
Also over @ my graphic design #etsy shop. The 50 States. 50 Etsy Banner Sets. are in full swing. Check em out!
Samples from 50 States Etsy Banner & Avatar Set
So There Y’all Go!
DIE-HARD FAN PORTION: Where Y’all get to ask me questions!
You can e-mail me or leave questions for me to answer in the comment section. I love to answer questions- a favorite pass time for me.
1. I know you love dogs and hate natural disasters. So have you seen this heart wrenching video from Japan? This dog is waiting by his hurt dog friend for help. It’s so sad. please post this for your readers (video posted below). – james (from buffalo, NY)
I actually did see this video and absolutely broke my heart. There is some good news. I did read that actually the dogs were rescued and his hurt friend is being treated. A some sliver of hope.
The tragedy in Japan is so sad, and it seems that not every day, but every hour more bad news is released. Here are some links on how you can help: TAKE PART.
2. have you seen this pic? it seems to be right up your alley! (image below) – willy (from stix, WA)
this looks everyday in the locker room at the all girl school i went to growing up
thanks for sending this my way. i had not seen it. It’s sort of not the type of monkey business photos I go for since it’s chimps acting pretty natural in their natural habitat. I tend to enjoy the absurd things humans do to chimps (and other apes). But thank you for sending this over here. Muchly appreciated.
That’s it for today! thanks, y’all!
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