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2.26.2008

MattWear 1 - TreeShirt

So, braincube got into making his own t-shirts a bit ago and they came out supercool (i'll try and find a picture of his "brownie" shirt to post here). This inspired me.
Then i received a goonballin' t-shirt from raynbo's girl that i wear whenever i can..
Finally, it became time for me to attempt it. Lacking a screen printing device and much experience myself, my first attempt didn't come out as nice as either of theirs.. but, fuck it dude. i like it.
Here is my TreeShirt



2.22.2008

The Metamorphosis

If only because i'm posting some of my other stuff, i'll post this one. i was really happy with how it came out and god knows where it currently resides. You see, as i was sending the provisionals the images below, i played with the envelope and this was the image that was attached to that sexy 8x11" envelope.

2.20.2008

Buy This CD -- The Provisionals: Digital Lady

So, if i haven't already attacked you with all of my retail prowess, here is a post to tell you about The Provisionals' second (and best) CD: Digital Lady. It really is quite excellent and you should buy it. You can get it on iTunes, but i suggest you buy it through cdBaby so that you can get all the artwork i did for it. Yes, all that beauty you see (or will see when you buy it) was created by me at the request of those very talented California musicians (who i must say, have great taste.)
As i pleaded earlier, buy a copy for yourself, your significant other, your friends, your family and your enemies (think of it as the beginning of your reconciliation.)
You can listen to most of it on either their myspace account or at the cdBaby site.
As a special "gift" for those of you viewing it through here.. here are the originals that were used/cropped/written over by those musical sex gods, The Provisionals' for their second CD: Digital Lady. (If, after listening to this indie masterpiece, you have the desire to sleep with one or all of the band members, let me know, I have an in.)

PS: from their CDbaby site (before they change it..) here is a short description of hte album:

Arguably the worst band around - this barely meets the definition of music.

From New York and California, the members of The Provisionals created a velvetine lounge, turned up their amps and mixed bitter-tart melodies with harmonies, practically in tune. They then brought in sordid, checkered rhythms, and continued to drink Assam tea. Unfettered by tiny earholes, The Provisionals listen to The Walkmen, Elliott Smith, The Flaming Lips, The Zombies, and occasionally each other.



Front


Back


Inside (Behind CD)


Inside Cover


Liner Notes Background (foldout)

2.18.2008

Altruism Part 1

So we'll forget about the recent pieces i've given to nishat and call this the first Altruism Work. I'm not totally disappointed by it, but there are a lot of elements i am a bit unhappy with (makes me want to paint something else and not screw up).. anyway.. congratulations kimmie.. enjoy it and get it framed (i'll keep better).


Really should have lightened up that background before i went any further. also, learned an lesson on the importance of sketching and not just saying "I'll figure it out later"


Notice the pinky gets another cm in length by the next picture.


Needed more movement... thus the leeches in the background.. they weren't going to be leeches but apparently that's what the brush wanted


It GLOWS

The finished product.

Don't let this one scare you off, i can paint better than this and just found a box with a full set of cheap acrylics. That being said, first one to comment or email gets the second altruistic work. (I took today off, so it could be done quickly... in theory)

2.14.2008

Candidate Songs: Barack Obama

So, i got a little email from Jonah today, announcing how he had written a song for Barack Obama. It's super catchy and he is only charging $20.08 for the MP3 (all donations going to Obama's campaign) and i was inspired! I'll write a song for each of the candidates and only charge $19 a piece.

Well, if i record them.

So.. anyway, here is the first song. it's about a candidate that i am personally supporting (assuming Gravell doesn't get the nomination). Enjoy it.

Obamania


Rhythm (in 6/8)
(note, html reads multiple spaces as a single space... so you cannot see where the chords should go.. well it's easy.. for the C# lines, the last three syllables get the chords)
A(on 1) G(on 4)
1+ + + 4+ + +
C(on 1) D(on 4)
1+ + + 4+ + +

A(on 1)
1+ + + 4+ + +
C#(on 1) G#(on 4) A(on 5+) B(on 6+)
1+ + + 4+ + +

A G
C D

A G
C D

A
In 96 he made his debut
C# G# A B
this guy cares about the issues
A
oh, you know it is so true
C# G# A B
and he's a master of kung-fu

A
If you don't vote for Barack
C# G# A B
You are casting your vote for a Cock
A
be a man, Don't vote with the flock
C# G# A B
he'll clear the streets of all the glocks


A
go ahead and ask your momma
C# G# A B
she'll tell you to vote for obama
A
he gives her a ideological bone-ah
C# G# A B
he plans to help all the social strata

A G
C D

A G
C D

A
you know he asks you to believe
C# G#A B
the middle class deserves a reprieve
A
unlike clinton, he won't deceive
C# G# A B
our economic woes will be allieved

A
he promises to get us out of iraq
C# G# A B
for longterm planning he has a knack
A
lets get this country back on track
C# G# A B
please give us a vote for barack!

(quarter Notes hits)
A
obama
G
mitzvah
C
samba
C#
vodka
D
vulva
{rest}

C# G# A B
All great things, vote for obama

A G
C D

C D

2.07.2008

I'm feeling altruistic

so my friends... I'm sitting here drunk again, watching west wing and chumby and I saw one of my most recent paintings I gave to nishst for x-mas... And I thought, shit. I should paint more. So... First one to comment or text me gets a new hand painted paint by the oh so sexy m
ps... I'll pay shipping

2.03.2008

halftime penises and football pools


so the giants just won. and my BAC isn't even over .10...
in an attempt to get a respectable level, mau and i attempted a little football pool... a normal grid was created and randomly divided up between the two of us. by quarters, the rules were as follows:
Q1: 1 drink (matt won) (BAC: m:0.05 mau:0.14)
Q2: 2 drinks (mau won) (BAC: m:0.06 mau:0.00)
Q3: 1 drink (mau won) (BAC: m:0.05 mau: 0.03)
Q4: 3 drinks (mau won) (BAC: m:0.08 mau: 0.00)
with a bonus of one drink to the opposing player if the right digit of your BAC equaled the ones digit of either of the teams at the end of the quarter...

Btw.. did anyone notice the giant lit up phallus during the halftime show? or am i just a disturbed little boy

Update: Postgame BAC for m=0.15