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June 1, 2007

St. Dean

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Playing around with the concept of depicting celebrities as patron saints. This, of course, is St. Dean, patron saint of smokers and cocktail waitresses.

June 2, 2007

New Painting

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Exposed
36" x 18", oil on canvas
Available for purchase by contacting Quent Cordair Fine Art.

I'm fascinated by the differences between Islam's view of women and the West's.

June 3, 2007

Howdy!

Welcome to all the Cox and Forkum fans! I'm excited to have the opportunity to open the doors to my "attic" and reveal the contents to all those who have been following my cartoon work for the last few years.

Some of it may surprise you. The paintings, for instance, are a body of work I'm into right now and represent an idea I've had for a long time: Combining my passion for cartooning with trompe-l'oeil techniques. I find the contrast between what seems to be three-dimensional objects and texture with commentary-tinged caricatures a fascinating avenue of expression.

So, feel free to root around the different catergories of art I've created, find your own favorites and leave a comment or two. This attic could use a little fresh air and sunlight. You can count on seeing something new almost daily.

SPECIAL NOTE: I think it's important to acknowlege my dear friend's creative assistance and insightful encouragement in this new direction of my work. I can say very confidently, I owe a great deal to him. And I don't think I'll ever be able to repay him, either.

Thank you so very much, Allen Forkum- my old friend and partner in crime.

June 4, 2007

Skull Study

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EVERGREEN
10" x 7" watercolor
available for purchase: $175
(send inquiries to johncee10[at]hotmail.com)
UPDATE: SOLD, JUNE 10th

Going through my watercolor folder and found this. Did this a while back after visiting a friend's place in Colorado. There's a kind of a Wyeth-meets-O'keefe thing happening.

June 5, 2007

St. Barney

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St. Barney is the patron saint of hall monitors and anti-gun lobbyists.

June 6, 2007

Quiptoons

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Sketch Book Page

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The "hula girl" reminds of this niece I have who likes to pretend she's in Tahiti, dancing for the "lava people".

Here's To You Guys!

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Thanks for the making the party! I've read many nice words of encouragement from ya'll and I wish could make a round of icy Beefeater martinis for all my new guests.

Please pop in any time. The beer is on the back deck and the bathrooms are to the left, behind the ceramic giraffe.

Don't touch the cd player, though

Cheers....

June 7, 2007

Sketch Book Characters

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I have these bizarre characters laying around. Almost like they're waiting around in an unemployment office.

Quiptoons

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Part of an Idea....

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I've been goofing around with this graphic novel Idea where Detective Kurtz has to bust up a bake-sale ring headed up by his mother. Am I high, or is something there?

June 9, 2007

New Caricatures

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Goofing on three rock icons. Can you guess which ones?

June 10, 2007

From The Crypt

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I thought this could be a book cover for a southern gothic tale. Any titles?

June 11, 2007

Quiptoons

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Creature Study

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Had a little fun with an old Bic ballpoint pen. (Everytime I see one of those things, I flash on the thousands of notes I took in my junior high lit classes in the late 70's.) If you use a light touch, you can get some nice shade variations and line widths.

June 12, 2007

Sketch Book

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AMERICA FIRST
10" x 10"
graphite on board
$120

This not about patriotic blindness. More about how "Americaness" filters and colors everything we see in world events. How it seems inevitable and unapologetic.

POTUS

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"I'm honored to be here with the eternal general of the United States, mi amigo Alberto Gonzales." --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., May 4, 2007

Any favorites?

June 13, 2007

St. Kurt

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St. Kurt is the patron saint of POW's.

June 14, 2007

I Wish.....

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Toying with a cover idea....

Quoth The Raven

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Vividly remember reading "Telltale Heart" for the first time ( I was ten or eleven) and being frightened out my mind. The pale blue eye!!

Sketch Book

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Kind of a "murder mystery" thing happening with the two drawings on the left side...

June 15, 2007

Sketch Book Cover

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I'll do a small illustration on my sketch book covers to differentiate one book from another. I must have about a dozen of these.

Sock Puppet Theatre

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A little alone time....

June 16, 2007

Quiptoons

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Bukowski was a wonderful poet and novelist. Very gritty....very iconoclastic. Anyone whoever lifted a cocktail while frustrated or depressed should know this guy's work.

Say What?

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Whatcha got?

June 17, 2007

Sketch Book

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Guess who showed up at the Majestic Diner at three in the morning? (My homies in Atlanta know what I'm talkin' 'bout)

June 18, 2007

STARDATE: 3213.64.97

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NONE OF THE CREW KNEW SECOND INCINERATOR DEVON STARK STARTED HIS THROON MISSIONS WITH LEMON LIFT.

Book Cover Idea

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A friend of mine hired me to do a cover idea he could present to a publisher. The story has a kind of Snow White-via-Prince and the Pauper theme.

June 19, 2007

Small Art

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FRAGMENT #1
7" x 5"
oil on masonite board
SOLD

I've done a small collection of figure pieces with a crackled surface. Playing with the concept of "Time vs. Beauty".

Play Poster

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A tiny job I did for Kimberly J. at Atlanta Classic Theater some years ago.

June 20, 2007

Say What?

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June 21, 2007

The Piano Tuner

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KURT
12" x 9"
watercolor
(not available for purchase)

I did this for Kurt a few Christmases ago. He'd been featured in the AJC for his work as piano tuner and I decided to turn his photo into a watercolor.

Sketch Book

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A military officer I've read about likes to welcome new recruits in Iraq with a speech about being tough and surviving combat. His advice? "Embrace the suck". I believe diehard liberals could use the same advice.

June 22, 2007

Poetry Corner

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PUT SOMETHING IN
by Shel Silverstein

Draw a crazy picture,
Write a nutty poem,
Sing a mumble-jumble song,
Whistle through a comb.
Do a loony-goony dance
'Cross the kitchen floor,
Put something silly in the world
That ain't been there before.


Thought I'd try to illustrate to one of my favorite poets. Expect a few more of these.

June 23, 2007

AM Radio

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"Let's hear from Vincent in Brooklyn...."

"Hey Maury. Long time (BLEEP) listener, first-time (BLEEP) caller. Love your (BLEEP) show. I'm sittin' down to a (BLEEP) danish and an awesome (BLEEP) espresso."

"Glad to hear it. Breakfast is just so great, isn' it?"

(BLEEP) A, Maury. It's like the (BLEEP) best"

"Thanks, Vincent. Now let's hear from Jack in Iowa...."

Quiptoons

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June 24, 2007

Globe Trottin'

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Goofing with photoshop....

Meanwhile, in Decatur...

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Hope he has his green card.

June 25, 2007

Poetry Corner

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PRAYER OF THE SELFISH CHILD
by Shel Silverstein

Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray the Lord my soul to keep,
And if I die before I wake,
I pray the Lord my toys to break.
So none of the other kids can use 'em....
Amen

June 26, 2007

Alien Study

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Does anybody have any information on this creature? He's been seen hanging around Decatur bars, hitting up my friends for gin and tonics....

Sketch Book

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Definitely have a thing for gorillas in tutus....

June 27, 2007

Say What?

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Book Cover Idea

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If Stipe ever does a memoir....

Sketch Book

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Been watching too many Clouseau movies...

PRIUS 7

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This is the primary ambassador ship for Devon Stark, Second Incinerator for the Gathalon Subsidiary Stellar Force. It is outfitted to withstand any enemy counter-fire within the known Stellar Power Grid. Cupholders standard.

Devon Stark

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Having graduated with honors from Strykali Polytechnical, Devon Stark went on to become Second Incinerator for the Brobnagog Enforcement Council, Stellar Force.

June 28, 2007

Poetry Corner

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THE SITTER
by Shel Silverstein

Mrs. McTwitter the baby sitter,
I thinks she's a little bit crazy.
She thinks a baby-sitter's supposed
To sit upon the baby.

June 29, 2007

Say What?

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Stark Chronicles

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First Degree Information Vizor, Thagel Tzu Smerch, is an insider for the Gathalon elite. Responsible for G*E*R*M*A*I*N*, the over-riding COM-GRAM system that regulates Stellar Force news and propaganda.

June 30, 2007

Quiptoons

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Stephen Leacock (1849-1944) was a Canadian humorist. That's right...CANADIAN.

Zone Alert

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Meanwhile, outside Throon Headquarters...

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John Cox is a painter, cartoonist, and illustrator for hire. For information about purchasing existing work or commissioning new work, contact him by e-mail at john555cox [at] hotmail.com.

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