St. Dean
Playing around with the concept of depicting celebrities as patron saints. This, of course, is St. Dean, patron saint of smokers and cocktail waitresses.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
St. Barney is the patron saint of hall monitors and anti-gun lobbyists.
The "hula girl" reminds of this niece I have who likes to pretend she's in Tahiti, dancing for the "lava people".
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....
I have these bizarre characters laying around. Almost like they're waiting around in an unemployment office.
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?
Goofing on three rock icons. Can you guess which ones?
I thought this could be a book cover for a southern gothic tale. Any titles?
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.
This not about patriotic blindness. More about how "Americaness" filters and colors everything we see in world events. How it seems inevitable and unapologetic.
"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?
St. Kurt is the patron saint of POW's.
Toying with a cover idea....
Kind of a "murder mystery" thing happening with the two drawings on the left side...
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.
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.
Whatcha got?
Guess who showed up at the Majestic Diner at three in the morning? (My homies in Atlanta know what I'm talkin' 'bout)
NONE OF THE CREW KNEW SECOND INCINERATOR DEVON STARK STARTED HIS THROON MISSIONS WITH LEMON LIFT.
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.
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".
A tiny job I did for Kimberly J. at Atlanta Classic Theater some years ago.
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.
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.
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.
"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...."
Goofing with photoshop....
Hope he has his green card.
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
Does anybody have any information on this creature? He's been seen hanging around Decatur bars, hitting up my friends for gin and tonics....
Definitely have a thing for gorillas in tutus....
If Stipe ever does a memoir....
Been watching too many Clouseau movies...
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.
Having graduated with honors from Strykali Polytechnical, Devon Stark went on to become Second Incinerator for the Brobnagog Enforcement Council, Stellar Force.
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.
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.
Stephen Leacock (1849-1944) was a Canadian humorist. That's right...CANADIAN.
Meanwhile, outside Throon Headquarters...
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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