Given the popularity of the first Tattoo Madness post, I decided another one was due… Tattoo Madness – Part 1 So, without any further introduction, here are the Tattoo Madness – Part 2 results in no particular order. I don’t think any of us had a perfect childhood, but… Really? Why we don’t let our … Continue reading
Category Archives: Art
Scenes From A Belgian Brothel
Einar Jónsson Museum
Einar Jónsson (1874-1954) Einar Jónsson was Iceland´s first sculptor. He attended the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen from 1896 to 1899, studying under Wilhelm Bissen and Theobald Stein. Jónsson laid the foundation for Icelandic sculpture with his first publicly exhibited work, “Outlaws,” which was shown at the Spring Salon in Copenhagen in … Continue reading
BAD JET: Flying With The Boy
When Bad Jet Was Young He Was A Good Jet. He Loved His Country, His Family, His God. When War Came, Bad Jet Went To Defend His Country. He Didn’t Want To Kill But When His Friends Were Killed He Killed In Return. At First It Was Hard To Kill But Then It Got Easier. … Continue reading
Photos Of The Day: The Prisoners
Tate Modern: taken by Justin Ames in December 2008 Random Pelicans A Fresh Start Continue reading
Banksy
With the heavy emphasis on war and politics in the recent posts, I thought a little Banksy with “his” (I use “his” loosely since Banksy’s identity remains unknown) illegal, subversive and, most importantly, anti-establishment art would serve delightfully well as a transition back to lighter fare on The Velvet Rocket. Banksy was first brought to … Continue reading
Goats in Fog
The hills step off into whiteness. People or stars Regard me sadly, I disappoint them. The train leaves a line of breath. O slow Horse the color of rust, Hooves, dolorous bells – All morning the Morning has been blackening, A flower left out. My bones hold a stillness, the far Fields melt my heart. … Continue reading
The Velvet Rocket 