Backyard Art Form

Artistic styling….For me being an artist happens not only in Photoshop or while evolving my surfing style. I hope to bring creativity and an artistic vision to all things in some semblance.

Behold the wonders of the grill!! When I show up at tonight’s Sedar Dinner, I’ll bring this culinary creation; with which I want to express an explosion of spring color, festivity and a spicy succulence!

So please do be sure to put me on the 'A' List for your next party or event.

Surfing For Life

Marty was born 71 years ago today. Seeing him surf this morning, it appeared that he was just reborn! I saw him conquer wave after birthday wave. It was his day & he ran things out there.

As we all sat later on the sea wall enjoying brownies (he bakes yet); I pondered his youthful exuberance. “To what do you attribute your longevity and fitness?” I had to pose this question, as I sought some secret fountain of youth from which to imbibe (not the shots of Jim Beam that Ray had in mind for the occasion).

Some thought the question was a little deep but Marty readily obliged. “I keep a sense of humor about myself” Sage wisdom indeed!

It isn’t that Jim Beam or even the green beer du jour; but here is my....

B-Day Toast To Marty

I just got the word,
About your birthday,
And now that I’ve heard,
What tribute to pay?

You’re a talented Tallant,
With so much to say,
And board riding balance,
Just add repartee.

Old man of the sea,
You’ve put “time in a bottle”.
You seem youthful to me.
You are my role model!

Like the Terminator,
You go on and on,
We’ll see you later,
Surfing Golden Pond!

On many a wave,
To drop in I’d try,
But I had to behave,
As you flew right on by.
(Er…better make that a left)

Have a Happy -Matt

More Illumination.....

Dr. Matt, I've tried to respond to DaBlog with no luck. Here is my message: Matt, what a guy. You captured the day beautifully with poem, prose and commentary. Thank you. I should have pondered the question regarding what I do to stay young a bit more. Love, a wonderful wife, hugs, positive outlook on life, keep giving to others, learn new things always and then keep a spare bar of surf wax for any conditions that might cause you to slide to oblivion, all add to a full life. Blessings my friend. c u in the lineup, Marty

Time Change

Strange fascination, fascinating me
Changes are taking the pace I'm going through
Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes ~David Bowie

I saw this golden glow while en route to Bolinas early today. Later I felt a golden afterglow from my surf session.

Adventures of the Palate

It’s the Year Of The Tiger (not to mention the Tiger apology). The tiger is instilled with a good dose of courage. Well, Rhio demonstrated huge courage last night in hosting a Chinese New Year dinner….belated if you follow the lunar calendar but who cared when such an array of authentic cuisines were placed before us. This was a culinary triumph! The diversity of food was only surpassed by the many wines…. in my case, perhaps too many. Ambiance, fine food and the repartee of good friends made for a most auspicious occasion….A wish for peace, longevity & happiness.

all work & no play.....

Dick Hallorann: Larry, just between you and me, we got a very serious problem with the people taking care of the place. They turned out to be completely unreliable assholes.


Sometimes my experiments in Photoshop do get a little scary. I'll be OK.

Dark Shadows

Surf's up at Collinwood!

assembly line

Here’s an excerpt from Subversive Galleries Website (featuring Detroit’s renown graffiti artist, Sinister)….

Sinister and SUBVERSIVE GALLERY is bringing back the beauty of the handmade..not the giant corporate buisness made flavor of the week junk you get everywhere else..Sinister is taking us all back in time, using silkscreen/screen printing techniques of the 60's and 70's, not the digitally reproduced garbage out there now being churned out by the millions by greedy executives and trend watchers..Sinister's screen prints are done by hand, not by a computer in China..

Clearly his work is NOT the stuff of Detroit’s assembly lines; so I whipped up this image in Photoshop for him using one of his paintings. Given our previous rapport, I hoped he would dig it.


















Got this back.....Your the best Matt….just got off the phone with Sinister....he can't wait to see your next photoshopping art! I got a laugh out of that one..great job!.... Sinister is doing artwork for a huge fashion show here in Detroit on the 20th, so he's under the gun trying to get 15 huge paintings done for that!... Again, thanks for all the great comments and pics!
Lydia Carver
Winking Zombie Artist Collective

the envelope please

I revisited District 9 last night, this time with my girlfriend Rhio. (you can scroll back to my movie review posted Jan 26) I was a little uncertain if she, a lover of beauty, would handle the bleak visuals and repugnant looking aliens. Now Rhio is a big prawn lover but does prefer them a bit more succulent.

I am way impressed that D9 is even up for Best Picture. After all, Avatar had such box office success and stunning effects. Hurt Locker was quite gritty, though Rhio does somehow keep calling it Foot Locker. Blind Side & Sandra Bullock were endearing, and everyone loves a true story. And the others....well,I haven’t done all my homework, though I do know that Brad “wants him some Nazi scalps”.

Here’s the thing…. D9 is a brilliant movie that is such a departure from anything that went before. Sharlto Copley does an amazing acting job in a truly challenging role. Though the theme of racism is a vehicle for the mock documentary plot; as the film progresses it becomes so much more about relationships and loyalties and ultimately, doing the right thing. And the action kicks sci-fi ass.

I hope the Academy will be transcendent enough to award this film!

And yeah, Rhio actually did love the movie. She’s even dishing up a new prawn recipe for tonight’s dinner....with a side of cat food no doubt.

bring the Spring

I found beauty right out the back door.

Sinister Returns

This relates to DaBlog post Feb 6; so scroll back if need be.....

Matt..omg! too cool!........ we showed your Atitudin' Mona Lisa to Sinister and he got a kick out of it..so he's gonna send you something else made just for you..on the house..hope you like it!!
Lydia Carver
Winking Zombie Artist Collective

This watercolor is just part of what he sent!


Sinister is an artist for the masses.

He writes….I now have art in 39 US states, China, Germany, The UK, Ireland, Japan,Iceland, Brazil, Austrailia and France. I'd rather "get my art out there" and have people enjoy it..then sit on 100's of "masterpieces" that I want outrageous prices for in hopes that some rich corporate investor will come along and "discover" me.

He also sent a potentially valuable piece which I think is a riot; though by posting it, I may again be pushing the envelope of good taste. So send those small children out of the room and avert your eyes if necessary.


Here’s the low down on this First Pressing prototype!......


Thanks for all the great words Matt, glad you liked the art..I'll let Sinister know you dug it..I didn't even know he sent you that prototype..he usually keeps all his first run materials, I've been to his studio and have seen collectors practically begging to sell those pieces (not kidding!) he even told Eric Clapton's rep when he came on a buying trip that they were not for sale..(he also wanted 3 or 4 of Sinister's sketchbooks!) So you must have really struck a chord with him with your tribute picture!
Again, thanks for the purchase and stay in touch!
Lydia
Winking Zombie Artist Collective

Gosh...maybe I should have Clapton's people contact my people? NOT.

And yes, I couldn’t resist buying another painting. This one is called Basking In The Glow 1953. It’s practically my vintage. I’ve got it hanging in my fallout shelter.