Friday, May 22, 2009

Nancy Lee Ring

On Monday May 18, 2009 my mother Nancy Lee Ring passed away.  I was fortunate enough to be with her during her final moments.  I will always remember her loving heart, wise smile, and her selflessness.  She was a special woman who realized the power of a positive attitude and triumphant spirit in the midst of intense trials.  She encouraged others to be joyful, strong and of a good courage.  Any success I may achieve in this life should be directly attributed her willingness to sacrifice her dreams to help make mine a reality.  I love you Mom.

Sunday, April 19, 2009

SHEPARD FAIREY, OBEY, TATTOO?


I am a fan of Shepard Fairey's work and will soon be pouring over his book Supply and Demand.  I am looking to get a full sleeve tattoo that will incorporate SOME of his work and style.  My arm will not be a shrine to Fairey or Andre the Giant, but I felt that his influence in my artistic tastes are worth noting in the flesh.  As far as the AP controversy is concerned, Fairey is right.  The associated Press cannot pretend that they don't use other people's property to generate their own content to use in an attempt to make money.  Fair us is fair use.