The 1960's and 1970's have been influential to my art. I am fond of movie stars from other eras, and they have been an immense influence in my stylistic portraits. Music and certain European artists have also been influential. Especially Morrissey, his lyrics are many times about … [Read more...] about In Your Face
A & E
The Diverse and Edgy: Kristine Wheeler
Kristine Wheeler is an award winning photographer who brings together American, Pilipino, and Japanese cultures to create visually striking imagery. Just recently, she received 1st place and a $500.00 scholarship from the Kingsley Art Club 2013 contest. As an additional award, … [Read more...] about The Diverse and Edgy: Kristine Wheeler
Watching your neighbors have sex? I am
Admit it, you’d peep on your neighbors if given the opportunity. It’s in our nature. What’s more interesting is why we do it. In Honna Wakou’s manga Nozoki Ana (translated as A Peephole), we dive into the taboo of voyeurism. The story follows Tatsuhiko Kido, an 18 year old boy … [Read more...] about Watching your neighbors have sex? I am
A knock at the door
From one of the most talented playwrights in contemporary theater comes, equally, one of his most renowned creations. Death of a Salesman from Arthur Asher Miller is a story that will both move and inspire. What it does for the human condition is only one small aspect of what … [Read more...] about A knock at the door
Fashionably freezing
Still in the midst of winter days, I recently looked around Yuba College’s campus at our student population and saw how many students in the 18-25 age range are dressing these days, being young and maybe immature, with television as our role model. Brrr. What you see … [Read more...] about Fashionably freezing