Golem Hands candle holder.
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Thank you to @claire_downes and @mvpstudio.me , 2 of my amazing ceramic forefathers for helping me fire this and other pieces when I was in a pinch 🫶
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Song off of one of my all time faves by @mlbuch_
“George W. Bush Naked in the Shower Reflecting on 9/11” candle holder based on his painting.
In 2003 a hacker published two paintings the former president had made of himself bathing, one in a shower, the other in a bathtub. He began painting after his presidency as a reflection and penance for the war.
In 2001, after 9/11, country singer Toby Keith wrote “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American),” singing “we’ll put a boot in your ass, it’s the American way!” When Natalie Maines, of The Chicks, criticized the song for glorifying war and retaliation, as well as speaking out against the war, Toby Keith started to display a photoshopped image on stage of Maines with Saddam Hussein. Keith was one of many celebrities that led massive backlash to The Chicks and their subsequent blacklisting within the country music scene. Years later, many of those who led the invasion of Iraq would admit it was a mistake.
Last week Trump hosted the mens olympic hockey team in the White House, serving them McDonalds and playing “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue” during their dinner.
This week he attacked Iran.
Two days ago the DHS twitter account posted a mashup of call of duty clips and drone strike footage with the caption “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue.”
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Nude model: @georgewbush
Photos: @rmaxgavrich
Doggie Diner Menorah
The doggie diner was an iconic chain in the Bay Area until they closed in 1986. Although gone, the doggies live on in our hearts.
Comics from Zippy the Pinhead by Bill Griffith
A few wood projects
1 stacking apple boxes for Max
2-3 ply and pine kitchen island
3 painted side table for whoever found it
4-5 ply love seat that turns into bed in my studio
6-7 portable easel with glass palette
8 hardwood frame
9 tv stand organizer for Tess
My friends are starting a pop up gallery and I made a poster for “Open House,” the inaugural show at @prettyboygalleryphl !!
Show opens September 12th 2025
6pm - 9pm
Curated by @katiesalk & @worldsbiggestgummyworm
Gallerv Director @vessel.garden
Go see it it’s gonna be gr8 :)