Again, another shot from Paso Robles – “Portrait of a Hot Rod Couple” – no that’s not Chris Isaak in the front seat…. however, I think he might have spent just as much time on his hair! The amount of beautifully painted machines around the couple is jaw dropping for me…. I’m defintely coming back here next year!
My entry into the fashion photo competition / Thanks to my darling friend Caitlin for being my model
Thanks to my darling friend Caitlin for being my model
I wanted 1942 to serve as an experiment, questioning what stereotype if any surrounded the ‘skinhead.’ Within days I received comments of ‘racist’ and ‘Nazi’ signifying prejudice against a shaven head, when in modern day society diversity is usually praised and encouraged. The origin of the term ‘skinhead’ is not rooted in racism, the term being corrupted in the 1970’s by the neo-nazi movement. The term actually stems from the Jamaican skinheads such as Bunny Wailer, who populated Reggae in the1960’s, some decade previous. By 1968/69, the ‘skinhead’ wasn’t just a hairstyle but a way of life. To these working class people, cleanliness, stylish clothes and good music were dominant. The increasing popularity of Ska music, a branch of reggae bred the skinhead in their straight jeans, large boots, white shirts, braces and nylon or leather jackets and were regularly seen at Judge Dread gigs. Doc Marten, Ben Sherman, and Vespa scooters were typical designers of the ‘skinhead’ movement, which dwindled in the mid 70’s. This is around the time the neo-nazi movement became prominent, as the ‘mod generation’ became divided and those racist, political hating, violent youths were the new face, the new stereotype. They popularised themselves throughout the 80’s and 90’s with bands such as ‘Skrewdriver’ and were akin to increased violence on Adolf Hitler’s birthday. The number of ‘skinheads’ in Britain today is in decline, as in essence the skinhead is a youth organisation for the youth. Thus upon reaching full maturity, starting a family and encompassing different values the need to be in such a group no longer exists and without the experience and knowledge of older members their ‘skinhead’ values are degenerate. This is why I felt my experiment was necessary. Would the youth of day, born after the domination of the neo-nazi still be aware of their values and the attributes, which contribute to their stereotype? The answer lies within you the spectator. Consider what you first felt upon viewing 1942. Did it bring back fond memories of dancing to reggae, Bob Marley and the ‘Chelsea haircut’ or did it make you envisage violent racists? Movements begin, grow and they pass. The real reason the ‘Mods’ shaved their head was to avoid lice, for hygiene. Surely the time close cut hair symbolising a racist has passed. This was a series i took a while back for a project i was doing on fashion and surrealism I must have took around 30 or so photographs to get the best images at different stages. / to take these shots i used a canon 20d propped up on a tripod with a self timer.
Vector illustration / 2006 / All Origional art work can be purchased through the artist. —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-——- Copyright notice: / All rights reserved. All images contained on these pages are © copyright protected by Mariska and any use of these images in any form without written permission will be considered an infringement of these copyrights.
Mixed media with pencil illustration.
My submission for the speedy tee challenge on the idea of LOUD. But still buy it. /
A re-creation of the 1950s dress style by Vogue Magazine – hand drawn in pen and ink
If you like pirates charm and style, or if you consider yourself a neo-pirate maybe you like to wear a retro-baroque-neo-classical-ornamental t-shirt . For a cool, pirate style look, team this smart t-shirt with a satin pirate eye patch P-)
Barack Obama Rasta Colors Stencil
Obama in Diamonds
Parody beer logo for Barack Obama
If you love all kind of animals and also love to dress with glamour and style, this elegant neo-baroque t-shirt is for you. Here in action:
PLEASE help me out by buying a print/card! It’s super cheap! :D Model is Rhiannon Skye / Hair and styling by Karyn Jacklin / Makeup by Loran Bean / Photography and Post by myself Shot at Franklin Villa for a Harper’s Bazaar competition / Comments are appreciated. Please take a second to leave one!
Model is Rhiannon Skye / Hair and styling by Karyn Jacklin / Makeup by Loran Bean / Photography and Post by myself Shot at Franklin Villa for a Harper’s Bazaar competition / Comments are appreciated. Please take a second to leave one! Add me on flickr http://flickr.com/photos/fallenrosemedia and jpeg magazine http://www.jpgmag.com/people/fallenrosemedia Please help me out buy buying a print. They are super cheap!
Woman wearing a tiara. Photo based illustration.
Ever wondered what these puppies are going to look like in a million years time? Me neither. But just in case…
White cat in night
Model is Chelsea Rose / Hair and Makeup by Loran Bean / Fashion Design by Candid Hearts / Styling by Bianka Phillips / Photography and Post by myself Comments are very much appreciated!
conceptual piece. / dress handmade with pages and pages of magazine ads, double sided tape and black electric tape. The very good, patient model is Yasmin Schonian from Perth, Australia. It was my first time working with a real professional model, so I was very nervous, but all went well and she loved the prints when she received them.
Another Self-portrait / I wanted it to look old style but still have that vibrant edge to it. / And I didn’t want it to be completely in focus as well. I’m really into Pin-up lately. Especially classic pin-up ! Let me know what you think. Featured in ‘The Woman Photographer’ group, February 5th 2009 / Featured in the ‘Pinup’ group, August 09 Canon EOS 400D / 50mm f/1.8 / 1/200 exposure time, ISO 400
Model is Chelsea Rose / Hair and Makeup by Loran Bean / Fashion Design by Candid Hearts / Styling by Bianka Phillips / Photography and Post by myself Add me on facebook and Twitter Comments are very much appreciated!
colour image of a girl walking through tall whispy grass, backlit with several flares; a selfportrait FEATURED IN REDBUBBLE ART&PHOTOGRAPHY May 2009 / FEATURED IN FIRST THINGS May 2009
Model: Jessica / Makeup: Rhianon Ellis / Hair: Nicole Carusi I created a new action last night in photoshop last night and absolutely love it! What do you think? :D
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