He’s just a little fella… he didn’t know his limits… poor guy :(
My family is scarred by alcoholism, which caused my mom’s early and torturous death indirectly. This is a satirical piece. I decided to go to the object of addiction itself not the addicted. What I found there was an astonishing work of marketing brilliance. If you go look closely at the actual products, you’ll see that I’ve reworded each liquor bottle label using the same “spirit” (pun intended) that they use in their advertising copy. I simply changed the words but kept the enthusiastic pep talk about what enchantment these products could provide. This is making fun of marketing to be sure. But I’m not sure which is the larger vice…one’s abuse of alcohol or the “artistic license” used in marketing them. Inspiration for this piece came from a line from the Brazilian poem “Residue” by Carlos Drummond de Andrade (1902-1987) –translated by Mark Strand. And from everything a little remains. / Oh, open the bottles of lotion / and smooth / the cruel, unbearable odor of memory. Sample text Love… What gives our Romance its distinctive craveability is the psychic mellowing process perfected by Love itself. Before our new Romance is stored in barrels to age, it’s filtered through ten feet of human psyche culled from hopeless romantics everywhere. Psychic mellowing…drop by drop, makes Love’s Romance uncommonly addicting. It hooks more people and takes about twice as long to kick. But we think it’s worth it. As our fans say “Every day we drink it, we’ll drink it another day.” Sample text Anger: This authentic Irish Classic Emotion is made from the finest quality genes in the heartland of Ireland. A subtle blend of fresh Irish Want and mellow irish Despair produces a memorable emotion and experience. To enjoy it at its best, store for six months or more and when opened, share it with your entire family. Enjoy it straight up, with Depression, or in Solitude. Sample text Euphoria: The legend began over 100 years ago in New Orleans when it was discovered that this smoothest of spirits could instantly dispel boredom, anguish and despair. Over the years its reputation and popularity spread, establishing it as part of America’s need for escape. Today, America’s “take it easy drink” is enjoyed straight, on the rocks or mixed with your favorite defense mechanism. Sample text Depression: / Depression is the darkest spirit produced by the human mind. Ever ready to take over in times of stress, this spirit has been passed down for centuries, from generation to generation, and remains as rich and strongly felt today as it was for your great-grandfather. It is best appreciated after a hard day at the office, or maybe when unexpected guests arrive. It’s smooth, dark mood is guaranteed to outlast all others.
does anyone remember the 1970’s T.V. show WKRP in Cincinnati? D.J. Dr. Johnny Fever made this shirt a classic. Rock n Roll man!
24X36 Acrylic on Canvas One of my favorite photographers on RB Von / has allowed me to make a painting inspired by his lovely photograph / . I hope you like what I did with it. When I saw this photograph it reminded me of the faces of so many woman I used to see in the New York club and bar scene. They had the look of anticipation in their faces. Could they be waiting for a lover or just hoping to meet Mr. Rite? / I decided to make a little miniature painting of my painting Colors of New York / to add interest to the background. Xoxox
Beautiful crystal bottles containing the whiskey we all did shots of before my best friend’s wedding Looks great as a set with /
The Crown Dining Liquor Saloon, Belfast This is my favourite watering hole, where you want the Guiness attached via an IV and to be left alone to contemplate the mystery of the inky black goodness standing before you.
Ye olde wine and spirits store, downtown Knoxville
Local Monterey wine merchant, hoping to boost business, asked me to make some paintings for him. I had a great time doing these three posters, this is a close up.
Never a shortage of colourful bottles in Mexico – this rack is just one of hundreds I spotted on our recent trip to the Riviera Maya.
Green, orange, yellow, pink! Pop art that’ll make you think. / Isn’t it about time, you got yourself a little lime? The drink the lime is garnishing is a margarita! Yummm! / CREATION INFORMATION Medium: Food/Macro/Digital Photography, Pop Art, Mixed Media Design, Digital Art. Techniques: Digital Cross Processing & Digital Collage/Composite. Tools: Digital Camera, Photoshop CS2. Shooting Location: Casa Jimenez Restaurant – La Puente, CA.
I took this image while I was out and about visiting relatives. / CREATION INFORMATION Medium: Digital Photography. Technique: Digital Lomography, Bokeh Photography. Tools: Photoshop CS3, and my brain. Location: La Puente, CA.
Sleep all Day – Party all Night
More of the drunken Teddy…
This is an image of a refreshing gin and tonic
:) um well, the story goes that those whom window shop have more fun.. this was a display of the liquor store aboard the cruise ship I took last year. its the first cruise I have ever taken , so / and I took 634 photos.. I just got to share some :)
Kemah, Texas. one of the great neon signs at the Kemah boardwalk. —PHOTO BY ANDIE SMITH
Blue green martinis.
Glasses in our cabinet.
Vinatage neon sign for the now defucnt 5th Street Liquor in LAs Vegas
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