I invade dumpsters. Eyes widen, surveying Keystone Light cartons, corn stalks, and empty steak packages. I conjure barbeques, gesturing arms, and laughter. Have another beer, some steak. I taste smiles. Voices offering beds. Welcome. Caught. Cold eyes dissect stench—beard. Bum, wanderer. I hold dreams. Try […]
Young Readers Week On our Young Readers Week episode, Molly admits to writing lots of vampire fan fiction (while we wear garlic necklaces and hold mirrors up to her), Ky pontificates on the Xanth novels, and Dean confesses to killing a man with a paper airplane, then hiding out in Mississippi. Cast Hosted by Dean […]
This week, Silas Plum talks about technique, subjects, and inspiration in his artwork! Some of your pieces use thick, dripping acrylic layers. Are there any other uncommon techniques that you enjoy using in your art? Sure, I think Multi-layered Gesso/Powder Pigment on canvas is pretty neat. Alcohol ink that is spread thick and torched is […]
My Path by Dan Grote Am I easier to stomach now, a sloppy drunk with a neat drink? A generic face with a designer drug, hoping to find a hypodermic in a haystack? Every sunset, an irradiated orange, every morning a whore with open arms. How much really changes in twelve uneasy steps? (My strides […]