My Old Stomping Grounds

Tuesday night, I went to bed just after midnight.  I woke up with my son around 6 a.m. on Wednesday morning.  And other then a 2 hour nap on the couch, I’ve been awake ever since.  It’s now near 4 p.m. on Thuresday.  you do the math!  (thus, no energy to write today, sorry!)

Anyway, my old stomping grounds have made the news recently.  Here the article in the New York Times.

Don’t Forget…

Today is Free Comic Book Day!!!

Can I Act?

My wife has often told me that I should have been an actor. She claims I have the skills, and I need the attention. Well, I dont know about that, but, I have always wondered what it is like to seriously act. Is it an art that has to be in you, or is it a skill that can be learned? I dont’ know. I’ve never really tried (I had bit parts in two plays; one in high school, and the other in college, that was it), nor have I ever had lessons. But, I am curious. So to find out, I think I am going to start a new project. So, ladies and gentlemen, I give you… “Can I Act?”

Here is what I have in mind… I want you, the people of the internet, to write me scenes to perform. Write a scene for me to act out, and I’ll do it. Keep in mind that I am just one person, so make it a monologue. And that I’ll just be in front of my MacBook emoting, so, please, no action scenes or stuff with multiple characters. Just write up a paragraph or page or two, give me direction, tell me my motivation, and I’ll see what I can do. Make it heavy drama or a light comedy, I don’t care, just write it, tell me how you want me to do it, and I’ll give it a shot!

Oh, and please, original material only thank you. I don’t want to “re-interrupt” a character that everyone already knows and loves. Nor do I want to get sued. Thanks for understanding.

Anyway, after I perform your scene, let me know what you think. Leave a comment on my site. Then tell your friends, and then tell them to leave a comment. I’m just doing this for the lulz, just to have fun. I am not a struggling actor trying to make it big. I’m just a guy trying to have some fun.

So, what do you think? Let me know. Or better yet, write me a scene to perform, and then tell me, “Can I Act?”

South Park

South_Park_Blog, originally uploaded by senseless.babble.

Trey Parker and Matt Stone now have www.southparkstudios.com up and running. It s site where you can stream every South Park episode. Pretty Cool! I think EVERY show needs to have a site like this. - On the site, you can create yourself as a South Park character. Here is my version of myself. It’s kinda generic looking, but then, so am I.

Homer Simpson

Pixeloo, who did the “real life” Mario I posted before, has posted a version of Homer Simpson. This has made the rounds earlier int he week, so I am a bit slow, but here you go…

New “Art”

Two, originally uploaded by senseless.babble.

I didn’t find time to work on my latest round of “Piss Poor Portraits” this weekend, but I work on this piece I call “Two”. It is ink on paper, on oil. Measuring 1o inches by 14 inches, it can be yours for a price. Email me at SenselessBabble@Gmail.com to make me an offer. Thank you for your patronage!

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Memes in Oil

With ROFLcon almost a month away, I have been brushing up on my memes.  Well, coincidently, Waxy linked to Boing Boing who linked to Nerdkore.  This is a great site that is combining oil painting and memes (as well as many great 8-bit video games from yesteryear, and other geeky themes).  Anyway, Nerdkore has a great version of Darth Vader, which reminded me of my own in my Piss Poor Portraits series.  I have enjoyed browsing this site that it has inspired to finish my Piss Poor Portraits.  I have so little free time that paint is often forgotten about for long periods of time, and it takes something like to this to make me want to pick up the brush again.  So, hopefully, soon, I will be posting two new works; “Steve” and “Kevin”.  Come back soon and keep an eye out for some more very bad “art”.

Oh, and Nerdkore also introduced me to the “Techno Viking“.  Some how I missed this one.  But I am glad I found it.  The Michael Jackson “Beat It” mash up is AWESOME!  So awesome that I need to post it here for all to see.  Enjoy!

Bill Murray

The story of the man who thought that he was Bill Murray.

(edit:  This is a short film in Flash.  It is not working on my site, so please go visit “Where Is The Moon?“)

New Header

Before my new toy arrived today, I created the new header for the site.  The face was drawn by my son when he was two.  It was the first time he drew a picture and said “this is me!”  I love this picture.  It’s been on my bedroom wall ever since.  Anyway, I scanned the image, and did the rest in MSPaint.  It looked good in MSPaint, but looks a little blurry on the page now.  I’m going to tweek it a bit more later, but for now, it’s good enough.  Someday, i may even have this made into a t-shirt!  Who wants to buy one?

Dirk Dublin and the Limerick of D.O.O.M.!

I worked at a bookstore when I was in college (and a bit afterwards). One year, some employees put together a little “in store literary magazine”. It was filled with bad poetry, pretentious social commentary, and book reviews, and this. This was my contribution. I wondered if you could combine a serialized cliff hanger with poetry? This is what I came up with. Enjoy…

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Dirk Dublin and the Limerick of D.O.O.M.!

Episode IV - “Treasure At Last!”

Our Story So Far…

Dirk Dublin, millionaire playboy and international literary treasure hunter, has been searching the world over for the famed, lost Limerick of D.O.O.M. His search has taken him high and low, from the ruined Temple is Siscara in the eternal Himalayas, the the deepest, darkest slave pits of T’Konda. It has been a hard journey, filled with many pitfalls for Dirk, but finally, the moment of truth is upon him!

His search has taken him back to the place where is all started: Old Ireland. Dirk has found the first line of the mysterious Limerick of D.O.O.M. buried beneath Castle Kirkpatrick in County Crosshatch. This portion of the ancient poem will lead him to the rest of the five lines, and when he has pieced together this great literary treasure, it shall lead him to an even greater reward!

But little does Dirk know that the sinister agents of Baron von Distrux are right behind him! They have per sued Dirk back and forth across the globe, wanting the Limerick of D.O.O.M. more then their next breath, yet each time losing his trail, as Dirk makes one spectacular escape after another. But not this time, for these evil men have Dirk in their sights and have pledge not to fail their master again! And so, just as our hero, Dirk Dublin, uncovers the first line of the legendary Limerick of D.O.O.M., the underlings of Baron von Distrux attack!!

And now… On to the poetry!

 

The first line reads…

“There Once Was A Man From Old Tuck…”

 

(to be continued in Episode V “When Ravens Call”.)

“Dirk Dublin & the Limerick of D.O.O.M.” copyright 1932 Originally serialized in “Pulp Poetry Quarterly”, written by the late T. ‘Danger’ McMahon.

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Dirk Dublin and the Limerick of D.O.O.M.!

Episode IV - “Darkest Before The Dawn!”

Our Story So Far…

Dirk Dublin, sophisticated man about town and lover of all things literary, has been continuing his quest for the legendary Limerick of D.O.O.M. for weeks now. After many false starts and adventurous side trips, including a journey to the historical Haiku Headquarters on Mount Fujiomo and an excursion to bustling Wall Street to meet with the board of executives of Iambic Pentameter Inc., Dirk is finally on the right track. And with the beautiful and brainy Raven Sinclar at his side, he can do no wrong!

While on a rented steamer to their next destination, the Flemish Free Form Forum, Dirk and Raven work vigorously on what they have already of the Limerick. As the pieces of the puzzle come together for our globe trotting pair, they struggle with the fragments that should finish the “Middle Bit”, as it is technically know. With Ravens assistance, Dirk has nearly completed the limerick, when the twin specters of Danger and Adventure intervene once again! Dirk’s ship is under attack by the sinister agents of the evil Baron von Distrux!

Lead by the academic mercenary, Professor Proofread, von Distrux men now have the proper leadership that their prior attacks have lacked. The small steamer is rocked by the hoards of invading goons, as Dirk and Raven put up a gallant fight. Unfortunately, the pair is overpowered, leaving Dirk on the verge of unconsciousness, and Raven in the chains to be taken back to the horrid Barron von Distrux. Knowing he has defeated Dirk, Professor Proofread leaves, shouting a villainous taunt. Amazingly, it is that taunt that helps Dirk put the last piece of the puzzle together in his mind before everything goes black. Apparently, not all is lot for our hero yet!

And now… On to the poetry!

 

“Where Treasure Is Found

Is Below the Mound”

 

(to be continued in Episodes XIII “Into The Villains Lair”.)

“Dirk Dublin & the Limerick of D.O.O.M.” copyright 1932 Originally serialized in “Pulp Poetry Quarterly”, written by the late T. ‘Danger’ McMahon.

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Dirk Dublin and the Limerick of D.O.O.M.!

After last issues exciting, spectacularly, truly epic conclusion, we bring you…

The Prologue!!!

After many months of high intrigue, it appears that Dirk Dublin’s amazing adventures have come to a close. The Limerick of D.O.O.M. was found and its mysteries unraveled, but Dirk couldn’t have done it without the help of his new fiancee, Raven, and his long lost brother, Skippy, whom they found along their way. The treasures that the Limerick brought are all squarely settled away, providing a secure future for our intrepid band of world travelers. And they can also be assured, for the terrible enigma of the Limerick of D.O.O.M. will continue to remain a secret forever.

Also, the dastardly Baron von Distrux and his crew of ne’er-do-wells is behind bars, and they will remain that way till the end of their misspent, sorry and pathetic lives. Dirk feels remorse over the death of the professor, and his dog Ibid, but he knows that the evil man brought it upon himself, and that there was no other solution. But oh - what a way to go!

As our cast of character settle into a normal routine once more, who knows what lays ahead for them all. Will the international playboy and literary adventurer, Dirk Dublin, be able to adapt to the quiet charm of married life? Will the beautiful and aloof Raven be able to forego her gypsy ways and not move on when the winds change direction? Will Skippy, the pure-of-hear teen genius, every fully recover from his bout with amnesia? And whatever happened to Dave? Finaly, will teh hints and clues leading to the location of the One Act Play of D.E.A.T.H. be able to lure out heroes onto the high road of adventure once again? Perhaps. Perhaps…

Be on the look out for the other exciting adventures of Dirk Dublin!

“Dirk Dublin & the Limerick of D.O.O.M.” copyright 1932 Originally serialized in “Pulp Poetry Quarterly”, written by the late T. ‘Danger’ McMahon.

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So there ya go. Three parts to the epic poetic adventure, Dirk Dublin and the Limerick of D.O.O.M.! - Let me know what you think. Tell others about it. I accept tips from appreciative readers via PayPal. Thank you for your time.

Giant Drawing

I know it’s a commercial, but I found this cool. I wonder if this drawing was really done “free hand”, or if there was a pre-drawn guide to help the artist along?

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Frozen

This. Is. Awesome!

01/31/07

It was one year ago today…

Remember the Aqua Teen Hunger Force bomb scare in Boston? Apparently, some local Boston artists and pranksters didn’t forget. I think this is great!

Odyssey of State Capitols and State Suspicion

An amazing journey through America. I love the art aspect of it. I hate the irrational fear that has been feed to our nation. Bravo to Mr. Fazel for not giving up. LINK

Stan Lee Tribute Artwork

Another link stolen from Boing Boing (You’ll see that I steel many links from BB). From age 8 until my son came along 4 years ago, I was a giant Marvel Comics Fanboy. I still am, I jsut can afford to buy comics anymore. Anyway, I love these pieces. It’s cool to see comic characters covered by many artists who do not regularly work for comic book companies. Makes me want to go spend a load of cash at my local comic shop!

Piss Poor Portraits

Darth Vader
Originally uploaded by senseless.babble

Not only am I a bad blogger, I am also a bad artist. Here are some of my recent creations, all part of a series of works I am creating which I call “Piss Poor Portraits”.

First up, an older piece, because I am such a Star Wars geek, a piece simply titles “Darth Vader”. Oil, from 1994. I painted this piece without reference material, just to see if I could. To test my inner nerd, if you will. (and my inner nerd is more often then not my outer nerd, as you will soon learn if you continue to check back on this site!)

Cory, number 1
Originally uploaded by senseless.babble

Second in my “Piss Poor Portraits” series, another oil piece. I call it “Cory, number 1″ - Notice the brush strokes on the face. Very interesting, are they not? (Wait, don’t answer that!)

Tay, unfinished
Originally uploaded by senseless.babble

And finally, a piece I call “Tay, unfinished”. I call it “unfinished” because the white back ground is simply raw paper. This piece was created with pencil, sharpie, crayola crayon, cay-pas oil sticks and watercolors. - And of course, all art seen on this page is one of a kind, and up for sale if you would like to make me an offer. - Check back again for more pieces in in this series of portraits that are so piss poor, that they are genius!