Song of the Week!

The Invasion Continues...

Finally after much editing and choice making, the Invasion series continues! Special thanks to Michael Soares for his home, Matt Chaney, Laurel Stovall, Blake Edward Frahm for their faces and bodies, Odibio Martinez and Abraham Ramos for Hair and Makeup, Adeel Khan for jewelry and Alan Godshaw for his hands and eyes!

One of the best memories of PBS in the 80's.

Images I shot for a new documentary

Some of the images I shot for this documentary! They are almost to their goal of $5,000 on Kickstarter to finish the film! Go over and help them out!



http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ritesofpassagemovie/rites-of-passage-transgender-documentary

They are coming....

A miniature city like you have never seen!

You should probably Find Yourself Here tonight!

One of my favorite artists, Ron English!


“Seasons In Supurbia,” the highly anticipated solo exhibition of original new works by Ron English, renowned street artist and master pop surrealist painter.

Opening Reception Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 7‐10pm. Corey Helford Gallery

8522 Washington Boulevard Culver City, CA 90232 T: 310-287-2340

http://www.coreyhelfordgallery.com/#/future/

wait for it... wait for it... there it is!!!

Studio Killers “Ode to a Bouncer”

It's the chorus that is killer... and the video is pretty killer too

Song of the Week!

Magic Garage 7 THIS WEEKEND!

If You are in the Los Angeles area, I am showing 6 pieces of work on metal this SATURDAY NOV. 5. SO YOU SHOULD PROBABLY BE THERE! The work I chose for this exhibit deals with the beauty you can find when industry and nature mingle. Transforming a 2 story house into an art gallery! Featuring 50+ artists exhibiting and doing live art, a blacklight room, interactive installations and more!! Performers include Xololanxinxo, 2Mex, and Icy Lytes.. this is going to be a memorable night and the last one at this space.. DON'T MISS OUT!!!


http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=102306586547746

New photos with performer/gymnast Arno.

Some new photos I did a few week ago. I had this idea to build a shallow pool for a futuristic shoot and it finally came to fruitation. I built that pool and made it happen! The model is a gymnast and past Cirque du Soleil performer. Amazing physical skills!

Lolly the Sex Doll is back in the public eye!

Click for a better view to read this amazingly disturbing text!

This came out of one of those trashy "CRIME/DETECTIVE" magazines from the 70's. The pictures of Lolly are entertaining but it's the copy in this ad that is outrageous.

First off, It took "18 months of research and improvements" to get Lolly! Who knew? The bottom left section is unbelievably inappropriate! Once you receive your Lolly in the mail the ad urges you to dress Lolly like you feel a teenager should look. It then goes on to say, "You've seen them, wizzing by on their bicycles with their long hair flying behind them..." I am pretty sure they person that wrote this copy is in jail now for molestation of teens "at the hamburger stands, working in their tiny uniforms."


Just so you know, you can also purchase a bikini for an extra 2 bucks. And if you are wondering what "Greek Features" are?... just look it up. It just keep's getting better! Lolly really is the BEST of the BEST!

Samantha James - Amber Sky - Music Video

A music video I just finished editing. I fell in love with this song when I first heard it and knew it had to have a decent music video. And I had all of this great vintage footage. Put the two together and you have something special! You are bound to love Samantha James as much as I do! So watch it already!

A few of my favorite photos from Chicago

I went to Chicago a few weeks ago to see my sister and to take photos. I fell in love with that city! If they didn't have those awful winters I would consider living there at some point! It was a dream come true walking in some of those architecture rich neighborhoods. Here are a few of my favorite photos from that trip!

A few really good music finds!

Heart On

I have work in this show on Sunday. You probably don't work on MONDAY so come out! Lots of bands, lots of djs, lots of art, LOTS OF FUN!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=236832299686688

Cars Cars Cars

A short doc about a kinetic sculpture that took four years to build. We had the honor of spending three days in Chris Burden's studio filming this sculpture before it was moved to the Los Angeles Country Museum of Art (LACMA) where it is being reinstalled.
The installation opens fall 2011.
Chris Burden is one of our favorite artists of all time. For more about him and his work http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Burden
http://www.gagosian.com/artists/chris-burden/

I am on Society6 now!

Society6 is a community of artist. I have made several of my photos available for purchase on the site. You can choose paper type, size and even get it on canvas! Check it out!

http://society6.com/interiorstate

Frighteningly Good!

MK12 | Follow the Sun | 2011 from MK12 on Vimeo.

Mommy Dearest!

Wig-Tastic

A photo from the shoot I did with the very talented Nikki Cross. We came up with the idea of a "punk origami wig." A few weeks later, much to my delight, the wig was finished and even better than I had imagined. We went for a futuristic punk-chic look for the shoot. Makeup by Odibio Martinez! Visit Nikki's site here.

What a nice idea!

Go and do it!
http://dearphotograph.com/

Show this Weekend!

I have art in this show! COME ALREADY! You get great art at a super price for a super great cause!

This Saturday, June 18th @ The Arts Continuum
THE BAGAVAGABONDS "CALIFORNIA" ART EXPLOSION!
1947 S. Sante Fe Ave, Downtown LA 90021
entrance in alley off 15th, west of Sante Fe.
7pm - 1am. 21+. Bring Cash!
$10 w/RSVP to sirfrancisdrake@bagavagabonds.com, $12 @ the door
tons of street parking on 11th and 15th. no parking in alley
-Oodles of original Art for sale for $100 or less, with proceeds benefiting Room 13 LA!
-"5 for 50" Film Tent
-Live music from Crooners, RISERS, and The Drakes!
-Hosted bar compliments of 'The Falls'
with featured cocktails from Makers Mark, Metl Tequila, PBR, Hansens Soda and Prometheus Springs
-K-Swiss Mini-Golf Hole
-Live Art Installations, Letter Pressing, Screen Printing, and Photo Boothing
Mad love to K-Swiss, Scion, Red Bull, Stage Labs Production and all the Sponsors and Artists for the support!

An Opening so Grand....

photos by Colin Young-Wolf

The Flaming Lips at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery was incredible tonight! The opening of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" mixed with giant Confetti Cannon's, Wayne surfing the crowd in a massive ball, fog machines, laser lights, over-sized balloons spilling out into the crowd.... an opening so grand it made me teary eyed with joy! It was an assault on the senses in the very BEST way. Hands down, ONE OF THE BEST SHOWS I'VE SEEN IN LA!

Did you hear a click?

If this people were any more cute I might just die. They are so good I am wondering if this is some sort of promotional thing and these people are actors?!

A perfect short. "Loom" by Polynoid

Clear to the point. Beautifully animated and directed. AMAZING sound design. A super unique perspective into the tiny world of survival that is happening right now. waa waa watch it!

Premiering new work this weekend!

I will be premiering some new work this weekend that I am really excited about! I have begun to use a new printing process on metal and the results are really beautiful. This special process allows the luminance of the brushed aluminum to shine through the work and bring out the colors in a way that was impossible before! I am showing with 4 other great artists and there will be food, drink and music at the show and over 35 other galleries open to explore! Hope you can make it!

What it's like to be in a tornado

My hometown of Joplin was hit by a massive tornado. Here is a video that a guy shot while trapped in a convenient store. It's terrifying to say the least!

My New Part-Time Idol

Her name is Gay Carrington. She is a beautiful Bombshell with a past! See more Here and her youtube here!

GENIUS!

Heart On Promotional Video

Here is a promotional video for the once a month art show Heart On. I wanted to capture the carefree spirit of the event while also filming all the different things that happen. From bands, live painting, djs and a fashion show... there was a lot of running around to do! But it was all worth it.



Heart On is a community Art/Music movement. Everyone is welcome to join the family, we are always looking for artists & musicians for our monthly event held at the Airliner (every1st sunday) email yourhearton@gmail.com to take part in our next show!

http://www.heartonarts.tumbler.com

New Portraits - Jeff Roy

Here are the pics of the litter from a photo shoot with LA musician Jeff Roy.

Artwork in an upcoming show

I have work in this show! # lovely photos printed on metal. SUPER NICE and I'll be selling them dirt cheap! Heart On is a once a month art show featuring live music, art, djs, live screen printing and more!!!

Heart On
Art Show & Dance Party
5/1/11 (& every first Sunday)
@ The Airliner
2419 N. Broadway L.A. Ca. 90031
8:30 pm- 2 am
18 + $5

Go here for more info!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138664596206359

The Avett Brothers - Head Full Of Doubt/Road Full Of Promise

A great animated video I came across on FB. Magic! This video is good on so many levels. I had to post it here.

Help me win monies for my self-portraits!

So www.ArtistsWanted.com is having a contest for Self-Portraits. The people with the most views gets Viewers Choice Award. So click below won't you!

http://interiorstate.see.me/aw2011

Somebody To Love Me (Uncensored)

Madonna's Express yourself & Lady Gaga's Born This Way compared

It could be an innocent mistake...but I don't know! I can't imagine that someone didn't say to Gaga, "Hey this sounds a lot like Madonna's record Express Yourself.

What do you think?

I am literally staying in touch my body

Who knew Angela was so amazingly in touch with her body?!

The Bagavagabonds TIME Art Explosion

I will be premiering some brand new work in this upcoming show. These photo collages are like nothing I have ever done. It is something you would find in your grandparents attic. A memory of a place that maybe never existed but here is proof that it once did.

It is a benefit show so all the proceeds will be auctioned off to benefit the kids of Room 13 LA/The Foshay Learning Center: http://www.foshaylc.org/
RSVP here: sirfrancisdrake@bagavagabonds.com


So come by you will be glad you did!

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The Bagavagabonds TIME Art Explosion
Saturday, February 12th. 7pm - 1am.
@ Dietch Arts Continuum
1947 S. Sante Fe Ave, LA 90021
Parking on 15th and 11th. Enter through the alley off of 15th, west of Sante Fe. No parking in alley.
21+. $12 (Donation)
-Hosted Bar featuring beverages from PBR, Primo, Makers Mark, Tito's Vodka and Prometheus Springs
-Catering and Food provided by The Blue Star Restaurant!
Tons of original TIME-themed Art sold for $100 OR LESS, with proceeds of ALL art sales going to: the kids of Room 13 LA/The Foshay Learning Center: http://www.foshaylc.org/
RSVP here: sirfrancisdrake@bagavagabonds.com

CHECK OUT ALL OF THIS MADNESS!
-Enjoy original films in our "5 for 50" film tent, featuring original TIME shorts
-Live music from some of LA's best, DJ set: JUST a MATTER of time!
-Come see our old-fashioned Letter Press, live in action, and live Screen Printing from the BV Crew
-Photo Booth, live art installations, spray demos and a K-Swiss Ping Pong Lounge
-Time Out Dunce Corner featuring original songs by Little Wings, Hi Ho Silver Oh and plenty more
-Video installations from Matt Sharpe and The Rentals' ambitious art piece: "Songs About Time"
-Take a sec to peep the style of the BV boys, perfectly adorned in hats and threads from The Brooklyn Circus
**We are so gracious to our friends at K-Swiss, Scion, Dietch Arts Continuum, The Hive Gallery, The BKc and Pabst Blue Ribbon for their continuing support!

Jonathan Edward Balfour - Stay Music video

My first official music video that I directed, shot and edited! Be sure to check out Jonathans other music on i-tunes. Super great stuff!